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DiNapoli: Wall St. First Half Profits Jumped

… second half and leave 2019’s year-end profits a guessing game. Although the securities industry has not yet reported … industries in the State. The full report is available online at http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt9-2020.pdf . …

Opinion 91-6

… within the county under County Law, §408-a(2). There is no analogous State statutory exception, however, for … that under the doctrine of federal preemption, state law is superseded by federal law when: (1) the federal law expressly so provides; (2) the federal law is intended to occupy a given field; (3) the state law …

DiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements

… actually happening or whether they’re going out with the trash where they put New York’s environment, public health … waste stream and were the cause of a six-alarm fire on a trash barge in December 2021. DEC is responsible for … rechargeable batteries and three did not have a collection bin. There are at least 1,248 more retailers that may be …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1811

… prior to reallocation. Performance advances/increments, Job Rate limitation, longevity increase(s), merit … described above are assigned Increment Code 0069 (non-security bargaining units) or 6900 (security bargaining … entitlement. Effective Date(s) Employee NYS position information will be updated in PayServ using the following …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2313

… meet the eligibility criteria are affected: Administrative Services   BU 02 (CSEA) Operational Services   BU 03 (CSEA) …   BU 97 (SCF CSEA)   ANN, 21P, CAL, or BIW (only if the employee is on a Paid Military Stipend Leave) Graded … service was ANN and will be included in determining an employee’s Qualifying Service Date. A Comp Rate Code of HRY …

Food Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic

In March 2023 the Office of the State Comptroller reported that the number of New York households facing food insecurity at the height of the pandemic declined due to federal actions

Opinion 89-60

… Inspector (engaged in private business of performing home inspections) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a(1)(b), … inspector engaged in the private business of performing home inspections for prospective purchasers of homes does not … inspector also engaging in the business of providing home inspection reports to prospective purchasers of homes …

DiNapoli: Mobile Sports Betting Adds to State Revenue, But Calls to Problem Gambling Hotline Rise as Gaming Expansion Continues

… With the legalization of mobile sports betting, the New York State Gaming Commission noted a 26% increase in problem … rate of 51% on gross gaming revenues, New York joins Rhode Island and New Hampshire in levying the highest rate in the …

Effectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation

… of recurring turnover among top-level ITS executives. ITS is still working toward completion of several of the goals … as “well underway” at the time. However, we found that ITS is currently in its fourth year, and only one of these … and Integration) has shown significant progress and is ostensibly complete. The status of the other three (Data …

State Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills

… DiNapoli. "Before landfills begin to reach capacity, it is critical that local governments plan for future costs that … liabilities for landfills totaling $298 million, which is the estimated amount they expect to pay over a 30-year … the city an estimated $400,000 per year. Monroe County is receiving lower revenue-sharing payments for recyclables …

DiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College

… the $25 minimum contribution required to open an account in an effort to make the important college savings … year for every $1,000 invested in the plan. The maximum account balance will be increased from $375,000 to $520,000 … $200 in matching funds will be added to each scholarship account during the Save for College Program's first three …

DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting

… to fight these crimes, according to a  report  released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.  The … hate crime data in an annual statewide report and submits summary data to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for … had to report that incident as only a single bias.  As a result of this system limitation, stakeholders may not be …

DiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud

… special education provider, who pleaded guilty to fraud charges earlier this year following a joint … the Southern District Preet Bharara, was sentenced today to 24 months incarceration and ordered to pay $2,151,318 in restitution and forfeit another … Queensbased special education provider who pleaded guilty to fraud charges earlier this year following a joint …

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DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow, the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee County. Snow was charged with two counts of grand … York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire …

DiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy

… in the top five nationwide, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Agriculture … in the top five nationwide according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …

DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities

… fiscally stressed , this includes 12 counties, 11 cities and 21 towns. For the third consecutive year DiNapoli’s … has evaluated the financial stability of local governments and has identified 70 municipalities in fiscal stress at … governments have not improved over the past three years, and it is looking tougher for New York’s cities,” said …

DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy

… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Agriculture is an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. … leader for a variety of agricultural commodities. Milk is the state’s largest commodity, ranking third for sales … ranks third for grapes and eleventh for beer. New York is the third largest producer of wine, with its wineries …

State Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders

… The state’s Medicaid program paid more than $60,000 for sexual … 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In total, Medicaid made … office identified this problem, which led to national and state changes. While the state Department of Health …