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Public Health – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… during the pandemic helped lower State Medicaid spending by $4.1 billion (15.4 percent) to $22.5 billion and local … spending by $693 million (8.3 percent) to $7.7 billion in SFY 2020-21. Federal COVID relief legislation shifted $3.4 … requiring one-year extensions of eligibility during the public health emergency. Children and adults represented 75.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-healthDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… State and local public authorities reported debt outstanding totaling more than $329 billion in their most recently reported fiscal years, an increase of … billion) since 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Many of New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionSign up for emails DiNapoli: Former Tupper Lake Fire Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $30k Theft
… repay the $30,000 he stole for private vacations revealed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 54, of Tupper … is a warning to officials who would blur the line between public duty and private lives,” State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/sign-emails-dinapoli-former-tupper-lake-fire-treasurer-pleads-guilty-30k-theftPublic Authorities – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Public authorities are distinct legal entities that provide … local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities in a variety of ways including service charges, tolls, fees, … 26 programs financed through State-Supported debt issued by public authorities. Added one new authorization for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-authoritiesDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… v’Yalda Early Childhood Center, claimed nearly $3 million in ineligible expenses for reimbursement, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Schools … needs children must properly account for their use of public funds,” DiNapoli said. “We have found too many schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesMedicaid Program – Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System
… has adequate controls to ensure accurate enrollments in the Medicaid program and to determine whether improper … of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act in 2010, the State developed the New York State of Health … coverage, including Medicaid. Individuals who apply for public assistance benefits, including Medicaid, are assigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/10/28/medicaid-program-appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-healthDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… established a program to provide additional relief to low-income consumers in arrears, for a total of $587 million in … SFY 2022-23 established a $250 million fund to address low-income residential customer arrears that accumulated between … bills. Endnotes 1 New York State Department of Labor, “NYS Economy Loses More Than 1.7 Million Private Sector Jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Town of Gardiner Employee Arrested for Pocketing Over $14,000 in Underserved Health Insurance Buyouts
… that Kyle Fletcher, a heavy equipment operator employed by the Town of Gardiner, was arrested for defrauding the Town of over $14,000 in health care buyout payments he was not entitled to. “Mr. … allegedly deceived the Town to pocket over $14,000 in public funds," DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-former-town-gardiner-employee-arrested-pocketing-over-14000-underserved-health-insuranceDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation for Israel, New York State … strongest allies. I am heartened that so many other public funds have stepped forward to purchase bonds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… and audit found she allegedly stole more than $4,000 in public funds, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. … advantage of her position and abused the public's trust by pocketing public dollars," said DiNapoli. "I thank Chemung …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftComptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program
… 2025 Proposed Legislation: Passed the Assembly Public Posting of Certain Contracts - A.6707 (Solages) – … subject to the approval of the State Comptroller. Signed by the Governor Refunding of State Bonds - A.5833 /S.5442 … DiNapoli to increase accountability and transparency in state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislationDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… manufacturing firm, to highlight an investment made by the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) In-State Private Equity Program. The Fund recently invested … New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension plan in the United States with more than one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundOpinion 97-18
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Improvement Districts (sale of … for a county sewer district, that is no longer needed for public use, may be sold, upon a two-thirds vote of the board … property used for a county sewer district must be approved by a majority of the qualified electors in the sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18DiNapoli Urges Department of Labor to Improve Investigations of Hours Worked by Nurses
… of Labor (DOL) does not investigate overtime complaints by nurses in a consistent or timely basis, according to an audit … state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-urges-department-labor-improve-investigations-hours-worked-nursesDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper billing, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report analyzed … by DiNapoli's office of 161 local government and seven public authority water systems from January 2012 through May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… (MTA) proposal to reduce budget gaps through 2028 by an average of $915 million annually by paying down debt … While the MTA has identified a targeted $100 million in unspecified efficiency savings, this will not be enough to … outcomes unless it lays out additional options for the public and its funding partners to consider.” DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropState Contract and Payment Actions in November
… In November, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,411 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $6.4 billion and approved nearly … and remediation of the former Rome Cable Corporation site in Oneida County. $1.4 million with the Student Conservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… pleaded guilty Tuesday to stealing nearly $46,000 in public funds, much of which he spent on gambling at upstate casinos, according to audits and an investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dennis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst … years, with an estimated 9.2 million riders inconvenienced by delays and cancellations, according to a report issued … state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… the national pace, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, based on … time frame, small business employment rose by 9.2 percent in New York while increasing 8.9 percent across the country. … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-average