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Arts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19

… the arts, entertainment and recreation sector. From 2009 to 2019, employment in the sector grew by 42 percent, faster … Park City / Greenwich Village / Soho 7,481 8% 64% Upper East Side 4,100 4% 68% Murray Hill / Gramercy / Stuyvesant … 1,727 1.3 43.9 50.4 0.0 0.0 42.7 26 0.6 Borough Park / Kensington / Ocean Parkway 1,681 1.3 12.4 95.1 4.9 0.0 0.0 27 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19

New York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends

… and 2021 to 49.4 percent, compared to a decline of 1 point for college-educated workers to 74.1 percent. The labor force … points between 2019 and 2021 to 62.1 percent, more than for citizens (who saw a decline of 0.5 points to 59.1 … that acknowledges these differences is essential for the City to achieve a robust and durable economic …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trends

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits

… announced that Renee Kanas, 64, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today … of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida. After being brought to Albany County, New York to … of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sheriff’s in Florida for their assistance. The Comptroller’s investigation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pension

President of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School

… $771,000 in public funds by falsifying business records for The Gingerbread Learning Center, Inc., a pre-school … "Diverting money meant to aid children with specials needs is simply reprehensible," State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli and his office for assisting with this case, and I commend ADAs Gregg Brown and Andrew Botelho for their …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needs

Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)

… by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Report 2015-S-33 ). Background The … (TAB) is an administrative tribunal that provides a forum for processing and adjudicating summonses for violations of New York City Transit (Transit) Rules of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/07/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-fees-follow

Medicaid Program – Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services

… in New York State. Medicaid provides a wide range of medical services, including vision care, to individuals who … income information to secure Medicaid coverage and other medical assistance benefits. During the period of enrollment … owner and the owner’s family, the State paid $68,483 in medical benefits on their behalf. The Provider received over …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/21/medicaid-program-eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and

Costs to Administer the Insurance Division Operations for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2012

… accurately, pursuant to Section 332, Article 3 of the Insurance Law. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2009 … established with the merger of the former Departments of Insurance and Banking on October 3, 2011. The Department's Insurance Division carries on the core functions of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/costs-administer-insurance-division-operations-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2012

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Felony Conviction of Upstate Woman for Pension Fraud and Welfare Fraud

… Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the conviction of Tammy Banack, a resident of Kirkville, New York, of the crime of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D … General Eric T Schneiderman announced today the conviction of Tammy Banack a resident of Kirkville New York of the crime …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-felony-conviction-upstate-woman-pension-fraud-and

NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy

… of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), is calling on Marathon Petroleum to explain how it identifies … its potential acquisitions. The shareholder proposal is co-sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Association, … how these and similar risks are assessed and weighed, who is responsible for such oversight in its review of potential …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversy

DiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner

… Albany woman, and the indictment of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an elderly victim. “Forcing … New York State Police and the Schodack Police Department for partnering to ensure that justice is served for the people who committed this heinous crime.” The victim, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensioner

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli and District Attorney Kindlon: Siblings Indicted for Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds

… the Second Degree. “Mahtani and Melwani allegedly tried to scam a program out of money meant to help New Yorkers in need … of the work of my Financial Crimes Unit, the Comptroller’s Office and the New York State Police to uncover this misuse … individuals involved in this case preyed on the public’s philanthropy, allegedly and dishonestly obtaining funds …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-district-attorney-kindlon-siblings-indicted-stealing-state

Improper Payments for Recipients No Longer Enrolled in Managed Long Term Care Partial Capitation Plans (Follow-Up)

… recipients who have both Medicaid and Medicare, are age 21 or older, and who need community-based long term care … 31, 2015. The audit found that Medicaid paid Plans $21.4 million in capitation payments for recipients who were … However, further actions are still needed as only $3.4 million of the $12 million in improper capitation payments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/improper-payments-recipients-no-longer-enrolled-managed-long-term-care-partial-capitation

DiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time

… time is for public work, not to subsidize one’s private business,” DiNapoli said . “Mr. Chen allegedly collected his public salary while working for his private business clients. My thanks to Rensselaer County DA Donnelly … system but was rarely seen in the office. A joint investigation was carried out by the State Police, DiNapoli’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housing

DiNapoli: Construction Jobs in NYC Not Fully Recovered From Pandemic Amid Lower Demand for Nonresidential Projects

… sector. For example, federal policy on tariffs and immigration may impact construction costs and the labor pool. … notes that the composition of the labor force and recent immigration enforcement actions by the federal government …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-construction-jobs-nyc-not-fully-recovered-pandemic-amid-lower-demand-nonresidential-projects

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds

… of the city of Rensselaer Department of Public Works, for teaming with DPW Commissioner Thomas Capuano to divert $46,000 from … Judge Andrew Ceresia. "Public resources do not exist for the profit of city employees," said State Comptroller … employees of the city of Rensselaer Dept of Public Works for teaming with Thomas Capuano to divert $46000 from the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrap

DiNapoli: NYC Secure Juvenile Detention Centers Need To Improve Safety and Access to Services for Youth

… The New York City Administration for Children Services (ACS) must improve its oversight and … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The New York City Administration for Children Services has to improve its operations and … the youth are prepared to re-enter society and have hope for a better future.” ACS oversees Horizon Juvenile Center in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-nyc-secure-juvenile-detention-centers-need-improve-safety-and-access-services-youth

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea Of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds

… Halfmoon supervisor, on state charges for stealing several campaign contributions donated to her campaign fund. The public corruption case arose out of a … when an elected official abuses the process and steals campaign funds,” said State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli. "I …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealing

Special 25-Year Plan for Nassau County Police Department Ambulance Medical Technicians (Sections 89-s and 603(o))

… Information for members about 25 year special plan providing alternative retirement benefit for Nassau County ambulance medical technicians …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/special-25-year-plan-nassau-county-police-department-ambulance-medical-technicians-sections-89-s-and