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DiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, adding costs to the state budget. “Increased enrollment in Medicaid is one … are removed from Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their coverage in public and private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… increasing the number of wheelchair accessible stalls in restrooms and ensuring there are more accessible, clearly … nature. Braille was also on all signage along the trail. In 2015, Parks developed a Transition Plan as required by the … During the audit, Parks assigned a new ADA coordinator in March 2022. Comptroller DiNapoli recommended Parks: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… damage and unnecessary harm.” “As a Superstorm Sandy survivor, I know firsthand how critically important emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersDiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… financial position as federal aid dwindles, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … what options it’s considering to close budget gaps and how it can adjust to continued low ridership levels and shift … 40% that the MTA had expected in its budget. Starting in 2025, the MTA will face growing budget gaps. That year it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a reminder … Contributions made by Dec. 31 can provide up to $10,000 in state tax deductions on 2017 income tax filings. New Yorkers … can contribute and deduct up to $5,000 from their New York State taxable income. Married couples filing jointly can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has not done enough to prevent automotive repair shops and inspection stations … assurance that the business owners do not have a history of either criminal activity or operating an auto … continued operations; such as multiple cars being worked on, signs advertising services requiring registration, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… tuition in several ways, but the primary path is to show proof of residence for 12 months prior to registration. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each … in April. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region … Local sales tax collections in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… $809 million, an increase of 2.6%, or $20.7 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each … in January. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region … Local sales tax collections in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… A 55-year-old Buffalo woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in state pension payments meant … convicted of grand larceny. “Bernadette Russell schemed to hide her grandmother’s death in order to steal from the state retirement system,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that in response to a Common Retirement Fund shareholder resolution, Akorn … an estimated value of $14.5 million. “Botched executions are a nightmare that have led several states to review their … of its products in executions. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 9.2% in January compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.89 billion, up $159 million compared to the same time last year. “As we head into a new year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Companies to Adopt Better Workers' Rights Policies
… are fundamental human rights,” DiNapoli said. “The right to join unions, without interference, and collectively … interests, and in the long-term interests of shareholders, to ensure workers are treated fairly.” All of the proposals … practices, which includes independent contractors who have advocated for better compensation and benefits, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-companies-adopt-better-workers-rights-policiesDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundseBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… state that, “When searching for new directors, the Board should actively seek out highly qualified women and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… clerk from 2005 to 2019. Pierce was arraigned before Judge Scott A. Miller in Schuyler County Court. Since taking office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Grady. “Ms. Colucci treated the town’s treasury like her personal piggybank and now faces the consequences of her actions,” DiNapoli said. “This case should be a warning … combat abuse of taxpayers’ trust.” “Jennifer Colucci put her greed ahead of the community these tax funds were meant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… to manage increased operational demands. By June 23, 2021, H+H had administered one million vaccinations (11% of … annually from previous cost saving efforts starting in FY 2021, and $1.2 billion in new savings which includes $611 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-careDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… set aside to build up reserves, according to an analysis of New York City’s financial plan released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City faces … In June, the city adopted its $98.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget. Excluding federal aid, the city will fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spending