NY Must Do More to Reduce Maternal Deaths
The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure maternal deaths and morbidity rates decline, according to an audit by State Comptroller DiNapoli. While DOH has made progress to improve maternal health, federal and State health data shows pregnancy-related health conditions and death rates have increased since a taskforce was established in 2018 to address maternal health and racial disparities.
“Despite New York’s efforts to reduce maternal deaths and pregnancy related health conditions, progress has stalled,” DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health needs to strengthen its oversight of policy initiatives and take steps to help ensure all mothers, regardless of race or ethnicity, have access to the highest level of care.”
DiNapoli, Erie Co. Da Keane and Erie Co. Sheriff Garcia: Former Erie County Deputy Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $320,000
Former Deputy Erie County Clerk Alexander McDougall pleaded guilty to felony counts of grand larceny and offering a false instrument for filing for stealing over $320,000 in county funds, State Comptroller DiNapoli, Acting Erie County District Attorney Michael J. Keane, and Erie County Sheriff John C. Garcia announced.
NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit needs to do a better job of maintaining its security and safety equipment, including closed-circuit televisions in the subway system, to avoid future unexpected failures, an audit from State Comptroller DiNapoli found.
NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released by State Comptroller DiNapoli. These higher market values are being fueled by growth outside of traditional Midtown office districts, including Hudson Yards, Chelsea, Union Square, Soho, Downtown Brooklyn and Long Island City.
Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
Former West Carthage Housing Authority (WCHA) Executive Director Jan Hoffman was sentenced for a scheme that allowed her to steal over $48,000 in WCHA funds, State Comptroller DiNapoli, Jefferson County District Attorney Kristyna S. Mills, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Inspector General and the New York State Police announced. Hoffman was sentenced to serve five years’ probation. The sentencing of Hoffman's mother, Katherine Pais, who pleaded guilty to aiding in and concealing the scheme, was adjourned to June 2, 2025.
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