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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 0.68 percent for 2017, decreasing slightly from 2016, when it was 0.73 … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest inflation figure affects the tax cap calculations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s … while continuing to work with the Wyoming County District Attorney and Sheriff’s Department. Metz repaid the town … trust in a colleague doesn’t pass for proper oversight in public finance. I thank Wyoming County District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… SAVE Act and state regulations. For example, DOE does not require school safety plans to be submitted within … closely with, and submits its plans to the New York City Police Department, it has failed to submit the plans to the … align and comply with the state regulations and guidance; Work with SED to develop a process to submit school safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… Annual local sales tax collections declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of … regions, however, experienced declines last year. The North Country had a 2.9 percent drop in collections, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and audit found she allegedly … to her position in 2006. Haverley was suspended in November 2015 after the Comptroller's audit and investigation … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… 51, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, before Judge Peter Bradstreet. Riley also … for March 2. Riley is expected to be sentenced to jail time, probation and payment of restitution in full. “For … the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor Melinda Wormuth was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… Fire Department treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in … created direct withdrawals from the department's account to pay her National Grid, Verizon Wireless and other personal bills before her thefts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… credits and other expenses. DiNapoli also announced he is rejecting a $133,860 extension of a related contract due … any money taken illegally will be returned. Contractors who cheat the state will be appropriately punished.” … issues. The falsified vouchers sought payment for hotel stays, employee fringe benefits and continuing medical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… to increase. Even when uncollected tolls can be billed, law firms hired to collect outstanding tolls and fees have not … Motor Vehicles. DiNapoli's audit also found that the three law firms hired by TBTA were not effective in collecting from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… the former owner of Davis Ethical Pharmacy in Rockville Centre, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Fire Company official was charged today with grand larceny in the third degree after allegedly stealing over $20,000 in … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero. Former Company and Auxiliary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… same time frame. Encouragingly, the overall average annual wage gain in upstate of 3.3 percent outpaced both the … noted total upstate employment reached nearly 3.1 million jobs in mid-2008 and declined over the next 19 months, to a recessionary low point of 2.9 million in February 2010. As of June 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst … travel to or from Penn Station in Manhattan’s central business district. Peak trains using Penn Station were 71 … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… tax refunds prior to payment. The Comptroller’s auditors work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and … returns. Other popular scams include using questionable social security numbers and intentionally misstating deductions … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office has audited … refunds are paid and that honest New Yorkers are getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state … $34 million in savings. See the 2014 Annual Report on Personal Income Tax Refunds . … New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… revenue opportunities over a four-year period, according to a report released today. Auditors identified another $361 … costs billions of dollars annually and the work done by my auditors has found waste throughout the system. My office … but recent audits by DiNapoli’s office highlight the need for more effective oversight of managed care organizations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… that he gassed up at the VFA pump and used his chief’s truck for his personal business as a process server. He was … that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck for $3,000 without informing his colleagues. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by … 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in Clayton Town Court. Her misdeeds were … Police. The audit and investigation revealed that after Ms. Peck retired she put $20,000 in town funds back into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… in the nation. “The city must take steps to strengthen career opportunities for young job seekers or the city’s … or youth from low-income households with stable jobs and career paths; and With the Future of Workers Task Force, offer recommendations next year that support full-time, good-paying jobs. Report New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemployment