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DiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The campaign, known as the Life Pass It On Trust Fund, had a balance of more than $1 … more than $14 million accumulated in six check-off funds, with nearly 90 percent of that for health-related causes including breast cancer, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. In November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to events in … of discourse in our nation. All leaders, particularly the White House, must call out domestic terrorism and white …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… more for recipients who had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to an audit released today by State … auditors continue to find glitches in the Department of Health's payment control systems that allow wasteful payments … a new online marketplace for individuals to obtain health insurance coverage, including Medicaid. The PPACA requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… in Ulster County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud for stealing nearly $240,000, State Comptroller Thomas … degree, a class D felony, and three counts of criminal tax fraud in the fifth degree, a misdemeanor. He agreed to pay … DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and fraud and encourages the public to help fight fraud and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… the Pulaski Police Department and Oswego County District Attorney Gregory S. Oakes after town officials contacted … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I thank District Attorney Oakes and Pulaski Police Chief Martin for holding this public official responsible for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in … reporting guidance; provided new training to schools on how to report incidents; improved its site visit processes to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… from the state. “Mr. Dunkel stole more than $110,000 in public funds earmarked to promote the immunization of … “My office has aggressively prosecuted over 50 individuals in public corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting … across New York State. Public corruption undermines faith in government, and that is why I have made cracking down on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftDiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… Fund has absolutely no tolerance for self-dealing, and we are outraged by Mr. Kang's shocking betrayal of his … he secretly circumvented our rigorous ethical standards and policies. When his misconduct was uncovered by federal … Attorney Preet Bharara, the Securities Exchange Commission and the FBI for their immediate and professional approach to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeControlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… whether school districts are adequately controlling access to their Student Grading Systems (Systems) for the period July 1, 2013 through May 1, 2015. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3DiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with her participation in a kickback scheme. The announcement was made jointly with … District of New York Breon Peace; Assistant Director-in-Charge Michael J. Driscoll, Federal Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… in New York state totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, up 4.2%, or $919 million, from 2022, largely influenced … New York City sales taxes, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Growth in … sales tax growth of 5.9% in 2023 exceeded the aggregate results for the counties and cities in the rest of the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023DiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for stealing court fines, was … to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… the ones who lose out when the schools fail to follow the rules for receiving taxpayer reimbursements.” Both Aim High … school was using the Port Authority’s space at no cost. It is egregious that the collaborative school (a private entity) … $8,745 but could not provide itemized invoices to show what services were provided, or when, or the number of hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… that ignored district policy, most notably in the search for a new superintendent. “This audit revealed some troubling … a qualified superintendent. Instead of hiring one of the candidates BOCES recommended as having the best … policy requires the superintendent to recommend two candidates for each administrative position, the board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… increased by 16.7% in May compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April-June) will be available in July. Table … Thomas P DiNapoli Overall local collections totaled $17 billion up $242 million from May of last year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… to maintain and annually update an online database (Catalogue of Funding) of WFD programs that provides … and services increases. The Department has not updated its Catalogue of Funding since August 2019. Key Recommendations … with WIOA requirements. As soon as is feasible, update the Catalogue of Funding to reflect current information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 17% in November
… Statewide local sales tax collections grew by 17.5% in November compared to the same month in 2020, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … the bulk of holiday spending is expected to be reflected in December collections, November collections may have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-more-17-novemberDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… Thirty-one school districts statewide were designated in fiscal stress … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year ending on June 30, 2020. “This is a time of … uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt school district operations and finances,” DiNapoli said. “I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from … New Yorkers send significantly more to Washington than we get back,” DiNapoli said. “At a time when the pandemic has … York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… larceny, a misdemeanor, and agreed to pay full restitution plus $500 to cover the village of Delhi’s insurance deductible in lieu of three years’ probation plus one year conditional discharge. “Ms. Barnes used public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herself