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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 28, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends Shrinking Labor Force Drives New York State’s Unemployment Rate Below 10% New York State’s unemployment … decline. Unfortunately, a deeper dive into the Bureau of Labor Statistics data reveals troubling context: New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… than 4.1 million jobs in the state in 2016, just over half of all private sector jobs in New York. Small businesses … more than $212 billion in payroll, nearly 40 percent of the total private sector payroll in the state. “Small … have a substantial financial impact in every region of the state and helped fuel New York’s recent job gains and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageDiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… New York City public high school students are not getting the arts … New York City public high school students are not getting the arts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest … October 14, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… and services has increased the cost of doing business for many local governments,” DiNapoli said. “My office is closely monitoring the impact that inflation is having on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilDiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016
… choices may be required on staffing levels, delivery of services, fund balance reductions, and deferral of capital and infrastructure projects. And if inflation … beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced. “This was a shameful crime of someone sworn to protect the public,” DiNapoli said. “It … helping us recoup the stolen funds.” Michael Denardo, 39, of Wallkill, was sentenced to 2 1/3 to 7 years in prison and … in the third degree, a class D felony, and three counts of criminal tax fraud in the fifth degree, a misdemeanor. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11.9% in July compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … in July, despite the participation of many counties in the gas tax holiday,” DiNapoli said. “However, it is important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyCriminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Criminal History Background Checks of Unlicensed Health Care Employees (Report 2016-S-65 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/20/criminal-history-background-checks-unlicensed-health-care-employees-followUniversal Pre-Kindergarten Program – Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit … report, Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program: Monitoring of Health and Safety Requirements (Report 2016-S-10 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/05/universal-pre-kindergarten-program-monitoring-health-and-safety-requirements-followManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma (Report 2020-S-59 ). About the Program Asthma is … emergency care and hospital admission and is responsible for a high number of missed school and/or workdays. According … our initial audit report Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma Report 2020S59 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/09/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma-followReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)
… Under the Plan, OMH reinvests funds realized through the closure of inpatient State beds (about $110,000 per closed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-followUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our initial audit report, Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security … To determine the extent of implementation of the one recommendation included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-followDelaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2021M-193)
… accordance with the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services (DCMO BOCES) purchasing … support efforts were made to obtain the best price. None of the 10 professional service providers we reviewed with … is obtained and retained as required. Ensure evaluations of professional service providers are performed as required. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/02/11/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-dcmo-board-cooperative-educational-servicesImproper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (Report 2020-S-35 ). … program. Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Under the Medicare buy-in program (Buy-in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/12/improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipients-followDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire department money for his own benefit, even shamelessly pocketing fundraising … the Boston Duck Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting … to the Franklin County jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. He is due back in Tupper Lake village court on April 13. "I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… like Ambrell, we can continue to deliver positive results for the Fund and for our local communities. We still have … to the In-State program, of which more than $370 million is still available to invest in New York companies. In total, … of industry sectors and businesses. www.trillium-group.com …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundMonroe County Airport Authority – Board Oversight of County Chargebacks and Professional Services (2019M-226)
… Board (Board) provided adequate oversight over chargebacks for Monroe County (County) services and the procurement of … The Authority did not require and review detailed support for County chargebacks and paid $128,603 for non-Authority costs in 2018. The Board did not adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/24/monroe-county-airport-authority-board-oversight-county-chargebacks-andDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… P. DiNapoli’s office. William Davis, 63, the former owner of Davis Ethical Pharmacy in Rockville Centre, pleaded guilty … Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, agreed to make full restitution of $231,919 on or before his sentencing on January 27. “Mr. … Attorney-Elect Madeline Singas’ office and the Department of Financial Services, we were able to expose his crimes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… that Roger Burlew, the former Highway Superintendent for the town of Erin who stole $65,000 from the Town, has … state prison. "Mr. Burlew began to steal public equipment for his private business in 2007," Comptroller DiNapoli said. … auditors, investigators and the Attorney General's office for their work on this case." "Today's sentencing sends a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0