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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2022, … fluctuate month to month, and slower overall growth will mean more local governments may see declines. Good cash … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Senator Jeremy A. Cooney, and Assemblymember Michaelle C. Solages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractDiNapoli: New Federal Funds Give New York a Chance To Expand Broadband, Close Digital Divide
… York state will get nearly $665 million in federal funding to invest in improvements to broadband availability gives the … internet is imperative for equality of opportunity. How New York utilizes this federal funding will set a … said the state’s proposal for using the money should be actionable and accountable. DiNapoli recommended setting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-new-federal-funds-give-new-york-chance-expand-broadband-close-digital-divideDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
The state Department of Labor DOL failure to replace its longtroubled Unemployment Insurance UI system and ad hoc workarounds to compensate for the old system weakened oversight and ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments during the COVID19 pandemic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $4,000 From Town of Lincoln
… town and making them her own,” DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a responsibility to act in taxpayers’ … will not tolerate those who misuse their position as a public servant to profit at the expense of taxpayers. I … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-4000-town-lincolnDiNapoli: State Medicaid Needs to Stop Paying Bills That Federally Funded Plans Should Cover
… of Health (DOH) can save hundreds of millions of dollars in costs if it strengthens its oversight of enrollment in Medicaid and other public health plans, according to two audits released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-state-medicaid-needs-stop-paying-bills-federally-funded-plans-should-coverDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, with the city accounting for three-fifths of … to 2022, while its share of the state total increased 1 percentage point to 46.8%. The number of businesses rose … York City, a critical driver of local and state personal income tax revenue, remain well above 90% of total wages in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… and overall economy. In 2022, the sector employed about 190,800 people, the highest level in more than two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: Village of Waverly Recreation Director Pleads Guilty to Altering and Destroying Village Records
… Sayre, PA, was responsible for collecting funds for child sports registrations, fundraisers, tournaments, and field … that Shaw collected cash regularly, but failed to deposit all funds into village accounts, and $16,525 in cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-village-waverly-recreation-director-pleads-guilty-altering-and-destroying-village-recordsDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… Drug Rebate Program after correcting problems identified by auditors from the office of State Comptroller Thomas P. … to drug manufacturers, but could still be collected by the state Department of Health (DOH). "New York has been … and inadequate procedures my auditors found and recoup the money that rightfully belongs to taxpayers." In 1990, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsEfforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up)
… and Fees Using Images and Law Firms (Report 2017-S-70 ). About the Program The MTA is a public benefit corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/efforts-collect-tolls-and-fees-using-license-plate-images-and-law-firms-followDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… these facilities are up to standards and providing the best care possible to all New Yorkers in need of their help.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Refocus Attention on Overdue Upgrades and Preparations for Extreme Weather
… to break downs — but the new cars are not expected until 2025. The MTA has spent just half of the $3.4 billion it said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-refocus-attention-overdue-upgrades-and-preparations-extreme-weatherDiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… Twitter Inc., DISH Network Corp., The Progressive Corp., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Las Vegas Sands Corp., Ulta Beauty … their political spending. At Duke Energy Corp. (52%) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (53%), the fund’s political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencyTuxedo Farms Local Development Corporation – Collections and Disbursements and Adherence to Bylaws (2021M-187)
… Determine whether collections and disbursements were in accordance with the sewer agreements and whether the … Audit Results Collections and disbursements were generally in accordance with the sewer agreements, and the Board … … Determine whether collections and disbursements were in accordance with the sewer agreements and whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/12/22/tuxedo-farms-local-development-corporation-collections-andWestchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… concealing their mother’s death to collect $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two … County residents are charged with Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony. "For two years … her sister, Mary Nash, stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments from the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemXIII.10.B Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using an Employee Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10b-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-employee-checkCVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP, covering … revenue to Civil Service. As a result, Civil Service is due $453,029 in rebates. Key Recommendations Remit … all of the Empire Plan’s rebate-eligible drug utilization is invoiced, collected from drug manufacturers, and remitted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/cvs-health-accuracy-drug-rebate-revenue-remitted-department-civil-serviceDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… Rochester Democrat & Chronicle published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighting … to help the growing number of New Yorkers going hungry in the wake of the economic damage caused by the COVID-19 … of inequality and injustice. The long lines of people waiting for food speak to the inequities many face …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
The State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 Enacted Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the states financial condition as cumulative fouryear budget gaps estimated at $387 billion just four months ago have been reduced to $34 billion according to a report released today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reserves