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DiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… York State's Medicaid system made as much as $12.1 million in inappropriate payments during 2015, including $2.3 million … more for recipients who had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to an audit released today by State … were recovered. "My auditors continue to find glitches in the Department of Health's payment control systems that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York … Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is an excellent example of … efforts of our partners and are pleased to have assisted in bringing charges in this matter," Rhyne said. Jones’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Women in New York Still Earn Far Less Than Men
… American Community Survey data. In 2023, New York ranked 4th best among the states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-women-new-york-still-earn-far-less-menLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… know where your assets and documents are kept. Discuss funeral and burial options, and let your family know about … Organize Your Files Set up a file in a secure place at home listing all your records, certificates, names and phone … will need to find important documents such as burial or funeral plans, the will or trust agreements, deeds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… in our nation. All leaders, particularly the White House, must call out domestic terrorism and white supremacist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced. The defendant, Michael Glinski, 45, was arrested in January 2025 following an investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Michael Glinski concealed his mother’s death to defraud our … using a power of attorney, which he knew had expired by law at the time of his mother’s death. Glinski pleaded guilty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… the reporting requirements for tax credit and job creation programs, diminishing transparency and accountability … or not reporting on the results of economic development programs," DiNapoli said. "We need better reporting to ensure … return of the investments state taxpayers make in these programs." Under various state laws and regulations, ESD is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… disabilities of the help they need. His guilty plea today stands as a warning for those who attempt to cheat taxpayers and exploit gaps in … oversight. I’d like to thank U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara for prosecuting Park and working with my investigators and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 17% in November
Statewide local sales tax collections grew by 175 in November compared to the same month in 2020 State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-more-17-novemberDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… corrective action could increase revenues by more than $400,000. DiNapoli's report also noted: Several municipalities … come to the forefront as a critical risk area. The U.S. House of Representatives' Energy and Commerce Committee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… during the entire year. Because the city was hit earliest and hardest by the pandemic, it had a 35 percent decline … a spike in unemployment and a sharp decline in retail and food services sales in the months to follow. The third … spending in other industry groups, such as “beer, wine, and liquor stores” and “other information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020DiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… they can benefit all stakeholders.” Employee ownership (EO) is a broad concept describing arrangements in which … potential employee-owners on the benefits and drawbacks of EO; Creatively leverage resources or identify new opportunities that can support EO as a way to create or retain jobs and strengthen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsLocal Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… Local government sales tax collections grew by 10.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, mostly driven by double digit growth in New York City. Total sales tax collections reached nearly … of New York City. “New York City’s sales tax growth in the third quarter, after relatively weaker collections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… crimes.” According to court filings and facts presented at the plea proceeding, Gardner, in her capacity as the … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… on the job and help implement the delivery of the vaccine.” Regionally, November sales tax collections were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… in 2013, while more than a quarter of immigrants came from Asia and nearly 20 percent came from the Caribbean. For a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted nearly 50 victims—many … 50 individuals and had scammed them out of a total of $12 million. Many of the victims were senior citizens who … Brody, of Pennsylvania, was previously sentenced on Sept. 12, 2019, to 2-1/3 to seven years in prison after pleading …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 16.7% in May compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 167 in May compared to the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… October’s sales tax collections totaled $1.4 billion for counties and cities, or $74.4 million less than in … local sales tax collections have declined year-over-year for eight straight months,” DiNapoli said. “Our local … Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberAdult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenue and Retail Dispensaries in New York State
… All counties and New York City are eligible to receive adult-use cannabis (AUC) tax revenue from the sale of AUC … by local governments to date, grouped by region. Users can also select a region and display the total number of operational AUC retail dispensaries by municipality in that region. The Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/adult-use-cannabis-tax-revenue-and-retail-dispensaries-new-york-state