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DiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today released the following statement on New York Citys Property tax assessments
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… with clear guidance for venues to reopen and make use of outdoor space to expand audiences. A joint partnership better … aligned at the city and state levels; Enabling the use of outdoor space with flexible guidelines and simple permitting … arts organizations such as independent live venues, movie theatres and museums, with additional grants set aside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, adding costs to the state budget. “Increased enrollment in Medicaid is one … insurance programs – have not had to renew their coverage due to COVID-19 public health emergency continuous coverage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month … of Taxation and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Buffalo Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Grandmother's State Pension Payments
… woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $54,715 in state pension payments meant for her deceased grandmother, … to defraud the state pension system and its members.” “By defrauding the state retirement system, this defendant … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-buffalo-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-grandmothers-state-pension-paymentsNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… subway maintenance will be funded after state and City funds are exhausted. After the completion of Phase 1, … would be funded. The MTA is contributing 43 percent of the funds for the 2015-2019 capital program, a much larger share … capital program, but there is uncertainty regarding these funds. For example, the President has proposed eliminating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… the fourth straight month of overall growth between 2% and 4%. A return to relatively consistent year-over-year … years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better estimate this source of … million, an increase of 2.6%, or $20.7 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $880 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $50 Million to NY Small Business Investment Fund
… throughout the state. Six regional and national banks have also committed to the fund, which is now positioned to make its first investments. The SBIC … billion in more than 500 companies over the past 20 years. It is one of the largest and longest running of any home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-50-million-ny-small-business-investment-fundCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel imposed today’s sentence. "Mr. Bayard … more than $1.4 million from his client’s estate. Now, a judge has ordered him to repay the estate and spend two years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Archer Daniels Midland Co. Agrees to Shareholders' Request For 'No Deforestation' Policy
… that Archer Daniels Midland Co. (ADM), one of the world’s leading suppliers of agricultural products to food companies, … that are certified free of any link to deforestation, a leading cause of climate change. As a result of the company’s … – Based in Madison, Wis., Alliant Energy is an energy-services provider with subsidiaries serving approximately 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-archer-daniels-midland-co-agrees-shareholders-request-no-deforestation-policyNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Continues to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Poor Climate Policies
… percent of electricity derived from renewable sources by 2025. Vistra Energy Corp. (VST), a utility company that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-continues-hold-corporate-america-accountable-poor-climate-policiesDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… cancellation rate. As of April 2023, there were 230 large-scale renewable projects awarded contracts within the Climate … completed, and on average it takes 5 years for a large-scale renewable project to be up and running, as a 2030 … Yorkers, including those who are currently struggling to pay their utility bills and who have faced rising costs over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsFormer Village of Candor Mayor Sentenced to Jail Time for Stealing Village Funds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and State Police … found in the village’s records. A subsequent investigation by DiNapoli’s office and law enforcement determined that … from February 2017 to May 2023. At random intervals he put money back into the village’s accounts totaling $19,302. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/former-village-candor-mayor-sentenced-jail-time-stealing-village-fundsDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… made into the joint account and a total of $5,050.16 in paper pension checks made payable to Steven Tuomey’s father … that Kelly Tuomey forged her father-in-law’s name on the paper checks and deposited them into a joint checking account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… legitimate fire department vendors into his personal accounts and deposited checks intended for the department … and payments, including crypto currency transactions, credit card payments, and cash withdrawals with the funds he …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000DiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… older adults. Yet thousands remain on waitlists, and some funds were not spent, raising questions about whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Regional State Park Police Plan
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from NYSLRS. Tier 1 and 2 Members The following rules … year of member service credit. You repay each outstanding loan through payroll deductions in an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. You may borrow only once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/borrowing-against-your-contributionsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Police and Fire Plan
… loan from NYSLRS. Tier 1 and 2 Members The following rules apply when borrowing against your contributions: You must be … loan through payroll deductions in an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. You may … or disability). The loan application provides examples of how much your reduction would be. How Much You Can Borrow The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/borrowing-against-your-contributionsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… loan from NYSLRS. Tier 1 and 2 Members The following rules apply when borrowing against your contributions: You must be … loan through payroll deductions in an amount sufficient to repay the loan and interest within five years. You may … or disability). The loan application provides examples of how much your reduction would be. How Much You Can Borrow The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/borrowing-against-your-contributions