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Update on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
The devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in New York, necessitating borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/update-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund.pdfDiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… local sales tax growth statewide. Still, the city’s growth rate fell from a 4.8 percent growth rate for the same period in 2014. The Capital District had … (1.2 percent), the Mohawk Valley (1.0 percent), the Finger Lakes (0.4 percent) and the Mid-Hudson region (0.4 percent). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015Opinion 93-30
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (liability for the cost of transportation to county jail) COUNTY SHERIFF -- Powers and Duties … to do so, the cost of the transportation is a county charge. You ask whether the cost incurred by a village in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30DiNapoli and Ulster Co. DA Nneji: Owner of Ulster Co. Medical Transportation Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1.1 Million in Medicaid Fraud Scheme
… service company today pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the first degree for stealing over $1.1 million by … W. Khan, 40, the owner of MAK Limo, pleaded guilty in Ulster County Court before Judge Brian Rounds. He faces up to 15 years in prison and will pay $1.1 million in restitution. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-and-ulster-co-da-nneji-owner-ulster-co-medical-transportation-company-pleads-guilty-stealingComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… Manion announced today a settlement with K3 Learning, Inc. (f/k/a Metropolitan Preschools, Inc.) and its president and owner Michael C. Koffler, … Manion announced a settlement with K3 Learning Inc fka Metropolitan Preschools Inc and its president and owner Michael C Koffler together …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementOpinion 89-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … from regular job while attending required basic course of assessors' training) TOWN ASSESSOR -- Training … assessor training provided by the New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… neighborhoods that make up the greater Flushing area, enjoyed outsized employment and business growth from … toll on greater Flushing, but jobs are coming back to the area faster than the rest of New York City and that’s a positive sign for the area and for Queens,” DiNapoli said. “Many challenges remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… the arrest and arraignment of Gail E. Cesternino (46), for allegedly embezzling over $55,000 from the West Ghent … on the Fire Company's credit card, including purchases for her personal sales business. Today's indictment is the … the arrest and arraignment of Gail E Cesternino 46 for allegedly embezzling over $55000 from the West Ghent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyNY State Pension Fund and Church Commissioners for England Call for Exxon to Separate Board Chair and CEO Positions
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund) and Edward Mason, … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/ny-state-pension-fund-and-church-commissioners-england-call-exxon-separate-board-chair-and-ceoDiNapoli: NYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2025-26
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced employer contributions rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System … Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26. Employers’ average contribution rates will increase from 15.2% to 16.5% of payroll for the … and best funded in the nation,” DiNapoli said. “These rates – in addition to our prudent management and long-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2025-26Opinion 91-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Procedures … referendum. You have informed us that the district in question was established pursuant to article 12-A of the … Law authorizes "municipal corporations and districts", in addition to any other general or special powers, to enter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-14DiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, hospitals, hotels, preschools, libraries and shopping malls, according to an audit released today by State … or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities hospitals hotels preschools libraries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… from the Town, has been sentenced to serve six months in jail and five years of probation. As part of Burlew's … he must also pay full restitution to the town of Erin. In the event that Burlew fails to pay restitution, he faces up to fifteen years in state prison. "Mr. Burlew began to steal public equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentenced-0Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Jail Time for Former Highway Superintendent Sentenced in Public Corruption Case
… from the Town, has been sentenced to serve six months in jail and five years of probation. As part of Burlew's … he must also pay full restitution to the town of Erin. In the event that Burlew fails to pay restitution, he faces up to fifteen years in state prison. "Mr. Burlew began to steal public equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-jail-time-former-highway-superintendent-sentencedDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… include: Consumption and use tax collections totaled $2.4 billion through May 31, an increase of 1.7 percent from … local assistance programs totaled $14.4 billion and was 2.1 percent, or $296.6 million, higher than last year and … totaled $3.1 billion through May 31, which was $63.2 million less than planned. Debt service totaled $420.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… to my office’s work with the New York State Police and Fulton County District Attorney Chad Brown we exposed Hart’s … Government and School Accountability in partnership with Fulton County District Attorney Brown and the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… support, and financial aid for disadvantaged students who show the potential to succeed despite poor academic … both the Guidelines and the State Education Law and that documentation is adequate. During the Fall 2023 semester, EOP … the campuses’ use of EOP funds and maintenance of adequate documentation for program-related expenses and services. Our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… After two years of extraordinary volatility in state finances, the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 … on or ahead of schedule may help prevent disruptions in critical programs and services.” Financial Plan Overview The DOB Financial Plan projects disbursements in SFY 2022-23 of $222.2 billion from All Funds, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… Staffing of LI, Inc., $7 million with AHS Staffing, LLC and $6.4 million with 22 nd Century Technologies, Inc. … of Criminal Justice Services $2 million with AutoMon, LLC to modify the Raise the Age case management system. … in St. Lawrence County. $6.4 million with Bette & Cring, LLC for an enclosed firing range at Auburn Correctional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-marchState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… Administration $1.4 million with Davis Vision Inc. for group vision benefits. $2.2 million with Schoharie County for … Services $26.6 million with Jersen Construction Group LLC for construction of a records storage addition at … $2.2 million with RR Donnelly & Sons Company for bulk mailing of Medicaid information. Department of Labor $8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-october