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DiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… an increase of 10 percent from the prior year, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … and job creation, but it can be difficult for taxpayers to follow the costs and benefits of these activities," … more disclosure, taxpayers will have even more information to evaluate the cost and impact of economic development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… New York City’s revised four-year financial plan shows … service costs, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There have … 2014 because of higher collective bargaining costs and new programmatic initiatives. Since then, the city has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingNew York City Economy Continues to Set Records
… New York City employment reached 4.55 million jobs in 2018, the highest level ever recorded, according to a … affect the pace of future growth.” The city added 820,400 jobs between 2009 and 2018, more than every state in the … Texas, Florida and New York. Still, most of the jobs added were in employment sectors, such as leisure and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/new-york-city-economy-continues-set-recordsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments to a Transportation Provider
… authorized transportation providers. Participation in Medicaid requires that providers agree to prepare and … to December 31, 2015, which accounted for $1.4 million in inappropriate Medicaid payments to the provider. Key Recommendation Review the $1.4 million in Medicaid payments to the provider and recover any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-transportation-providerComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… owner and office manager of Classic Air Conditioning and Heating of Eastport, and Anthony Cuccinello, 46, owner of … Maspeth, with falsifying business records for a series of emergency contracts with the state Office of General Services from 2010 to 2012 on state contracts for heating, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… Audits of municipal water systems estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper billing, according … office of 161 local government and seven public authority water systems from January 2012 through May 2017. "Water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Westchester Community College and the City of Yonkers . "In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … all but two water districts realized operating deficits in 2016. Rockville Centre Housing Authority – Claims Auditing … did not receive accurate LOSAP points. This may result in the loss of future benefits for volunteers or, conversely, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington
… For every dollar New York sends to Washington D.C., it … and the continuing imbalance raises questions about equity for New Yorkers. Our Congressional delegation has pushed hard … budget deficit of $680 billion. That same year, the latest for which detailed figures are available, New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washingtonWilliamson Central School District – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-58)
… supported and for valid District purposes. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that non-payroll disbursements were … adequately supported and for valid District purposes. The claims auditor did not audit and approve claims before … for 21 professional service providers paid $2.6 million. The District did not have written agreements with 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/16/williamson-central-school-district-non-payroll-disbursements-2021m-58DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… 2015-16. DiNapoli’s report also found that total local sales tax collections grew by $739 million, or 5.2 percent … percent in 2012 and 5 percent in 2011. Growth in county sales taxes outside New York City was 3.8 percent from 2012 … 1.7 percent. For 2014, the first three quarters saw slower sales tax growth, as downstate disaster recovery spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care. This audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through … 3, 2017. Background Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill individuals, with a focus on easing … Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea and Sentencing of Jean Noel for Theft of Putnam Co. Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … the Office of the New York State Comptroller, and the Attorney General’s Office revealed Ms. Noel’s theft of cash … the public’s money. I thank the New York State Police and Attorney General Schneiderman for following up on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-and-sentencing-jean-noel-theft-putnamComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in $200,000 Fraud on Long Island
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Charles Angelillo, 41, of Eastport, for his role in a conspiracy to defraud the state of over $200,000 by … General Eric T Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Charles Angelillo 41 of Eastport for his role in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-200000-fraud-long-islandComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli and Attorney … in the amount of $103,092.24 for stealing over $148,000 in New York state pension benefits. Kanas previously pleaded … concealed her father’s passing in March 2010 from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… The $162.2 billion Executive Budget includes proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing out-year gaps, … The $1622 billion Executive Budget includes proposals to address infrastructure needs while reducing outyear gaps but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightDiNapoli Issues Fiscal Stress Scores For Upstate Cities
… Corning (15.8%), Olean (11.7%), Rochester (20.4%), Syracuse (34.2%) and Watertown (9.6%). These municipalities … Fiscal Monitoring System, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/fiscalmonitoring/index.htm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-issues-fiscal-stress-scores-upstate-citiesSelected Performance Measures (Follow-Up) (2021-F-26)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Performance Measures (Report 2018-S-18).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f26.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26)
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26.pdfManagement of Internal Controls (2012-S-26)
To determine if the Board of Directors of the Fuller Road Management Corporation (FRMC) promoted internal controls that helped to ensure an ethical business cli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s26.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 337
… holiday, creating a 27th paycheck. As the check date is in the 2002 calendar year, the applicable wage and tax information will be applied in the employee's 2002 W-2. In year 2003, there will be 26 paychecks. Agency Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/337-december-31-2002-paychecks