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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in their … York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer …
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
… tax collections 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. DiNapoli. Overall, local … billion, up $26.8 million from the same time last year. “February’s local sales tax collections grew at a modest pace, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $880 million, an increase of 2.2%. A majority (45 out of 57) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… from the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) program. “The state has long supported local communities … funding source.” Since State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2012, AIM funding was held flat for most municipalities. In SFY … eliminated for most towns and villages and replaced with “AIM-related” payments, which was funded using county sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationDiNapoli: Former Director Pleads Guilty to Stealing $1,700 From Hornell Partners for Growth
… Baker and the New York State Police today announced that Michelle “Shelly” Stevens, the former executive director of … Baker and the New York State Police today announced that Michelle Shelly Stevens pleaded guilty for stealing $1711 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-former-director-pleads-guilty-stealing-1700-hornell-partners-growthSpringville-Griffith Institute Central School District – Access to Network and Information Applications (2021M-148)
… District (District) officials adequately secured access to the network, student information and financial … Key Findings Although District officials restricted access to the student information application, they did not adequately secure access to the network and financial application. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/springville-griffith-institute-central-school-district-access-network-andDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… Misconduct (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to 2019 and netted Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was not entitled to. "For seven years, Ms. Pierce allegedly falsified records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $86,000 for Personal Expenses
… Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, pleaded guilty to stealing more than $86,000 in tax funds collected for the … actions,” DiNapoli said. “This case should be a warning to anyone contemplating a betrayal of the public’s trust: you … Police for their partnership in bringing this corruption to light and helping to combat abuse of taxpayers’ trust.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-embezzling-86000-personal-expensesDiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
… tentative property assessment roll suggests a bright spot for New York City’s finances entering fiscal year (FY) 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… S. Berman announced that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for … as a court-appointed administrator. Bayard had pled guilty to one count of wire fraud on October 23, 2018. U.S. District … and pocketed $1.4 million from an estate he was appointed to protect,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to our investigation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementComptroller DiNapoli and D.A. Kindlon: Siblings Plead Guilty to Stealing State Rent-Relief Funds
… Kindlon and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. Shaleen Mahtani and her brother, … said. “My thanks to D.A. Kindlon and Superintendent James for their assistance in ensuring they were brought to … and bringing a measure of justice for the victims,” James said. As part of the scheme, the defendants completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-da-kindlon-siblings-plead-guilty-stealing-state-rent-relief-fundsDiNapoli: Former Citizens Hose Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $75K
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Ontario County District Attorney Jason MacBride, and Ontario County Sheriff David Cirencione … us throughout this investigation. District Attorney Jason MacBride has now held Ms. Havens accountable for this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-former-citizens-hose-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-75kState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the director did not develop proper internal controls over cash disbursements and electronic payments or financial … or not adequately separated for rent receipts and cash disbursements. Payments totaling approximately $152,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-63
… Purpose To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of … 001-032) and NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 001-032) are eligible for the April 2014 … years of continuous service* at a base annual salary equal to or greater than the Job Rate for the employee’s grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-63-april-2014-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sumDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-69
… Purpose To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of … 001-032) and NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 001-032) are eligible for the October 2014 … years of continuous service* at a base annual salary equal to or greater than the Job Rate of the employee’s grade …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-69-october-2014-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-75
… Purpose To inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of … criteria. Note: Increment Code 1000 was created to indicate job rate credit minimum of 10 years (October 2004 … the October LLS payment cycle at the time of appointment to a lower graded position. Refer to OSC Actions – Automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-75-october-2015-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationState Police Bulletin No. SP-160
… Affected Employees Troopers in Bargaining Unit 07 and Commissioned/Non-Commissioned Officers in Bargaining Unit 17 Background Chapter 234 and 235 of the Laws of 2015 implements the 2011-2018 Agreement between New York State and the Police Benevolent Association and provides for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-160-april-2014-and-april-2015-retroactive-salary-and-other-increases-stateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1414
… Type Payment Effective Date Check Date Institution Lag 06/25/15 07/23/15 Administration Extra Lag 06/25/15 07/29/15 … Salary Increase: Employees with a Pay Basis Code of HRY (Grade 600 or 800) Employees with a Pay Basis Code of ANN who … the reason(s) the employee’s record will not be updated. NYS Position Has Both Equated Grade and NTE – if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1414-managementconfidential-mc-first-2-parity-increase-effective-july-2015State Agencies Bulletin No. 2008
… implemented the 2019-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the PEF, provides for payment of Performance … results in a salary below the Job Rate of the grade of the new position) effective after receiving the April 2022 PEF … subject to employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2008-april-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli and New York City Retirement Systems and Pension Funds Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Wynn Resorts Shareholder Lawsuit
… toward employees and pressured employees to perform sex acts, allegations detailed in a January 26, 2018 Wall … Mr. Wynn's history of harassment based on interviews with over 150 witnesses. Mr. Wynn has since resigned from his … the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $209.1 billion as of Dec. 31, 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-new-york-city-retirement-systems-and-pension-funds-announce