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Village of Elmira Heights – Claims Auditing (2024M-44)

… claims. Key Findings Although New York State Village Law Section 5-524 requires, with limited exceptions, a … to the claims to help ensure competition is sought in accordance with the Village’s procurement policy. Village …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/07/12/village-elmira-heights-claims-auditing-2024m-44

Hammondsport Central School District – Investment Program (2024M-63)

… policy as required by New York State General Municipal Law (GML) Section 39. Key Recommendations The audit report … the District’s investment program. Except as noted in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/hammondsport-central-school-district-investment-program-2024m-63

DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft

… ”I thank District Attorney Carnright for partnering with my office to expose this scheme and hold this official …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theft

DiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees

… the alleged thefts. She was arraigned in Richland Town Court. "Dillabough allegedly abused her position to use town … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-fees

DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19

… Tax receipts for State Fiscal Year 2018-19 declined $3.7 billion, or 4.7 percent, from the … made at the end of the fiscal year that totaled nearly $1.5 billion according to DOB. Local assistance expenditures … To read the March cash report, go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/finance/cbr.htm Find out how your government money is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19

DiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses

… in taxpayer reimbursements for ineligible costs, according to audits released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audits continue to find special education providers that make poor financial … $194,438 in lump sum bonuses for staff that did not have required performance justification; $132,846 in salary …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expenses

DiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets

… how employee ownership models, which give workers a stake in the companies that employ them, not only help stabilize … security,” DiNapoli said. “Giving employees a stake in a company allows employers to convert or sell their … opportunities for workers and the communities they live in. State leaders have the opportunity to provide resources …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assets

DiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021

… up 8.7% from 2020, covering roughly 19.95 million overtime hours worked, or an increase of 4.3%, according to a report … Most of the state’s overtime in 2021 came from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), … and Community Supervision (Corrections) and the Office of Mental Health (Mental Health). The three agencies …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021

DiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy

… accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013, nearly one-third of the city’s total … that immigrants, any foreign-born resident who was not a U.S. citizen at birth, account for 37 percent of the city’s … immigrant population (28 percent) has either a bachelor’s degree or a more advanced degree than in the native-born …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economy

Local 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-2022

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.

… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to events in Charlottesville. "The chaos and tragic loss of life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wake-up call. Violence …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-va

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May

… $242 million from May of last year. “Sales tax collections for most local governments were quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April-June) will be available in July. Table Monthly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-may

DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023

… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, up 4.2%, or $919 million, from 2022, largely influenced by growth in New York City sales taxes, according to a report released …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023

DiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity

… New York Farm Bureau president . “As the regional food bank for Long Island, we see how many families, seniors, and … CEO of Long Island Cares - The Harry Chapin Regional Food Bank . “We applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for focusing on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurity

DiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City

… economic growth and conservative tax revenue forecasts in recent years,”DiNapoli said. “While the city’s economy is … and the City Council for increasing the city’s reserves in recent years.” Nationwide job growth during the first half … any year since 2010. The U.S. economy grew by 2.6 percent in 2015, but most economists expect growth to slow to less …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-city

Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)

… developed a process for collecting annual data from school districts about incidents that occur in schools and on school property. The Department uses the data to designate … Act. For seven selected schools, we found that the related school districts did not properly and accurately report the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-follow

DiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap

… new risks, while failing to address existing risks, in the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) budget, … students and families have been resilient and resourceful in the face of the challenges posed by the COVID-19 … from the impact of the pandemic and address inequalities in the provision of educational services. Historic federal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gap

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 17% in November

… Statewide local sales tax collections grew by 17.5% in November compared to the same month in 2020, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … the bulk of holiday spending is expected to be reflected in December collections, November collections may have …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-more-17-november