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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor (DOL) investigates labor law violations in New York City have led to significant delays in holding violators accountable and attaining restitution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections from July to September totaled $4.3 billion, … $452 million less than last year. “The third quarter sales tax figures show a significant improvement from the 27.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… pretax profits totaled $13.7 billion in the first half of 2018, 11 percent higher than last year, according to a … "Wall Street has profited every year since the end of the recession in 2009, and compensation last year reached … DiNapoli said. "The securities industry is a major source of revenue for New York City and New York State, and is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017DiNapoli: 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-gapDiNapoli Urges Congress to Expand Eligibility for Savings Program for Individuals with Disabilities
… and investment tool for individuals with disabilities. NY's ABLE program, which launched just over a year ago, … later in life," said Senator Kristen Gillibrand (D-NY) . "Congress should be passing legislation like this to … support disabled New Yorkers." Congressman John Katko (NY-24) said , "During my time in Congress, I have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-urges-congress-expand-eligibility-savings-program-individuals-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… grew by 21.1%, or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to a … is having on New York’s economic recovery.” New York City’s collections in the first quarter grew by 28.5% … biggest jump in the first quarter at 30.8%, followed by Johnstown (29.2%) and Ithaca (28.6%). Gloversville had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… as high inflation, continues to bolster statewide numbers. For the rest of the state, collections growth has generally … New York City’s collections totaled nearly $2.5 billion for the quarter, an increase of 11.3%, or $252 million, … of double-digit growth in city collections. Collections for the counties and cities outside New York City, in total, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… York. RIOC was created by the New York State Legislature in 1984 to take responsibility, pursuant to a General … 147 acres comprising the former Welfare Island, located in New York City’s East River. RIOC assumed the role of the … $1.7 million of RIOC spending that was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 266
… State policy regarding when paychecks may be presented for payment remains the same; that is, Wednesday for … this policy. Changes in Procedure for Lost Checks A stop payment can no longer be reversed. If the original paycheck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/266-bank-account-change-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksFormer Perry Ambulance Service Manager Pleads Guilty To Larceny
… Service Business Manager Darcy J. Conaway pled guilty to petit larceny for stealing more than $5,000 from ambulance funds, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Wyoming … District Attorney Donald G. O’Geen. Conaway was sentenced to a one year conditional discharge after paying the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/former-perry-ambulance-service-manager-pleads-guilty-larcenyApproved State Contracts and Payments
… for multi-agency legal services related to investigations by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District. Department of … Leverage Program. $993,000 with GTI Tourism to market New York tourism in Australia. Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Department of Civil Service … Preservation $2.7 million with Samsen, LLC for marina development and operation at the Sampson and Seneca Lake … $9.9 million to New York City for citywide bicycle network development. $3.9 million with Slate Hill Constructors, Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… While pension costs are pre-funded and invested to help pay for these future benefits, most governments, including … for retiree health insurance and instead fund it on a “pay-as-you-go” basis or out of pocket. The funding mechanism … that allow public employers to set aside money today to pay for these benefits,” DiNapoli said. “The numbers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careState Agencies Bulletin No. 1812
… 15-T , withholding for employees with the 2019 version of Form W-4 or earlier will be calculated using $4,200 for each … and employees changing their withholding must use the new Form W-4, which does not use allowances. Please refer to … first paid wages before 2020 and has not submitted a new Form W-4 for 2020 or later. If the NRA employee was first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1812-summary-tax-related-changes-2020Implications for the Future – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… factors will continue to present risks to economic growth, and many forecasters continue to believe that a recession is … receipts, higher than the 29 percent average in the 10-year period ending in March 2020 prior to the impact of … are expected to be exhausted by the end of SFY 2024-25. Up until Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2020, New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/implications-futureLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for … an additional 29.5% of all farms. Per-acre farmland market values on Long Island are much higher and increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandReview of the Enacted Budget: State Fiscal Year 2021-22
… State Fiscal Year 2021-22 April 2021 PDF Version Message from the Comptroller … Businesses which determine their tax liability using their capital base (rather than net income or fixed dollar minimum … appropriation, regardless of the timing of the initial expenditure. 10 In certain instances, a credit to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/review-enacted-budget-state-fiscal-year-2021-22Caribbean Heritage Month Celebration
… DiNapoli will host his annual Caribbean American Heritage Month celebration in honor of the rich and diverse … about Caribbean identity About Caribbean American Heritage Month Since 2005, June has been recognized as Caribbean American Heritage Month in the United States. The U.S. has attracted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/caribbean-heritage-month-2022State Contract and Payment Actions in January
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,323 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $3.3 … 3,400 payments valued at nearly $7.6 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli: State Pays Drug Treatment Center Nearly $4 Million for Ineligible Expenses
… Services (OASAS), according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Phoenix House is contracted to provide services to New Yorkers who are trying to overcome substance abuse … have been used for cost-effective addiction services to New Yorkers.” OASAS, which oversees one of the nation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-state-pays-drug-treatment-center-nearly-4-million-ineligible-expenses