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DiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… downstate New York and the nation in job growth since the Great Recession, according to a report examining upstate … “On the surface, New York’s economy has rebounded from the Great Recession,” DiNapoli said. “But it should come as no … Uneven Progress: Upstate Employment Trends Since the Great Recession , visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that an audit … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… which covered a period from January 1, 2013 to August 20, 2017, found that TBTA did not maximize toll collection for a … tractor trailer is almost five and a half times that of a car. Prior to 2017, only the Henry Hudson Bridge used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… the state of $232,000 after the scam was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … Davis, 62, the former owner of Davis Ethical Pharmacy in Rockville Centre, was charged with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, for allegedly sending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… (87 percent) travel to or from Penn Station in Manhattan’s central business district. Peak trains using Penn Station … be late, canceled or terminated than trains using Atlantic Avenue, the second-busiest western terminal in New York City. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… Attorney Lawrence Friedman and the New York State Police for partnering with us to hold this individual accountable. I … Attorney's Office thanks the Office of the Comptroller for its assistance and accounting expertise in the … audit and investigation found that Hilchey stole $16,281 for personal use through a variety of bank or cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… for stealing more than $87,000 by padding bills to pay for hotels, education credits and other expenses. DiNapoli also … for stealing more than $87000 by padding bills to pay for hotels education credits and other expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… honest New Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to … money. Whether these scams are new or traditional, my auditors work diligently to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli … refunds are paid and that honest New Yorkers are getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… to diligently examine Medicaid payments to make sure healthcare dollars are being spent appropriately and taxpayer … but recent audits by DiNapoli’s office highlight the need for more effective oversight of managed care organizations … to ensure that MCOs detect, prevent, and correct errors in provider payments; Strengthen standards for MCOs regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… than two years after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people in New York City continue to face double-digit unemployment, with young men experiencing the greatest challenges in finding … must take steps to strengthen career opportunities for young job seekers or the city’s economic recovery will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October to December) will be available in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “For years, Ms. Peck … office would like to also extend our thanks to the New York State Police and the Office of the State Comptroller for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Kendra’s Law was enacted to ensure that those with severe mental illness … we’re facing a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to allow court-ordered Assisted … set of criteria. The law is named for Kendra Webdale, who was killed when she was pushed in front of a subway train by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due to the MTA’s move to alternative transit services that provided $102.7 million in savings in 2022, according to a report released today by … services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years in part due to the MTAs move to alternative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… Overall, local collections totaled $1.78 billion, up $67.9 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax … with August 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $760 million, an increase of 1.2%, or $9.1 million. County and … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July to September) will be available in October. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 8.5% … Need for Domestic Violence Services On the Rise The number of calls received by domestic violence and sexual … The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 85 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Fund under the EU Investment for Growth and Jobs Programme 2014-2020. The Fund's investment in Kernel Capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… over 1.2 million employees. The larger firms (those with 100 to 499 employees) had the highest average payroll per … invested in 322 companies, putting public pension fund dollars to work in startup, emerging and established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion … the first quarter of 2023, growing 7.1%. “Growth in local sales tax collections slowed in the second quarter, returning … Counties: Forty-nine out of 57 counties had year-over-year sales tax increases during the second quarter, totaling 2.4% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarter