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DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… the number of permanent supportive housing units (52,462 vs. 78,758) and permanent housing beds (21,672 vs. 26,059), but lags other large states in the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… must keep in mind sales tax revenues can be volatile and budget cautiously.” In August: New York City’s … $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $945 … are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department of Taxation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… York City’s collections totaled $842 million, an increase of 4.1%, or $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $884 million, an increase of 0.4%. Over 63% (36 of 57) of counties experienced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… tax collections in New York state increased by 0.2% in July compared to July 2023, according to data released today by State … “There was little growth in local sales tax collections in July compared to last year,” DiNapoli said. “As local … sales tax collections in New York state increased by 02 in July compared to July 2023 according to data released today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… $13 million in fines and fees — nearly half of those owed to it — issued between Jan. 1, 2013 and June 6, 2015. Not … the years. “New York City Transit can and should do more to collect fines from those who violate its rules,” DiNapoli … delays on the rise Transit needs every dollar it can get to improve the subway service for straphangers. Fines are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… in job growth since the Great Recession, according to a report examining upstate employment trends issued today by … state still have a long way to go to catch up.” DiNapoli’s report noted total upstate employment reached nearly 3.1 … sector, grew by more than 10,000 jobs over the period. The report revealed the largest job losses of any sector during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… Assistance fell short for vulnerable adults in New York City because Adult … adults with physical or mental challenges who cannot care for themselves or who may be at risk of abuse, neglect, … Case Management Problems Auditors reviewed 179 referrals for 80 clients between April 2019 and August 2023 and found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortEmployee Statuses and Changing an Employees Status in PayServ – Payroll Manual
… There are six Employee Statuses an employee can have in PayServ. They are A (Active), L (Leave of Absence), P … working, however, they are not separated from state service. An employee on a Leave of Absence is completely … to the Attendance and Leave Manuals or Department of Civil Service State Personnel Management Manual (SPMM) , as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/payroll-manual/employee-statuses-and-changing-employees-status-payservMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… funding alone for the Medicaid program is projected to account for $22.4 billion. While the Department of Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office … “Millions of honest New Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con … new or traditional, my auditors work diligently to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli said. “As refund fraud and identity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… A new online resource released by New York State Comptroller Thomas … and analysis of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act . The online guide will be expanded with additional analysis and reports as federal actions become more concrete. Online Tool Federal Funding in New York Other Resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… in New York City between the ages of 16-24 continued to face a high 13.2% unemployment rate in 2024, which was 3.6 … in 2019 and higher than all other age groups, according to a report issued by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … Hispanic, and Asian youth, especially males, continued to face even higher unemployment rates, with young Black …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $25 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2016
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays
… and how those actions will benefit the public.” Under MTA/NYC Transit rules, a subway is on time if it reaches its last … with the L train in the lead at 91.9%. It helped that the top four had relatively newer cars and that the L train has … at 64.2% OTP. Causes of the delays also vary by subway line. Of nearly 38,000 delays on the F train last year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-report-identifies-trends-causes-subway-delaysDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing court-ordered treatment for individuals under Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit … The states Office of Mental Health OMH needs to do a better job of overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… tax collections in New York state increased by 5.1% in November compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State Comptroller … year. “Local sales tax collections continued to grow in November,” DiNapoli said. “Consumers across the state …
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
… Former Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in … Former Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26285 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4% in … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.78 billion, up $67.9 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in August continue a pattern of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… May grew by a more modest 1.5% and 1.1%. Modest Increase for NYC: New York City’s collections moderated in the second … the economy have yet to fully recover. Tepid Collections for Large Counties: Forty-nine out of 57 counties had … by -19% year over year. These collections account for 5% of county sales tax collections, on average. Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarter