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DiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… prudently increased reserves to record levels. The city should continue to identify opportunities for agency savings, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… sales tax collections across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report released … Tier (4.5 percent), Central New York (4.4 percent), Mohawk Valley (4.3 percent) and Finger Lakes (4 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… June increased 6.5%, marking the first time since March 2021 that the overall monthly year-over-year growth dipped … 24.9%, from a relatively weak $1.9 billion in April-June 2021 to $2.4 billion. In contrast, year-over-year growth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022State Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… The state pension fund has committed an additional $50 million … Graycliff Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 investment firms that manage In-State Private … state pension fund strong for the more than one million retirement system members and retirees as well as promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… fundraisers,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney R. Michael Tantillo and the Ontario County Sheriff’s Department … that justice was done.” Judge Frederick Reed sentenced Michael Mason, 44, of Canandaigua, to one to three years in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… (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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… Telehealth Utilization, January 2018 through January 2020 Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services … Telehealth Utilization, January 2020 through November 2020 Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services … Utilization by Age, March 2020 through November 2020 Total Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… (CARES) Act signed in March 2020, the COVID-Related Tax Relief (CRTR) Act signed in December 2020, and the … couples with incomes up to $150,000. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service administers the economic impact payments and … the legalization of online sports betting and recreational marijuana use. These resources will fund substantial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021DiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its web-based … these issues, much more can and should be done. I urge OMH to work with other state agencies and make sure New … have remained high during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between April 2020 and March 2021, unemployment rates for people with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… of the program will continue in earnest as DOH can do much more to save taxpayer dollars.” The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides a … possible. Audits Department of Health audits Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
… same as New York’s share of the U.S. population. Federal funding makes up more than one in every three dollars in New York State’s budget. Stimulus and relief funding that Washington has provided in response to the … for such grants, and New York’s per capita Medicaid funding from Washington ranked second among the states. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019DiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… trustee of the $183.5 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), on Wednesday sent letters to 14 … the businesses are taking in response to the increasing number of serious accidents involving trains shipping … that future liability claims may harm the interests of the retirement system’s members, retirees and beneficiaries.” A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … innovation and change,” DiNapoli said. “New York state’s pension fund will continue our leadership on the issue of … spending, the state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… reserves and begin taking steps to narrow the budget gaps in the coming years.” The city's financial plan forecasts a … recovery has already exceeded the average length for all recoveries since the end of World War II. Although the budget gaps for fiscal years 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same … for the third straight month and mostly driven by New York City,” DiNapoli said. “Over two-fifths of counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest estimates, according to the monthly cash report … on his transparency website, the recently expanded Open Book New York . … Tax collections of $49 billion in February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… and revised its Guidelines to state that, “When searching for new directors, the Board should actively seek out highly … to diversity as it plans the creation of a separate board for PayPal.” “As eBay enters this critical transition, Trillium applauds the company for increasing board diversity as it looks to the future. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are historically the largest … million in 2014 to $1.2 billion in 2023, or a 7.8% average annual increase. In 2023, overtime as a share of payroll was … for reasons other than retirement grew significantly in 2021 and 2022, presenting a challenge for recruiting and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… increased by 9.2% in January compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … an increase of 8.8%, or $68 million, over January of 2022. Every county experienced some year-over-year growth in … covered the October-December quarter and calendar year 2022. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-year