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State Agencies Bulletin No. 882
… prior to moving to a graded position. This method does not apply to appointments from a Summer Session position … for employees who move from an N/S to a graded position if it results in a higher salary than the methodology … the graded position to determine the type of appointment. If the position is: Annual N/S Equated to Grade – Compare the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/882-new-method-calculating-salaries-employees-upon-movement-public-employeesDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and local correctional facilities and jails across New York is not tracking or analyzing incidents and inmate … The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 … state and local correctional facilities and jails across New York is not tracking or analyzing incidents and inmate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and budget cuts on the federal level pose a significant threat to the city’s … that could be used to narrow the budget gaps if not needed for other purposes. The city’s financial plan has a general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Investment in Rochester Company Returns $6.7 Million to State Pension Fund
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-investment-rochester-company-returns-67-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas … to a year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a total of $721,112 in restitution and criminal forfeiture. “Joseph … for cancer and used the money to fund his lavish lifestyle of world traveling and gambling,” DiNapoli said. “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits and Bonuses Up Sharply in 2017
… rose dramatically in 2017 for the second consecutive year and the average bonus paid to industry employees in New York City jumped 17 percent to reach $184,220 according to an estimate … tax trends and includes cash bonuses for the current year and bonuses deferred from prior years that have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-and-bonuses-sharply-2017DiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… million in the 2017 fiscal year, which is likely to grow as the year progresses even though job growth and tax collections are slowing, according to a … and tax collections in the near future are unlikely to be as robust as they have been in recent years," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… New York state ranked first nationwide in nonprofit jobs and organizations, with nearly 1.3 million … data made available for the first time earlier this year. Nonprofit groups in New York showed employment growth of 5.6 … billion in total wages. From 2007 to 2012, the number of nonprofit organizations grew by 2 percent in New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… report provides taxpayers with a look at the financial and project data reported by local IDAs so they can track their … project value of nearly $2.8 billion. The number of “clean energy” projects, increased from 25 to 85. Some of the … reclassify existing projects, but 34 of the 60 new clean energy projects were approved in 2021. North Country IDAs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money by making sure it gets the drug rebates that it is entitled to under federal regulations, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money by making sure it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… two months. In March, Cheon Park pleaded guilty to federal mail fraud and agreed to pay $2 million in restitution in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… More than half of tenants in the city spend 30% of their income on rent, forcing them to make tough choices. City and … counties. In 2021-2022 homeowners or renters spent an average of $30,300 on housing costs, only trailing the San … and Seattle metro areas, reflecting 40% of their total household expenses, compared to 34% nationally. Renters Most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… P. DiNapoli. The full op-ed is below: New York needs to boost financial education in our schools Young people in … Many states have already incorporated financial education into the school curriculum, with some starting lessons as … financial ends meet than people with lower financial know-how. In New York state, during last year’s legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… and the members of the New York Pension system have bet on the people of Northern Ireland and invested their … returns. We are excited to continue our relationship with the Fund and create partnerships with more companies in Northern Ireland to help them realize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… and the St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, … In addition to taking the funds, the investigation also found that Dillon altered the records to hide her theft. “Ms. … Comptroller and the St Lawrence County Sheriffs Department found she misappropriated more than $10000 in court fees said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… announced today. The commitment will be made through the pension fund’s In-State Private Equity Investment Program, … Partners. "This new commitment to Primary Venture Partners for state-based investments will help grow the pension fund … to seeking out profitable investment opportunities for the Retirement System’s members, retirees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesChemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit … Inc, and the Queens Child Guidance Center by the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) for the … Determine the extent of implementation of the 7 recommdtns incl in our report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-followLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July … $53.3 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth in July continued at a moderate pace, … County had the largest decline at 12.1%. These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearOyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review payments in lieu of health insurance coverage for the period January … 1, 2015 through October 31, 2016. Background The Oyster Bay Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and provides water to about 8,800 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … in March. “Local sales tax collections continue to come in strong. While local governments are collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022