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DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… Services and our office, the defendant will now have to answer for his alleged crimes.” The arrest follows a joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… over $20,000 in Fire Company funds, following an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ontario County Sheriff Philip C. Povero. Former Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of Manchester, … over $20000 in Fire Company funds following an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… continuously looking for new ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying one step ahead of them," DiNapoli … as a second line of defense to stop inappropriate refunds on high risk returns. The majority of questionable refunds … filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits based on incorrect information such as fake or inflated number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… Planning requirements for shootings and emergency situations in New York City’s schools need to be … in place to mitigate and respond to any unthinkable emergency threats to our students and teachers. For these … a package of bills in the City Council to create a School Emergency Preparedness Task Force, which will be a critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, including a … at 0.12 percent for the 2016-17 fiscal year. For the list of allowable levy growth factors for all local governments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s … her criminal behavior. Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, offering a false …
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
… has grown sharply, more than doubling between January 2022 and January 2024, according to a report released today … The number of homeless children increased from 20,299 in 2022 to 50,773 in 2024. Almost one in three of New York’s … in the state’s total homeless population. In January 2022, there were 45,343 people in New York City shelters run …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… with Moore-Clark USA Inc. for the purchase and delivery of fish food for hatcheries statewide. Department of Health … with New Britain Roofing Co. to replace roofs at the Buffalo Armory in Erie County. $2 million with Laland … Baptiste LLC for construction management services at the Buffalo Psychiatric Center in Erie County. Office of Parks, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… grades, lower standardized test scores, and increased risk of dropout,” DiNapoli said. “Students who chronically … metric altogether in SY 2025-26 in favor of an attendance index rank metric. SED has also engaged as a partner with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 38 in August compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… 3.9 million jobs and generating more than $950 billion in annual revenues, according to a report released today by … private-sector employment and provide almost $190 billion in annual payrolls. These businesses are critical to New York’s economy and integral to the fabric of life in the Empire State.” The U.S. Small Business Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.3% in October compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 23 in October compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund (NI). The fund, managed by Kernel Capital, was established in 2013 by Invest Northern Ireland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.2% in July compared to July 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … the same time last year. “There was little growth in local sales tax collections in July compared to last year,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julySelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… The responses to the 141 electronic work orders (tickets) sampled from the period September 1, 2019 through … this occurs when employees do not use their access card when entering a subway tunnel. The SCC has instructed employees to always use their access card. However, they do not always comply with the policy. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… division found it did not collect more than $13 million in fines and fees — nearly half of those owed to it — issued … the changes that Transit has already made, as they noted in their response, more can still be done.” The Transit … sufficient or is inaccurate for the necessary follow-up. In a sample of 150 uncollected fines, DiNapoli’s auditors …
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
… report examining upstate employment trends issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Since June 2009, total … as no surprise that a closer look reveals pockets of the state still have a long way to go to catch up.” DiNapoli’s … Trends Since the Great Recession , visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/economic/employment_trends_nys_2016.pdf …
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
… of time and services that were delayed, but OCFS did not flag these problems or require them to be fixed. …
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
… an employee on a leave of absence without pay subsequently resigns, the date of permanent separation reverts back to the …
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
… to diligently examine Medicaid payments to make sure healthcare dollars are being spent appropriately and taxpayer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-waste