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DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools

… for a diploma. DiNapoli recommended that DOE ensure that NYC high school students receive an arts education that …

DiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme

… (D-Queens) following an eleven-day trial that resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign funds and state grant money. The jury found … violation of the public trust. Now, after a conviction by a jury of his peers, Ruben Wills will face the …

DiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars

… organizations are being entrusted to manage public health dollars and are costing taxpayers millions in questionable … are recovered and steps are taken to make sure tax dollars are not being wasted.” DOH contracts with MCOs to …

DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average

… the national pace, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, based on … time frame, small business employment rose by 9.2 percent in New York while increasing 8.9 percent across the country. … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …

DiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State

… these assets.” DiNapoli’s report, “Environmental Funding in New York State,”examines DEC funding and workforce in the context of its mission. The report also highlights receipts and spending in several of the state’s major dedicated funds for …

DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees

… out corruption at all levels. I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” Fleury was in charge of …

DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam

… admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal $232,000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … Davis, 63, the former owner of Davis Ethical Pharmacy in Rockville Centre, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the …

DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter

… State tax receipts totaled $27.6 billion through the first … income growth and financial market volatility in 2022 on collections from returns in April and May. Year-to-date … Sales tax receipts, the largest share of these taxes, increased by $288 million, or 6.2%. Business taxes, …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 14% in October

… in New York state increased by 14.1% in October compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released … continues to increase costs for many municipalities, it is important that local officials recognize that changing …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July

… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11.9% in July compared to the same … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …

DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds

… stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was … DiNapoli’s office uncovered missing funds during an audit and investigation of the Almond Fire Department, located in … Attorney Keith Slep for their diligent work on this case.” The audit, released today, found from 2009 through …

DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds

… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $21.3 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2017. DiNapoli's office paid out 4.6 million state refunds … refunds totaling $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. "My auditors are committed to …

DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System

… experts, aimed at addressing an aging inmate population. For example, some experts have suggested that because of factors, including recidivism rates that are lower for older inmates than for their younger counterparts, use of early release for …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by Nearly 9% in November

… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 8.8% in November compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State …

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DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft

… County Court to grand larceny in the second degree and is expected to be sentenced on June 23 to 60 days in jail, … County District Attorney Brooks Baker said. “Our hope is that eventually folks, including Ms. Johnson, will get the …

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft

… after allegedly stealing up to $20,000 as he spiraled into credit card debt. "From plane fare to pizza, Mr. Brown used fire … the department credit card from 2010 to 2013 to pay for personal expenses, including hotel rooms at Candlewood …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April

… Local government sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an … is closely monitoring the impact that inflation is having on New York’s economy.” New York City’s collections totaled $726 …

DiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System

… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced reductions in employer contribution rates to the New York State and … rates will impact payments next State Fiscal Year 2022-23. In addition, DiNapoli lowered the long-term assumed rate of … and best-funded,” DiNapoli said. “While the reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 20% in Third Quarter

… Local sales tax collections totaled $5.2 billion in the third quarter (July-September of 2021), up $861 … impact growth.” Statewide, every region saw solid growth in sales tax collections during the third quarter compared to … City, the July-September period marked the fifth quarter in a row that county and city sales tax receipts met or …