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DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… Employment among New York’s small businesses has increased slightly faster than the national pace, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … trend from 2011 through 2016. During that time frame, small business employment rose by 9.2 percent in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… Purpose To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care. … To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careDiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… Preservation and Development (HPD) as well as co-op owners renting out their apartments on Airbnb. “New York is … Cadman Towers, a 421-unit co-op in Brooklyn; Trinity House, a 199-unit rental building on Manhattan’s Upper West … required. In one instance, the managing agent at Trinity House added the name of a resident’s caregiver to the lease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedDiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016
… DiNapoli. The report noted the allowable tax levy growth factor will be 0.73 percent for entities that operate on a … tax levy growth compared to what they had in 2015 when the factor was 1.56 percent and $135.1 million less than they would have had when the factor was at 2 percent as in 2012 and 2013. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016DiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… for bringing Mr. Denardo to justice and helping us recoup the stolen funds.” Michael Denardo, 39, of Wallkill, was sentenced to 2 … of blank checks; and Seek reimbursement of the missing funds. In response, district officials agreed with the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… like Ambrell, we can continue to deliver positive results for the Fund and for our local communities. We still have more than $370 … rate returns consistent with the risk of private equity for the Fund while expanding the availability of capital for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… to support vital services including highway safety, not to line the pockets of a dishonest clerk,” DiNapoli said. “My … mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… in the second degree in Nassau County District Court for sending phony prescription records for reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health … state Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage for enrollees. To read the two audit reports, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… source of revenue.” DiNapoli’s report noted growth in county sales tax collections, excluding New York City, was … sales tax collections in the wake of Hurricanes Irene and Lee in 2012. In New York City, retail sales have continued to … collections grew in 43 of New York’s 57 counties. Essex County had the highest growth rate at 8.8 percent followed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… V. Grady. “Senior citizens who thought they were paying for activities and events were unwittingly padding this … trips. The town’s recreation director is responsible for the center’s financial activities. DiNapoli’s audit revealed the former director did not issue receipts for cash collected at the senior center and did not remit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillDiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… teachers for the required number of hours each week. We all want to find the right formula to improve education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsDiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… of dollars in surplus funds that should have been refunded to local school districts, according to separate audits issued today by New York State Comptroller … DiNapoli said. “Moving forward, BOCES officials need to be more accurate and more transparent with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… New York state ranked fourth nationwide in credit card debt at $58.2 billion … average. In 2017, 8.3 percent of credit card debt in New York state was delinquent by 90 days or more, higher than … ), the Federal Reserve Bank of New York ( https://www.newyorkfed.org/banking/protection.html …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtState Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… Tax receipts for State Fiscal Year 2017-18 reached $79.3 billion, $4.9 … by an equivalent amount. Personal income tax receipts for the year totaled $51.5 billion, a gain of $3.9 billion or … $3.9 billion, up by 7.6 percent. All Funds receipts for the year totaled nearly $165.5 billion, including $58.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli: Audit Uncovers $425 Million in Missed Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health (DOH) billed drug companies for $425.9 million in Medicaid drug rebates after auditors … drug rebate opportunities to ensure all rebate revenue for the Medicaid program is being collected," DiNapoli said. … Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription drug costs. Since January 1991, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-uncovers-425-million-missed-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing … State Police and Allegany District Attorney Keith Slep for their diligent work on this case.” The audit, released … through 2013, Dieter failed to make $18,500 in deposits for fundraising proceeds, wrote herself a check for $1,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… audit. The majority of questionable refunds stopped were for returns filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits … security numbers and intentionally misstating deductions. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… proposals at the federal and state levels, as well as from criminal justice experts, aimed at addressing an aging inmate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemDiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has experienced staff cuts and constrained funding since … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “DEC’s staff has declined while funding has barely kept pace … report, “Environmental Funding in New York State,”examines DEC funding and workforce in the context of its mission. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Margaret Hart was charged today for the theft of more than $27,000 which she allegedly stole … trust by stealing town fees and will be held accountable for her actions," DiNapoli said. "My staff, working with law … Police and Dutchess County District Attorney William Grady for their continuing partnership to combat public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-town-clerk-charged-theft-fees