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DiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… off tickets or play the odds in hopes of hitting a big winner. The payoff for the state is significant – billions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… The former town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “For years, Ms. Peck violated the trust of her neighbors and stole thousands of dollars,” … conviction will deter others from such corruption. I thank the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office and the State … State Police and the Office of the State Comptroller for all of their hard work on this case to ensure that justice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the … ( 2020-N-10 ), we reviewed the Employee Retention Grant program and SBS’ actions to implement the Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… with nearly 180,000 users, is the largest paratransit system in the nation. The services are mandated by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… officials should budget accordingly and monitor cash flow for the foreseeable future.” For August 2023, compared with August 2022: New York City’s … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July to September) will be available in October. Table …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by … New York City and the rest of the state, close to 70% of all domestic violence victims were hurt by their intimate … Third Degree & Related Offenses accounted for 40% of all domestic violence reports in 2022. In 2022 in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… in the nation. “The city must take steps to strengthen career opportunities for young job seekers or the city’s economic … or youth from low-income households with stable jobs and career paths; and With the Future of Workers Task Force, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City … when the contact information is available, TAB didn’t do all that it could to follow up and collect. For example, 62 … which attempts to recover fines and fees by offsetting all or part of a respondent's state tax refund. As of Dec. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund (NI). The fund, managed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… (SBA) commonly defines a small business as one with fewer than 500 employees. Such businesses account for … More than 80 percent have fewer than ten employees. Firms with 20 to 99 employees comprised approximately one-third of … provide capital to businesses that are implementing growth strategies, expanding operations or transitioning ownership. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… City’s efforts to improve broadband access in lower-income communities, including the settlement of a years-long suit … its way to a greater share of businesses in low-income communities than citywide, providing a good foundation for … of federal resources across low- and moderate-income communities and historically underutilized business zones, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… or services being paid. Process and Document Preparation: Online Business Units Business Units should use the … the invoice. For example, if a Business Unit is purchasing 10 Pens and 10 Pencils, the Business Unit must not detail the items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and … York State Medicaid program is administered by DOH and is a federal, state, and local government funded program that … in termination or miscarriage; and $2.4 million was paid when the SMCP date of service preceded the birth by one to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the rest of the … Reporting Negative Effect from COVID-19 Pandemic, New York vs. U.S., May 2020–October 2021 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, … to support small businesses that do not qualify for relief under the federal SSBCI or other business assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021, with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 million for the … health care they need.” Medicaid is a federal, state and local government-funded program that provides a wide range of … and costs per enrollee. Engage Stakeholders in Developing Strategies to Protect Quality of Care and Contain Costs. Two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021Overtime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more … earnings comprised 4.8 percent of total payroll spending in 2020, an increase from the 4.2 percent average from 2011 … nearly every aspect of our lives and the men and women in public employment stepped up to help keep the public safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … towns, the majority of cities and a few villages. List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress Municipalities … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a … dipped below 2 percent in 2015, where they remained until 2019. "Taxpayers want to know how their taxes compare to … whichever is less, with some exceptions. From 2017 to 2019, property tax levies increased the most in cities (6.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing companies, including … and dynamic future,” DiNapoli said. “The shale oil and gas industry faces numerous obstacles going forward that pose … to adapt to a low-carbon future.” The oil and gas industry, including shale oil and gas companies, has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companies