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Halfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… today to one year and one day in prison as a result of her convictions for extortion and making a false … positions as Town Supervisor and member of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors to lobby for the legalization of … in our leaders. The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who would further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy … and claim costs totaled more than $68 billion. Improper Medicare Payments The first audit released today looked at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… Department of Taxation and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 02 in July compared to July 2023 according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August … up $68 million year over year. “Growth in local sales tax collections improved in August, year over year, after … encouraging, local officials must keep in mind sales tax revenues can be volatile and budget cautiously.” In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustMedicaid Program – Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups Claims
… Ambulatory Patient Groups claims because of deficiencies in the claims processing and payment system. The audit … was adopted by the Department of Health (Department) in an effort to more accurately pay providers for services … condition and complexity of service. The Department phased in the APG methodology beginning with hospital outpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/12/medicaid-program-multiple-same-day-procedures-ambulatory-patient-groups-claimsThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… Introduction New York State has seen a concerning surge in reported hate … if no incidents occurred. Hate crime data for New York City in 2023 (and, therefore, aggregate statewide totals) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… P. DiNapoli. This is the third consecutive month in 2023 of less than 2% growth. Overall, local collections totaled $1.71 billion … York City’s collections totaled $744 million, an increase of 3.3%, or $23.5 million. County and city collections in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.78 billion, up $67.9 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits based on incorrect information such as fake or inflated dependents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… among state public pension funds is 7.0% as of August 2021, according to the National Association of State … are plans that have a fiscal year end date of June 30, 2021 and many have already announced intentions to lower … with estimated assets of $268.3 billion as of June 30, 2021. The Fund holds and invests the assets of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… than 368,000 refunds totaling $386.9 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Millions of honest New Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s money. Whether these scams are new or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… population, then walked away. BRC’s failure to even come close to fulfilling its contract has left vulnerable … into a person’s identity simply said “’Multiple Backpack Lady' at the 34th St. Harold [sic] Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… was charged for the alleged theft of $78,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees’ … his power of attorney to access the account and withdraw pension benefits paid on Sullivan’s behalf during a six year … told, Fitzpatrick was accused of pocketing over $78,000 in pension benefits. “Mr. Fitzpatrick concealed the death of his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateNew Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-poverty-trends.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfDiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… A company that was supposed to collect rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) failed to turn over nearly $1.5 million in rebates to the state over a four-year period, according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… by 1.7 percent in the State. Industry Proportion of Change in GDP Accommodation and food services 16.4% Health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020DiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General … of non-profit executive Anna Mendez for the misuse of nonprofit funds to fund straw political donations to former …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-scheme