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DiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… The former highway superintendent for the Town of Erin in Chemung County made personal purchases and used gas, oil and other town supplies for his own use, … vouchers to make it appear that the items were bought for highway department use. The audit revealed that in some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: Ralph Lauren Should Ensure Human and Worker Rights are Upheld in its Operations
… there and throughout its supply chain. Safety in the workplace is not just a human right; it is necessary to good …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-ralph-lauren-should-ensure-human-and-worker-rights-are-upheld-its-operationsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… resident who had worked for the State Insurance Fund from 1985 until her retirement in 2005. She subsequently … As her caretaker, she had access to Minnie Smith’s bank account. After Minnie Smith died, Sandra Smith did not … month, and each month she allegedly withdrew the funds from the account almost as soon as they were deposited. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… a follow up review of the state Department of Health (DOH) after an audit released in March 2022 exposed weaknesses in DOH’s ability to address the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. “Families across New York … Executive, DOH did not provide the public with accurate COVID-19 death counts in nursing homes. The audit recommended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… New York collected $149.1 billion in revenue in fiscal year … issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York benefitted from nearly $5 billion in revenue from … grants, which were used primarily for Medicaid (including new costs related to the Affordable Care Act), homeland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… in 2020 compared to the prior year. While declining in 2021, the net number of taxpayers leaving remained one-third … examines PIT filings for the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 and follows up on DiNapoli’s May 2022 report that looked … “While patterns shifted closer to pre-pandemic trends in 2021, net out-migration rates remained higher, particularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the state's Medicaid Drug Rebate Program after correcting problems identified by … The state collected over $160 million in drug rebates under the states Medicaid Drug Rebate Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collectionsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron … Mayor Brown. DiNapoli and Brown held a press conference at Buffalo City Hall on March 16 announcing that there was … that $111180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents since he partnered with Mayor Byron …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… growth will mean more local governments may see declines. Good cash management practices will help them weather … growth at 7.9%. These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to counties and … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… were unemployed in 2022 compared to 3.4% nationally. Black mothers in the city are the hardest hit, facing an … of 62.2%. Employment outcomes vary by race and ethnicity. Black mothers faced the largest spike in unemployment during … raises concerns that the historic unemployment gap between Black and white mothers could remain stagnant or widen if all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… decline in the size of the workforce spurred longer hours on the job for many. However, overtime is not a long-term … and Community Supervision (DOCCS) and the Office of Mental Health (OMH). Together they comprised 24% of the … government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Fiscal Year 2020 - Interactive Map
… States balance of payments with the federal government in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-fiscal-year-2020-interactive-mapDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… 25 years, with more than half the losses coming from New York City, according to a report released today by State … a devastating impact on the construction industry in New York City,” DiNapoli said. “The sector started back up last … said Carlo A. Scissura, president and CEO of the New York Building Congress. “Comptroller DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… lawmakers, stakeholders and taxpayers about local and statewide issues.” Revenue Picture In the 2017-18 school … On the other end of the spectrum, the Mohawk Valley and North Country rely on state and federal sources for … classified as having a disability in 2017-18. Regionally, North Country districts had the highest percentage at 15.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, Preet Bharara, United States … indictment of MICHAEL J. VATTER, the Chief of the Newburgh Fire Department, charging him with fraudulently obtaining … in pension benefits by failing to report his return to work in the public sector to the New York State and Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Revenues, Expenses and changes in Net Assets
… Activities Enterprise Funds Governmental Activities Water and Sewer Parking Facilities Totals Internal Service Funds … Contractual services 344,422 96,032 440,454 584,396 Utilities 754,107 100,726 854,833 214,812 Repairs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-revenues-expenses-and-changes-net-assetsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… The Buffalo News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller … The Buffalo News published an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… lines of people waiting for food speak to the inequities many face when it comes to accessing food. While uncertainty … run out of supplies and have turned people away. The Food Bank for New York City reported nearly 40 percent of food … The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… District Attorney William G. Gabor and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Oneida City … District Attorney Gabor, and the New York State Police for their work in uncovering this theft.” “The … and detailed investigation conducted by the New York State Police and the Investigations Division of the Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-funds