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State 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 billion, or 6.6 percent above the previous year, according to the state cash report released today by State Comptroller … Tax receipts for State Fiscal Year 201718 reached $793 billion $49 billion or 66 percent above the previous year …

DiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State

… the extraction of natural resources to monitoring the discharge of pollutants and hazardous materials and cleaning …

DiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees

… of Constable, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a D felony, in Dickinson Town Court. The alleged …

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

… A former Long Island pharmacist admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal $232,000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits by State … A former Long Island pharmacist admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal $232000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits …

Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act

… and response programs. Our audit covered the period July 1, 2011 through June 16, 2014. Background The Safe Schools … schools for the 2013-14 school year, despite the SAVE Act requirement that it do so annually. Further, by not … information as required. Two schools were not aware of the requirement to report incidents that occur during summer …

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

… New York's prison population is decreasing, but the number of … from 2007 to 2016, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While data … care costs by age groups is not readily available in New York, DiNapoli's report found that overall, such costs …

DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average

… country. These companies provided more than 4.1 million jobs in the state in 2016, just over half of all private … businesses with over 200 employees had the second highest level of employment (693,000 jobs), but the highest total … restaurants and theaters, had the highest employment level of all sectors, with more than 677,000 jobs or 16.5 …

DiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds

… districts, according to separate audits issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Excessive … BOCES officials consistently overestimated appropriations by an average of $4.4 million (or 6.6 percent) each year. As … no specific purpose. A 2009 audit of Orleans/Niagara BOCES by the Comptroller’s office revealed similar findings. …

DiNapoli: 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 …

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

… today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing … funds during an audit and investigation of the Almond Fire Department, located in Allegany County, and worked with …

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

… days. "My auditors are committed to safeguarding the funds of honest New Yorkers," DiNapoli said. "We'll stay one step ahead of the schemes used by tax cheats, and look to ensure only … auditors work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to …

DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees

… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Hart, 57, of Hyde Park, was charged with grand larceny in the third …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013

… jump in collections at 6.9 percent and the mid-Hudson Valley had a 4.2 percent increase. Among upstate regions, Western New York (2.6 percent), the Mohawk Valley (2.4 percent), Central New York (2.3 percent) and the …

DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill

… The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … so taxpayer funds are secure and being spent appropriately in the future.” The town offers various services to residents …

DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools

… New York City public high school students are not getting the arts education required by state regulations, according … said. “Students should be taught by certified teachers for the required number of hours each week. We all want to find the right formula to improve education and improving arts …

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

… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 8.8% in … time last year. “November marked another solid month for sales tax collections for local governments,” DiNapoli said. … many forecasters are predicting that national retail sales will be strong this holiday season, local officials …

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DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs

… District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering employees … benefits and costs associated with the district’s health insurance coverage and pursued a lower cost alternative. This evaluation allowed the district to find a new insurance carrier that was less expensive and which offered …

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

… Former Riverside clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50,000 in restitution after admitting Friday to repeatedly pilfering … Former Riverside clerktreasurer Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50000 in restitution after admitting …

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft

… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was arrested on grand larceny charges Monday after allegedly stealing up … Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting Franklin County …