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Halfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who would further erode the … will be held accountable. I’m proud to have worked with my partners in state and federal government to bring this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… “While most taxpayers are honest, there are some filers and preparers looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by … to. My office is stopping those suspicious refunds and ensuring that only legitimate refunds are paid.” … work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… 57 counties outside of New York City last year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … grew by 3.6 percent, or $552 million, in 2015 compared to 2014. But the increase was nearly exclusively driven by … “The unpredictability in sales tax collections continues to have financial ramifications for our local governments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… and audit found she allegedly stole more than $4,000 in public funds, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us … Justice Court and released on Chemung County's Project for Bail. The former Village of Millport treasurer was appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… closer look reveals pockets of the state still have a long way to go to catch up.” DiNapoli’s report noted total upstate … Since the Great Recession , visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/economic/employment_trends_nys_2016.pdf For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… Jan. 1, 2013 and June 6, 2015. Not adequately enforcing NYC Transit violations has cost tens of millions more over … that processes and adjudicates summonses for violations of NYC Transit rules such as fare evasion ($100), graffiti or … the most unpaid summonses. In its response to the audit, NYC Transit disputed some findings and accepted others. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… obtain addresses for some out-of-state drivers, resulting in potential lost revenue of $2.4 million. The lost revenue … six images are captured per vehicle, but only the "best" two are sent for billing review. TBTA provided auditors with … To read the report, go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093018/sga-2018-17s70.pdf Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… The former owner of a Long Island pharmacy was arrested Thursday for allegedly … warning to those who might consider health care rip-offs. I thank Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline … Department of Financial Services for their diligent work on this case.” “The defendant claimed to own and operate an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… inconvenienced by delays and cancellations, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … said DiNapoli. "On-time performance has fallen to the lowest level in nearly two decades, hurting riders. … The MTA must ensure the LIRR has the resources it needs to provide reliable service and is managed effectively." A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… Fire Department treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in … created direct withdrawals from the department's account to pay her National Grid, Verizon Wireless and other personal … and the New York State Police for partnering with us to hold this individual accountable. I urge other fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… “This is an egregious abuse of public funds, and our latest joint effort with Comptroller DiNapoli to ensure that … filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov ; or mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … Investigations Unit, 110 State Street, 14th floor, Albany, NY 12236 or the Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-996-4630. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $25.3 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 … refunds totaling $386.9 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Millions of honest New Yorkers are rushing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s audits identified a … and taxpayer dollars are not squandered.” The state expects to transition the majority of Medicaid … to perform its mandated financial oversight functions. In state fiscal year 2015-2016, the Division of the Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… More than two years after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people in New York City … 18% in the city, as compared to about 9% in the rest of New York state and 8% nationally. In comparison, overall … young workers in New York City when compared to the rest of the state and the country and has had a particularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the …
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
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided … Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program (BPREP), and a program to assist small businesses by providing the …
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
… Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to provide transportation services for people … with disabilities." The MTA’s New York City Transit (NYCT) unit provides paratransit services, known as …
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
… 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. … are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these …
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
… City and 8.7% in the rest of New York state when compared to 2019, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … by 8%, but declined 13% between 2019 and 2021, potentially due to barriers accessing services during the pandemic. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022