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DiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… own a defined element of the company they work for. It does not necessarily mean that employees exercise control over the company’s … communities; and Develop ways to educate the public on what EO is and which companies around the state and in their … State Comptroller DiNapoli released a report that explains how employee ownership models which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsDiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… The total cost of overtime in 2021 reached an all-time high at more than $924 million, … impacts of the pandemic, overtime costs set a new record in 2021,” said DiNapoli. “While the pandemic does not appear … prompted a ‘great resignation’ from the state workforce in 2020, new hiring stalled, and the workforce declined more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021DiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… activity in New York City in 2013, nearly one-third of the city’s total economic output and nearly twice the … was not a U.S. citizen at birth, account for 37 percent of the city’s population, the largest share in 100 years. … and the neighborhoods with the highest concentration of immigrants are experiencing economic growth that far …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau … man was sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that … charges on Sept. 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeLocal Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… sales tax collections grew by 10.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, mostly driven … tax collections reached nearly $5.7 billion, an increase of $529 million, according to a report released today by New … keep pace with inflation for counties and cities outside of New York City. “New York City’s sales tax growth in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022Life Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… Relationship; List claims against the estate and pay all bills; Alert creditors by publishing notice of death; Sell assets as necessary; Prepare tax returns and pay tax liabilities; Distribute assets to heirs; Prepare an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to events in Charlottesville. "The chaos and tragic loss of life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wake-up call. Violence … The chaos and tragic loss of life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wakeup call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $242 million from May of last year. “Sales tax collections for most local … monitoring New York’s economy, including the impact of inflation on consumer behavior." New York City’s collections totaled $720 million, an increase of 13.3% — or $84.6 million — when compared to May of 2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… statewide moderated in 2023, following two years of double-digit increases,” DiNapoli said. “The fluctuations … rates.” Local sales tax collections in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 3.1% compared to the same quarter of 2022, similar to the 3% and 3.6% year-over-year growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023DiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… Approximately one in ten, or about 800,000, New York households experienced … Approximately one in ten or about 800000 New York households experienced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… a kickback scheme. The announcement was made jointly with United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York … Field Office (FBI); Inspector General Phyllis K. Fong, United States Department of Agriculture; Special … “Gardner exploited her position and betrayed the students, parents and taxpayers of the Hempstead School District to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… New York City ended its 2016 fiscal year on June 30 with an … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s finances have been boosted by strong economic … Read the Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York , or go to: … New York City ended its 2016 fiscal year on June 30 with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… state has failed to spend the money New Yorkers have given for worthy or lifesaving causes.” In 2014, DiNapoli released … more than $14 million accumulated in six check-off funds, with nearly 90 percent of that for health-related causes … to the Life Pass it On Trust Fund, auditors reviewed the Autism Awareness Fund, Drive Out Diabetes Fund and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… extent of implementation of the five recommendations made in our audit report, Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71). Background The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) was enacted in July 2000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. By the end of audit fieldwork, about $2.1 million of the overpayments were recovered. "My auditors continue to find glitches in the Department of Health's payment control systems that allow wasteful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for stealing court fines, was sentenced today to five years … “Ms. Thompson pocketed 10 percent of the court’s fees for years,” DiNapoli said. “This was a crime that was easily … Acting District Attorney Patrick Swanson and his staff for their diligent work on this case.” “I’d like to thank the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… society. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of having broadband internet connections at home, as stay-at-home orders required millions of New Yorkers to participate in remote learning and work. … and ranks second in the country for the share of population with access to basic broadband speeds. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss, inaccurate meters or improper billing, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report analyzed … estimate local governments are losing millions of dollars in revenue due to water loss inaccurate meters or improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… Education be clear about how it will help students recover from the impact of the pandemic and address inequalities in … with disabilities, and pupil transportation consistently required the city to add hundreds of millions of dollars more … partially funded by federal aid through the financial plan period include additional special education services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapOpioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… 1, 2013 through September 30, 2017. Auditors identified 18,786 recipients who received 208,198 opioid prescriptions … care with other prescribers – auditors noted 493 of the 18,786 recipients required medical care as a result of opioid or narcotic overdoses that occurred within a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-follow