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Local Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfSUNY Bulletin No. SU-141
… College of Ceramics at Alfred University (BU41, agency codes 28510 and 28515) merged with Alfred University, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-141-uup-1-discretionary-increaseTuition Assistance Program – Wagner College
… Rules and Regulations when certifying students for State financial aid. Background TAP is the largest student … in New York schools. HESC also administers a variety of State scholarship programs. Schools receiving State financial … College (Wagner) is a four-year private college located on Staten Island. It offers programs in the arts, business, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/19/tuition-assistance-program-wagner-collegeOversight of Health and Safety Regulations at Public Pools, Beaches, and Spray Grounds
… pools, beaches, and spray grounds, except those located at DEC campgrounds and State parks, are regulated by DOH. The … State Sanitary Code (Sanitary Code) stipulates health and safety requirements for all facilities under DOH’s … developed procedures to address health and safety issues at each of the facilities it operates or oversees. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/21/oversight-health-and-safety-regulations-public-pools-beaches-and-spray-groundsDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… audit found she stole thousands of dollars from the town, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. "Ms. … County District Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting … Judge Richard Meyer, faces up to four years in prison on the felony grand larceny charge and one year each on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… The former owner of a Long Island pharmacy was arrested Thursday for allegedly defrauding the state of $232,000 after the scam was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … Davis, 62, the former owner of Davis Ethical Pharmacy in Rockville Centre, was charged with grand larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudDiNapoli: State Health Department Missed $119 Million in Rebates from Drug Companies
… over a 33-month period from prescription drug makers for the Medicaid program because of ineffective policies and … Rebate Program to reduce state and federal expenditures for Medicaid prescription costs. Since January 1991, New York … to ensure the state received all the rebates it could for drugs dispensed to individuals enrolled in managed care, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-health-department-missed-119-million-rebates-drug-companiesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… by an audit and investigation by the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. Hilchey decided … District Attorney Lawrence Friedman and the New York State Police for partnering with us to hold this individual … for. The audit concluded that Hilchey was able to carry out the scheme because the Fire Department board failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-30
… Purpose To provide the Department of Transportation instructions for processing the 2017 … Call-Out Response Payment. Affected Employees Employees of the Department of Transportation in the Operational Services Unit – BU03 who … To provide the Department of Transportation instructions for processing the 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-30-2017-call-out-response-payment-fiscal-year-2016-2017Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… the control of agency management, include lodging, meals, car rentals, transportation, fuel, and incidental costs such … replenish E-ZPass accounts, while $11,059 was expended for car rental and other charges. Most of the Fleet Manager's … does not have an accurate means of verifying personal use mileage and therefore the accuracy of the imputed mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… on their personal income tax forms, but too much of this money remains unused when it should be fighting … Fund and the World Trade Center Memorial Fund) at the end of state fiscal year (SFY) 2012-13. No spending had occurred out of two funds – the prostate cancer check-off and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsDiNapoli: Potsdam Audit Finds Missing Court Funds
… records and pocketed cash receipts, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. After finding the … DiNapoli’s office shared the findings with the New York State Police and St. Lawrence County District Attorney Mary … town officials, District Attorney Rain and the New York State Police.” Auditors found from May 2009 through May 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-potsdam-audit-finds-missing-court-fundsDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jordan Green after an investigation and audit found that she paid … thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans from the state’s … and Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague. "Ms. Green used her control over the town's accounts to allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsXIII.11 Submitting Travel and Expense Reimbursement Requests for Inactive Employees – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during the employee’s State … no later than the employee’s last day of employment. For any questions relating to the lock or removal of access, … on submitting Travel and Expense reimbursement requests for inactive employees for expenses that were incurred during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii11-submitting-travel-and-expense-reimbursement-requests-inactive-employeesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program
… improper payments for claims in violation of federal and State requirements related to ordering, prescribing, … 2015 through December 2019. About the Program The New York State Medicaid program provides a wide range of medical … and/or have special health care needs. For the State fiscal year ended March 31, 2021, New York’s Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/19/medicaid-program-improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-orMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) paid for claims in violation of … To determine whether the Department of Health paid for claims in violation of federal and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/17/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribingDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… than forecast by the state Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended Executive Budget Financial Plan in February (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in May 2020 (initial projections), according to the March … than forecast by the state Division of the Budget DOB in the Amended Executive Budget Financial Plan in February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsManagement of Invasive Species (Follow-Up)
… "invasive." In New York, invasive species management is a collaborative effort between the Department of … AIS preventive measures, including public education (e.g., boat steward education/inspection programs, warning signage at public boat launches), and is responsible for implementing and maintaining a statewide, coordinated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/19/management-invasive-species-followDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti today announced that Joy … Binghamton woman, was sentenced to pay full restitution of $32,000 and serve five years’ probation. “Ms. LaBarr’s conviction should serve as a warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… provisions of the agreements between Empire and its member hospitals. The audit covered the period from January 1, 2012 … to administer the hospitalization portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-through