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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Growing Slowly
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by $177 million, or 2.4 percent, for the … all regions of the state, including New York City. At the county level, St. Lawrence County (31 percent), Hamilton … Essex County (9.3 percent); Dutchess County (7 percent); Franklin County (6.4 percent) and Rockland County (6.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-growing-slowlyDiNapoli Releases May State Cash Report
… However, total receipts during the first two months of the current fiscal year remain below last year’s levels. … state brought in more money than expected in May because of strength in personal and business taxes as well as … with any fluctuations later in the year.” Tax receipts of $4.1 billion in May were 1.6 percent higher than in 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-releases-may-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… to steal more than $4,000 from his employer, the Center for Instruction Technology and Innovation (CiTi) BOCES. … Office and Oswego County District Attorney’s Office for their collaborative work on this investigation. Mr. … of leadership and trust by his employer and students. For his own advantage, he chose to use that trust to falsify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli & Lander’s Proposal Calling on Wells Fargo Board to Report on Efforts to Prevent Discrimination and Harassment Wins Majority Support From Shareholders
… company’s efforts to prevent harassment and discrimination in the workplace following a majority shareholder vote in … value. Investors have now spoken. It is the time for the board to act." “Shareholders have sent a loud and … no business in the workplace,” Lander said. “The support for our proposal reflects investors’ growing focus on worker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-landers-proposal-calling-wells-fargo-board-report-efforts-prevent-discrimination-andDiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… system while employed as the clerk to the supervisor for the Town of Minerva. The arrest is the result of … Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public … and thank our partners at the State Comptroller’s Office for their commitment to investigating those who prey on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsDiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… who helped build the company, and provide opportunities for workers and the communities they live in. State leaders … employees own a defined element of the company they work for. It does not necessarily mean that employees exercise … an Employee Ownership Trust is a profit-sharing plan that increases employee compensation by distributing company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… State income tax collections increased $88.2 million in July from a year earlier, helping lift the state’s total … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "July was the first month in this fiscal year that personal income tax collections … from the prior month. The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Sixteen school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … by school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four) increased from $15.1 billion in SY 2021-22, to … release of scores, which excludes New York City and the “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… Plan, issued by the state Division of the Budget (DOB) on Nov. 14. Collections for personal income tax (PIT) through … The General Fund ended October with a balance of $8.9 billion, which was $702.4 million lower than Enacted Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from Brooklynites and using a … and various checks from the Jewish Communal Fund intended for area charities. “Stealing from one’s community is … and people in need,” DiNapoli said. “I’m grateful for my office’s partnership with District Attorney Gonzalez …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva, pleaded guilty to fourth degree … Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public … to pay restitution and fees. She is due back in court for sentencing on Sept. 11. "I commend the Comptroller's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… $147.2 million lower than updated projections. Spending for local assistance grants totaled $88.8 billion and was 6.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that … USC. § 1343) in the U.S. District Court at Knoxville, TN for stealing $56,352 from the New York State and Local … informed NYSLRS that no death certificate had been issued for Conklin’s death, just a police report. After Conklin’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localVII.10.G Cash Advance Shortages and Overages – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Agencies must submit a check in the amount of the overage, payable to the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance and enter an Accounts Receivable (AR) Deposit in SFS per the instructions in Section 2 - Miscellaneous Receipts/ Accounts Receivable Receipts of this Chapter. Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10g-cash-advance-shortages-and-overagesLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… “The pandemic substantially changed consumer spending for goods and services and from brick and mortar to online,” … grew nearly 50% in the second quarter and remained strong for the rest of the year, with 20% growth in the third … Collections only grew 14.2% and 12.8% in those quarters for communities outside of New York City in 2021 in contrast …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021Court-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey S. Berman … to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling approximately $1.4 million from a decedent's estate for which he served as a court-appointed administrator. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementSelected Financial Management and Administrative Practices
… Nassau County. Public Administrators are responsible for administering the estates of individuals who die … or willing to administer the estate. They are responsible for collecting, securing, and liquidating each assumed … have been paid, the Public Administrator is responsible for distributing any residual value to estate beneficiaries. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/28/selected-financial-management-and-administrative-practicesReporting Requirements Changes (2015) – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Regulation Elected and Appointed Officials Official did not need to attest to the accuracy of the ROA. Official must … sign the ROA to attest to its accuracy. Regulation did not clearly address how frequently an official must/may … Official should submit a new ROA if the previous ROA is not representative of their hours worked. Governing Body …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/reporting-requirements-changesDiNapoli: Binghamton Woman Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Father-In-Law's Pension Payments
… should serve as a warning to those who try to defraud the New York State Pension system,” DiNapoli said. “My office is … rd Degree earlier this year for stealing nearly $32,000 in New York State pension payments intended for her deceased … Burnett was alive but was unable to personally come to the phone because he was hard of hearing. She then inquired about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-binghamton-woman-sentenced-stealing-deceased-father-laws-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… of the Utica City School District (UCSD), was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11,549 for the resources … 250 hours of community service. Karam was also ordered to pay UCSD $150,000 by May 17, representing a reduction in his … of the Utica City School District UCSD was sentenced to pay the UCSD restitution of $11549 for the resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160k