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Local Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… in Albany County Court. Fitzpatrick was sentenced to six months in jail and five years of probation. Fitzpatrick … pension benefits paid on Sullivan’s behalf during a six year period between November 1, 2006 and August 31, … The Public Integrity Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry increased by 3 percent in 2019 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
Planning requirements for shootings and emergency situations in New York Citys schools need to be more strictly enforced by New York Citys Department of Education DOE according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… fiscal year (Jan 1. – Dec. 31) – which includes all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 … year. For the list of allowable levy growth factors for all local governments, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… behavior. Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D … to work with the Wyoming County District Attorney and Sheriff’s Department. Metz repaid the town $12,000 in cash, … Read the audit report here: http://osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/towns/2014/bennington.pdf Since taking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's monitoring … Division of Nursing Homes and Intermediate Care Facilities for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities Surveillance … of the facility’s resident population (i.e., number of beds) and for at least one piece of non-resident care-related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… advances from the fire company's credit and debit cards to gamble at casinos in the Finger Lakes, Central New York … the trust of her community," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my investigators and auditors working with the Sheriff's … District Attorney Ritts for their continued partnership to root out public corruption." "We will take any allegations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $24.2 million … of questionable refunds stopped were for returns filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits based on … to unscrupulous tax preparers filing false returns. Other popular scams uncovered by DiNapoli's office include the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… in the third degree, a Class D felony, before Judge Peter Bradstreet. Riley also admitted taking tax penalty …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… and by former Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney John Duncan. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed …
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
… Another 152,000 refunds totaling $134 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. The average state tax refund … refund fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli said. “While most taxpayers … are honest, there are some filers and preparers looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by filing for refunds they …
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
… Annual local sales tax collections declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year, … and the Capital District with a 1.5 percent increase. Other regions, however, experienced declines last year. The North Country had a 2.9 percent drop in collections, the Southern Tier was down 2 percent, …
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
… County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold … have led to more than 150 arrests and more than $50 million in ordered restitutions since 2011. Since taking … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Former Village of Millport Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… the Capital Region. Somewhat smaller gains occurred in the Finger Lakes and Western New York. Five regions lost jobs over the … in average wages from 2010 to 2015 was highest in the Finger Lakes region, at 13 percent, followed closely by the …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … division found it did not collect more than $13 million in fines and fees — nearly half of those owed to it — issued … said. “With trains bursting at the seams and delays on the rise Transit needs every dollar it can get to improve the …
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
… The amount of unpaid tolls has risen since the expansion of … for some out-of-state drivers, resulting in potential lost revenue of $2.4 million. The lost revenue calculation is … document such actions) to obtain temporary license plate registration information from out-of-state DMVs. Document the …
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
… Thursday for allegedly defrauding the state of $232,000 after the scam was uncovered in two audits by State … Insurance Program (NYSHIP) from 2008 through 2011. Davis, who currently resides in Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, was … prescription for acid reflux disease, though the member named was not the prescribing physician’s patient. Davis …
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
… train is considered late by the LIRR only if it arrives at its final destination six minutes or more after its … by an increase in Amtrak-related incidents (Amtrak owns and operates Pennsylvania Station and the tunnels under … its commitment to help finance a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River and expand Penn Station. For a copy of the …
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
… withdrawals from the department's account to pay her National Grid, Verizon Wireless and other personal bills before her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theft