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National Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… to the joint statement included New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs, the California State Teachers Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli said. “While most taxpayers are honest, there are some filers and … looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by filing for refunds they are not entitled to. My office is stopping … to unscrupulous tax preparers filing false returns. Other popular scams include using questionable social security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… Schuyler County experienced the strongest growth at 63.3%. Orleans County had the largest decline at 7.7%. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the … the same month in 2022 according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Governor's Budget Proposal
… "The state has to close a more than $6 billion budget gap and is contending with a significant jump in Medicaid spending. Notably, the … Executive budget tackles some tough issues but we need to more closely examine the specifics and the broader impact … The state has to close a more than $6 billion budget gap and is contending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-proposalDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 million state refunds totaling $4.7 billion. More than 368,000 … getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state bills prior to payment, including personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsMedicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plan premiums on behalf of dual-eligible individuals. The audit covered the … of deductibles and coinsurance that Medicaid would pay on FFS claims for dual-eligibles. In response to the … premium payments, as follows: Over $190.6 million was paid on behalf of dual-eligible recipients who were ineligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamDiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… Applicants who were next in line for coveted Mitchell-Lama apartments were skipped over for people farther down the waiting lists because of lax … today uncovered other lapses, including managing agents for Mitchell-Lama buildings who let residents have apartments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” DiNapoli’s office is currently auditing the town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of N.J. Man Implicated in Theft of $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… 53, of Monmouth County, N.J., following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, a class D felony, in Albany County Court. Fitzpatrick was sentenced to six … 53 of Monmouth County NJ following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of Attempted Grand Larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Unemployment Taxes on Employers Poised To Increase To Repay $9B Owed to Federal Government
… pandemic rapidly depleted the New York State Unemployment Insurance (UI) Trust Fund, resulting in the state borrowing from the federal government to pay claims. State UI tax rates have already risen to the … debt to repay the outstanding balance. Report Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Ahead Track state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-unemployment-taxes-employers-poised-increase-repay-9b-owed-federal-governmentDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director Sentenced in Embezzlement Scheme; Over $48,000 in Restitution Recovered
… scheme to steal over $48,000 in funds meant to support seniors and people with disabilities residing in the West … dollars intended to provide housing to individuals and seniors with disabilities," said Special Agent-in-Charge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-sentenced-embezzlement-scheme-overThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these crimes are … York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with the number of incidents increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… some unpaid tolls as "unbillable" because either the license plates captured on camera cannot be traced or are not … toll collection for a variety of reasons, including license plate images that could not be processed and an … TBTA to get out-of-state drivers' addresses for temporary license plates from their state's Department of Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… Legislation proposed by DiNapoli's office was enacted to improve the pace at which tax check-off contributions are put … to improve transparency and accountability for how the funds are used. Key findings include: Through SFY … and Operation; Women's Cancers Education and Prevention; Mental Illness Anti-Stigma; and NYS Teen Health Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 … DiNapoli. “Sales tax collections were quite strong in the first quarter,” DiNapoli said. “New York City’s ongoing … York City, in total, grew by 3.3%, or $85 million, in the first quarter. Fifty out of 57 counties experienced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… median assumed rate of return among state public pension funds is 7.0% as of August 2021, according to the National …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… when someone is actually placed in a facility. Didn’t Make Station Visits Based on the homeless population, BRC was … supposed to visit stations either twice a week (high risk station), once a week (medium risk), or once every six weeks … with BRC workers. Outreach Observations Auditors made 12 station visits (7 announced and 5 unannounced) and found BRC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-populationDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… and is a real endorsement of the strong entrepreneurial spirit which exists in Northern Ireland’s business community. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… The former treasurer of the Le Roy Fire Department and the Le Roy Fireman's Benevolent Association pleaded … spent on gambling at upstate casinos, according to audits and an investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … Genesee County Court to grand larceny in the fourth degree and forgery in the second degree. He will be sentenced on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-funds