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Local 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-2021VII.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-overagesReporting 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: 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: 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-160kDiNapoli: 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: 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-assetsState 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-schemeCourt-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-embezzlementDiNapoli: Albany Woman Pleads Guilty: Second Defendant Indicted for Stealing More than $230,000 from Elderly Pensioner
… pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree before Judge Jennifer G. Sober in Rensselaer County Court. Zielinski … larceny in the second degree and was arraigned before Judge Sober on Nov. 8. Zielinski is due back in court on Dec. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-albany-woman-pleads-guilty-second-defendant-indicted-stealing-more-230000-elderly-pensionerDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… County District Attorney Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley, 52, for allegedly stealing over $8,000 from a … Club” by depositing them into his own personal bank account. He also wrote a $3,500 Snowdrifters’ check to … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitFormer Hannibal Fire Chief Pleads Guilty to Stealing From Fire Company
… Chief Chris Emmons pleaded guilty today to Grand Larceny for stealing from the town’s fire company and agreed to pay … thank District Attorney DiMartino and Superintendent James for their continued partnership and ensuring Emmons was held … State Police and the New York State Comptroller’s Office for their assistance in this matter,” DiMartino, Jr. said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/former-hannibal-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-stealing-fire-companyDiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $25,000 in Her Deceased Mother's State Pension Payments
… the New York State Police, she is being held accountable for her crime. My office will continue to partner with law … Williams said, “Concealing the death of a family member for personal financial gain is beyond reprehensible and … at the State Comptroller’s Office and State Police, for working diligently with my office to bring justice and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-25000-her-deceased-mothers-state-pensionDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… “My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” … and the requirement that he reimburse the pension system for his theft in full.” James said, “Theft from the state … the State Police, Mr. Glinski has been held accountable for his actions. Our partnership remains strong and committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… to the state’s economic future and must remain a priority for policymakers.” DiNapoli’s report highlights these … care prices were higher than every other state except for Massachusetts, rising nearly 18% from $12,422 per child … by 1.7%, and grew by 3.6% in 2024. Even with these increases, the number of providers was still 9.6% below 2015 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsProperty Tax Cap Reporting - Villages Presentation
Please join us for an overview of the Property Tax Cap for villages. Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation as well as highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/property-tax-cap-for-villages-04-07-2022.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 874
… Purpose To notify agencies of the direct mailing by the Internal … of the State Comptroller, has partnered with the IRS to encourage employees to file tax returns electronically. … filing will be sent to agency payroll offices directly from the IRS. Agencies may expect to receive the IRS e-File …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/874-benefits-irs-e-fileDiNapoli Honored with National Leadership Award
… the Association of Government Accountants at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, Feb. 11. The award is given … professionals who exemplify and promote excellence in government financial management. “It is a great honor to … public corruption were among his accomplishments cited in the nomination. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-honored-national-leadership-awardTown of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-13-18)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $868,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general … requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/01/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-13-18