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DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s … million stopped by DiNapoli’s office had been approved for payment but DiNapoli’s auditors found red flags and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… P. DiNapoli’s audits identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and untapped revenue … released today. Auditors identified another $361 million in questionable transactions that will require further review … have ready access to the MCOs’ financial and program data in order to perform its mandated financial oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people in New York City continue to face double-digit unemployment, … with young men experiencing the greatest challenges in finding work, according to a report released today by … among 16- to 24-year-olds stands at nearly 18% in the city, as compared to about 9% in the rest of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 5.1% in … For November 2023, compared with November 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $815 million, an increase of 5.8%, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid by residents for … office would like to also extend our thanks to the New York State Police and the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… service complaints, and explain to its board and the public how it will maintain and improve the services it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… mental health treatment, and other support, including public benefits and financial assistance. The Office of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel … (NI). The fund, managed by Kernel Capital, was established in 2013 by Invest Northern Ireland and Bank of Ireland to … growth. “We’re pleased to announce another investment in Northern Ireland’s dynamic economy that will provide a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion in the second quarter of 2023 (April-June), an increase of 3%, … driven by strong collections in June of 5.8% after April and May grew by a more modest 1.5% and 1.1%. Modest Increase … April-June, city collections totaled nearly $2.5 billion, up 3.7% or $88 million. The second quarter ended the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… million, an increase of 3.3%, or $23.5 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $862 … are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department of Taxation and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… to maintain. Poor Physical Conditions: Highlights (Photos in Audit) Classon: Partially collapsed ceilings in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… as high inflation, continues to bolster statewide numbers. For the rest of the state, collections growth has generally … rates seen before the pandemic.” DiNapoli’s report found: On a monthly basis, statewide sales tax collections increased … New York City’s collections totaled nearly $2.5 billion for the quarter, an increase of 11.3%, or $252 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… a separate distribution line referencing the respective account codes would be used for each type of purchase. Before … string, which includes the Department, Program, Fund, and Account (for Legacy users, the charge line would include … (charge) lines to allocate the payment across various account (object) codes. For Legacy System users, the charge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… numerous obstacles going forward that pose risks to its financial performance. To protect the state pension fund, we … the Fund determined 21 failed to show viable transition strategies. The 21 companies are: APA Corp. Apache Corp. … Ltd. Callon Petroleum Co. Centennial Resources Development Inc. Chesapeake Energy Corp. Comstock Resources Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… Local sales tax collections showed sluggish growth in 2016 compared to 2015, increasing 2.3 percent last year, … said DiNapoli. "The impact of little to no growth is felt in several regions across the state, especially in counties and municipalities that may already be struggling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a report released today by State … for local governments, making up 43 percent of revenues in 2018. In 2012, the state implemented a 2 percent property tax … in property taxes in 2019 an increase of 24 percent over 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… released three reports that found more than $100 million in improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. … MCOs are not eligible to receive SMCPs for maternity cases that end in termination or a miscarriage. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-payments