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DiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly stealing gas from the fire association for his private use, according to an … hands–off approach led to serious problems. By partnering with the New York State Police and Oswego County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… The former town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by … The former town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… and 8% nationally. In comparison, overall unemployment is currently 5.6% in New York City, and 3.4% in the nation. … be stifled even further,” DiNapoli said. “The recovery is much slower for young workers in New York City when … 24% of young men in the city remain unemployed. This is significantly higher than across other groups, the rest of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… and being as descriptive as possible. using the Quantity, Unit of Measure and Unit Price fields to record that respective information. … the payment. Bulkload Business Units A Bulkload Business Unit voucher has one Invoice Line, which only contains the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsDiNapoli: 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-collectionsOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Total overtime hours of 19 million increased 3.9 percent and total overtime … Three agencies performed most of the overtime in 2020: The Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), … and Community Supervision (Corrections) and the Office of Mental Health (Mental Health) made up 25 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the Program Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill … all hospice services. However, if a Medicaid recipient is also enrolled in Medicare, Medicare is the primary payer and Medicaid is the secondary payer. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our initial … many of the critical functions required to protect the health and safety of foster children. For example, we found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… State tax receipts in May were down $766.9 million or 19.7% from the previous year, according to the … Personal income tax withholding revenues were $291.8 million below May 2019, a decline of more than 9 percent … In addition, spending for capital projects totaled $915.8 million through May, $412.2 million lower than projected. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the third consecutive month in 2023 of less than 2% … balance,” DiNapoli said. “Being prepared for a slowdown is especially important in this uncertain economy.” For May … amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter …
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
… New York State’s affordable housing agency, Homes and Community … developments, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found unsafe … and records at four Mitchell-Lama developments in New York City – 753 Classon Ave. Housing Co. (Classon), …
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
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Sales tax collections were quite strong in the first … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $55 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… care services to millions of New Yorkers but the program is dogged by oversight problems and payment errors,” DiNapoli … up costing taxpayers.” The New York State Medicaid program is administered by DOH and is a federal, state, and local government funded program that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… a 6.2 percentage point increase for New York for each calendar quarter during the public health emergency. Specific … billion in unbudgeted state costs – could accrue by March 2025. If enrollment declines by 500,000, a third of the … costs – could accrue by March 2025. If enrollment declines near one million by March 2024, a slower pace than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… full extent of the pandemic’s impact on local communities is unclear and the fiscal landscape continues to change. … Falls (Dutchess). The village of Fayetteville (Onondaga) is designated as being in “moderate fiscal stress” and the … Toolkit for New Yorkers Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… York City’s collections totaled $815 million, an increase of 5.8%, or $45 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $887 million, an increase of 4.4%. Nearly all (55 out of 57) counties experienced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… or others,” DiNapoli said. “In many instances, the program is working, but when there are lapses, the consequences can … whose treatment history meets a set of criteria. The law is named for Kendra Webdale, who was killed when she was … determine if AOT criteria are met and a petition for AOT is warranted, but a timeframe for this review is undefined. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools … charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental health impacts not only our students but our families, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). From 2016 to 2019, the MTA’s total expenses rose 3.6% annually, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savings