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DiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… Local sales tax collection growth across New York State slowed to … lower than the 4.2 percent average annual growth over the past 15 years, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. County sales tax collections, excluding all cities, increased only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015Controlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… complete report - pdf] We also released six letter reports to the following School Districts: Arlington Central School … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether school districts are adequately controlling access to their Student Grading Systems (Systems) for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3DiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… as a facilities manager for New York State Colleges at Cornell. He received monthly pension payments and chose a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… (10/12) on the the importance of the NY ABLE program and efforts by his office to increase access to the program. … with disabilities to maintain health, independence and quality of life without jeopardizing means-based public … provides a time to reflect on the program’s success and an opportunity to raise awareness of its benefits. There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk, who was fired for … today to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller … The former Ellery Justice Court Clerk who was fired for … today to five years prohibition and full restitution of $63636 in Chautauqua County Court according to State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… economic growth and conservative tax revenue forecasts in recent years,”DiNapoli said. “While the city’s economy is … report notes that the out-year budget gaps are relatively small as a share of city fund revenues (averaging 4.2 … also include a general reserve of $1 billion that could be used to narrow the gaps. Additionally, the city continues to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… some of the findings, but not others. Its full response is included in the audit. For a copy of the complete report, … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five … made in our audit report, Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71). … in Education Act (SAVE Act) was enacted in July 2000 to address the need to provide a safe learning environment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… had been dropped from long term care coverage, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … of the overpayments were recovered. "My auditors continue to find glitches in the Department of Health's payment control systems that allow wasteful payments to be made," DiNapoli said. ""The department agreed with most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly stealing $147,455 in pension payments meant for her deceased mother, New York Comptroller Thomas P. … it. My thanks to Solicitor Barnette and Sheriff Rhyne for their partnership in holding her accountable.” "This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Women in New York Still Earn Far Less Than Men
… Women in New York earned 87 cents on the dollar compared to … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Women would have to work an extra 53 days to make what men in New York earned in 2023. Median earnings in 2023 for women working full-time, year-round in New York were $62,111 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-women-new-york-still-earn-far-less-menDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance OTDA can take steps to improve its efforts to ensure survivors of human trafficking receive the services and assistance available to them according to an audit released today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… stocks, bonds and any other securities. Credit cards — account numbers, phone numbers and addresses. Online … make insurance or retirement benefit claims, or transfer account and title ownerships, so order several copies. In … the executor is. An executor will have to: Open a new bank account to hold any money due to the estate; Inventory the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to events in Charlottesville. "The chaos and tragic loss of life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… rely on a fair and transparent system to get into the high school programs that fit their needs and to give them the … student is matched according to the placement rules.” Each year, more than 70,000 eighth graders apply to high school, … inconsistent or inequitable outcomes. For example, for the 2023-2024 school year, NYCPS reduced the number of seats …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-processDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… in full.” James said, “Theft from the state pension system is not a victimless crime — it erodes trust in programs … of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by emailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… all existing subsidiary corporations meet Public Authority Law reporting requirements; and Ensure required reports are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park, the owner of Bilingual SEIT & Preschool Inc., which stemmed from … plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park the owner of Bilingual SEIT Preschool Inc which stemmed from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… may experience similar delays if the permit process is not improved. To prevent delays, DiNapoli recommended ORES …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion … from 2022, largely influenced by growth in New York City sales taxes, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Growth in local sales tax collections statewide moderated in 2023, following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023