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Opinion 2006-7
… of general ambulance service on a town-wide basis. It is apparent that the intent of section 198(10-f) of the Town … The Legislative history of General Municipal Law §122-b is, therefore, germane here. In 1980, General Municipal Law … Implicit in this express grant of authority, we believe, is that the consideration paid by the municipality to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-7Local Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfComptroller 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 … sentencing of Terence Fitzpatrick 53 of Monmouth County NJ following his guilty plea in November 2015 to the crime of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-nj-man-implicated-theft-78000-new-york-stateNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… industry increased by 3 percent in 2019 to $164,100, but it is likely to fall sharply in 2020 as the coronavirus … of private sector wages in New York City, even though it is less than 5 percent of private sector employment. … profits) increased by 2.8 percent to $28.1 billion. It was the fourth consecutive year of growth in profits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallOpinion 91-52
… employing prescribed percentage of local residents) -- Commerce Clause (preference to bidder employing prescribed … the monetary thresholds of section 103 and adds a new section 104-b to the General Municipal Law to require the … AD2d 229, 385 NYS2d 425; Pacificorp Capital Inc. v City of New York , 741 F Supp 481, 486; cf . McMillen v Browne , 14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-52DiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… requirements for shootings and emergency situations in New York City’s schools need to be more strictly enforced by New York City’s Department of Education (DOE), according to … requirements for shootings and emergency situations in New York Citys schools need to be more strictly enforced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 villages. "In what is becoming the norm, New York’s local governments … cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate … the tax cap. The 2017 fiscal year is the fourth year in a row that local governments have had their levy growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… trust in a colleague doesn’t pass for proper oversight in public finance. I thank Wyoming County District Attorney … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and fraud and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… Department of Health (Department) oversees nursing homes in New York State through its Division of Nursing Homes and … designed to optimize the health, safety, and quality of life for the approximately 117,000 people living in nursing … surveys. For this purpose, the Department created a Long Term Care Equipment Inventory Form (Inventory Form) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… on Friday by the Ontario County Sheriff's Office and is being prosecuted by Ontario County District Attorney James … Sheriff's office, her crimes have been exposed. This case is a classic example of the fundamental need for checks and … for submission to the District Attorney's Office." Wharton is due back in court on April 18 before Canandaigua City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… continuously looking for new ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying one step ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching … deductions. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… before Judge Peter Bradstreet. Riley also admitted taking tax penalty payments and other cash for six years. Sentencing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… Attorney Hartunian, Attorney General Schneiderman, the FBI and the IRS for their continued partnership to fight … the public trust. We will continue to work with the FBI, the Attorney General of New York, and the New York State … drains the public’s confidence in our leaders. The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… stopped $25 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2016. DiNapoli’s … is $840. “Fighting refund fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli said. … returns. Other popular scams include using questionable social security numbers and intentionally misstating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… Annual local sales tax collections declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year, according to a report issued … exclusively driven by New York City, which saw an increase of $487 million. “The unpredictability in sales tax … Annual local sales tax collections declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City … found it did not collect more than $13 million in fines and fees — nearly half of those owed to it — issued between Jan. 1, 2013 and June 6, … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedDiNapoli: 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: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… Mr. Davis’ four-year fraud was in vain and the money he stole will be returned,” DiNapoli said. “This serves … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst on-time performance in 18 years, with an estimated 9.2 million riders … In 2017 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR had its worst ontime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017