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DiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties … DOT has taken the right step by requiring the contractor to hire, at the company’s expense, a monitor to ensure all state and federal wage laws are followed. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… Local sales tax collections in New York state totaled more than $5.5 billion in the second quarter of … reflects, in part, the temporary reduction in local sales taxes on gasoline in 24 counties, along with a possible return to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022State Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… The state pension fund has committed an additional $50 million … has returned $293 million to the state pension fund on 71 exited investments. As of September, the state pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … increase this January compared to last year when inflation was more than twice as high and New York City’s taxable sales … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… better estimate this source of revenue.” For October 2023, compared with October 2022: New York City’s collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that in … and is asking any states that might have its products on hand for such purposes to return them. The company … State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with assets of $176.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… Retirement Fund has purchased an additional $20 million in Israel bonds offered by Development Corporation for Israel, New York State … strongest allies. I am heartened that so many other public funds have stepped forward to purchase bonds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… with Delaware County seeing the largest increase at 26%, followed by Schenectady and Cayuga counties at 24.1% and 20.6%, respectively. Onondaga County had the lowest growth at 0.6%. Monthly sales tax distributions made to counties and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… DiNapoli, Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service today announced the … partnership with District Attorney Gonzalez and the United States Postal Inspection Service, and for the work of … I am grateful to Comptroller’s DiNapoli’s Office and the United States Postal Inspection Service for their partnership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the … Career and technical education (CTE) programs (referred to in the past as vocational, occupational, or practical arts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… sales tax collections across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report … DiNapoli's report revealed local sales tax collections in several regions outpaced the statewide average. The North … Lakes (4 percent) regions had the highest growth rates in the state. Additionally, Long Island's growth rate (3.3 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest … “This year’s budget assumed relatively modest growth in tax revenues, and so far receipts have been higher than … DiNapoli has created several tools to allow the public to better track government spending, contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree after an audit and … on company activities and manipulating company records to conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry … accountable for her actions," said DiNapoli. "My thanks to District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… inevitable and is already underway. Governments around the world and industries and investors will continue to address … by the Asset Owners Disclosure Project as being among the world’s top leaders in acting to limit climate risk to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementeBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members
… of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, to its board, making her the second woman to serve as director; March 18: In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-membersDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to 2019 and netted Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was not entitled to. "For seven years, Ms. Pierce … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] or by mailing a complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2020
Since the onset of the COVID19 pandemic New Yorkers have seen how the fiscal and policy resources of the federal government can help in times of real need
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2020DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… cash donated at fundraisers – including the "Smile for Christmas" campaign which collects money for toys for local children. She covered her actions by exaggerating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… more than $70 million in questionable Medicaid claims and payments. DiNapoli’s auditors found the state reimbursed … including 41 dental exams for one patient over three years and identified about a dozen providers that should have been … billing system is failing to catch waste, fraud, errors and abuse. Millions are pouring out the door for double …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failures