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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… experienced the largest growth. The Southern Tier was the only region to see a decrease (-2.3 percent) in collections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … to Dutchess County District Attorney William V. Grady. “Senior citizens who thought they were paying for activities … The town offers various services to residents through its senior center, including providing food, coffee, bingo games, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5,400 from the Bombay Justice Court while the other court clerk was absent, according to … A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5400 from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal $232,000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … Davis, 63, the former owner of Davis Ethical Pharmacy in Rockville Centre, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the … admitted today he faked prescriptions to steal $232000 in a fraud that was uncovered in two audits by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamDiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… constrained funding since 2003 while its responsibilities have grown, according to a report released today by New York … up contaminated sites. Since 2003, several new programs have been added to the agency’s list of responsibilities. … Waste Oversight and Assistance Account – combined have been subject to sweeps in excess of half a billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… New York state ranked fourth nationwide in credit card debt at $58.2 billion in 2017, according to a report … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Although credit card debt declined significantly in the state from 2008 … above the national average. In 2017, 8.3 percent of credit card debt in New York state was delinquent by 90 days or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtState Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… recent financial market volatility is a cautionary sign and questions still remain about how federal tax changes will … This has the effect of lowering 2017-18 reported receipts and raising 2018-19 receipts by an equivalent amount. … were up by $2.8 billion or 18.8 percent. Consumption and use taxes rose to $16.7 billion, up $499.4 million or 3.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… of Health (DOH) to provide health services under the state’s Medicaid program, made at least $6.6 million in improper … and questionable payments to ineligible providers over a four-year period, including almost $60,000 in payments to … enrolled Medicaid beneficiaries. In exchange, MCOs receive a monthly premium payment for each enrollee. In 2014, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care. This audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through … 3, 2017. Background Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill individuals, with a focus on easing … Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Sentence in $240,000 Theft
… Michael Denardo was sentenced today in Ulster County Court for stealing nearly $240,000 from the district, State … checks and balances. I thank District Attorney Carnright for bringing Mr. Denardo to justice and helping us recoup the … to the district. "I thank the Comptroller and his staff for their diligent work on this case," District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-sentence-240000-theftDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… P. DiNapoli today toured Ambrell, a Scottsville-based manufacturing firm, to highlight an investment made by the … Thomas P DiNapoli today toured Ambrell a Scottsvillebased manufacturing firm to highlight an investment made by the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… 54.2 percent of spending in the current capital plan, up from 48.5 percent over the last five years. Including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingDiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… country. These companies provided more than 4.1 million jobs in the state in 2016, just over half of all private … for almost half of all small businesses in New York – trade, professional services and leisure activities. With almost 87,000 firms, the trade sector, which includes both retail and wholesale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageDiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016
… the lowest growth in their property tax revenue in the tax cap era,” said DiNapoli. “Municipalities may have to operate … choices may be required on staffing levels, delivery of services, fund balance reductions, and deferral of capital … faced with zero growth in property tax revenue.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016DiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… DiNapoli said. “No one should wait years for an apartment only to be passed over without explanation. Greater vigilance … Managing agents had no electronic record of waiting lists, only paper lists. In addition to missing contact information, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… filing the AFR at all, calls into question the financial standing of the Village as well as the general effectiveness … taxpayers are less able to assess a village’s fiscal standing and may question whether property tax increases are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… neighborhoods and found that despite high availability, one in four households had no cable, fiberoptic (FTTP) or … divide that must be bridged. With affordability being one of the biggest challenges facing families, state and … (ACP). FCC data showed total ACP enrollment of almost one million households across the City, with 25% for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… also updated the local sales tax sharing interactive map, which shows the percentage of local sales tax revenue … Detailed Sales Collections by County and City Interactive Map of Local Sales Tax Sharing Agreements Local Sales Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was … Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting Franklin County … us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftThe Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State
… York State Comptroller (OSC) has developed an interactive map (see below) to accompany the report, The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State . The map allows viewers to explore data about bridges in New York … 2023 NBI) [xlsx]. Interactive New York Bridge Inventory Map, 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/condition-locally-owned-bridges-new-york-state