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DiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… "The New York State Common Retirement Fund has absolutely no tolerance for self-dealing, and we are … circumvented our rigorous ethical standards and policies. When his misconduct was uncovered by federal authorities, our … inspector general worked with law enforcement officials to uncover the extent of his scheme. We thank U.S. Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeControlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… not be supported with written authorization. The lock out function (i.e., an internal control that helps prevent … policy guidance regarding the utilization of the lock out function and what procedures must be followed to bypass … Implement compensating controls due to a lack of an audit log function by certain grading systems. … Controlling Access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3DiNapoli: One in Ten New York Households Suffer From Food Insecurity
… increasing which combine to endanger the vulnerable, both old and young. United Way of New York State commends the … premiums and prescription drug costs by over $7,000 a year each on average – while data matching would drive an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-one-ten-new-york-households-suffer-food-insecurityDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… to aggressively pursue those who misappropriate federal funds for their own selfish purposes. America’s students and … and finite. Individuals who exploit their positions to access those funds for their own financial gain will be found … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, … 2023 exceeded the aggregate results for the counties and cities in the rest of the state (2.4%). Growth in the city’s … (-2.5%), Steuben (-1.5%) and Rockland (-1.4%). Of the 18 cities outside of New York City that impose their own sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023DiNapoli: Prior Justice Clerk Sentenced in $63,000 Theft of Court Fines
… of $63,636 in Chautauqua County Court, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sharon Thompson, 56, of … like to thank the State Comptroller’s Office for their efforts,” Acting District Patrick Swanson said. “They … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-prior-justice-clerk-sentenced-63000-theft-court-finesDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… Aim High Children’s Services and the Hebrew Institute for the Deaf and Exceptional Children , … costs, according to audits released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audits continue to … $8,745 but could not provide itemized invoices to show what services were provided, or when, or the number of hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… actions that ignored district policy, most notably in the search for a new superintendent. “This audit revealed … expenditures during a three-year period, resulting in an accumulation of excess fund balance. For fiscal years … the school board appropriated a total of $60.8 million in fund balance to finance operations. The district, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… $242 million from May of last year. “Sales tax collections for most local governments were quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April-June) will be available in July. Table Monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… system (System). The Department is the lead State agency in the System. Workforce development is particularly critical … recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic downturn. As stated in the 2022 State of the State book, As of Fall 2021, New … higher by some measures than any other state. Employers in some high-demand industries have seen a surge in open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 17% in November
… Statewide local sales tax collections grew by 17.5% in November compared to the same month in 2020, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … the bulk of holiday spending is expected to be reflected in December collections, November collections may have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-more-17-novemberDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… districts statewide were designated in fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… were impacted more severely than those throughout the rest of the state during the entire year. Because the city was hit … the second quarter, compared to 19 percent for the rest of the state, and double-digit declines continued in the … depend heavily on sales taxes as a major source of revenue, but as New Yorkers stayed home and bought less in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… was less severe than previous declines since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the spring when … DiNapoli said. “Our local governments are on the forefront of the pandemic response and they need financial aid from the … were down across the board, ranging from a decline of 2 percent in the North Country to a drop of 13.5 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberDiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… percent or nearly $152 billion of the largest federal tax source, the individual income tax. The largest of the broad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… government sales tax collections declined by 7.1 percent in November compared to the same month last year, according to State Comptroller … decline is steeper than October’s 5.2 percent decline, but not as significant as the double-digit declines in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. … Former Delhi Village Clerk Michele Barnes pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 … be a contributing factor, along with the continued rise in consumer spending and wages.” Overall, year-to-date … of 4.3 percent. Year-to-date sales tax collections grew in 51 of 57 counties, a marked improvement over the growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… them for services that never occurred. My office will not relent in its commitment to rooting out corruption. … DiNapoli and his staff in ensuring that public servants do not abuse the public trust. I thank Superintendent Jaime … Attorney’s Office, the three employees were found to have allegedly engaged in a scheme to regularly leave their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-schemeOpioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… recommendations included in our initial audit report, Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Report 2017-S-66 ). About the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-follow