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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today …
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
… said. “October’s increase marked the fourth straight month of overall growth between 2% and 4%. A return to relatively … seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better estimate this source of revenue.” For October 2023, compared with October 2022: …
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
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that in response to a Common Retirement Fund shareholder resolution, Akorn … its products on hand for such purposes to return them. The company detailed its new policy in a letter to DiNapoli’s … The Fund has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. Over the …
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 Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
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
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 9.2% in January compared to the same month in 2022, according to … DiNapoli said. “Consumer spending and a strong labor market have buoyed sales tax growth even as prices remain …
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
… including a $1,148 check from DiNapoli’s Office of Unclaimed Funds, and various checks from the Jewish Communal Fund … Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said: “Stealing funds intended to help the needy and vulnerable is especially …
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)
… Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program … a non-profit entity to provide a CTE Technical Assistance Center (TAC) to assist schools and Boards of Cooperative …
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 … tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that have struggled with … remain cautious. While consumer spending is holding up for now, the upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping …
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
… of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest estimates, according to the monthly cash report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Through 11 months …
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
… activities and manipulating company records to conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company fundraisers into … fundraisers and now she is being held accountable for her actions," said DiNapoli. "My thanks to District Attorney …
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
… States to the sidelines of the global response to climate change. "The creation of a lower carbon future is inevitable … industries and investors will continue to address climate change in innovative ways. As trustee of New York state’s … and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund has a diversified portfolio of public …
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
… Asset Management today announced that they have withdrawn the shareholder proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the … gender and racial diversity among the qualities its seeks in its board members. When DiNapoli and Trillium filed their … file proposal, with co-filers Pax World Mutual Funds, The United Methodist Church Foundation and Benedictine Sisters of …
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
… stole from local taxpayers,” Comptroller DiNapoli said. “I thank DA Wetmore and the State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation for working with my office to fight … scheme made it appear she had qualified for vacation time when she actually hadn’t. She then put in for time off and …
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
… provided forgivable loans to small businesses for use in payroll and other operating costs, New York received $1,948 … Contributions Act and Self Employed Contributions Act payroll taxes; the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), …
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
… Bolivar Police Chief Steven McPherson and Allegany County District Attorney Keith Slep for their partnership with my …
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
… today released two audits revealing more than $70 million in questionable Medicaid claims and payments. DiNapoli’s … and recover any overpayments as soon as possible.” In the first audit , the Department of Health (DOH) made as much as $39.6 million in Medicaid overpayments through a reimbursement method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of … to address these glaring issues. I urge the agency to act on our recommendations.” OCFS oversees the state’s child … in CONNECTIONS, the system of record for child welfare in New York state. OCFS uses the CONNECTIONS computer system to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the … billion New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), on Wednesday sent letters to 14 companies, including Exxon … information about measures the businesses are taking in response to the increasing number of serious accidents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… today announced $800 million in recent investments through the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) … and Climate Solutions program. “Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing investors, but the worldwide … innovation and change,” DiNapoli said. “New York state’s pension fund will continue our leadership on the issue of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… the economic hardships faced by small businesses and not-for-profit organizations due to the pandemic. It provides low-interest loans for payroll and other qualified expenses, such as rent and … businesses in the professional, scientific, and technical services industry. Other industries with a high share of loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021