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DiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… he has approved a $4.7 million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection of this contract in March, DOT has taken the right step by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… York state increased by 9.2% in January compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today … totaled $1.89 billion, up $159 million compared to the same time last year. “As we head into a new year, local sales … New York state increased by 92 in January compared to the same month in 2022 …
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-schemeDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with … and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas … prioritize mental health instruction and outreach among school districts so students and staff can recognize warning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2020
… Message from the Comptroller March 2022 Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have seen how the … balances of payments under $6,000 per capita. New Mexico, Virginia, Alaska and Maryland fared the best with balances of … 6.1 percent share of the national population. Maryland and Virginia ranked first and second among the states as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2020Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… Audit Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… child budget journals. For more detailed information about the project budget process, see Chapter VI, Section 5 - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office and the Bolivar Police Department which was prompted by a complaint to the … that such behavior will not be tolerated. I thank Bolivar Police Chief Steven McPherson and Allegany County District … Mrs. Olmstead to justice." "The village of Bolivar’s Police Department, along with assistance from New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… In contrast, year-over-year growth in total collections for the counties and cities in the rest of the state slowed … decreases were seen in upstate counties whose collections, for the most part, had rebounded quickly after the first wave … Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region (for detailed quarterly and monthly breakdown) Track state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… Misconduct (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 allegedly falsified records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… 14, 2022, Valerie White, 58, of Middletown, pled guilty in Orange County Court to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. Under the plea agreement announced on … of the guilty plea, White was ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $51,532.64, which is the total funds that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… a small share of overall utilization. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines telehealth … as “the exchange of medical information from one site to another through electronic communication to improve a … updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
The Paycheck Protection Program PPP is a loan program administered by the US Small Business Administration SBA first authorized by Congress in March 2020 to respond to the economic hardships faced by small businesses and notforprofit organizations due to the pandemic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 million jobs from February to April 2020. New data released by the State Department of Labor show less than half of the jobs lost during that time have been recovered, and employment is still more than 1 million jobs below its pre-pandemic levels. In February 2021, total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021DiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… this case and seeing that justice was done.” Judge Frederick Reed sentenced Michael Mason, 44, of Canandaigua, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key … advisement system, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New Yorkers with … on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health OMH failed to include key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
… Message from the Comptroller November 2020 In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have seen how the … in dollar terms), with a total deficit of $23.7 billion. Virginia experienced the largest surplus in total dollars, … was the same as its share of the national population. Virginia and Maryland ranked first and second among the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019DiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… are taking in response to the increasing number of serious accidents involving trains shipping petroleum. “Rail lines … vulnerable natural resources,” DiNapoli said. “Recent rail accidents resulting in catastrophic losses from oil spills … are taking in response to the increasing number of serious accidents involving trains shipping petroleum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… savings and closing future budget gaps, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … years,” DiNapoli. “While New York City’s economy continues to grow at a solid pace, the city should continue to replenish reserves and begin taking steps to narrow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… Bayard embezzled more than $1.4 million from the estate’s bank account. From June 2011 to June 2012, Bayard wrote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlement