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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… latest Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, released in February 2019. “After months of concern over … positive note,” DiNapoli said. “The sharp revenue declines in December and January, however, remind us to take nothing … policies, a strong commitment to building robust reserves in preparation for the next economic slump is essential.” All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… Department (SED) needs to improve its efforts to ensure school districts are following state requirements for school safety planning, including whether those plans are … on the plans, appointed some required personnel to district-wide safety teams or trained employees on the plans. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… economic growth and conservative tax revenue forecasts in recent years,”DiNapoli said. “While the city’s economy is … and the City Council for increasing the city’s reserves in recent years.” Nationwide job growth during the first half … slowed to 3.6 percent in FY 2016 after growing at an average rate of 6.9 percent during the five prior fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… generated through distinctive license plates and a license application check-off box to support New York’s organ … state has failed to spend the money New Yorkers have given for worthy or lifesaving causes.” In 2014, DiNapoli released … then jumped to more than $124,000 when the $1 license application check-off box was instituted in 2009. This trend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Events in Charlottesville, Va.
… P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to events in Charlottesville. "The chaos and tragic loss of … in our nation. All leaders, particularly the White House, must call out domestic terrorism and white supremacist hatred by name. Failure to confront and condemn the disease only helps it grow." … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-events-charlottesville-vaDiNapoli: Audit Finds up to $12.1 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… about $2.1 million of the overpayments were recovered. "My auditors continue to find glitches in the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-audit-finds-121-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… ”I thank District Attorney Carnright for partnering with my office to expose this scheme and hold this official … scheme as early as 2010, laundering the money through his wife’s account through 2013, the joint investigation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… contacted authorities. Dillabough allegedly stole the public’s payments for water, sewer, tax and library fees … Oakes and Pulaski Police Chief Martin for holding this public official responsible for her actions." Oswego County … DiNapoli for his continued partnership in fighting public corruption and theft. I am pleased that we are working …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (Follow-Up)
… developed a process for collecting annual data from school districts about incidents that occur in schools and on school property. The Department uses the data to designate … Act. For seven selected schools, we found that the related school districts did not properly and accurately report the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/03/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act-followDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced the felony guilty plea of former Department of Health (DOH) … for padding his bills and stealing more than $110,000 from the state. “Mr. Dunkel stole more than $110,000 in … to receive 30 days in jail, five years probation, and up to 100 hours of community service. The joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftDiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… "The New York State Common Retirement Fund has absolutely no … and we are outraged by Mr. Kang's shocking betrayal of his responsibilities. In February 2016, he was dismissed. As the criminal indictment says, he …
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)
… and Williamsville Central School District [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether school districts are … districts maintain and use students’ grades for a variety of educational purposes. School districts use Systems to …
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
… of food insecurity.” "Food insecurity has existed in my district for many years and was only exacerbated by the … seen firsthand how food insecurity devastated not only my community but upstate communities as well. In response, I …
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
… the consequences for her greed.” Gardner’s co-defendant, Maria Caliendo, the owner of food service providers Smart … bidding process and handing over the contract to Maria Caliendo, a local restaurant owner who had previously …
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
… by growth in New York City sales taxes, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … tax collections that characterized the pandemic period have subsided. Local officials should plan for sales tax … in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 3.1% compared to the same quarter of 2022, similar to the 3% and 3.6% …
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
… taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report …
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 … special education providers, claimed nearly $1.4 million in taxpayer reimbursements for ineligible costs, according to … to them and they are the ones who lose out when the schools fail to follow the rules for receiving taxpayer …
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 some … Further, district officials did not obtain fingerprint/criminal background check clearance for six of these … complete disclosure forms and are in compliance with criminal background checks. Brentwood school officials …
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
… for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office is closely monitoring New York’s economy, including …
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
… and/or fragmentation among these programs and services. The audit covers the period July 2018 through December 2021. About the Program The Department of Labor’s (Department) mission is to protect workers, assist … system (System). The Department is the lead State agency in the System. Workforce development is particularly critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-services