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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… totaled $1.78 billion, up $66.4 million from the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth improved in May after four … of 5.3%, or $39.5 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the … totaled $178 billion up $664 million from the same time last year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… and $177.5 million, respectively. In 2023, total state payroll costs were $19.3 billion, with overtime totaling $1.2 billion. Overtime earnings as a share of total payroll grew from 4.3% in 2014 to 6.2% in 2023, as total … average annual increase. In 2023, overtime as a share of payroll was at its second highest rate since 2007. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in their … York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer …
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 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… totaled $1.67 billion, up $26.8 million from the same time last year. “February’s local sales tax collections grew at a … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in October … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October to December) will be available in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… lead its work in guiding our pension fund’s investments.” “It has been a professional pleasure to help guide real estate … “My gratitude goes to Comptroller DiNapoli for appointing me to the chairmanship, to the pension fund’s staff and the … to Comptroller DiNapoli for entrusting the chairmanship to me,” Dubin said. “New York state’s pension fund remains one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… principals of Phinaliz Communications LLC were arrested in connection with a long-running scheme to steal over $1 million from the Medicaid program by billing for fake transportation services, duplicating and … arrested last Thursday. "The defendants allegedly engaged in a systematic scam to defraud the Medicaid program of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… of the board of directors for State of Israel Bonds . “The Empire State has continually demonstrated that it strongly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… 8 letter reports to the following School Districts: Amityville [pdf] , Binghamton [pdf] , Buffalo [pdf] , North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… more than 90% of the Thruway’s revenue. Ninety percent of toll revenues are from users of E-ZPass with the rest through … time to reprogram its system to incorporate revisions in toll violations and that, while there was no collection … of any in-state passenger vehicles that do not pay tolls, fees, or other charges, if they have three or more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… 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 … to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation DOT put an independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from Brooklynites and using a … and various checks from the Jewish Communal Fund intended for area charities. “Stealing from one’s community is … and people in need,” DiNapoli said. “I’m grateful for my office’s partnership with District Attorney Gonzalez …
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)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli: 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 too few available … services and inconsistent and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York … to address the problem are available and prioritize mental health instruction and outreach among school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of … Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services to children with disabilities who are between 3 and 4 years … information, including costs, that Kids in Action reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/04/kids-action-long-island-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualNew 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 fiscal and policy resources of the federal government can help in times of real need. The historic response from Washington, … Since the onset of the COVID19 pandemic New Yorkers have seen how the fiscal …
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
… over finances, electronic banking, purchasing goods and services and segregating financial duties, according to an … 60 claims totaling $460,584 were not paid for essential services and infrastructure. The city lacked adequate … over finances electronic banking purchasing goods and services and segregating financial duties according to an …
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
… Overview Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents (GAD) from the Federal government at the start of the grant period. However, agencies may have a … Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents GAD from the Federal government at the start of the grant period …
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
… Local sales tax collections in New York state totaled more than … year-over-year growth dipped below double-digits. “Local sales tax collections continue to show positive results, but … reflects, in part, the temporary reduction in local sales taxes on gasoline in 24 counties, along with a possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022