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DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting tolls … the registration of any in-state passenger vehicles that do not pay tolls, fees, or other charges, if they have three … Toll Increases … The states Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying billing and collecting tolls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that after 16 years of distinguished service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York … Retirement Fund. DiNapoli also announced the appointment of Louis Dubin, a member of REAC since 2003, as the …
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 … arrested last Thursday. "The defendants allegedly engaged in a systematic scam to defraud the Medicaid program of … It is not just an example of theft and fraud from the public, but the exploitation of people for profit. I would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… districts are not required to provide CRPs. Key Findings All eight districts, with minimal exception, provided … applicable subject areas. Key Recommendations Ensure that all CRP courses are aligned with the Learning Standards to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties … DOT has taken the right step by requiring the contractor to hire, at the company’s expense, a monitor to ensure all state and federal wage laws are followed. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… Local sales tax collections in New York state totaled more than $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022 (April-June), an increase of 12.2% or nearly $604 … growth over last year continued to be strong in New York City, while growth in the rest of the state slowed. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022State Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… has been funded by investment returns. The Fund’s fiscal year ends March 31, 2015. … The state pension fund has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… for personal expenses and shopping sprees, according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a … for personal expenses and shopping sprees according to an audit by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Overall, local collections totaled nearly $1.9 billion, up $4.8 million from the same time last year. “Year-over-year …
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
New York State Comptroller DiNapoli announced that Akorn Pharmaceuticals is taking action to prevent its products from being used in lethal injection executions and is asking any states that might have its products on hand for such purposes to return them
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
… brings the state pension fund’s holdings in Israel bonds to $267.8 million. “New York state’s pension fund buys Israel … of our investments there,” DiNapoli said. “In addition to providing a steady return for our pension fund’s members, … that so many other public funds have stepped forward to purchase bonds and support Israel, the only democratic …
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
… reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. DiNapoli’s … Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region (for a detailed monthly breakdown) Report Local Sales Tax …
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
… Service for their partnership and outstanding work on this case.” Postal Inspector in Charge of the New York … after depositing the stolen checks. He allegedly spent the money on purchases from Amazon and Door Dash among …
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)
… CTE can also address the needs of high-growth industries by helping to close skills gaps without the need for …
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 … collections totaled $8 billion compared to $7.8 billion during the same period last year. "Local sales tax growth … must 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
… last year and $21.8 million above the latest projections; All Funds receipts totaled $131.6 billion through February, … the month $40.8 million higher than current projections; All Funds spending of $122 billion through February was … The cash report focuses primarily on the General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major …
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
… being held accountable for her actions," said DiNapoli. "My thanks to District Attorney Baker and the New York State … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations … Former …
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
… acting to limit climate risk to the New York State Common Retirement Fund. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in …
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
… proposal they filed at eBay Inc. after the company agreed to revise its Governance Guidelines to include gender and racial diversity among the qualities … just one woman on its board, lagged its peers when it came to board diversity and had no stated policy that it made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-members