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DiNapoli: State Budget Boosts Education Aid and Enacts Paid Family Leave but Falls Short on Ethics Reform and Transparency
… The recently enacted fiscal year 2016-17 state budget … billion increase in school aid, as well as increases to the minimum wage and phased-in personal income tax cuts for … to recoup debt-related savings. In addition, the budget does not include $240 million in proposed funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-state-budget-boosts-education-aid-and-enacts-paid-family-leave-falls-short-ethics-reform-andDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… stole more than $80,000 in taxpayer funds through extra pay, pocketing cash and using the village’s credit card for … clothing, groceries, personal cell phone expenses, online dating services and a white water rafting trip. The … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kDiNapoli: Former Town of Marion Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail, Ordered to Pay Over $59,000 in Restitution
… the public instead of depositing the money in the court’s account and altered court records and created phony receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-former-town-marion-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-ordered-pay-over-59000-restitutionDiNapoli: Problems Caused by Outdated System Left State's Unemployment Insurance Program Vulnerable to Fraud
… said it had identified this issue and adjusted claims on its UI system, adjustments to federal reports have not … (e.g., whether through departmental procedures or based on complaints from individuals whose identities were used by … DOL was unable to provide supporting documentation on the over $36 billion in fraudulent claims the Commissioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-problems-caused-outdated-system-left-states-unemployment-insurance-program-vulnerable-fraudState Agencies Bulletin No. 2323
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson pay, … in the Security Supervisors Unit. Effective Dates: The 2025 increases to Location Pay, Location Mid-Hudson pay, … effective dates and check dates: Pay Cycle/Pay Period Type 2025 Effective Dates (Earnings Codes LOC, LMH, CCP, FIN, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2323-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-commandII.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties. The State … Law provides more detailed general fiscal provisions for accounting for appropriations, state funds, and financial reporting. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… regional transit systems and highlights the urgent need for the MTA to state its priorities and funding plans. “The … the MTA prepares its next capital plan and sets priorities for work, it should remain focused on riders’ experience by … policymakers need to know what these capital projects mean for them, the progress that will be made in repairing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and … Jobs Have Been Regained Through July; in NYC, 17% While New York State has regained more than one in four of the jobs … to climb back to pre-recession employment levels. For New York City, the picture is even more troubling. New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020DiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… found performance bonuses or gratuities were awarded to property management staff even in situations where hazardous … managing agents maintain the developments to preserve the property and protect residents’ health and safety by ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2322
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson pay, Facility Security Pay, Hazardous … identify a complete list of earnings. Questions: Questions regarding this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2322-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-facilityDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… collections totaled $793 million, an increase of 4.4%, or $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County … quarter, these distributions are adjusted upward or downward, so that the quarter as a whole reflects reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for minority households and economically disadvantaged communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. However, wide racial and ethnic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… totaling $19.8 billion fell short of projections for New York state in the first quarter of the state’s fiscal … of $38.4 billion were $831.1 million below projections for the period, primarily because personal income tax … of the $238.6 million was paid to the Thruway Authority for various costs. The state spent just under $38 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… The growing number of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the … (SLA) and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to better communicate and crack down on bars and clubs with … taken by police officers, or the records are unclear as to how their actions addressed the complaints. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $135 million for fiscal year 2016, but the surplus will likely grow as tax collections are higher than expected amid a strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economyDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… (MLTC) during a 60-day episode of care. The CHHAs should have received pro-rated payments for the partial episodes of … for the 10 days. DiNapoli’s auditors determined DOH has not established eMedNY system controls to prevent the … mechanisms to identify and recover overpayments when CHHAs do not bill according to DOH guidelines. DOH officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careNYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… which is intended to halt the deterioration of the subway system. How the MTA's next five-year capital program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… personnel and certain investigative and enforcement strategies more effectively to enhance Do Not Call … and Evaluate the potential for using FTC resources and strategies and consumer-friendly alternatives to notarized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… manage or enforce the county’s contract with Tindale Inc. for the operation of the county’s three golf courses, … oversee this contract has cost county taxpayers a bundle and left the courses in poor repair,”DiNapoli said. “Had … but was amended to require Tindale to contribute $300,000 for a substantial clubhouse project at one course, and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayers