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DiNapoli: 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 … in part, the temporary reduction in local sales taxes on gasoline in 24 counties, along with a possible return to …

DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile

… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 million above the state’s latest … “This year’s budget assumed relatively modest growth in tax revenues, and so far receipts have been higher than initially expected,”DiNapoli said. “The state is in a strong fiscal position but there is volatility that …

Medicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations

… 31, 2016. Background The Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides a wide range … that a related-party subcontractor was responsible for paying. We assessed the impact of these non-allowable … with the decreases in the numbers of uninsured people, the Department has not assessed whether the current …

DiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Town Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees

… said. "My staff, working with law enforcement, exposed the money transfers that Ms. Hart allegedly used to mask her … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …

DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools

… who attended 166 public high schools from 2007 to 2011. In New York, high school students must earn at least one unit … For instance, 99 of 205 art teachers were not certified in arts education as required. These teachers instructed 87 … increase compliance with and awareness of SED regulations. In a response to the audit, DOE presented differing ways to …

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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 20% in Third Quarter

… DiNapoli said. “This growth is an indicator that New York is experiencing an economic recovery, but local … such as gas stations (38%), clothing stores (35%), and restaurants and bars (34%). Increased costs for goods also …

DiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections

… through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the … DiNapoli said. “While these resources will be helpful in the state’s ongoing recovery effort, it is important to … and think long-term, as challenges remain.” Tax revenues in the month of February totaled $7 billion, $1.8 billion …

DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs

… Central School District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In a time of limited resources and increasingly tight … measures that benefit both taxpayers and employees.” In January 2013, school officials in Franklin assessed the …

The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State

…   The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) has developed an interactive … the report, The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State . The map allows viewers to explore data about …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August

… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 7.8 percent in August compared to the same period last year, according to … billion for counties and cities, or $111 million less than in August 2019. This drop in revenue is similar to the decline in July of 8.2 percent, …

DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments

… of dollars because of the COVID-19 crisis and needs to find cost savings wherever it can,” DiNapoli said. … program will continue in earnest as DOH can do much more to save taxpayer dollars.” The New York State Medicaid … program that provides a wide range of health care services to individuals who are economically disadvantaged or have …

New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Adopted Budget

… New York City’s adopted $98.7 billion FY 2022 budget, … deposit into the Rainy Day Fund, a first of its kind. “New York City’s economy is bouncing back. Federal funding has …

Comptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments

… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After reaching …

DiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds

… Village of Le Roy (Genesee County) stole nearly $50,000 in public funds by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized … DiNapoli.  The former treasurer, Dennis Snow, was charged on July 29 with two counts of third degree grand larceny (class D felony), 42 counts of forgery in the first degree (class C felony) and two counts of …

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City’s Preliminary Budget

… “New York City is contending with the devastating economic … largest and most stable resource, but weaknesses in the real estate market could impact this revenue for years to come. …

State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Mayor's Executive Budget Update

… than expected tax revenue, supporting upward revisions in spending. The Fiscal Year 2025 budget is now expected to … a number of other budgetary risks my office has raised in the past remain in the financial plan and the city continues to charge water …

Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director

… a distressing and lengthy theft of funds meant to help New York's neediest citizens," said State Comptroller Thomas … this massive theft, which ripped off some of the neediest New Yorkers,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “With this … message is clear: No matter who you are, if you steal from New York charities that receive taxpayer dollars, you will …

Opinion 2001-14

… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Contracts … meaning of General Municipal Law, article 18) -- Interest in Contract (municipal officer or employee not deemed to have …

DiNapoli Seeks Stronger Federal Safety Measures for Oil Trains to Protect New Yorkers

State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli in a letter released today called on the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Railroad Administration to str