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DiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… from the refunding bond closings of Yankee Stadium LLC and Queens Ballpark Co. LLC (Citi Field). Total IDA expenses in … Western New York IDAs reported 18 such projects and Southern Tier IDAs reported 14. Legislation enacted in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… The state Department of Health can do more to control costs and save taxpayers money … Reports Medicaid Program: Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (June 2018) Medicaid Program: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022DiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… the mid-point of the fiscal year, were below collections in five of the first six months of last year. Collections … were $918.7 million lower than original projections in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, but $11.3 million … drop of 3 percent, or $734.3 million, from the same period in SFY 2015-16. PIT collections were $1.2 billion below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Alayne Bertolino for allegedly stealing more than $240,000 in New York state pension payments made to her deceased … 1991 and was receiving a pension via direct deposit into a bank account jointly held with his daughter, Alayne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… Local sales tax collections in New York grew by 12.9% in October compared to a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas … consistent growth over the last few months is a positive sign of our economic recovery and life moving forward as we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in August were 15.5% higher than they were during the same period in 2020, making it the fifth consecutive month that … governments continue to see much stronger collections in 2021 compared to last year when the pandemic kept people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentChemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in … Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Report 2007-S-60). Background Our initial … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this review. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-followDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… furnishings reached an all-time high in the New York City metro area, which includes the city as well as Nassau, … housing costs, only trailing the San Francisco and Seattle metro areas, reflecting 40% of their total household … payments. In June 2021, 26% of rental households in the metro area were behind on rent, greater than almost 15% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… responses was, “Financial literacy: loans, managing money, living within one’s means, saving for retirement...” … and better financial behaviors. Further, the state auditor found the course’s standards provided “vital life skills that … of financial literacy education in Georgia, Idaho, and Texas, with those states reporting relatively higher credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… been reviewed, but DiNapoli’s audit found many claims wait long periods for a determination. The audit reviewed 7,847 … York City employers and found many listed as pending for long periods of time. Among them were 354 complaints that … back as far as 2019 and were still open and waiting for a decision as of June 2022 – three years after the complaints …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycDiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… “Joseph Junkovic shamelessly diverted $360,556 earmarked for cancer screening support to fund his opulent lifestyle of … the state. I commend U.S. Attorney Bharara and his staff for their work to bring Mr. Junkovic to justice, and I will … to charges that Junkovic, of the Bronx, through the not-for-profit corporation Cancer Service Network, Inc. (CSN), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… for allegedly stealing more than $65,000 in New York state pension payments meant for a deceased acquaintance. Christy … Walsh died in December 2012 and at the time of death the pension payments should have stopped. Instead, her death was … information indicating that Walsh may have died, and pension payments were halted. In June of that year, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… Recommendations from the commission to the Board of Regents, related to ensuring educational excellence and … body, are expected to be released soon. Several Board of Regents members have voiced support for adding personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… McGuire, Managing Director of 57 Stars, an international private equity investor, to announce a new $50 million … Fund. The investment from the state pension fund’s private equity program will be managed by 57 Stars, a … state’s pension fund has committed almost $110 million to private equity investments in Northern Ireland since 2005. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today … stopped after her death. Johnson was arraigned on Oct. 11 before Judge Anna Acquafredda in Suffolk County District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… New York has been slow when it comes to using some federal relief funds earmarked to alleviate the state’s affordable housing crisis, according to an audit … putting some of the funding at risk. Because there is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last … is motivated by a perception or belief about the victim’s race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsRensselaer County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74)
… Development Agency (RCIDA) officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were properly billed, collected and … an inconsistent payment calculation process that resulted in two projects being overbilled a total of $170,842 and two … Development Agency RCIDA officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes PILOTs were properly billed collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/24/rensselaer-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2021m-74