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DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages

… system helps keep local officials and the public informed on this important community issue each year, including the … villages, which predominantly have a fiscal year ending on May 31. The most recent round of scoring also assessed the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villages

Opinion 88-39

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- Disposition (cash bail on … JUSTICE COURT ACT, §2021(1): Cash bail which is posted in a town justice court in connection with a felony complaint, is held by the … Whether a county a town in the county or a village located within the town is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39

DiNapoli: Temporary Federal Spending Drives Up NY’s National Ranking in States’ Balance of Payments

… The surge in federal spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic significantly improved New York’s per capita ranking in the federal balance of payments from 49 th in 2019 to 30 … The surge in federal spending in response to the COVID19 pandemic significantly improved …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-payments

DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District

… contractually entitled to for more than four months. On Nov. 1, 2012, the board appointed Johnson as interim …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-district

DiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget

… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, … as well as slowing growth in tax collections and job creation, according to a report released today by State … New York City projects a surplus of nearly $42 billion in FY 2017 the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budget

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

… of Health (Department) and whether the Department is appropriately applying the administrative costs in … 31, 2015. Background The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides … for nearly 5.2 million Medicaid enrollees. The Department is responsible for setting the monthly managed care premium …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premium

DiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017

… tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that have struggled with … remain cautious. While consumer spending is holding up for now, the upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping … percent) in the first half of 2017. This increase accounts for nearly half (48 percent) of the total growth statewide of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017

State Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme

… first degree. He was arraigned in Kings County Criminal Court before Judge Danny Chun, Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term and is due back in court on February 23, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-scheme

Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)

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 Schools Report 2019S29

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-follow

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year

… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 03 in January compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-year

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year

… 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-year

DiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds

… because we have confidence in the spirit of innovation and tenacity of Israeli people and in the strength of our … equals a spread of +138 basis points versus the 10-Year Treasury at the time of purchase. The state pension fund has … always be standing with you.” said Howard L. Goldstein, US and International chairman of the board of directors for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bonds

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 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatile

DiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds

… treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree after an audit and investigation found she misappropriated approximately $8,500 in fire company funds, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree after an audit and investigation found …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-funds

Comptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement

… "President Trump’s decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake, is bad policy and relegates the United States to the sidelines of the global response to climate change. "The creation of a lower carbon future is … President Trumps decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake is bad …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreement

eBay Publicly Commits to Gender and Racial Diversity in Search for Board Members

… pool from which Board nominees are chosen.” In its recent announcement of new board directors, eBay highlighted its …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/ebay-publicly-commits-gender-and-racial-diversity-search-board-members

DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees

… are from users of E-ZPass with the rest through Tolls by Mail. In 2021, the Thruway collected $804 million from tolls … device isn’t returned another $16 fee is added. Tolls by Mail that aren’t paid in 30 days trigger a warning notice and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-fees

DiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee

… as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York State Common Retirement Fund. DiNapoli also … pleasure to help guide real estate investments for the state’s pension fund,” Peirez said. “My gratitude goes to Comptroller DiNapoli for appointing me to the chairmanship, to the pension fund’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committee