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State Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… problems from lowering job creation goals after companies did not meet expectations to not verifying if jobs were … evidence that several companies actually created jobs and did not simply shift jobs. “New York state gives away millions of dollars each year in tax breaks for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… treasurer of Pulteney Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire … an illegal second salary. “This public servant was able to write herself extra paychecks because no one else was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… Islanders to New York City attractions such as Broadway shows, restaurants and shopping. It also brings tens of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyDiNapoli Announces $1.2 Billion in New Commitments to State Pension Fund's Emerging Manager Program
… Capital Access Funds for private equity investments and a $400 million commitment to Leading Edge Investment Advisors for a new small capitalization equity investment platform. The … a Manager-of-Managers, Leading Edge Investment Advisors, LLC is an SEC-registered investment advisor, and a minority, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-announces-12-billion-new-commitments-state-pension-funds-emerging-manager-programState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… During these challenging economic times New York must do everything to detect and prevent fraud, stop waste and … loss of money." Assemblyman Andrew D. Hevesi said: "I compliment Governor Cuomo for signing this legislation and … on this bill. This process is an excellent example of how our government should work. This law will ultimately save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… The Thruway Authority’s indication in late 2013 that a toll and finance task force would be created to identify new … established such a task force, and the financing plan and toll impact of the new bridge are unclear. Moody’s Investors … funding of the new bridge and adequacy of overall Thruway toll revenues in coming years; Findings by the Authorities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to official misconduct following their March arrests for using fire district resources to support the former chief … DiNapoli said. Gutierrez pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to official misconduct and petit larceny, plus a two year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… 2015. Bonuses declined in 2018, but the average bonus was still double the average annual salary in the rest of the … to an estimated $27.5 billion. The bonus pool in 2017 was $32.1 billion, the largest since the 2007 financial … by almost 17 percent to $153,700 in 2018 because the pool was shared among a larger number of employees. In 2017, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellMedicaid Program – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting of Mainstream Managed Care Organizations
… Purpose To determine whether mainstream managed care organizations (MCOs) are submitting accurate administrative costs to the Department of Health (Department) and whether the Department is … are economically disadvantaged and/or have special health care needs. The New York State Medicaid program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/13/medicaid-program-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-mainstream-managed-careDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… a class E felony. The arrest was the result of a Joint Task Force on Public Integrity investigation, a collaborative … DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman’s Joint Task Force works to root out corruption across the state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli: Ralph Lauren Should Ensure Human and Worker Rights are Upheld in its Operations
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released the following statement in support of a shareholder proposal presented at Ralph Laurens annual shareholders meeting in Manhattan today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-ralph-lauren-should-ensure-human-and-worker-rights-are-upheld-its-operationsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Supports Warren & Rosen Legislation to End Secrecy in Workplace Harassment Settlements
… we've seen the damage that occurs when companies fail to stop such abhorrent behavior." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-supports-warren-rosen-legislation-end-secrecy-workplace-harassmentComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former Highway Superintendent in Public Corruption Case
… in goods and services from the town. The indictment charges that Burlew stole the money by submitting fraudulent … and investigators from my office will continue to partner with Attorney General Schneiderman and law enforcement to detect fraud and hold those who would rip off taxpayers accountable. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-highway-superintendent-publicDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Smith, 49, was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… York suffered during the pandemic – especially those that lost loved ones in nursing homes,” said DiNapoli. “The audit … made during the pandemic.” DiNapoli’s initial audit found DOH was unprepared and limited in its ability to … to infectious disease outbreaks at nursing homes. It also found that, under the direction of the Executive, DOH did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresDiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… This money is intended to help hold down costs of the program and contractors are expected to make every effort to … to the state.” The New York State Health Insurance Program, administered by the Department of Civil Service, … to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program. Under the contract, United was responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… of $6.4 billion or 4.6 percent from SFY 2013-14. Spending was $888.5 million higher than anticipated in February 2015 … billion higher than initially projected when the budget was enacted. The increase largely reflected higher spending from federal funds, while General Fund spending was lower than anticipated. The state also made a number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… income. In 2021, the number of filers declined but was slightly greater than the number in 2019. The vast … move into or out of the state. The 2020 increase in filers was concentrated in full-year resident taxpayers, up by 161,679. The 2021 decrease was also attributable to these taxpayers, down by 235,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… be shoring up their budgets now so they are prepared for any downturn in the economy.” DiNapoli’s report found: … to the office and the number of international travelers is nearing pre-pandemic levels, although parts of the city’s … motor fuel collections. By January 2023, however, nearly all participating counties had reverted to their normal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearDiNapoli: Audits Lead to Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Savings from Drug Rebate Collections
… said. "The state Department of Health deserves credit for taking steps to correct the errors and inadequate … audit concluded. Auditors also pointed out an additional 26 providers DOH identified as 340B providers that were not on the official federal list of such providers. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-audits-lead-millions-dollars-medicaid-savings-drug-rebate-collections