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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… Levels in New York? Recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York State … receipts to individuals, totaled nearly $1.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 51.9 percent from … Recently released data from the Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021Investigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… estate brokers, and/or agents refuse to sell or negotiate for the sale, lease, or rent of housing accommodations based … Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Assistance Program, for which DHR provides a variety of fair housing … HUD refers housing discrimination complaints to DHR for investigation. Additionally, if the basis for a housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsTown of Edinburg – Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2025M-68)
… (Supervisor) maintain complete, accurate and current accounting records and reports? Audit Period January 1, 2024 … supervisor must maintain complete, accurate and current accounting records and reports for informed decision-making, … who resigned in October 2024, did not maintain a central accounting system to track the Town’s financial activity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/12/12/town-edinburg-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2025m-68DiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… visited Ridgewood Savings Bank, in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn and Spring Bank, in the South Bronx, to highlight the … of the two bank branches. "Residents of New York City, and the neighborhood businesses where they spend their money, … Having a local bank can spur business growth, job creation and family savings. I am proud that my office and New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesFiremen’s Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy – Oversight of the Association’s Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-026)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Association’s receipt and disbursement of the Foreign Fire Insurance tax for the period January 1, … Firemens Benevolent Association of the Village of Le Roy Oversight of the Associations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/06/firemens-benevolent-association-village-le-roy-oversight-associationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… approve 499 disbursements totaling $63,010 before payment was made. City of Niagara Falls – Financial Condition … visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in government and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-212
… of new Deduction Codes to be used to process deductions for employees participating in the CUNY Transit Benefit … Codes Four new Deduction Codes have been established for this program as follows: 438 CUNY Pre-Tax Transit … Fee: This code is to be used to process a one-time fee for replacement of lost/stolen cards. Note : Enrollment for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-212-processing-payroll-deductions-new-cuny-transit-benefitSaratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… our audit was to review the County’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2010, to May 31, 2013. Background … and has a population of approximately 220,000. The County is governed by the Board of Supervisors which comprises 23 … budget for Maplewood Manor Nursing Home is approximately $26 million, funded primarily by resident service revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235DiNapoli: Former Pennellville Fire Chief Pleads Guilty
… District Attorney Gregory Oakes. “With the assistance of the New York State Police, we were able to hold Mr. Royal … Royal was previously suspended related to the proposed sale of a VFA truck for $3,000 without permission. His … made full restitution before pleading guilty and with the support of the current VFA president and governing board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-former-pennellville-fire-chief-pleads-guiltyOpinion 94-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. TOWN BOARDS -- Powers and Duties (purchase order system) TOWN LAW, §110: The town board, in its discretion, may require multiple signatures for all, … two signatures be obtained to authorize purchase orders in excess of $5,000 in towns. There is no State statute which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-21DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… as the 7.1% growth in the first quarter. New York City’s sales tax growth of 5.9% in 2023 exceeded the aggregate results for the counties and cities in the rest of the state (2.4%). Growth in the city’s collections, which typically account for approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023DiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… we return $1.5 million a day. But we need people to help spread the word to their family, friends and neighbors. Take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… 36, of Norwood, paid full restitution of $10,044 and was sentenced to pay an additional $1,000 fine for her … that the money she collected in court fines and surcharges was never deposited in the court’s account and was instead stolen by the clerk. Dillon was further …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… President Ruben Diaz Jr. will help raise awareness about unclaimed funds across the borough. It’s your money, come and get it. … Bronx residents to make the effort to track down their unclaimed money from the more than $244 million in unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… partnering with local officials like Mayor Brown helps us spread the word. I urge those that have yet to check our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion … the first quarter of 2023, growing 7.1%. “Growth in local sales tax collections slowed in the second quarter, returning … Counties: Forty-nine out of 57 counties had year-over-year sales tax increases during the second quarter, totaling 2.4% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments During Permissible Overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan Coverage
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments on behalf of recipients with Department of Health-authorized overlapping Medicaid and Essential Plan coverage. The audit covered the period from January 2017 … Key Recommendations Review the $93.7 million in improper payments and make recoveries as appropriate. Recognize the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/14/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-during-permissible-overlapping-medicaid-andDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… to the federal crime of theft of government funds and must pay back $459,050 in New York state pension and Social … of government funds. Under her plea agreement, she will pay $264,699 in restitution to the state pension system and … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsReporting Member Contributions – Enhanced Reporting
… Tier 3, 5 and 6 members covered under Articles 14, 15 and 22, contributions deducted on or after October 1, 2013 are 414(h) contributions. (Section 414(h) does not apply to PFRS contributions made prior to October 1, 2013 and is not retroactive.) If you have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-member-contributionsDiNapoli: Fomer Rosendale Court Clerk Pocketed Cash
… The former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly … The former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court was able to make off with nearly $6000 in cash from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-fomer-rosendale-court-clerk-pocketed-cash