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State Comptroller DiNapoli: Costs Will Climb for Municipal Landfills

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Much of these costs are associated with the decades-long monitoring and … of solid waste management facilities, including transfer stations, combustors, recycling centers and landfills. … long-term costs, DEC has a Landfill Closure and Landfill Gas Management State Assistance Program that provides grants …

DiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College

… City officials announced today. "We're making it easier for all New Yorkers, regardless of income level, to invest in … We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college attendance among … and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program provides a platform to empower …

DiNapoli Finds Opportunities for Improved NYPD Hate Crimes Reporting

… the first-ever audit of New York’s Hate Crimes Act, which is a crucial tool for understanding why these insidious … Commissioner William J. Bratton said, “New York City is a place that celebrates diversity. A hate crime is an … account for all bias-related incidents to ensure that all official summary records of hate crime-related data are …

DiNapoli: Special Education Contractor Convicted for $2 Million Fraud

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara, was sentenced today … the help they need,” DiNapoli said. “His conviction today stands as a warning for those who attempt to cheat taxpayers and instead use the …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials

… local administrators and employees become more effective in the day-to-day operations of their government. The … training they need and deserve.” The Academy provides in-person and online training opportunities, including … understanding and managing local governments’ interests. In 2014, more than 10,000 local officials received training …

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DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls

… city of Glens Falls’ financial condition has declined due to burdensome debt costs, the subsidization of a downtown … civic center and expenses that outpace revenues, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “The city’s financial struggles are making it harder to maintain needed services, avoid tax increases and keep the …

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DiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… business records in the first degree (class E felony) for allegedly stealing nearly $50,000 in public funds. “This … such as this where local officials misuse their office for their personal benefit. I commend the village of LeRoy police department and District Attorney Friedman for working closely with my staff to make sure this …

DiNapoli: Farms Generate $4.8 Billion for New York's Economy

… DiNapoli said. "Our farmers continue to provide jobs and fresh, locally-sourced food, while also preserving open spaces. However, farmers … by California and Washington. The state's 57,000 tons of wine grapes were third largest produced in the nation and its …

DiNapoli: Scores Reveal Fiscal Stress Continues for Certain Communities

… in 2014;  In 2014, more than 21 percent of counties and 25 percent of calendar year cities were in a fiscal stress … two dozen municipalities failed to file their financial data in time to receive a fiscal stress score in all three … help municipal officials better understand their financial data, the impact it has on their score and their financial …

DiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy

… “Farms generate billions of dollars in sales, provide jobs and enhance our quality of life. But farmers face challenges … for beer. New York is the third largest producer of wine, with its wineries producing nearly 32 million gallons … financial incentives for schools that use locally sourced food. For more details on agriculture in New York, visit the …

State Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders

… The state’s Medicaid program paid more than $60,000 for sexual and erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders, according to an audit released today by … In total, Medicaid made more than $930,000 in payments for ED drugs and treatments for recipients, including sex …

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020

… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2020 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller … P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 …

Bradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds

… arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the third … County District Attorney Brooks Baker, uncovered that Hamilton misappropriated more than $8,000 in fire company … and manipulating company bank accounts and records. Hamilton was issued an appearance ticket and will be …

DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments

… to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s 2014 Annual Report on Local Governments . The report found that … on several cities across the state. For a copy of the annual report visit: 2014 Annual Report on Local Governments . … to New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis 2014 Annual Report on Local Governments …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year

… sales tax collections continued to climb in 2018, growing for the third year in a row, according to a  report  released … year-over-year increase at 6.8 percent, the strongest for the region since 2011. The North Country had the second … have typically been robust over the past several years. For the 57 counties outside of New York City, collections …

Membership Milestones for Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Members

… how your years of service affect your retirement benefits. For specific information about your retirement plan, go to … more years of service credit, you are: Eligible to apply for a non-job-related disability benefit. Eligible for an out-of-service death benefit, if you leave public …

Town of Somerset – Budgeting for Sales Tax (2016M-419)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town's allocation of sales tax for the period January 1, 2015 through November … Town of Somerset Budgeting for Sales Tax 2016M419 …

Pension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16

… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … DiNapoli announced today.  The average contribution rate for the Employees Retirement System (ERS) will decrease by … to 18.2 percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will …