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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… tax collections totaled $18.6 billion in the first quarter of the new fiscal year, $1.2 billion less than the same … year and personal income tax collections are falling short of what was expected," DiNapoli said. "Taxpayer anticipation of federal tax changes has contributed to the decline. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli: State Contractor Failed to Pay Prevailing Wages
… set for the locality where the work is performed, but my auditors found numerous violations committed by the … to the COO. However, paystubs and payroll vendor records show this worker was paid for only 22 hours at the prevailing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-state-contractor-failed-pay-prevailing-wagesDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… Superintendent Steven G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an … is in a safe and secure environment.” “This was a case of abuse of trust and greed. The defendants scammed and stole from a … Superintendent Steven G James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski 33 for stealing over $230000 from an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensionerNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess County … in December 2015. The bill authorized the Office of the State Comptroller to administer NY ABLE. DiNapoli's office … on non-qualified withdrawals may be subject to federal and state and local income tax and a 10% federal penalty tax. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOpinion 91-58
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … plan approval) GENERAL CITY LAW, §30-a: In the absence of express statutory authority, a city may not conduct an … a city may conduct an advisory referendum on the question of whether to grant site plan approval and a favorable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Opinion 95-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of forfeiture moneys) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties … and paid are distributable to and held in the custody of the district attorney as the claiming authority and police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-8DiNapoli: DMV Must Do More to Crack Down on Unregistered Auto Repair Shops
… consumers at an increased risk to be scammed by dishonest businesses, according to an audit issued today by New York … of DMV data identified approximately 23,600 automotive businesses with expired licenses or registrations. Of those, … with lapsed registrations and found 22 percent of these businesses with strong indications of continued operations; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-dmv-must-do-more-crack-down-unregistered-auto-repair-shopsDiNapoli: Food Giant ConAgra Agrees to State Pension Fund's Proposal to Buy Sustainable Palm Oil
… P. DiNapoli today announced that ConAgra Foods, Inc., one of the largest food manufacturers in the U.S., has committed … do not contribute to rainforest destruction. As a result of the company’s new policy, the New York State Common … long-term value,” DiNapoli said. “Palm oil is in many of the products we enjoy every day, but too often suppliers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-food-giant-conagra-agrees-state-pension-funds-proposal-buy-sustainable-palm-oilAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable contractor selections and contract changes that led to … authorities for major repairs, such as fixing roofs, heating and ventilation systems and elevators. Much of this … determine whether appropriate procedures were used in the contractor selection process; Enhance and document DHCR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Pleads Guilty to Defrauding New York State Health Insurance Plan
… ’s office, the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) – Hudson Valley White Collar Crime Task Force, and the New York State … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-pleads-guilty-defrauding-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… joined the United States Attorney for Eastern District of Tennessee (EDTN) in announcing that Leslie Schwinzer has … Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). This case was the result of a joint investigation with the Social Security … the EDTN and the Comptroller’s Office. In February of 2021, SSAIG contacted NYSLRS and informed them that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… totaled nearly $41.6 billion through October, a drop of $764.1 million, or 1.8 percent, from the same period last … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. However, tax collections of $4.7 billion in October were 13.8 percent higher than those of October 2015 due to large audit payments made under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Daughter Allegedly Stole Over $240K in Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced … DiNapoli said. “I thank Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police for partnering … Thomas P DiNapoli Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State Police today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-daughter-allegedly-stole-over-240k-deceased-fathers-nys-pension-paymentsXVII.2 Overview – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… Stabilization Account appropriations lapse after close of business on June 30 or the first business day following if … and Debt Service appropriations lapse after close of business on September 15 or the first business day … SUNY Aid to Localities appropriations lapse after close of business September 30 or the first business day following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2-overviewState Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… child per provider per year, and the subsidy market rate (i.e., the maximum rate at which the State makes subsidy … Funds. The resources set aside for Economic Uncertainties can be used for any appropriated purpose at any time. 2 … for the Executive. 5 The statutory prohibition can, however, be circumvented in various ways. Examples of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysisInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new data indicating consumer prices grew by 8.5 percent nationally and 6.1 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area (NYC metro area) in March … Last week the US Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS released new data indicating consumer prices grew by 85 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… activity in New York City in 2013, nearly one-third of the city’s total economic output and nearly twice the … was not a U.S. citizen at birth, account for 37 percent of the city’s population, the largest share in 100 years. … and the neighborhoods with the highest concentration of immigrants are experiencing economic growth that far …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Tax revenues of $3.9 billion in May were stronger than projected, with … The General Fund balance totaled $9.6 billion at the end of May, up more than 31 percent since March 31. “Personal … billion higher than the same period last year, an increase of 12 percent. This increase was primarily due to stronger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… my office’s work with the New York State Police and Fulton County District Attorney Chad Brown we exposed Hart’s fraud and she has been convicted of a … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… Legislation introduced at the request of the State Comptroller that will help ease the financial … for pandemic-related expenses and permitting the repayment of inter-fund advances made for those expenses by the end of the next succeeding fiscal year, rather than the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemic