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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… by 15.7% and 16.7%, respectively, while June increased 6.5%, marking the first time since March 2021 that the … temporary reduction in local sales taxes on gasoline in 24 counties, along with a possible return to more typical … counties and cities in the rest of the state slowed to 2.6% over the same period last year, going from $2.7 billion to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… The COVID-19 pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City, driving housing costs higher for many, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … declined for many condos, co-ops and rental apartments due to the pandemic, property tax bills continued to rise. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersDiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… Rail Road (LIRR) strike could cause up to $50 million in lost economic activity each day. “A LIRR strike would cause headaches and … the costly impact of a strike and the millions of dollars in lost economic activity.” The Comptroller’s projection is … Island Rail Road LIRR strike could cause up to $50 million in lost economic activity each day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyState Agencies Bulletin No. 960
… Bill No. A40026 and Senate Bill No. S66026) that creates a new Tier 5 that, in accordance with constitutional … Benefit Plan option of “ERSBT5” which must be used when setting up retirement records for tier 5 ERS members. This new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/960-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-employees-retirement-systemTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… Schenectady County District Attorney Robert Carney and Schenectady County Sheriff Dominic Dagostino announced … rides which never occurred, overbilling for group rides, and lying about the destinations of the trips to inflate their payments. Defendant Noah Shook, 45, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeCost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Follow-Up) (2022-F-14) 90-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Cost Saving Opportunities on Payments of Medicare Part C Claims (Report 2020-S-65).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-22f14-response.pdfMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… management company said 24 people on the waiting list for studio apartments should not have been on the list because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… money to New Yorkers through the Unclaimed Funds program, and his continued push for campaign finance reform. Leading … practices throughout the supply chain at Best Buy, Bed Bath & Beyond and Ralph Lauren as well as reached … made by the state, which is updated daily. Introduced a package of relief measures recently signed into law to assist …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsDiNapoli: Temporary Federal Spending Drives Up NY’s National Ranking in States’ Balance of Payments
… to the COVID-19 pandemic significantly improved New York’s per capita ranking in the federal balance of payments from 49 … thanks to the emergency federal relief aid. “New York’s per capita ranking jumped because of pandemic funding for … less from Washington than it sends.” New York’s FFY 2021 per capita contribution to the federal treasury was $14,753, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-paymentsDiNapoli: 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-volatileDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… COVID-19 crisis and needs to find cost savings wherever it can,” DiNapoli said. “Hundreds of millions of dollars could … over the state’s Medicaid program. In recent years, my auditors have identified billions of dollars in waste in … possible. Audits Department of Health audits Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsComptroller DiNapoli Seeks to Return Millions in Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments
… that his office has identified more than $5 million in unclaimed funds for local governments across the state. After … so far. DiNapoli’s office oversees the state’s 31 million unclaimed funds accounts, valued at more than $13 billion. Unclaimed Funds Owed to Local Governments by Region Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-seeks-return-millions-unclaimed-funds-owed-local-governmentsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The former treasurer, Dennis Snow, was charged on July 29 with two counts of third degree … to a credit card company; checks totaling $10,197 that were payable to Snow; checks totaling $3,563 that were payable to his personal business; $217 to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Richmond County D.A. Michael E. McMahon: President of Staten Island Special Needs Pre-School and Wife Indicted for Stealing Approximately $771,000 in Public Funds
… 100 students annually, and was required to file yearly CFRs outlining the company’s yearly expenses and costs. The audit was prompted by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-and-richmond-county-da-michael-e-mcmahon-president-staten-islandDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting tolls and related fees, including $276.3 million it has a collection … The states Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying billing and collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… paying the remaining 20 percent. In 2017, United processed claim payments totaling almost $2.9 billion. Of that amount, … which caused $22.8 million in overpayments. Because a claim should reflect the provider’s actual charge (the amount … out-of-pocket costs, the provider should reduce its claim to United by the waived amount. Failing to do so can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… myriad of systemic problems, including more than $453,000 in inappropriate or questionable staff payments and … excluding the public from board deliberations. “Actions in the Hempstead school district demonstrate a neglect of … to act immediately and address the issues contained in this report.” DiNapoli’s office found a number of payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… DiNapoli, Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James … is committed to protecting the pension system, its members and their beneficiaries. My thanks to District Attorney Doorley and the New York State Police for their partnership in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsTown of Fishkill – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-246-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March 25, 2015, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in February 2014. Background The Town of Fishkill is located … was to assess the Towns progress as of March 25 2015 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/19/town-fishkill-audit-follow-2013m-246-fNYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… Construction noise complaints called into New York City’s 311 system have more … Jan. 1, 2010 through Dec. 31, 2015, there were 141,125 complaints made about construction noise, the majority of … primarily responsible for handling construction noise complaints. DEP is responsible for responding to 311 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soar