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DiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… but the city will have to overcome major fiscal challenges in the years ahead as it recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, … have certainly been strained by the pandemic, but strength in the securities industry and other sectors have boosted … DiNapoli said. “However, the city has seen a steep decline in property values and that may take years to recover from. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingDiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… to help these stores survive into next year and beyond.” In 2019, the city’s retail sector had 32,600 businesses that provided 344,600 jobs, paid $16 billion in total wages citywide, and contributed $55 billion in taxable sales to the city’s economy, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Resignation
… as we battle the ongoing impact of COVID-19. My team and I stand ready to assist incoming Governor Hochul as we move the … as we battle the ongoing impact of COVID19 My team and I stand ready to assist incoming Governor Hochul as we move the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-governors-resignationAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… ensure that the operators of motor vehicles registered in New York possess adequate insurance coverage, or are … programs and assess these expenses on insurance carriers in proportion to their reported premiums. The objective of … the expenses of administering the Acts. We found that, in general, the Department was appropriately allocating, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityDiNapoli: Three Syracuse School District Employees Charged With Fraud in Scheme
… they were at work. They also allegedly created a fake home visit log to falsely claim they were visiting Twilight … and Nichole Murray also allegedly added phony Twilight classes to a roster to make it appear as if there were actual classes that needed to be taught. Murray then allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-three-syracuse-school-district-employees-charged-fraud-scheme2019 Annual Audit
… Purpose The objectives of our examination were to determine whether payments were appropriate and: (i) … from its Financial Management Information System to the Statewide Financial System in April 2018 and processed … $3.85 million. Key Recommendations Take necessary steps to ensure the Board and the TPAs accurately process claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/19/2019-annual-auditGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Grand Gorge Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … and audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure there were no prohibited conflicts … Determine whether the Grand Gorge Fire Districts District Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/04/01/grand-gorge-fire-district-conflict-interest-and-claims-auditing-2020m-151Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 ( 2017-S-81 … of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Title V Operating Permit Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/title-v-operating-permit-program-revenues-expenditures-and-changes-fund-balance-eightSummit Security Services, Inc. (Summit)
… Under the contract, OGS paid Summit nearly $2.8 million for security guard and fire safety director services provided … State Office Building; and the James A. Farley Building in New York City during the period January 1, 2017 through … to pass background and criminal history checks. This consists of seven individuals who provided services for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/03/summit-security-services-inc-summitState Agencies Bulletin No. 1857
… The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security Administration (SSA) system through the … Employees who appear on the Control-D Report NPAY752 (Social Security Number Verification Report) are affected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1857-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the arrests of three contractors for conspiring to defraud the state of over $200,000 by submitting false invoices over a two year … bills to the state in an effort to defraud the taxpayers of over $200,000,” DiNapoli said. ”My office will continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued the following statement on the guilty plea to … disabilities of the help they need. His guilty plea today stands as a warning for those who attempt to cheat … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today issued the following statement on the guilty plea to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli: New York City Projecting $3.4 Billion Surplus for 2016
… 2016 surplus stems largely from unanticipated growth in tax revenues, debt service and agency savings, and a drawdown of reserves not needed in the current year. DiNapoli’s report, however, points to … the city to be concerned going forward. Economic growth in China has slowed, and the U.S. economy’s growth slowed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-new-york-city-projecting-34-billion-surplus-2016DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… The devastating number of job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant increase in the number of residential customers owing money to their utility … companies, with one in eight customers in arrears as of March 2022, according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… Volunteer Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly … Oakes, we are holding this fire chief accountable.” Royal, 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York … degree, a class E felony. DiNapoli’s staff also found that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftNational Investors Call for Workplace Disability Inclusion
… Investors representing more than $1 trillion in combined assets, led by New York State Comptroller Thomas … workplaces that can benefit from employing the millions of talented people with disabilities who remain underrepresented in the … Investors representing more than $1 trillion in combined assets today called on companies they invest in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/national-investors-call-workplace-disability-inclusionState Agencies Bulletin No. 2275
… The purpose of this bulletin is to reconcile employee Social Security Numbers and names in the NYS payroll system (PayServ) with the Social Security Administration (SSA) system through the … Employees who appear on the Control-D Report NPAY752 (Social Security Number Verification Report) are affected. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2275-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Outpaced Projections Through December
… State tax receipts totaled $79.9 billion through the first three quarters of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25, $1.2 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the Enacted Budget … State tax receipts totaled $799 billion through the first three quarters of State Fiscal Year SFY 202425 $12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-outpaced-projections-through-decemberDiNapoli Announces Scheduled Sale of $543 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… purposes with the Series 2023A, 2023B and 2023D bonds. Market conditions permitting, the state expects to sell $83.4 … Bonds for Purchase (“Invitation to Tender”). Dependent on market conditions, the state of New York reserves its right …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-scheduled-sale-543-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316
… regarding the implementation of a temporary overtime rate for overtime eligible and ineligible employees and a temporary pre-shift briefing rate for eligible employees working in support of DOCCS. Affected … regarding the implementation of a temporary overtime rate for overtime eligible and ineligible employees and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2316-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employees