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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in their … York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… tax collections in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … billion, up $26.8 million from the same time last year. “February’s local sales tax collections grew at a modest pace, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $880 million, an increase of 2.2%. A majority (45 out of 57) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that after 16 years of distinguished service, David Peirez is stepping down as Chairman of the Real Estate Advisory Committee (REAC) for the New York … Retirement Fund. DiNapoli also announced the appointment of Louis Dubin, a member of REAC since 2003, as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… of Health and Human Services - Office of Inspector General August 28, 2023 Three principals of Phinaliz Communications … The three defendants, Philip Mtui, Mbaga Kaiza, and Tony Taylor, were arrested last Thursday. "The defendants … operational manager and is also a New York state resident. Taylor, 42, is a manager, dispatcher and driver. The joint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… stand alone and we will always be standing with you.” said Howard L. Goldstein, US and International chairman of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… Syracuse [pdf] , Rochester [pdf] , Schenectady [pdf] , South Colonie [pdf] , and Utica [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… its in-house customer service employees. Registration Suspension Program The Thruway can ask the Department of … registration suspensions there. The Thruway halted the suspension program in January 2018 as cashless tolling was … due accounts, owing $288.4 million, that were eligible for suspension. Of these, 49,740 customers were persistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… DiNapoli cited Limnes’ apparent connection to two debarred companies for prevailing wage violations in his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… destined for charitable organizations, this alleged crime not only robs the needy, but it also steals the joy from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29 ). About the Program Career and technical education (CTE) programs (referred to in the past as vocational, … responsible for overseeing the delivery of CTE education programs in the State’s secondary school systems. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with too few available services and inconsistent and limited … Too many of New York school districts mental health teams are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services to children with disabilities who are between 3 and 4 years of age. Kids … be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the RCM requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, … Ensure that costs reported on annual CFRs fully comply with SED’s requirements, and communicate with SED to obtain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/04/kids-action-long-island-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… Overview Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents (GAD) from the Federal government at the start of the grant period. However, agencies may have a programmatic need … Some NYS agencies do not receive Federal Grant Award Documents GAD from the Federal government at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… cash donated at fundraisers – including the "Smile for Christmas" campaign which collects money for toys for local children. She covered her actions by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… over the state’s Medicaid program. In recent years, my auditors have identified billions of dollars in waste in … auditors found DOH missed opportunities to lower costs on pharmacy services delivered through Medicaid managed care … auditors found DOH made $47.8 million in improper payments on behalf of recipients with multiple CINs for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… Misconduct (A Misdemeanor) for padding her timesheets to boost her pay. The alleged thefts occurred from 2012 to 2019 and netted Pierce more than $11,000 in pay she was not entitled to. "For seven years, Ms. Pierce allegedly falsified records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler … mother was a pensioner, vested in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). At the time that … mother died in 2017, the death was not reported to NYSLRS and pension benefits continued to be made to an account that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-case