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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… the highest year-over-year growth since 2013. "This is welcome news for municipalities, as local revenues have been under … local officials would be well advised to be cautious with respect to local budgets. As we know, collections are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… related to matters including the 2013 George Washington Bridge access lane closures; The Thruway Authority’s indication in late 2013 that a toll and finance task force would be created to identify new … established such a task force, and the financing plan and toll impact of the new bridge are unclear. Moody’s Investors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… year (SFY) 2013-14, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli detailing the … fiscal year SFY 201314 according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli detailing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionGingerbread Learning Center Executive Director and Wife Convicted in Nearly $800,000 Theft of Public Funds
… Dennis Mosesman and Elsie Mosesman pleaded guilty today to grand larceny in the second degree for stealing more than … five years of probation. The couple used the stolen funds to landscape their home, fund a Mercedes Benz and a Porsche, … Mosesman and falsifying records. “Stealing funds designed to help special needs children is abhorrent,” State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/gingerbread-learning-center-executive-director-and-wife-convicted-nearly-800000-theft-public-fundsStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… "New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired his love of public policy, … New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo I had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoOpinion 91-2
… ARTICLE X, §5; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(3), 801; RACING, PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING AND BREEDING LAW, §516: In … confidential. Each regional OTB is a public corporation (Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law [hereinafter "Racing Law"], §502[1]; General Construction Law, §65[b][3]). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… and lost productivity, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Asthma isn't … costs and lost productivity according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingOpinion 89-6
… LAW, §190.60: A fine imposed following a conviction in Supreme Court, for a violation of section 190.60 of the Penal … and not the State. You ask whether a fine paid into the Supreme Court of a county following a conviction under … of fines imposed by a court of record, such as the Supreme Court, unless a special provision for the collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-6DiNapoli: Former Beekman Tax Collector Sentenced for Theft of Over $86,000
… their assistance in ensuring justice was served in this case.” New York State Police Acting Superintendent Dominick … time, she stole $86,389 in tax payments to pay for her online shopping, groceries and car payments. She pleaded … degree in April 2022. She was sentenced in Dutchess County Court before Judge Edward McLoughlin. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-beekman-tax-collector-sentenced-theft-over-86000New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… Eligibility information is entered into NYBEAS by a participating employer’s health benefits administrator (HBA) as well as by Civil Service. If a NYBEAS disenrollment is entered after the date the change in eligibility takes effect, it is considered a retroactive disenrollment. Civil Service provides Carelon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-beacon-health-options-mental-health-andDiNapoli: Contractor Charged State for Booze & Sunset Cruise
… charged $152,680 in unsubstantiated or unallowable costs to the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) including alcohol and a sunset cruise at a conference at the Montauk … and more than $22,000 for a staff picnic, according to an report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-contractor-charged-state-booze-sunset-cruiseNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Asks for Report on Due Diligence in Wake of Dakota Pipeline Controversy
… the months preceding the August announcement, however, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe and three federal agencies had … the environmental impact review. On August 10, 2016, the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe began a blockade to halt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-asks-report-due-diligence-wake-dakota-pipeline-controversyDiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. An audit of the Fairport Urban Renewal Agency (FURA) was also released today citing similar … to take over the FIDA’s unauthorized revolving loan fund. In May 2013, the FIDA transferred the value of seven … FIDA was able to develop this balance because it receives lease income from agreements with local businesses that do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agenciesDiNapoli: Oswego Teacher Charged With Stealing Over $4,000 From CiTi BOCES
… announced that Oswego County adult literacy teacher William Fisher was charged with falsifying his time sheets to … for Instruction Technology and Innovation (CiTi) BOCES. “William Fisher was supposed to help adults earn their GED and … announced that Oswego County adult literacy teacher William Fisher was charged with falsifying his time sheets to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-oswego-teacher-charged-stealing-over-4000-citi-bocesDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… payments, including $3.5 million for separately billed medical services that should have been covered by managed … and locally funded program that provides a wide range of medical services to those who are economically disadvantaged … payments including $35 million for separately billed medical services that should have been covered by managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: NYC Health + Hospitals Struggles With Temporary Staffing Costs
… A new report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … city overall and statewide. RN employment also declined in New York City and the rest of the state between 2019 and 2022 … on hospital staff is driving up hospital costs across New York City, including at H+H. It is estimated that in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-health-hospitals-struggles-temporary-staffing-costsDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection of this contract in March, DOT has taken the right step by requiring the contractor to … works and taxpayers are protected,” DiNapoli said. “DOT officials have also given us assurance that they will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 were $4 billion higher than forecast in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan, according to the monthly … State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 were $4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Sentenced for Stealing Deceased Mother's Pension
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Westchester County … mother’s death to pocket nearly $22,000 from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, which DiNapoli … Mary Nash hid their mother’s death and tried to cheat the state retirement system,” DiNapoli said. “Now they have been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-sentenced-stealing-deceased-mothers-pensionCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
… deficit in the City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6