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DiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… Sheppard based on her August guilty plea to two counts of attempted tampering with public records, an E felony. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… The growing number of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the need for the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) and the New … The growing number of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycOpinion 88-28
… such publication or advertisement, and which contains news, articles of opinion (as editorials), features, … at least weekly for at least one year; (3) contain news, editorials and other matters of "current interest"; (4) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28Open Educational Resources
… whether the City University of New York (CUNY) is using Open Educational Resources (OER) funds to establish, sustain, … or are under copyright but have been released under an open license and are available to students at no or low cost. … whether the City University of New York CUNY is using Open Educational Resources OER funds to establish sustain and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Slows in 2016
… collections across New York state only grew 1.7 percent in the first six months of 2016, according to a report … P. DiNapoli. Overall, growth slowed from 2.6 percent in the first quarter to 0.8 percent in the second quarter. “While statewide sales tax revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-slows-2016DiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… Medicaid," DiNapoli said. "With these risks in mind, Mayor de Blasio and the city have prudently increased reserves to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetCommack Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-9)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the … 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, … water outlets for sampling or exemption. We reviewed the test results for 40 of the 135 water outlets that exceeded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/commack-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-9NYS and NYC Pension Funds To SEC: Greater Disclosure Needed On Risks Faced By Fossil Fuel Industry
… approach,” DiNapoli said. “It’s time for the SEC to step in and, through regulatory or enforcement action, … change is a red flag for investors,” Stringer said. “The SEC has both the authority and the responsibility to require … in the fossil fuel industry will likely continue and that SEC action now “will ensure that investors have the benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/nys-and-nyc-pension-funds-sec-greater-disclosure-needed-risks-faced-fossil-fuel-industryDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… said. “Recent job-cut announcements in retail around the country and potential federal funding cuts to education and … to fully recover their pre-pandemic losses. As of March 2025, restaurant jobs were 2.5% below their pre-pandemic … food services nationally declined from January to March 2025. Self-employment among the youth labor force increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Outperform Projections for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… the SFY 2025-26 Executive Budget Financial Plan, according to the March State Cash Report released by New York State … (10.4%) higher than the previous year, due, in part, to increased personal income tax (PIT) receipts resulting … year collections. The increase was primarily attributable to stronger withholding and quarterly estimated tax payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-outperform-projections-state-fiscal-year-2024-25New Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… Road (LIRR) and the subway system has recently worsened. On-time performance on the LIRR fell sharply during the first half of 2017 and … In the absence of a funding agreement, the MTA has been drawing on its reserves to begin Phase 1. The MTA had …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… also failed to enforce the contractual provision requiring daily deposits of golf-fee revenues into a county bank account and a daily report reconciling revenues and activities for each … Exercise the county’s rights to inspect and audit detailed daily cash receipts and revenue records; Ensure that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersRFQual0002 – Independent Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… to contract with physicians having general and specialized medical education, experience, and expertise. Physicians will act as Independent Medical Examiners and will conduct Independent Medical Examinations (“IMEs”) of NYSLRS’ members (“Members”) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual0002New York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… Saving Program has helped New York students and families pay for more than $287 million in college-related expenses … Saving Program has helped New York students and families pay for more than $287 million in collegerelated expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefits From Stronger Economy
… with each year,” DiNapoli said. “To his credit, Mayor de Blasio has taken steps to increase the city’s reserves, … in FY 2015 and by a similar amount in FY 2016. Mayor de Blasio has also proposed increasing the city’s ten-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefits-stronger-economyDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Outperform Budget Division Projections for 2023-24
… billion lower than the previous year, due, in part, to a decline in Personal Income Tax (PIT) receipts resulting from … billion or 8.4% lower than prior year collections. The decline was primarily attributable to lower tax rates and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-outperform-budget-division-projections-2023-24DiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) failed to turn over nearly $1.5 million in rebates to the state over a four-year period, according to an audit released … rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health Insurance Plan NYSHIP failed to turn over nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysIX.10.C Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Agency Responsibilities – IX. Federal Grants
… federal agency that referred the debt to the Department of Treasury for collection. If the state agency believes the … federal billing issues. Neither the Department of Treasury nor OSC can resolve issues regarding debts owed to federal agencies. If a Treasury offset is taken, a notice is sent to the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10c-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-agency-responsibilitiesDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… of sales taxes on out-of-state (internet marketplace) online purchases made within New York. One year later, in STY … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthDiNapoli: NYC Put Federal Funds to Work Quickly To Shore Up Budget and Drive Recovery
… economic impacts, similar to other major cities in the country, but it has used them at a faster pace than its peer … how New York City and other local governments across the country used the first of two partial payments of these … local government recipients (55.6%) reviewed. Five of the country’s 10 biggest cities had not yet obligated 50% of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-put-federal-funds-work-quickly-shore-budget-and-drive-recovery