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DiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but … lower than the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is … business within their communities. “Although the amount of tax breaks IDAs provided to private companies noticeably …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… an increase of $11.4 billion, or 8.3 percent, from the prior year, largely because of one-time financial … and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by State … in revenue from settlements last year, with even more on the way this fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. “While these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15Rabbi Who Pleaded Guilty to Stealing $5 Million of Funds Intended for Special Needs Students Sentenced to Up to Three Years in Prison
… Far Rockaway in Queens, Williamsburg and Borough Park in Brooklyn. District Attorney Brown said, "The betrayal of the … Roy Hoffmann, 53, of Woodmere, and Daniel Laniado, 44, of Brooklyn - have pleaded guilty to various charges for their … Gregory C. Pavlides, Bureau Chief, and Kristen A. Kane and Christina Hanophy, Deputy Bureau Chiefs, and under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/rabbi-who-pleaded-guilty-stealing-5-million-funds-intended-special-needs-students-sentenced-threeState Fiscal Year 2022-23 Enacted Budget Analysis
… May 2022 PDF Version The New York State Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2022-23 was adopted on April 9, 2022. The Executive and the Assembly Ways and Means Committee have indicated that All … The SFY 202223 Enacted Budget was adopted following two years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-fiscal-year-2022-23-enacted-budget-analysisDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… today announced that Valerie White, of Middletown, was arrested and charged with grand larceny in the second degree (Class C Felony) for allegedly stealing $51,532.64 of her late mother’s … District Attorney Hoovler and the New York State Police for their partnership and sending the message that those who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli Releases Upper Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… number of jobs, businesses and people living in Washington Heights and Inwood have reached record levels, but low … “It’s exciting to see the gains that the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods have made so far,” said … is invaluable to promoting economic growth in Washington Heights and Inwood. This report will help us better address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-upper-manhattan-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… property tax payments and dog license fees deposited with the town over four years, State Comptroller Thomas P. … "This should serve as a warning to those who would blur the line between their public duty and personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s work with the New York State Police and Fulton County District Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli: Albany Challenged by Budgetary, Demographic Factors
… The city of Albany’s economy has been stabilized by state … issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative and is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities … The city of Albanys economy has been stabilized by state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-albany-challenged-budgetary-demographic-factorsSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they … use to evaluate and improve financial literacy offerings. The agencies we selected were the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the city’s February financial plan. The surplus could reach at least $4.5 billion if revenue and … “Strong revenue, a rebound in property values, and the restart of the city’s Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… Local government sales tax collections declined by 7.1 percent in November … to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. November’s sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for local … (10.1 percent) compared to the same period in 2019. “Sales tax collections are a crucial revenue source for our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… direct federal relief to New York state, New York City and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, according to a … federal relief and stimulus funds make their way through the region,” DiNapoli said. “The city needs to carefully manage the significant relief it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… out on employment opportunities and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key … suffer much higher rates of unemployment and poverty than the general public, and the Office of Mental Health hasn’t done enough to fix those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: New York May Be Paying Medicaid Premiums for People Living Out-of-State
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found multiple issues with how the state identified out-of-state Medicaid members, and found … may have resided outside of New York. Auditors found that the state Department of Health (DOH) did not properly check … recoup improper payments. “Medicaid is a vital program and the single biggest expense in the state budget. We cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-new-york-may-be-paying-medicaid-premiums-people-living-out-stateState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thurman , Wading River Fire District , Warren County and the West Albany Fire District. "In today's fiscal climate, … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … of Fulton – Justice Court Operations (Schoharie County) The former justice did not ensure court money was accurately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Cove , Town of Minerva , Pine City Fire Department and the Village of Port Chester . "In today's fiscal climate, … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … Commission – Financial Activities (Saratoga County) The treasurer did not maintain adequate accounting records to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… actions that ignored district policy, most notably in the search for a new superintendent. “This audit revealed some … (BOCES) approximately $7,000 to conduct a thorough search for a qualified superintendent. Instead of hiring one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… allows managers of retirement funds that are subject to the Employee Retirement Income Security Act to consider … themselves from fires or floods or take steps to benefit the communities in which they operate, put their profits, reputations and investors at risk. “The members of Congress attempting to undo the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolutionComptrollers DiNapoli, Lander Urge Fellow Netflix Investors to Support Workers' Rights
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller Brad Lander today announced that … have called on Netflix shareholders to support their joint proposal urging the streaming service to uphold its … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/comptrollers-dinapoli-lander-urge-fellow-netflix-investors-support-workers-rights