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DiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… obtain addresses for some out-of-state drivers, resulting in potential lost revenue of $2.4 million. The lost revenue … the number of unbilled tolls increased dramatically. In the first eight months of 2017, there were nearly 200,000 unbilled tolls, up from 47,240 in 2016. In monetary terms, in 2016 when the Henry Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… Services (DFS). The improper payments were exposed when the Comptroller’s auditors sampled 840 of the nearly … instance, the supposed prescribing physician was deceased when the prescription was written. In another, United paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… state's 145,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in Oakfield Town Court. Hilchey created direct withdrawals … "Also disturbing is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric Schneiderman today announced the arrest … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Working with the Attorney General, our joint investigation into this … stole over $87,000 intended for children's health,” said Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. “This is an egregious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office … “Millions of honest New Yorkers are rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con … new or traditional, my auditors work diligently to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli said. “As refund fraud and identity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… P. DiNapoli’s audits identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and untapped revenue … released today. Auditors identified another $361 million in questionable transactions that will require further review … have ready access to the MCOs’ financial and program data in order to perform its mandated financial oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… two years after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people in New York City continue to face double-digit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Unemployment among 16- to 24-year-olds stands at nearly 18% in the city, as compared to … report on its efforts to provide at-risk youth or youth from low-income households with stable jobs and career paths; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 5.1% in November compared to … and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year … are adjusted upward or downward, so that the quarter as a whole reflects reported sales by vendors. The next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson County District Attorney’s … Office of the State Comptroller for all of their hard work on this case to ensure that justice was served and the public … be sentenced to five years’ probation and full restitution on August 23. Ms. Peck previously repaid the town an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the … were provided by both CAs and SBAs. BPREP provided grants of up to $3,000 to businesses in the Superstorm Sandy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Kendra’s … them harming themselves or others,” DiNapoli said. “In many instances, the program is working, but when there are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to provide transportation services for people with … complaints, and explain to its board and the public how it will maintain and improve the services it provides to … five boroughs. NYCT’s services, with nearly 180,000 users, is the largest paratransit system in the nation. The services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in … For August 2023, compared with August 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $760 million, an increase of 1.2%, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel … (NI). The fund, managed by Kernel Capital, was established in 2013 by Invest Northern Ireland and Bank of Ireland to … growth. “We’re pleased to announce another investment in Northern Ireland’s dynamic economy that will provide a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… more than $950 billion in annual revenues, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … small businesses. Almost two-thirds of small businesses have fewer than five employees. More than 80 percent have … … Small businesses are a vital part of New York states economy supporting nearly 39 million jobs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion in the second quarter of 2023 (April-June), an increase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.71 billion in May, up $18.4 million compared to last year. “Modest growth in local sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), is falling short in its oversight of several Mitchell-Lama developments, … conditions and records at four Mitchell-Lama developments in New York City – 753 Classon Ave. Housing Co. (Classon), located in Brooklyn, Cathedral Parkway Towers (Cathedral), located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarter