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Retirees Contribute to New York State's Economy
… retirees can count on, pensions boost local economies in good times and bad, helping to build a stronger New York. … 79 percent of NYSLRS retirees and beneficiaries lived in NY and were responsible for $18.2 billion in economic activity. Click on a region or see statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/retirees-contribute-new-york-states-economyFederal Funds To New York City: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TANF funding is expected to be the City’s largest source of direct federal funding in fiscal year (FY) 2025, at about $2 billion, with more than half allocated to the Department of Social Services (DSS).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-temporary-assistance-for-needy-families.pdfDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $24.2 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds payments so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to … that were linked to unscrupulous tax preparers filing false returns. Other popular scams uncovered by DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: 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 … Ron Wilson were instrumental in uncovering Ms. Hilchey's crime and making her accountable to the Oakfield Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more … earnings comprised 4.8 percent of total payroll spending in 2020, an increase from the 4.2 percent average from 2011 … nearly every aspect of our lives and the men and women in public employment stepped up to help keep the public safe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… 3.9 million jobs and generating more than $950 billion in annual revenues, according to a report released today by … private-sector employment and provide almost $190 billion in annual payrolls. These businesses are critical to New York’s economy and integral to the fabric of life in the Empire State.” The U.S. Small Business Administration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… Homelessness in New York state has grown sharply, more than doubling … The number of homeless children increased from 20,299 in 2022 to 50,773 in 2024. Almost one in three of New York’s homeless are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… after previously pleading guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree. The husband and wife stole approximately $771,000 in public funds by falsifying business records for The … Elise Mosesman. The defendants were sentenced Tuesday in state Supreme Court, St. George, before Judge Alexander …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter … as high inflation, continues to bolster statewide numbers. For the rest of the state, collections growth has generally … New York City’s collections totaled nearly $2.5 billion for the quarter, an increase of 11.3%, or $252 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were … 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She agreed to pay $26,729 in restitution as part of her plea agreement in March, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst on-time performance in 18 years, with an estimated 9.2 million riders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli: 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 … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections were more robust in the first quarter of 2023, growing 7.1%. “Growth in local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing companies, including … the state pension fund, we are restricting investments in companies that we believe are unprepared to adapt to a … SM Energy Co. The Fund will divest more than $238 million in public equity and debt securities issued by these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up) (2022-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in the initial audit report, Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Report 2018-N-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f27.pdfMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up) (2018-F-26)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Report 2013-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f26.pdfDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… Southern Tier (a loss of 2.5 percent). The North Country, Upper Hudson Valley and Central New York also experienced … Region, Central New York and Western New York; and The Upper Hudson Valley led upstate regions with job growth of … Since the Great Recession , visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/economic/employment_trends_nys_2016.pdf For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… P. DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $25 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2016. DiNapoli’s office paid out 4.5 million state refunds … that were linked to unscrupulous tax preparers filing false returns. Other popular scams include using questionable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsExistential Questions Facing National Public Transit Systems Create New Fiscal Pressures for MTA
… Authority (MTA) is the largest transit system in the nation, providing nearly 40 percent of the nation’s public transit trips. In 2019, the MTA provided 3.8 billion trips across its … railroad services. The pandemic led to a dramatic drop in riders – and ridership revenue – for transit systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/existential-questions-facing-national-public-transit-systems-create-new-fiscal-pressures-mtaDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $25.3 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 … refunds totaling $386.9 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Millions of honest New Yorkers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsTown of Waterford - Town Clerk Collections (2018M-265)
Determine if collections in the Town Clerks Clerk office are adequately accounted for reported and deposited intact in a timely manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/03/town-waterford-town-clerk-collections-2018m-265