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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… in New York state increased by 16.7% in May compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released … collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $242 million from May of last year. “Sales tax collections for most local … continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office is closely monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… the State Police for their assistance in ensuring justice is served.” Oswego County District Attorney DiMartino said, … Kempisty in the Oswego Centralized Arraignment Part. He is scheduled to appear in court again on March 12. Carl … the fourth degree and given a desk appearance ticket. He is due back in court on March 5. Since taking office in 2007, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli: MTA Budget Gaps Driven By Fare Revenue Drop
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) proposal to reduce budget gaps through 2028 by an average of $915 … million annually by paying down debt raises questions on how it will find additional savings and revenue to fund operations when … The Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTA proposal to reduce budget gaps through 2028 by an average of $915 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-mta-budget-gaps-driven-fare-revenue-dropDiNapoli: State Missing Out on Millions in Medicare Payments for Kidney Patients
… initiative to defray Medicaid program costs." Medicaid is a federal, state, and locally funded medical program that … or have special health care needs. The program is administered by DOH. For the fiscal year ended March 31, … recipients are also eligible for Medicare. Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people who are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-state-missing-out-millions-medicare-payments-kidney-patientsXII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… and reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution line of the voucher. Agencies should not use the MSC01 … and reference the MSC01 Business Unit on the distribution line of the voucher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unitDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… the Amended Executive Budget Financial Plan in February (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in … $1.3 billion or 2.4 percent. PIT collections exceeded the latest projections by $1.9 billion and initial projections by … percent. Collections were $116.4 million higher than the latest projections and $643.4 higher than initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… year results, tax collections through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the State Financial Plan, according to the monthly State Cash Report released … fell short of the previous February, and were down $60.5 million, or 4.9 percent. Year-to-date, consumption and use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… designated as being in “significant fiscal stress,” which is the highest category including: East Ramapo Central School … occur. Some school districts issued short-term debt, which is often used to bridge revenue delays but is also considered when fiscal stress scores are calculated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… doing enough to make sure the funding for those services is going out the door,” DiNapoli said. “This is especially disappointing because many seniors have … Our seniors deserve better.” NYSOFA’s mission is to help New York residents aged 60 or older be as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… New York state has more than 500 workforce development programs offered by nearly two dozen state … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Workforce development is crucial to help New York recover from the … DiNapoli said. “As the lead agency in workforce development, the Department of Labor needs to pay closer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. It’s a scam. … not, and does not, send out any electronic messages asking for payment for upgrades. Don’t be fooled. Protect yourself by not … fund and the Office of the State Comptroller asking for a payment to upgrade the retirement fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… to receive contributions saw a slight decline in total donations, as well as in the number of contributions, in the … expect.” New York taxpayers’ choices for making charitable donations through check-offs on their state PIT returns … earlier. Of these 28 funds, 25 were eligible to receive donations during the fiscal year (others were not yet in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsOpinion 91-53
… budget unless a local law subject to permissive referendum is adopted. (2) A town board member may be appointed deputy … and the salary fixed for the office of deputy supervisor is not required to be listed in the notice of hearing on the … a prospective salary increase for the chairman. This is in reply to your letter asking whether town board members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Opinion 95-17
… 202, 202-a; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A town board is without authority to gratuitously transfer personal … a local law authorizing such a gratuitous transfer. This is response to your inquiry concerning the use, in a sewer … You indicate that the town owns a supply of sand that is in excess of its own needs for the foreseeable future. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 91-31
… the treatment of an individual who was injured by a rabid animal within the town in the absence of a current … of an individual who had come into contact with a rabid animal within the town. We assume that the town is a local … of treating a person who has been in contact with a rabid animal, Public Health Law, §2144 provides that, "(u)pon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… The former treasurer in the village of Riverside, located in Steuben County, stole more than $80,000 in taxpayer funds through … http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/audits/villages/2014/riverside.pdf DiNapoli encourages the public to help fight … The former treasurer in the village of Riverside located in Steuben County stole more than $80000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… Schenectady, Schoharie, Sullivan and Tioga counties. This is the sixth audit since 2014 that examined companies … costs totaling over $848,000. "The Office of Mental Health is not fulfilling its responsibility to taxpayers," said … storage units; and gift cards. Auditors found that RSS is generally providing appropriate program services to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… of Health and Mental Hygiene (5,372) and Department of Investigation (270) remain below pre-pandemic levels. A … in June 2024, a 45% increase. While the Department of Investigation saw case times balloon from 145 days in June … outcomes. Report New York City Agency Services Update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… policies? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – February 20, 2025 Understanding the Program Generally, school district (district) purchases should be made in the best interest of the taxpayers. One method for ensuring that … RFPs for payments to seven of the 10 professional service providers totaling $362,740 (38 percent) of the $965,535 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29DiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… the system, how much they’re going to cost and how the MTA is going to pay for them.” The MTA’s 20-Year Needs Assessment is intended to provide a comprehensive view of the system’s … costs makes it difficult to determine how much investment is needed when capital funds are limited. DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needs