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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 0.68 percent … York’s local governments must cope with extremely limited growth for property taxes to stay within the tax cap,” said … year in a row that local governments have had their levy growth capped at less than 2 percent and the second year in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017DiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… Planning requirements for shootings and emergency situations in New York City’s schools need to be more strictly enforced by New York City’s Department of … found plans with incorrect or outdated contact information for key personnel, unarmed door alarms and radios that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… local governments and their bottom lines,” said DiNapoli. “With little to no growth in sales tax collections, most … decisions. Local officials should maintain a watchful eye on their collections and make adjustments to their … in 2015 outside of New York City was in Western New York with a 1.6 percent increase and the Capital District with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… testing, and maintenance of resident care-related medical equipment. The audit covered the period January 1, … considering manufacturer service manuals; and retain records of tests and repairs. Inspect generators weekly, and … had approximately 500 pieces of resident care-related medical equipment, of which only 4 would need to be reviewed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… payment, depends on its ability to reach respondents by phone and by mail. DiNapoli’s audit found that far too often … and collected $16.98 million on these summonses. TAB’s phone calls seeking collection have declined. During the week … recorded on summonses, ensure there is sufficient staff to make calls seeking unpaid fines, prioritize calls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… The amount of unpaid tolls has risen since the expansion of cashless tolling by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel … audit identifies several ways to improve the collection of unpaid tolls, which is needed to help maintain and repair … The amount of unpaid tolls has risen since the expansion of cashless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tollsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying one step … refundable credits based on incorrect information such as fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income. … and intentionally misstating deductions. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… New York lags behind downstate New York and the nation in job growth since the Great Recession, according to a report … in mid-2009 through June 2016, upstate’s largest overall job growth, 2.2 percent, was in the Capital Region. Somewhat … jobs over the period. The report revealed the largest job losses of any sector during the period were, by far, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… include short platforms, which require passengers to walk through the train to board or exit. The report said the … Performance by the Numbers , visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt12-2018-lirr-performance.pdf Find out how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… $25 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2016. DiNapoli’s office … expected to be paid in the coming days. The average state tax refund from the state is $840. “Fighting refund fraud is … DiNapoli’s office audits New York state personal income tax refunds prior to payment. The Comptroller’s auditors work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… work diligently to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli said. “As refund fraud and identity theft increases, my office is … payment of legitimate refunds. The $25.3 million stopped by DiNapoli’s office had been approved for payment but …
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
… fraudulent billing schemes at the state level, and county District Attorneys perform the same functions at the county …
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
… after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people in New York City continue to face double-digit unemployment, … In comparison, overall unemployment is currently 5.6% in New York City, and 3.4% in the nation. “The city must take … said. “The recovery is much slower for young workers in New York City when compared to the rest of the state and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… Household and child poverty rates in Brooklyn in 2019 (i.e., the share of households and children living below the … to the extent to which certain industries or occupations can adapt to remote work. Those in face-to-face industries, … State EBB subscriptions. Crime Major crime in Brooklyn (i.e., murder, rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary, grand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… Local sales tax collections showed sluggish growth in 2016 compared to 2015, increasing 2.3 percent last year, … said DiNapoli. "The impact of little to no growth is felt in several regions across the state, especially in counties and municipalities that may already be struggling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… Supervision (Corrections) and the Office of Mental Health (Mental Health) made up 25 percent of the workforce but accounted for … in overtime usage, overtime hours and earnings at Mental Health and OPWDD increased at a slower rate than state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 ). About the Program Hospice is a program that provides care to terminally ill … Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Report 2016-N-2 ). About the Program Our initial … of the critical functions required to protect the health and safety of foster children. For example, we found that ACS … included in our initial audit report Health and Safety of Children in Foster Care Report 2016N2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… than the latest projection by DOB. Report: May Cash Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… to help bridge the gap in funding available to our small business community and boost the confidence of those in … team that focuses on opportunities in the Northern Ireland market," said Stephen O’Neill, Managing Director of 57 Stars. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-ireland