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DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… York State agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of overtime … and services are delivered safely and effectively for residents.” Key Findings: The number of overtime hours … has been driven largely by people leaving rather than retirement. In 2023, the State launched the NY HELPS program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023DiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… benefit,” DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, once again we’ve found another school that failed to spend the money … employees worked solely for its related services program. When DiNapoli’s auditors asked Starting Point officials to … provide documentation explaining where staff worked and when. Starting Point’s financial mismanagement existed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: 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: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… Homelessness in New York state has grown sharply, more than doubling between … and January 2024, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Homelessness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… focus. Security is concerned with protecting against harm caused by external factors, such as intrusion (a person entering an … to address issues such as crime and homelessness. MTA’s Office of Security is responsible for protecting all MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli Audit Finds Gaps in NYC School Safety Planning
… Planning requirements for shootings and emergency situations in New York City’s … Schools Against Violence in Education Act aims to keep school children and teachers as safe as possible in a time of … schools and BOCES programs to develop comprehensive district-wide safety plans and building-level emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-gaps-nyc-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: 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-yorkMedicaid 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-wasteHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… I thank United States Attorney Hartunian, Attorney General Schneiderman, the FBI and the IRS for their continued partnership to fight corruption.” “Public service is about dedication to community and country, not the … The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who would further erode the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli: 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-theftDiNapoli 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: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… slightly from 2016, when it was 0.73 percent, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest inflation … must cope with extremely limited growth for property taxes to stay within the tax cap,” said DiNapoli. “Low inflation … at 0.12 percent for the 2016-17 fiscal year. For the list of allowable levy growth factors for all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017DiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… collections are a crucial, yet unstable source of revenue for local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact of little … City's year-to-year growth calculations. After adjusting for the 2015 correction, however, collections actually … had an increase in collections. The strongest increase was for the city of Yonkers at 16.6 percent; and Seven cities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… students increased sharply as schools transitioned back to in-person learning after the COVID-19 pandemic subsided and … the Council on Children and Families, who launched the Every Student Present initiative, a public awareness campaign … Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) can also be used to address chronic absenteeism. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… and audit found she allegedly stole more than $4,000 in public funds, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Haverley accountable." Haverley, 65, … of Millport treasurer was appointed to her position in 2006. Haverley was suspended in November 2015 after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.2% in July compared to July … In July: New York City’s collections totaled $768 million, a decrease of 1.2%, or $9.1 million, compared to the same … Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyDiNapoli'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-refundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds payments so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to beat the … To date, DiNapoli's office has paid out 4.9 million state tax refunds totaling $4.8 billion in 2018. Another 140,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … since 2005 and dipped below 2 percent in 2015, where they remained until 2019. "Taxpayers want to know how … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… to unscrupulous tax preparers filing false returns. Other popular scams include using questionable social security …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refunds