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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… state totaled more than $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022 (April-June), an increase of 12.2% or nearly $604 million compared to the same quarter … to be strong in New York City, while growth in the rest of the state slowed. The city’s collections increased by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… or questionable payments and made several recommendations for improving the program. “The state is facing budget gaps … disadvantaged or have special health care needs. For the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2019, New York’s … Care DOH uses two methods to pay health care providers for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS), where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… said. “I thank DA Wetmore and the State Police’s Bureau of Criminal Investigation for working with my office to fight … fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free … or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli and Orange County DA Hoovler Detail Guilty Plea in Pension Fraud Case
… defendant would be held accountable for her actions.” The case is prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Tanja …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-and-orange-county-da-hoovler-detail-guilty-plea-pension-fraud-caseNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (April 16, 2021)
… Program in New York The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) is a loan program administered by the U.S. Small Business … may be temporary and necessary to meet current needs, it is important that spending not grow to unsustainable levels. … for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-april-16-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… to April 2020. New data released by the State Department of Labor show less than half of the jobs lost during that time have been recovered, and … employment in New York increased only slightly, by a net of 3,700 jobs, compared to a net 45,300 jobs added in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021State Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 investment firms that manage In-State Private Equity … million to the state pension fund and supported thousands of jobs across the state,” said DiNapoli. “This $50 million … returns to the state pension fund consistent with the risk of private equity. The program invests in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Former Crystal Beach Fire Department Treasurer Sentenced in More Than $82,000 Theft
… done.” Judge Frederick Reed sentenced Michael Mason, 44, of Canandaigua, to one to three years in prison and ordered … him to make $82,353 in restitution. Mason was convicted of grand larceny last month after DiNapoli’s office and … Mason’s wife, Victoria Coleman-Mason, was convicted of petit larceny and ordered to pay $2,100 restitution in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-former-crystal-beach-fire-department-treasurer-sentenced-more-82000-theftDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… Some New Yorkers with disabilities are missing out on employment opportunities … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New Yorkers with disabilities suffer much higher rates of unemployment … much more can and should be done. I urge OMH to work with other state agencies and make sure New Yorkers with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… in catastrophic losses from oil spills pose serious risks for the public, the environment, and the companies involved. … for the companies. As trustee of the state pension fund, I am concerned that future liability claims may harm the … The Fund is the third-largest public pension fund in the country and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… faces challenges, including reaching labor agreements with the other municipal unions, obtaining anticipated health … lifts a cloud that has hung over the city’s finances for years,” DiNapoli. “While New York City’s economy … during fiscal years 2014 and 2015. City-funded spending is projected to increase at an average annual rate of 4.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsCourt-Appointed Executor of Decedent’s Estate Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Embezzlement
… that Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling … some of the money to family members. In addition to the prison term, Bayard, 59, of Scotch Plains, New Jersey, was … Gregory Bayard was sentenced to 24 months in prison in White Plains federal court for embezzling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/court-appointed-executor-decedents-estate-sentenced-two-years-prison-embezzlementDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… about a dozen providers that should have been kicked out of the system for wrongdoing. “New York’s Medicaid billing … costs, it needs to take a hard look at the failures of its billing system. State Health Department officials need … as soon as possible.” In the first audit , the Department of Health (DOH) made as much as $39.6 million in Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… The state Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or … OCFS oversees the state’s child welfare system and is responsible for supervising and coordinating child welfare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… and Climate Solutions program. “Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing investors, but the worldwide … pension fund will continue our leadership on the issue of climate change and take advantage of the opportunities created by the global transition to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family … To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… growth resumes. Seventy-eight percent of small businesses (with less than 500 employees) surveyed reported an overall … Small Business Pulse Survey, updated March 12, 2021. For many small businesses, the pandemic quickly resulted in … other local governments will receive $4.9 billion. There is additional funding for K-12 education ($9.0 billion), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… signed in March 2021, authorized economic impact payments for individuals and families. These payments, sometimes … from enacted tax increases and the legalization of online sports betting and recreational marijuana use. These … will provide his analysis of the Financial Plan when it is released by DOB. Prior Editions April 16, 2021 March 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021Pocatello Fire District - Audit Follow-Up (2016M-301F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Fire District’s progress, as of September 2019, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/pocatello-district-2016-301f.pdfMWBE Report 2017-2018 Fiscal Year
In the 2017-18 fiscal year, the Common Retirement Fund recorded robust growth in its investments with MWBE managers. As detailed in the tables below, total allo
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2017-18.pdf