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State Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… Empire State Development Corp. (ESD), the entity in charge of doling … in tax credits to companies that pledge to expand in New York state, could not verify that many of the companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… public authorities jumped $3.5 billion since last reported in 2013, with state and local authorities reporting nearly $60 billion in spending in their latest annual filings, according to a … on public authorities to undertake most of its borrowing -dubbed “backdoor borrowing” because it circumvents a state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtDiNapoli: Audit Shows Former Highway Superintendent Took Taxpayers for a Ride in Town of Erin
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected], or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-audit-shows-former-highway-superintendent-took-taxpayers-ride-town-erinDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… labor force mix and demographics all have implications for spending, pupil outcomes and the delivery of services, … to determine how to best educate our children and pay for it,” DiNapoli said. “My office’s report identifies the … and trends that could impact district budgets now and in the future. It is a useful tool to better inform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlighting the urgent need to help the growing number of New Yorkers going hungry in the wake of the economic … by the COVID-19 pandemic. The full op-ed is below: The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent The COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… gives applicants false hope and compromises the program’s integrity.” The audit examined application fees at three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… 2021 was enabled by one-shot actions, such as the use of retiree health reserves, and spending cuts. The city also … including a one-time reimbursement of $212 million from NYC Health + Hospitals. The city was also able to lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… one property owner’s payment to another. She spent the funds on, among other things, social outings with friends and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … are ongoing threats to this industry as outlined in a new report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings for the North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryHomeownership Rates in New York
In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large share of the population: New York has the lowest homeownership rate among the states, with only 53.6 percent owning a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/homeownership-rates-in-ny.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence Of Former Met Council Chief Financial Officer For Role In Stealing $9m In Kickback Scheme
… $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization in a 20-year grand larceny and kickback scheme. “The … be prosecuted and punished. I thank Comptroller DiNapoli for his continued partnership in our efforts to root out … protected. I also thank the Met Council board of directors for cooperating with our investigation.” State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-former-met-council-chief-financial-officerXIII.12 Procedure for Reporting Taxable Employee Expense Reimbursements for Prior Open Tax Years – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section discusses how to process adjustments to an employee’s taxable income for prior tax years in order to comply with Internal Revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii12-procedure-reporting-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursements-prior-open-tax-yearsDiNapoli: Despite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… Median earnings for full-time working women in New York were 86 cents for every dollar earned by men in 2019, an annual wage gap of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsVillage Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000Far Rockaway Pre-School Executive Director Sentenced to Jail Time for Theft of Education Funds Intended for Special Needs Students
… Park in Brooklyn. State Comptroller DiNapoli said, "My office's audit and extensive investigation with Queens … $8 million that was stolen from special education funds. I thank D.A. Brown for his thorough prosecution of all four … and Roy Hoffmann, 54, of Woodmere – were indicted on the alleged thefts in 2014. All were accused of illegally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/far-rockaway-pre-school-executive-director-sentenced-jail-time-theft-education-funds-intended-specialPlanning for the Long Term: Capital Spending Reform in New York State
Over the past 10 years, NY has spent $63.2 billion to support its capital program. Despite this significant investment, there are many critical capital needs across the State that remain unmet.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/capital-spending-report-nov-2010.pdfEmployment Trends for People with Disabilities in New York City, October 2019
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, only 41 percent of working-age people with disabilities in New York City were in the labor force in 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2020.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (2017-S-76)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments to providers on behalf of recipients receiving hospice care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s76.pdfDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) inadequate monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates for Employers Will Decrease for State Fiscal Year 2018-19
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … announced today. The estimated average contribution rate for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from … of payroll. The estimated average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-employers-will-decrease-state-fiscal-year-2018-19