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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… significant sales tax volatility over the past few years, first with a major decline, then with a strong rebound,” … to December) increased by 8.8% over the same quarter of 2021, which was similar to the year-over-year rates seen … the prior two quarters. This was after sales taxes in the first quarter grew by 21.1%, compared to fairly weak …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022DiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… to petit larceny after a joint investigation by the Office of the State Comptroller and the St. Lawrence County … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Lisa Dillon, 36, of Norwood, paid full restitution of $10,044 and was sentenced to pay an additional $1,000 fine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesChemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… the payments to two contractors; Palladia Inc, and the Queens Child Guidance Center by the Office of Alcoholism and … Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in NYC 2007S60 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-followDiNapoli: Second Former Mechanic at State Police Garage Pleads Guilty to Felony
… state police mechanic Jeffrey Rapasadi has pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the third degree, a felony, … betrayed the taxpayers by stealing resources meant to protect the public to fund his personal interests,” … 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/2021/09/dinapoli-second-former-mechanic-state-police-garage-pleads-guilty-felonySelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)
… of Finance (DOF) processes summonses issued to vehicles for parking, red light camera, and sanitation violations. In … between New York City and the U.S. Department of State. For a non-diplomatic plate, when a summons is issued, vehicle … found guilty by an ALJ, the vehicle owner is responsible for paying all late fees in addition to the fines. Almost 3.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/06/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-fees-followHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236-0001 Email: PrivacyOfficer@osc.ny.gov Proof of Identity Proof of identity (e.g., notarized … Office of the State Comptroller 110 State Street Albany, NY 12236-0001 Email: PrivacyAppealsOfficer@osc.ny.gov The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… like Amazon need to show they are doing more than just talking the talk when it comes to taking a stand against systemic racism. An independent examination of just how Amazon is addressing racial injustice in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… Sheriff Ronald Spike’s office. Brown, 49, admitted before Judge Cook in Yates County Court that she stole cash payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsFacility Oversight and Timeliness of Response to Complaints and Inmate Grievances (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, Facility Oversight and Timeliness of … State Commission of Correction (Commission) is responsible for oversight of all 511 correctional facilities throughout … if the Commission was fulfilling its responsibilities for the oversight of correctional facilities and for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/18/facility-oversight-and-timeliness-response-complaints-and-inmate-grievances-followGlobal Investor Coalition Calls on Exxon to Prepare for a Lower Carbon Future
… want to know that Exxon is doing what is needed to prepare for a future with lower carbon emissions. The future success … said Edward Mason, the Head of Responsible Investment for the Church of England’s investment fund. “As responsible … companies, including Shell and BP, announced their support for lowering GHG emissions to help meet the 2 degree goal. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/global-investor-coalition-calls-exxon-prepare-lower-carbon-futureDiNapoli: State's Pandemic Response to Nursing Homes Hindered by Ill-Prepared State Agency
… found. DiNapoli said that a persistent lack of funding for public health over the last decade forced DOH to operate … with accurate COVID-19 death counts and became entangled in the undercounting of those deaths as the Executive took … in facilities. “The pandemic was devastating and deadly for New Yorkers living in nursing homes. Families have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-states-pandemic-response-nursing-homes-hindered-ill-prepared-state-agencyDiNapoli: Westchester Sisters Admit to Stealing $22,000 of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… said. “Bigelow and Nash covered up their mother’s death for two years to steal from the New York State and Local … accountable. I thank Westchester County D.A. Scarpino, Jr. for prosecuting these thefts.” “This is another instance … Zuckerman. Bigelow and Nash are due back in court Jan. 6 for sentencing. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-westchester-sisters-admit-stealing-22000-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsNiagara Falls Housing Authority – Compensation-Related Payments to the Executive Director (2012M-199)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Authority’s process for … Housing Law Section 415. The Authority Board consists of seven members. The Authority is a public corporation formed for the purpose of providing housing services in the City of Niagara Falls in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/niagara-falls-housing-authority-compensation-related-payments-executive-directorOversight of Sex Offenders Subject to Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment
… of Strict and Intensive Supervision and Treatment for sex offenders placed in the community. Our audit covered … including confinement and post-release supervision, for certain sex offenders who are at or near their … 10, 2014. Key Findings We examined supervision records for 99 respondents overseen by staff at eight Area Offices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/17/oversight-sex-offenders-subject-strict-and-intensive-supervision-and-treatmentReducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… inmate hospital costs and paying the appropriate rates for the services provided for the period January 1 through December 31, 2012. … can be a heavy burden on a county’s financial resources. For example, inmate hospital health care costs in the eight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4DiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges
… providing emergency medical services (EMS), amid a drop in EMS workers and inadequate funding, but more state action … of EMS provision throughout the state. Staffing The number of active EMS practitioners has fallen in recent … involved with ambulance services. According to the survey results, the number of counties providing ambulance services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challengesFormer Village of Candor Mayor Pleads Guilty to Stealing From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New … this case.” New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Today’s guilty plea by former Village of Candor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/former-village-candor-mayor-pleads-guilty-stealing-villageTown of Grand Island – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-44)
… Grand Island (Town) officials could take additional steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town … stalls with an overall width of at least 60 inches and a door opening at least 32 inches wide. 18 components at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-grand-island-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-44Town of Clifton Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-27)
… taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 47 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-clifton-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-27Village of Floral Park – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-34)
… physical accessibility for the 83 components identified in this report. Village officials agreed with our findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/village-floral-park-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-34