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DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… the state’s finances took another serious hit in the month of May,” DiNapoli said. “We are now clearly seeing the … act on our call for more federal aid.” Other items of note in the report: Personal income tax withholding … revenues were $291.8 million below May 2019, a decline of more than 9 percent reflecting both depressed economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… Former Company and Auxiliary Treasurer Wendy Wharton, 53, of Manchester, allegedly took thousands of dollars in cash withdrawals and advances from the fire … as she gambled away public money and violated the trust of her community," DiNapoli said. "Thanks to my investigators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… More than two years after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people in New York City continue to face double-digit unemployment, … More than two years after the height of the COVID19 pandemic young people in New York City continue to face doubledigit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely reflect the time period … System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressPresident of Gingerbread Learning Center and Wife Sentenced for Stealing Approximately $771,000 from Special Needs Pre-School
… Tuesday in state Supreme Court, St. George, before Judge Alexander Jeong. The judge sentenced the defendants to five years’ probation and … crimes deserve nothing short of prison time, but the judge on this case ultimately sentenced the defendants to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/president-gingerbread-learning-center-and-wife-sentenced-stealing-approximately-771000-special-needsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were … of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… Annual local sales tax collections declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year, … across the state grew by 3.6 percent, or $552 million, in 2015 compared to 2014. But the increase was nearly … saw an increase of $487 million. “The unpredictability in sales tax collections continues to have financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Follow-Up) (2022-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in the initial audit report, Compliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services (Report 2018-N-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f27.pdfMedicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Follow-Up) (2018-F-26)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Medicaid Payments for Pharmacy Claims – Joia Pharmacy and a Related Prescriber (Report 2013-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f26.pdfDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital … by Kernel Capital, was established in 2013 by Invest Northern Ireland and Bank of Ireland to assist Northern Ireland based SMEs to accelerate growth. “We’re …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… Former Cohocton Town Clerk Sandra Riley pleaded guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing … P. DiNapoli’s office revealed the theft of public funds. Riley, 51, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third … degree, a Class D felony, before Judge Peter Bradstreet. Riley also admitted taking tax penalty payments and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… the system, but my auditors are staying one step ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching the hands of dishonest individuals and identifying taxpayers who claim … Comptroller's auditors work with the state's Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… were revealed by an audit and investigation by the office of New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Ms. … DiNapoli said. "Also disturbing is the unknown whereabouts of $4,340 in cash from a Mother's Day raffle. I thank Genesee … their oversight to prevent similar abuses." Hilchey, 31, of Batavia, was also sentenced to three years probation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Total overtime hours of 19 million increased 3.9 percent and total overtime … percent from 2019. Overtime earnings comprised 4.8 percent of total payroll spending in 2020, an increase from the 4.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Small businesses help drive New York’s economy,” DiNapoli … “From neighborhood coffee shops to start-up tech firms, small businesses account for more than half of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… Homelessness in New York state has grown sharply, more than doubling … The number of homeless children increased from 20,299 in 2022 to 50,773 in 2024. Almost one in three of New York’s homeless are … Homelessness in New York state has grown sharply more than doubling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 million, compared to the same three-month period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … from the pandemic, as well as high inflation, continues to bolster statewide numbers. For the rest of the state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterCUNY Bulletin No. CU-574
… Annual and Hourly Blue and White Collar employees in the following Negotiating Units: COLLECTIVE NU BU's IBT … approved during the 6/27/2016 Board Meeting and summarized in the memorandum dated 8/4/2016 from Carmelo Batista, Jr., … The Retroactive General Salary Increases will be processed in Institution Pay Period 21C, paycheck dated January 19, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-574-2011-2017-blue-and-white-collar-retroactive-general-salaryState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… These delays and cancellations had an estimated cost of nearly $75 million in lost productivity. "As millions of commuters can attest, the performance of the Long Island Rail Road has become unacceptable," said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion in the second quarter of 2023 (April-June), an increase of … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections were more robust in the first quarter of 2023, growing 7.1%. “Growth in local … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $57 billion in the second quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarter