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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of growth, although most counties also … in New York state increased by 39 in May compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearOpinion 89-51
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Contracts (additional … services of private contractors); (cost of VFBL insurance) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Fire Protection Contracts (additional payments for the … the town is authorized to make payments to the volunteer fire company in addition to the annual sum specified in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-51Opinion 89-50
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … benefits the private owners. Also, if the property owner or the adjoining owner has a good faith claim against … NY2d 80, 320 NYS2d 29; Denihan Enterprises v O'Dwyer , 302 NY 451; Rodrigues v Town of Beekman , 120 AD2d 724, 502 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50DiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… of dollars were spent on Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) costs for individuals who no longer qualified for … and may have also led to unsatisfactory long-term care for eligible patients in need,” said State Comptroller … and improve oversight of its managed long-term care program so that patients receive the services they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsEmployee Statuses and Changing an Employees Status in PayServ – Payroll Manual
… Absence), P (Leave with Pay), T (Terminated), R (Retired) and D (Deceased). Any time an employee is removed with a … working and receiving payment per the applicable laws, rules and regulations. Leave of Absence/Leave with Pay: If an employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll/payroll-manual/employee-statuses-and-changing-employees-status-payservDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… "Ms. Hilchey decided the public should subsidize not only her utility bills but also her K-Mart shopping," …
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
… has grown sharply, more than doubling between January 2022 and January 2024, according to a report released today by New … of the nation. The large spike was driven by New York City and the influx of asylum seekers, but the rest of the state also had double- and triple-digit rate increases, led by Glens Falls, Saratoga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… point intercoms) is not always maintained as required. Only 916 of the required 1,061 preventive maintenances (PMs) …
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
… meeting required by the city was poor. One school had only one or two of its 11 members in attendance for nine of …
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
… sector generating the highest overall payroll in New York is financial activities. Just over 44,000 firms in this …
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
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s audits identified a total of $513 million in improper Medicaid payments and untapped … said. “But New York’s Medicaid program costs billions of dollars annually and the work done by my auditors has … squandered.” The state expects to transition the majority of Medicaid spending, services, and enrollees to managed care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteHalfmoon Town Supervisor Sentenced To 12 Months In Prison
… to identify and hold accountable officials who commit such crimes.” “Ms. Wormuth exploited her position and the faith of … in our leaders. The FBI stands determined with our law enforcement partners to investigate those who would … “This case shows that when elected officials break the law, they will be held accountable. I’m proud to have worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/halfmoon-town-supervisor-sentenced-12-months-prisonDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… developments, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found … to middle-income families. The program is supervised by HCR’s Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR). Mitchell-Lama developments are owned by private companies which often enter into agreements with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… corruption. I thank the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this case.” “The Jefferson County District Attorney’s office would like to also extend our thanks to the New York … Attorney Kristyna S. Mills said. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree (a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… several regions across the state, especially in counties and municipalities that may already be struggling … collections actually increased 2.3 percent statewide and the city's grew 2.9 percent. Additional findings in … was in the Mid-Hudson Valley with a 2.9 percent increase and Long Island with a 1.9 percent increase; Sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 068 percent for 2017 decreasing slightly from 2016 when it was 073 percent according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017DiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and charter school students increased sharply … reason, excused, unexcused, or for disciplinary reasons. New York state excludes suspensions and extended medical …
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
… Village of Millport Treasurer Dawn Haverley was arrested for felony grand larceny Monday after an investigation and … Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us hold Ms. Haverley … Justice Court and released on Chemung County's Project for Bail. The former Village of Millport treasurer was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… as a whole reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July-September) will be available in …
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
… being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 million state refunds totaling $4.7 billion. … to expose tax cheats.” DiNapoli said. “As refund fraud and identity theft increases, my office is working to ensure that only legitimate refunds are paid and that honest New Yorkers are getting a fair deal.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refunds