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DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… for a diploma. New York City’s Department of Education (DOE) is responsible for ensuring that its public high schools … of instruction for a diploma. DiNapoli recommended that DOE ensure that NYC high school students receive an arts education that complies with SED regulations and that DOE work with high school officials to increase compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… $149 billion grew by $739 million in 2013 an increase of 52 percent from 2012 according to a report issued today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillDiNapoli: Bombay Clerk Charged in Theft of Justice Court Fees
… A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5,400 from the Bombay Justice Court while the other court clerk was absent, according to … A North Country court clerk is accused of pocketing more than $5400 from the Bombay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-bombay-clerk-charged-theft-justice-court-feesDiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… reimbursement to Medicaid and the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) from 2008 through 2011. Davis, who … $7 million in claims paid to Davis. NYSHIP provides health insurance to some state and local government and school … The state Medicaid Program provides prescription drug coverage for enrollees. To read the two audit reports, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… New York state ranked fourth nationwide in credit card debt at $58.2 billion in 2017, according to a report released … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Although credit card debt declined significantly in the state from 2008 through … the national average. In 2017, 8.3 percent of credit card debt in New York state was delinquent by 90 days or more, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtState Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
Tax receipts for State Fiscal Year 201718 reached $793 billion $49 billion or 66 percent above the previous year according to the state cash report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… (D-Queens) following an eleven-day trial that resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Will's … Wills guilty of one count of a scheme to defraud in the 1st degree, two counts of grand larceny in the 3rd degree, and two counts of filing a false instrument in the 1st degree. The jury acquitted Wills on a single charge of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… beneficiaries. In exchange, MCOs receive a monthly premium payment for each enrollee. In 2014, New York state’s Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsDiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… expects to spend an average of $13.4 billion in each of the next five years on capital projects, but would benefit … capital assets and needs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Investment in … and a clear roadmap for its infrastructure investments.” The State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Capital Plan projects $66.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingDiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… in New York. The leisure activities sector, which includes restaurants and theaters, had the highest employment level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageDiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016
… includes all counties, towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 villages. “Local government officials need to brace … levels, delivery of services, fund balance reductions, and deferral of capital and infrastructure projects. And if … (which have fiscal years beginning July 1) could range from a loss of $182.7 million, assuming a factor of 0.73 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… $3,500 in the summer of 2013 from chicken barbecue and golf tournament fundraisers, according to his statement. … District Attorney David J. Hayes said: "My office will prosecute this case and any others like it to the full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftThe Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State
… of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) has developed an interactive map (see below) to accompany the report, The … Office of the New York State Comptroller has developed an interactive map to accompany the report The Condition of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/condition-locally-owned-bridges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
… Former Riverside clerk-treasurer Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50,000 in restitution after admitting … and is expected to be sentenced on June 23 to 60 days in jail, five years probation and $50,000 in restitution. … will see restitution and the defendant the inside of a jail cell, making clear that this type of behavior will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftDiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… School District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering … according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In a time of limited … the benefits and costs associated with the district’s health insurance coverage and pursued a lower cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer … the safety of their community,” DiNapoli said. “This arrest serves as a wake-up call to volunteer fire departments … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. "My auditors are committed to safeguarding the funds of honest … perform their review after the department completes its own tax return audit. The majority of questionable refunds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System
… New York's prison population is decreasing, but the number of inmates … to 2016, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While data detailing … and analysis of the issues stemming from New York's aging prison population. This information would help policy makers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-increase-older-inmates-challenges-new-yorks-prison-systemDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
The State Fiscal Year 201718 Enacted Budget increases funding for education clean water affordable housing and other programs but authorizes more than $105 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum spending with minimal disclosure
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-ahead