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New York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… in City Fiscal Year (CFY) 2021. “The tourism industry is a vital component of New York City’s economy,” DiNapoli … exhaustive report on the pandemic's impact on NYC tourism is an invaluable marker," said Manhattan Borough President … DiNapoli's report highlights just how vital tourism is to all five boroughs of New York City, and is also a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73DiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… A former justice court clerk pleaded guilty to petit larceny after a joint investigation by the Office of … paid full restitution of $10,044 and was sentenced to pay an additional $1,000 fine for her actions after she … official paper and electronic record systems. In addition to taking the funds, the investigation also found that Dillon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced that Renee Kanas, 64, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, was … and Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman announced that Renee Kanas 64 was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionShenendehowa Central School District – Longevity Payments (2023M-165)
… during our audit period. Although employees covered by the Shenendehowa United Supervisors’ Association (SUSA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/22/shenendehowa-central-school-district-longevity-payments-2023m-165Village of Islandia – Information Technology (2021M-100)
… training or provide the opportunity for employees to receive this type of training. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT … IT contingency plan. Design and implement procedures to monitor the use of IT resources and provide periodic IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/12/village-islandia-information-technology-2021m-100Comptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
… was stated on the record in today’s court proceedings, it is expected that Lynch will be sentenced to two-and-one-third … in restitution and forfeiture. "Mr. Lynch's conviction is the fourth to stem from my office’s audits and … said. "Today's guilty plea demonstrates that my office is committed to ensuring that taxpayer funds are being spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… spending in the City fell from a record high in 2019 to $55.5 billion, an 8.5 percent decline. Construction firms … economic output. The COVID-19 pandemic brought a halt to the growth of the construction industry nationwide which, prior to the pandemic, had been growing strongly. This was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… continue to be higher than expected and spending is well below projections,” said DiNapoli. “There is rising uncertainty about economic conditions that we are … website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Assemblyman William Scarborough Sentenced On Fraud and Theft Convictions
… Scarborough, 69, of Queens, New York, was sentenced today to 13 months in prison and two years of supervised release … also ordered that Scarborough pay $54,355 in restitution to New York State and forfeit the same amount to the United States. Scarborough pleaded guilty on May 7, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-assemblyman-william-scarborough-sentenced-fraud-and-theft-convictionsDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… Paul Czajka said. "In doing so, he undermined much of the good he did in helping and providing assistance to so many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingFacilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses
… To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) provided available services under programs to small businesses to assist them in obtaining funding for … To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services SBS provided available services under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/04/10/facilitated-programs-assist-small-businessesDiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers
… from IRA programs for a range of specific greenhouse gas reducing activities and funds to support incentive … almost exclusively through charges on the electric and gas bills of the state’s utility customers, these grants … million for a variety of projects to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollution and build resilience to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkersDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Dept Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $46,000 Theft of Public Funds
… said. "I thank Genesee County District Attorney Lawrence Friedman and the Le Roy Police Department for working with my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-dept-treasurer-pleads-guilty-46000-theft-public-fundsExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… examined more than $5,000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, … examined more than $5000 in select bonuses that Sunset LG Realty LLC Sunset paid and requested reimbursement for in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcFinal Average Earnings
… who retire on or after: April 1, 2024, for Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) Tier 6. April 20, 2024, for Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Tier 6. If you recently retired and … Final average earnings help determine a members retirement benefit from the Employees Retirement System ERS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/final-average-earningsMaking Adjustments to Earnings and Days Worked – Enhanced Reporting
… using Retirement Online . Adjustments can be included in your regular report file. You can only adjust previously … are adjusting Days only, you only need Transaction 3 on the report. You cannot adjust the deductions. If you are … should add or subtract from the previously reported data in order to correct it in our system – Retirement Online will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/making-adjustments-earnings-and-days-workedMedicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… of Health (Department) and whether the Department is appropriately applying the administrative costs in … 31, 2015. Background The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides … for nearly 5.2 million Medicaid enrollees. The Department is responsible for setting the monthly managed care premium …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled nearly $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearOpinion 98-8
… opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Preferred Source (requirement to obtain services from) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding … CORRECTION LAW, §184: A political subdivision is required to procure microfilming services, when available in the form, … the State Finance Law. You ask whether a town is required to obtain microfilming services from a "preferred source" or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8