Construction noise complaints called into New York City’s 311 system have more than doubled in recent years, rising from 14,259 in 2010 to 37,806 in 2015. At the same time, the number of after-hours work permits issued by the city’s Department of Buildings (DOB) increased, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) in State Fiscal Year 2018-19 will decrease from State Fiscal Year 2017-18, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today.
The estimated average contribution rate for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) will decrease from 15.3 percent of payroll to 14.9 percent of payroll. The estimated average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will decrease from 24.4 percent to 23.5 percent of payroll.
The economy of New York’s Finger Lakes region has been bolstered by recent growth in the technology, health care, agriculture and tourism industries, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller DiNapoli.
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his office approved 1,468 contracts valued at $2.28 billion and approved nearly 1.8 million payments worth nearly $6.3 billion in July. His office also rejected 142 contracts and related transactions valued at $254 million and more than 800 payments valued at more than $2.7 million due to concerns about fraud, waste or other improprieties.
Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Gail E. Cesternino, the former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company treasurer, for embezzling fire company money to bankroll her personal business. Cesternino was sentenced to 30 days in jail followed by five years’ probation, and ordered to pay $58,000 in restitution and a $5,000 fine.
State income tax collections increased $88.2 million in July from a year earlier, helping lift the state’s total tax collections slightly above updated projections this month, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
"July was the first month in this fiscal year that personal income tax collections outpaced those from last year, which is a positive development," DiNapoli said. "Federal receipts have grown, but that may change depending upon developments in Washington."
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Village of Painted Post, Town of Schaghticoke and City of Yonkers.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has not done enough to prevent automotive repair shops and inspection stations from operating without valid registrations, putting consumers at an increased risk to be scammed by dishonest businesses, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.
New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to events in Charlottesville.
"The chaos and tragic loss of life in Charlottesville are a warning and a wake-up call. Violence and intolerance are taking the place of discourse in our nation. All leaders, particularly the White House, must call out domestic terrorism and white supremacist hatred by name. Failure to confront and condemn the disease only helps it grow."
State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the sentencing of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills (D-Queens) to 2 to 6 years in prison; Wills was also ordered to pay nearly $33,000 in restitution and a $5,000 fine.
