Selected reports and information published by New York State's Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli during the week ending November 19, 2022
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Handling of unemployment insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. State Comptroller DiNapoli released an examination of the NYS Department of Labor's (DOL) handling of unemployment insurance during the COVID-19 pandemic. His audit found that DOL’s outdated system left the State’s unemployment insurance program vulnerable to fraud and ultimately contributed to an estimated billions of dollars in improper payments. In light of the audit’s findings, Comptroller DiNapoli called on the department to recoup fraudulent payments and correct its mistakes.
Attrition outpaces hiring among New York City’s municipal workforce, which could have an impact on critical City services and programs, according to a report released by State Comptroller DiNapoli. The report shows the City’s full-time workforce declined by 19,113 employees over the last two years, the largest decline in staffing since the Great Recession of 2008. Despite the City hiring over 40,000 new employees in the last fiscal year, City job vacancies stand at more than 21,000.
Halfmoon Resident Allegedly Stole Deceased Mother's Pension Payments State Comptroller DiNapoli, Saratoga County District Attorney Karen A. Heggen, the New York State Police and the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles announced Christmas Fish of Halfmoon, N.Y. has been charged with grand larceny for allegedly stealing nearly $13,000 of her deceased mother’s pension benefits.
Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 14% in October Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 14.1% in October compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released by State Comptroller DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.75 billion, up $217 million compared to the same time last year.
Statement on New York City's November Budget Update State Comptroller DiNapoli said, “The release of the City’s November 2022 Financial Plan update raises concerns about the City’s outyear budget gaps at a time of continued uncertainty. New sources of spending and revenue pressure highlight the missed opportunity to set aside additional monies in its Revenue Stabilization Fund in Fiscal Year 2022 when revenues significantly exceeded projections. A systematic approach to setting funds aside is critical." Read more