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Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York – 2026 Annual Report

This report summarizes project and financial data submitted by industrial development agencies for local fiscal years ending in 2024. For regional and individual data, see our Interactive Map.

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Regional Composition of Industries in New York State

Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled $6.1 billion in the first quarter (January-March) of 2026, up 5.1 percent ($295 million), year over year. This increase was higher than the year-over-year growth rates for the same quarter in both 2024 (1.6 percent) and 2025 (3.2 percent) and greater than the 3.5 percent average pre-pandemic rate. Nine of the state’s 10 regions, including New York City, saw year-over-year increases in first quarter collections. New York City’s sales taxes grew by 6.2 percent, while aggregate collections for the counties and cities in the rest of the state increased by 3.9 percent. | Regional Table [xlsx]

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Regional Composition of Industries in New York State

This report uses federal-state employment and wage data, as well as occupational data and industry outlooks, to discuss the distribution of jobs by industry sector in New York State and the impact that some of the largest sectors have had on 21st-century jobs in the state’s nine economic development regions outside of New York City.

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Violent and Disruptive Incidents and Bullying in New York Schools

This report explores publicly available School Safety and Educational Climate (SSEC) data from the New York State Education Department for School Years (SY) 2017-18 through 2023-24. Included is a trend analysis of several “violent and disruptive” incidents (e.g., assault, sexual offenses, weapons possession, bullying, cyberbullying and drug and alcohol incidents), the impact of the SY 2021-22 SSEC incident definition changes for several serious categories, and schools that reported no violent and disruptive incidents. | Download School-Level Data

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New Official Quick Start Guide

The Comptroller's Division of Local Government and School Accountability provides essential support to these officials to keep operations and services running smoothly for New Yorkers. If you’re a new local government official, complete the five tasks in this guide to get started in your new role.

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