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DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely reflect the time period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 5.1% in November compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses in opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. We … sought to determine whether the services were provided in accordance with the applicable requirements of each … such as financial institutions, to aid businesses. In our prior audit, Selected Aspects of Supporting Small …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely manner, according to an audit released today by … them harming themselves or others,” DiNapoli said. “In many instances, the program is working, but when there are … a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to allow court-ordered Assisted Outpatient Treatment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7 ). About the Program The New York … DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in the school setting, stating on its webpage that “Mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, in part due to the MTA’s move to alternative transit services that provided $102.7 million in savings in 2022, according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Alexandria Town Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck pocketed cash paid by residents for … 64, of Alexandria Bay, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the fourth degree (a class E felony) and is expected to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… city’s restaurants are seeing activity above pre-pandemic levels, other parts of the economy have yet to fully recover. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State Comptroller … foreseeable future.” For August 2023, compared with August 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $760 million, an … state grew by 4 in August compared to the same month in 2022 according to data released today by State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 8.5% in New York City and 8.7% in the rest of New York state when compared to 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery was created. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14, total gambling revenues … New York’s net gambling revenues were the highest in the nation – more than California and Florida combined in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities, and whether safety and security … as to plan and provide guidance, to address issues such as crime and homelessness. MTA’s Office of Security is … review (March 30, 2023). Key Recommendations Revisit the list of SBMP contractors available to perform the work to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.2% in July compared to July 2023, according to data released … from the same time last year. “There was little growth in local sales tax collections in July compared to last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… In July and August, the Office of the State Comptroller … environmental remediation work at the Dearcop Farm Site in Monroe County. $1.2 million with Moore-Clark USA Inc. for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… updated December 23, 2024 PDF Version Recent updates to New York City’s financial plan include one-time funding for some … 90 percent of the City’s planned expenses (as of the FY 2025 Adopted Budget). The tool includes both City and federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… Homelessness in New York state has grown sharply, more than doubling … The number of homeless children increased from 20,299 in 2022 to 50,773 in 2024. Almost one in three of New York’s homeless are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… students increased sharply as schools transitioned back to in-person learning after the COVID-19 pandemic subsided and remained high with nearly one in three students chronically absent during the 2022-23 … of students who miss at least 10% of days (typically 18) in a school year for any reason, excused, unexcused, or for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… in statewide sales tax collections was led by New York City, buoying monthly performance after virtually flat … 4.1%, or $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $884 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-october