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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 million, … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $55 billion in the first quarter of 2023 an increase of 71 or nearly $369 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… New York state’s dependence on gaming revenues has grown over the past two decades, … with a new expansion underway, more casinos will mean more gaming revenue and new jobs, but the long-term impact for the … to be located in the state. Under the Upstate New York Gaming Economic Development Act (Gaming Act), approved by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: Young People in NYC Still Face Double-Digit Unemployment
… after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, young people in New York City continue to face double-digit unemployment, with young men experiencing the greatest challenges in finding work, according to a report released today by … after the height of the COVID19 pandemic young people in New York City continue to face doubledigit unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-young-people-nyc-still-face-double-digit-unemploymentDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… shale oil and gas producing companies, including Pioneer Natural Resources Co., Hess Corp. and Chesapeake Energy … Resources Co. Oasis Petroleum Inc. PDC Energy Inc. Pioneer Natural Resources Co. SM Energy Co. The Fund will divest … 21 shale oil and gas producing companies including Pioneer Natural Resources Co Hess Corp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… 2021, with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 million for the first time, according to a new report by New York State … covered by the program reaching seven million for the first time in February 2021. Adults accounted for two-thirds … with monthly enrollment exceeding seven million for the first time according to a new report by New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli: Fire Chief Charged In Alleged $2,700 Gasoline Theft
… Volunteer Fireman’s Association (VFA) Fire Chief Duane Royal was charged with grand larceny Sunday for allegedly … Oakes, we are holding this fire chief accountable.” Royal, 54, admitted to DiNapoli’s staff and the New York … degree, a class E felony. DiNapoli’s staff also found that Royal was suspended for a month after selling the VFA truck …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-fire-chief-charged-alleged-2700-gasoline-theftDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ellen S. Peck, 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in … both the town of Alexandria and the village of Alexandria Bay, allegedly pocketed cash for transfer station fees, arena …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… an interagency plan to meet residents’ food needs in the near-, medium- and long-term was launched. Immediate measures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… showed sluggish growth in 2016 compared to 2015 increasing 23 percent last year according to New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… working overtime worked 16.3 more hours per a two-week pay period on average, an increase of 8.9 percent in 2020. The statewide average of overtime earnings per pay period went up 10.7 percent to $727. Since 2011, the … They include full-time, part-time and temporary staff per pay period throughout the year. With limited exceptions, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely … stress before the pandemic hit,” DiNapoli said. “Some of that pressure could be alleviated with federal stimulus funds and the restoration of state aid, but the full extent of the pandemic’s impact on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations made in our initial audit report, … the dual-enrolled recipients’ cost-sharing obligations of copayments, deductibles, and coinsurance. We issued our … To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations made in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-followHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care (Follow-Up)
… that the New York City Administration for Children's Services ( ACS) lacked the tools to ensure that agencies … Plans were completed timely. We also found that the CONNECTIONS information system did not have sufficient case … the issues identified in our initial report. Of the report’s six recommendations, two were implemented, one was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/health-and-safety-children-foster-care-followDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… global pandemic, the state’s finances took another serious hit in the month of May,” DiNapoli said. “We are now clearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, … remained until 2019. "Taxpayers want to know how their taxes compare to other municipalities and whether their local … jurisdictions with independent authority to levy property taxes in New York State. These include counties, cities, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Business Units must use the Invoice Lines section of the voucher in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to record as much information as possible about the goods or services … Business Units must use the Invoice Lines section of the voucher in the Statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… Reporting Negative Effect from COVID-19 Pandemic, New York vs. U.S., May 2020–October 2021 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, … Change in Monthly Average Business Applications, New York vs. U.S., 2006–2021 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… Comptroller (OSC) examined fiscal years FY 2022 to FY 2026 and created this tool to itemize the City programs that … in full, going forward. While cliffs could extend past FY 2026, the tool only focuses on this period as it includes the … expanded educational programs, housing assistance, mental health and health care initiatives, among others. Read More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… Share of Workforce by Race and Ethnicity, 2019 vs. 2022 New York City United States White Black Asian …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceOpinion 2004-2
… gravel vendor) -- Purchase and Sales (purchase of gravel from vendor leasing real property from spouse of board member) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §800(3): … in anticipation or as a direct consequence of the vendor's contract with the town, or (2) the rental payment required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2