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Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… The New York City (City) Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department … are operated by private providers through contracts with DHS. A typical provider contract includes provisions for … inventory procedures, and maintenance of records. DHS is responsible for ensuring that all shelters operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… CRPs. Background If a student is unable to complete a course satisfactorily, the student can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit … programs, intensive instruction in deficiency areas of the course and on-line study, are referred to as CRPs. Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems … were not timely paid, inappropriate actions by the former city comptroller and poor disclosure that caused the city financial troubles and ongoing legal issues. DiNapoli … The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… and limited oversight of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas … upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done … intense school-related stress due to COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… Local sales tax collections in New York state totaled more than … year-over-year growth dipped below double-digits. “Local sales tax collections continue to show positive results, but … reflects, in part, the temporary reduction in local sales taxes on gasoline in 24 counties, along with a possible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… decrease in total overtime earnings since 2016, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … with declining responsibilities for emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic and an overall increase in the size … the toughest times during the pandemic and the state needs to continue its efforts to attract and retain a range of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … local collections totaled $1.78 billion, up $66.4 million from the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth … in New York state increased by 39 in May compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… This is especially true in the Finger Lakes where sales of farm products topped $2.3 billion in 2022, leading the state. … and recreation in 2022 saw the largest increase in farm income, a 78% jump since 2012. The overall decline of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.8 billion in the first quarter … was below the pre-pandemic average of 3.5%. “Local sales tax collections grew in the first quarter compared to last … the challenging headwinds we face.” New York City’s sales tax collections totaled over $2.6 billion in the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… In January, the Fund committed $300 million to Avenue Capital Sustainable Solutions Fund, which will focus … renewable energy, recycling and waste management. The Avenue commitment is in the Fund’s opportunistic portfolio. … ends March 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… to address these glaring issues. I urge the agency to act on our recommendations.” OCFS oversees the state’s child … While some included explicit details–for example, noting smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, sleeping spaces, and weapons–others were vague and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… and across America, we went from the longest expansion in history to an economic freefall in a matter of weeks. Job … over the past decade. Main Street is shuttered from Long Island to Buffalo, and Wall Street has experienced extreme …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… actually eligible for the benefits for which they provide notifications. DiNapoli’s auditors found that many … Auditors also found system customers may not be receiving notifications on important benefits for which they may be eligible, as notifications are delivered only via email and less than half …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Overall, local collections totaled nearly $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local … was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 16 in February compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… complex. The federal budget plays an integral role in state economies and budgets. New York received an estimated $96.7 billion in federal receipts in State Fiscal Year 2024-25, representing 38.8 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023DiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerDiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… preschool special education provider, Yeled v’Yalda Early Childhood Center, claimed nearly $3 million in ineligible expenses for reimbursement, according to an … SED; $683,915 in costs related to a Head Start program, an Early Intervention program, a portion of a building Yeled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expenses