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Sales Tax Growth Strengthens for a Third Year: 2018 Collections Up 5.3 Percent
Local sales tax collections in New York State were $17.5 billion in 2018, a 5.3 percent increase over the previous calendar year and the third consecutive year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2018-local-sales-tax-collections.pdfAbandoned Property Report - Excel File Format Instructions
Use these instructions to complete your report in the approved Microsoft Excel file format. Do not alter the design of the Excel template in any way.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/abandoned-property-report-excel-file-format-instructions.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Finds Additional $150,000 Stolen by Beekman Town Official
… 2010 through 2013, Knapp, 63, of Poughkeepsie, stole an additional $149,219 in cash from the town’s recreation … comptroller and bookkeeper and is implementing recommended changes in the Comptroller’s audit. Town officials agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-additional-150000-stolen-beekman-town-officialGreenwood Lake Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-147-F)
… The purpose of our review was to assess the Greenwood Lake Union Free School District’s (District’s) progress, as of February 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims … The purpose of our review was to assess the Greenwood Lake Union Free School Districts Districts progress as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2021m-147-fDiNapoli: Former Riverside Treasurer Embezzles $80K
… The former treasurer in the village of Riverside, located in Steuben County, stole more than … extra pay, pocketing cash and using the village’s credit card for personal purchases, according to an audit released … auditors and investigators. She was charged with one count of grand larceny in the second degree and two counts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-former-riverside-treasurer-embezzles-80kOpinion 91-63
… who resides with president and owner of hardware store) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §801: A town councilman who resides with the owner and president of a hardware store and maintains office space in the same building in which the store is located, but has no relationship with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-63Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-37-F)
… was to assess the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation’s (THLDC’s) progress, as of June 2025, in … in the audit report Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Project Approval and Oversight (2021M-37), … the intended purpose. Background THLDC is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1966 by the Board of the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2025/09/26/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-audit-followDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… two years to bring back riders and rebuild fare revenue before federal relief aid runs out, but in that time, it must … two years to bring back riders and rebuild fare revenue before federal relief aid runs out but in that time it must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… than forecast in May 2020 (initial projections), according to the March State Cash Report released today by New York … than anticipated,” DiNapoli said. “We face a long road to recovery, and the state’s economy still faces serious … most recent forecast; $918 million in payments were made to eliminate all remaining pension amortization costs; $692.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… a slight decline in total donations, as well as in the number of contributions, in the 2019-20 state fiscal year … fiscal year (others were not yet in effect). Although the number of check-offs has increased, total contributions have … million, down 2 percent from a year earlier, while the number of contributions declined by 9 percent. The Return a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Man Resolving Allegations of Theft of Over $78,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… to 7 years in prison. Fitzpatrick was originally charged for the alleged theft of $78,000 in pension benefits from the … said Comptroller DiNapoli. “Now he will serve jail time for his actions. My initiative to fight fraud on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-man-resolving-allegations-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 1401
… for the testing and conversion of the account codes in PayServ to the statewide COA used today in the SFS. Background The State adopted a new COA in 2012 when it implemented the Statewide Financial System. … for the testing and conversion of the account codes in PayServ to the statewide COA used today in the SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1401-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… for, in 2016 under contract L120019 with SUNY Downstate Medical Center (Downstate). Our objective was to determine … and make necessary repairs to Downstate’s Bay Ridge medical facility. The Assistant Facilities Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. The audit covered … school safety planning requirements in the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education SAVE Act …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging effectively oversees the provision of congregate … To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging effectively oversees the provision of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Leaves (Follow-Up) (2015-F-5) An initial audit issued in October 2013 examined whether the fellowship leaves … staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with requirements. Auditors found that although … complied with CUNY policy, improvements were needed. In a follow-up report, auditors found CUNY has made progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Public Welfare – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… limit on Family Assistance, children living apart from adult relatives and certain other individuals. FA is largely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-welfareState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Health Solutions, which was subsequently bought by Express Scripts Holding Company. Auditors found United did not credit … prescription drug program did not meet or exceed Express Scripts’ best existing rebate agreements for other clients, as required. Express Scripts did not invoice, collect, or allocate $196,845 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsFederal Funds to New York City: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which originated in 1975 and was most recently amended in 2015, guarantees a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible to children with disabilities and provides federal funding to support that mission
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-individuals-with-disabilities-education-act.pdfNew York's Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the State’s labor force was more severe than in other states: the size of the workforce declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-labor-force-2022.pdf