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DiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… of the total in SFY 2005. In SFY 2006, the city received $328 million, but AIM funding for the city was eliminated in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationDiNapoli: 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: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… their own way, with some simply accepting what the student listed for residence on their application. Auditors … students. Auditors randomly sampled 1,207 graduate student application assessments from the seven campuses (out … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another … Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… may level off sooner than they expect.” New York City’s collections totaled $844 million, an increase of 8.8%, or … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. … State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: 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: 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-yearDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must take stronger action to meet the state’s clean energy goals, according to an audit … steps in planning for New York States transition to renewable energy but must take stronger action to meet the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… its oversight and work to remove barriers to ensure school districts are providing the required services for … audit examined whether SED was adequately overseeing if school districts outside New York City were providing the … crucial that SED provide adequate guidance and support for school districts to improve the academic outcomes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and … and potential of failure by ensuring owners comply with safety standards and regulations, including having up-to-date … and dam failures, DEC manages a program that includes safety inspections, permitting, and oversight of compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli 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: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
… from $1 billion to $100 million, the statutory minimum at the start of a fiscal year. The city is entering a period … of New York 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/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recessionDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… fixing rough or uneven access routes, increasing the number of wheelchair accessible stalls in restrooms and … playground, and Letchworth State Park had an Autism Nature Trail, featuring sensory stations to help children with … a general complaint form and email address for patrons to contact, the agency had not established or published …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: 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-yearUpstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… that the Fund invests in through its In-State Private Equity Investment Program. Since its inception, the program … economies. Our program continues to serve as a model for public pension funds around the country looking to develop … The Fund invested in the company through Trillium Group, a managing partner for the In-State Program, in 2010 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/upstate-new-york-company-delivers-450000-investment-gain-state-pension-fundState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… made from this money will be overseen by Graycliff Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 … to the In-State Program. Since 2007, three new managing partners have been added to oversee the program’s investments including Graycliff in 2014, Contour Venture Partners in 2011 and DFJ Gotham in 2009. “Graycliff Partners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… and is asking any states that might have its products on hand for such purposes to return them. The company … shareholder request at Mylan Pharmaceuticals calling on the company to explain its policy regarding the use of its … assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executions