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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 27.1 percent … which was $1.2 billion less than last year. Collections for the month of June showed some improvement in most … drops in April and May, and many had year-over-year June increases. “Although there was a glimmer of hope in June, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020Medicaid: Enrollment Growth, COVID-19 and the Future
Monthly enrollment in the Medicaid program has grown by about 5 percent per year since January 2007, and exceeded 7 million for the first time in February 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/medicaid-enrollment-growth-covid-19-and-the-future.pdfOversight of Direct Placement of Children (2017-S-30) (90-Day Response)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s30-response.pdfAssessment of the Thruway Authority's Finances and Proposed Toll Increase, August 2012
In 2012, the New York State Thruway Authority announced that it was in the process of imposing a 45 percent average toll increase for some commercial vehicles.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/thruway-policy-08142012.pdfOversight of Direct Placement of Children (2017-S-30)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s30.pdfSales 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 Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… them and did not check if food service workers were tested for tuberculosis (TB), according to an audit released today … couldn't show that workers serving food were tested for TB. Three separate agencies are supposed to make sure … larger scale shelter facilities and is responsible for inspecting them and ensuring they meet certain standards. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… Total revenue for New York City’s budget is expected to drop by 9.4% to … risks means the city should continue to identify areas for savings, track how its services are delivered amid … Plan by an estimated $1.5 billion in FY 2023 (including retroactive pay) growing to $3.6 billion in FY 2026, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapePhysical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025MS-1)
… complete report - pdf] We also issued individual reports for the following municipalities: City of Auburn , Town of … climbing stairs. 1 According to the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , “by the year 2030, … Using the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Checklist for Existing Facilities 4 as a guide, we assessed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025ms-1New 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.pdfFederal 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.pdfOpinion 90-47
… may reimburse a former town superintendent of highways for legal expenses incurred in defending a lawsuit brought … power to maintain the road and ability to use it for access to his own property. The lawsuit is in the process … under certain circumstances, to provide a legal defense for town "employees" by the town attorney or an attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47DiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… The report urges the city to use greater transparency for nondiscretionary costs that it does not have direct … declining share has allowed the city to allocate funding for services where it has greater control over spending, … share of the FY 2024 budget that is controllable accounts for more than three-fifths of projected spending for that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… “Travelers from around the world are drawn to all corners of the state and keep coming back because they fall in love with New York. Tourism generates tens of billions in economic activity and employs many New Yorkers … effectively promoting the unique experiences each region of the state has to offer.” Tourism generated $34 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysDue Dates for Your ROA – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Begins Complete Your ROA By Submit Your ROA By January 1, 2025* May 30, 2025 June 29, 2025 April 1, 2025 August 28, 2025 September … system must file a Record of Activities ROA by the due dates specified in the table …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/due-dates-your-roaDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… to cash a check, open a savings account, or apply for a loan," DiNapoli said. "The state's Banking Development … financial services to communities that show a real need for retail banking services. Having a local bank can spur … "This is why over the years I have prioritized funding for Community Development Financial Institutions like Spring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… said. “Still, collections are down, especially in New York City, and local governments are facing serious fiscal … but our local governments are hurting.” New York City’s steep year-over-year decline of nearly 22 percent in … with particularly strong growth in building material and garden centers, sporting goods and hobby stores, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… and Local Employees Retirement System. The case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. For access to state and local government spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overComptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… the $25,000 he paid upon arraignment. Munson is scheduled for sentencing Oct. 29, 2018 at which time he is expected to … As fire department treasurer, Munson was responsible for maintaining the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department bank … with the State’s two percent tax on fire insurance. For years, Munson was able to conceal his ongoing theft by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fire