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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter
… in the second quarter was slightly stronger than the 1.6% increase seen in the first quarter, still lagging growth rates realized after the first quarter in 2021. However, it … Capital District had the highest quarterly growth rates at 6.6%, 4.4%, and 3.5% respectively. Long Island and Mid-Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-22-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year
… totaled $18.2 billion from January to September 2025, an increase of 4.3% ($747 million) compared to the same period last year, according to the quarterly sales tax report released today by State … report on sales tax collections from January to September 2025 include: Each of the 10 regions in the state, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-yearAudit Recommends Improvements to NFTA Capital Planning
… (NFTA) assets are not in a state of good repair and it is unclear how the authority prioritizes capital … DiNapoli said. “In light of NFTA’s limited resources, it is critical that the authority prioritize its most pressing needs to ensure it will be able to meet the growing demand for public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/audit-recommends-improvements-nfta-capital-planningOpinion 90-62
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Removal (of elected official … a public officer who has performed an act which by law works a forfeiture of his office). In this regard, we note … superintendent, for the failure to submit to the town supervisor monthly reports of moneys received). Accordingly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62Opinion 91-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties … 801; RACING, PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING AND BREEDING LAW, §516: In connection with the State Comptroller's authority to … to fill out a form listing certain outside employment and business interests in order for the Comptroller to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2DiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… and aging. To protect against loss of life and property from flooding and dam failures, DEC manages a program that … found that some dam owners had not submitted to DEC the required emergency plans, engineering assessments or proof … found: 158 of 843 dams (19%) did not have an emergency plan on file with DEC, including 153 of 505 (30%) Hazard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of … and lunch programs, and college loans. Other federal funds pay for essential capital projects and services. These … Orders issued by the President paused disbursement of funds from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesOpinion 89-61
… of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61DiNapoli Report Finds Medicaid Costs for Treating Asthma Rising
… asthma care for children at school-based health centers, home interventions and Medicaid access to medications, … and hospital care. DOH is also proposing to expand its home-based asthma education program to reduce childhood … We are encouraged by the expansion of the state's Medicaid home-based asthma assessment and education program, and will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-report-finds-medicaid-costs-treating-asthma-risingChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but … to the city’s finances, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Major shifts … Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: As Subway On-Time Performance Falls Behind, Better Plans Needed To Get Trains Back On Track
… Train delays have increased as the subway system’s on-time performance has steadily deteriorated and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) should do more to fix the underlying causes, many of which are controllable, according to an audit released today by New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-subway-time-performance-falls-behind-better-plans-needed-get-trains-back-trackDiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… the following four years to $71.8 billion, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … state's current five-year capital plan period. DiNapoli's report notes: New York's current debt total is second only to … plan to guide the five-year Capital Plan. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtDiNapoli: Former Halfmoon Supervisor Enters Guilty Plea to Two Felony Counts
… for the legalization of professional Mixed Martial Arts (“MMA”). Between April 10, 2013 and August 10, 2013, Wormuth … requesting legislative action in favor of professional MMA. Wormuth performed no legitimate consulting work for … to promote legislative action in favor of professional MMA. Wormuth also admitted that she lied to FBI agents during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-former-halfmoon-supervisor-enters-guilty-plea-two-felony-countsDiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Pleads Guilty After Faking Retirement Benefits
… employee who falsifies retirement records: You are risking arrest and tarnishing your reputation," DiNapoli said. "I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-after-faking-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… financial troubles stem from poor record keeping and a reliance on fund balance to finance operations. “The city … to address its financial woes. City officials need to get a handle on the city’s finances immediately and create a … accumulated deficits from previous fiscal years. The bill had not yet been submitted to the Governor for his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsDiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… include: $400 million for a new Transformative Investment Program for New York City and Long Island and an additional … million for the existing State and Municipal Facilities Program, bringing the total authorization for this program to … housing and other purposes, including a $41 million sweep of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative funds. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingDiNapoli Rejects DOT Contract due to Unanswered Questions About Contractor
… today rejected a state Department of Transportation (DOT) contract with Whitestone, N.Y.-based Limnes Corp. for … The contract was a $4.7 million contract to paint 13 NYS DOT bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties. During the … the lack of due diligence in the contracting process by DOT. The primary concern is Limnes’ connection to Matsos …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rejects-dot-contract-due-unanswered-questions-about-contractorDiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio’s budget proposal appropriately … gaps and to replenish reserves, according to a review of New York City’s financial plan released today by New York … The report notes, however, that the potential cost of labor negotiations casts a shadow of uncertainty on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planDiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… New York state collected $8.2 billion in taxes during the first month of the 2016-17 fiscal year, a … as a result of weaker financial market performance in 2015 than in 2014. "April tax receipts were in line with more … New York state collected $82 billion in taxes during the first month of the 201617 fiscal year a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… treasurer for Pulteney Fire District No. 2 pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $5,000 in public funds, after an … salary. Lisa Stone, 45, of Hammondsport, pleaded guilty today to grand larceny in the third degree (a class D felony) … treasurer for Pulteney Fire District No 2 pleaded guilty today to stealing more than $5000 in public funds after an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-funds