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Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… Development School (“SDS”), for overcharging the State of New York for services rendered by SDS and for failing to … Following a coordinated investigation with the Department of Taxation and Finance and an audit and investigation by the Office of the State Comptroller, Koffler and the other parties have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… on track to exceed pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in a drop in sales tax collections two years in a row for the city,” DiNapoli said. “The return of travelers and … have contributed nearly $540 million in sales tax revenue for New York City over STYs 2019-20 and 2020-2021 – the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or the town’s procurement policy. If they had, they may have saved money by using a state fuel contract and may have paid less for other goods and services. The board and … by $81,929. In addition, annual financial reports have not been filed since 2016, as required and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Gaines – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2021M-172)
… Board also did not perform an annual audit of the Clerk’s records, as required by New York State Town Law Section 123. Key Recommendations The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/03/18/town-gaines-town-clerktax-collector-2021m-172Saratoga County Water Authority – Water Charges (2016M-357)
… the authority’s internal controls over water charges for the period January 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016. … water supply production and distribution facilities for the benefit of the municipal and commercial customers. … seven-member Board of Directors. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 totaled approximately $5 million. Key Finding The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/12/23/saratoga-county-water-authority-water-charges-2016m-357Accidental Death Benefit Extender
… (Abbate) / S.6313 (Gounardes) – Extends the period of time to 5 years within which to file an application for an Accidental Death Benefit after … and Local Police and Fire Retirement System (collectively NYSLRS). Memo Bill Text Status … Extends the period of time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/accidental-death-benefit-extenderXI.14 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… opportunities, Article 4-C of the Economic Development Law provides for regular, centralized public notice of state … opportunities Article 4C of the Economic Development Law provides for regular centralized public notice of state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14-overviewRecent Trends in the New York City Economy - April 2003
New York City has been experiencing an economic recession since the end of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2004.pdfHigher Education in New York : Evaluating Competitiveness and Identifying Challenges
New York’s higher education sector is facing challenges, including a looming enrollment cliff, growing costs of attendance, and rising student debt.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/higher-education-nys.pdfTracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in New York City
Domestic visitors reached 50.6 million in 2023, up 7 percent from 2022 but still down 4.7 percent from 2019. Domestic visitors that travel for leisure have driven the overall return of visitors to New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-04-2025.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4.2 Percent in 2023
Overall growth moderates after increasing by double digits in the prior two years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-sales-tax-annual-report.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Slow in First Half of 2016
Read about the Local Sales Tax Collections in First Half of 2016
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections0816.pdfNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
Approximately one in ten, or about 800,000, New York households experienced food insecurity from 2019 to 2021, and an increasing number say they face food insufficiency since summer 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-food-insecurity.pdf“Unwinding” Continuous Enrollment in Medicaid Presents Coverage and Financial Risks
Increased enrollment in Medicaid is a key reason New York has one of the lowest rates of uninsured individuals in the nation (4.9 percent in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/medicaid-unwinding-financial-plan-risk.pdfSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City (2022-N-1)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n1.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up) (2023-F-21)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f21.pdfInactivate Position Pool on the Department Budget Table in PayServ
Inactivate Position Pool on the Department Budget Table in PayServ
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/1403att6.pdfSmart Solutions Across the State: Advanced Technology in Local Governments
The City of Schenectady recently began installing energy saving LED street lights and expanding wireless connectivity to certain neighborhoods.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/smart-solutions-across-the-state.pdfLocal Government Debt Trends and Practices in New York State
Local government debt is necessary for the funding of expensive and long-lived capital infrastructure.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-government-debt-trends-practices-nys.pdfPreventing and Reducing Childhood Obesity in New York, October 2008
Over one million young people in New York are considered obese, and many more are at risk of becoming obese as a result of poor eating and exercise habits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/childhood-obesity-2008-10.pdf