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DiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… balance was $9.6 billion, primarily reflecting receipt of settlement money the state has largely committed for various … year-end projections. At the same time, the use of some settlement resources for ongoing spending and to boost the … of $8.9 billion. The plan included in the First Quarterly Update anticipates that approximately 28 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… of our economic recovery and life moving forward as we deal with the ongoing reality of COVID-19.” New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… last year. “New York’s local governments continue to see much stronger collections in 2021 compared to last year when … home,” DiNapoli said. “However, it remains uncertain how recent increases in statewide infection rates will impact … New York City During the last month of each calendar quarter, the state Department of Taxation and Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentChemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New York City (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Chemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in New … of the 7 recommdtns incl in our report Chemical Dependency Program Payments to Selected Contractors in NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/chemical-dependency-program-payments-selected-contractors-new-york-city-followDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… Housing costs in New York City and the surrounding suburbs have grown more than 68% … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Housing costs in New York City and the surrounding suburbs have risen dramatically over … grown at a greater rate. More than half of tenants in the city spend 30% of their income on rent, forcing them to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… NY's high schools Financial literacy should be taught in all New York schools. When students take a financial literacy … the commission surveyed hundreds of New Yorkers, asking: “What knowledge, skills, and/or experiences do you think are important for all students to have by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by … estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are … in New York state grew by 3 in July compared to the same month in 2022 according to an analysis released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Texas Woman Charged with Stealing Over $65,000 in NYS Pension Payments
… country to protect the New York State Retirement System.” William H. Walsh Jr. retired from the New York State … would continue to receive payments if he died before her. William Walsh died in October 2005. Mary Walsh died in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-texas-woman-charged-stealing-over-65000-nys-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… New York needs to boost financial education in our schools Young people in New York have a great knowledge of many subjects, … financial literacy programs, specifically targeting at-risk populations. These bills merit further discussion. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… Having a foot in both the UK and European customs zone further enhances Northern Ireland’s competitiveness and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town of Huntington employee Moses K. Johnson, 63, of Huntington, for allegedly stealing his mother’s public … Attorney Raymond A Tierney today announced the arrest of former Town of Huntington employee Moses K Johnson 63 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… gender identity or expression, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or another protected characteristic. Hate … national origin constitutes approximately one-third, and sexual orientation/gender identity (LGBTQ+) almost 17%. In … year, nearly half of all hate crime reports carried an assault charge compared to 39% in 2018. 2023 data for areas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsRensselaer County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74)
… to the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS). Key Recommendations Establish and implement … Ensure all PILOTs are monitored and reported to PARIS. RCIDA officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/24/rensselaer-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2021m-74DiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… Department of Health’s eMedNY computer system improperly paid $16.2 million in Medicaid claims during a six-month … other key findings in the audit include: $2 million was paid for fee-for-service inpatient claims that should have been paid by managed care. $1.3 million was paid for newborn birth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… Show a Year of Economic Devastation A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic … A year after the first case of COVID19 was reported in New York State the economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… Ratio for People with Disabilities, Nation vs. New York, 2009‑2020 Source: U.S. Department of Labor, … State Assembly and the Senate each passed a package of bills to support people with disabilities on May 24, 2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021DiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… in Washington to make sure federal policy supports small businesses, invests in working families, and protects … job creation, expanded cultural programming, green space and much more, as shown in the State Comptroller's … and Queens Plaza and Hunters Point. From 2010 through 2024, housing units in L.I.C.-Hunters Point quadrupled to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensTransportation Company Owner and Office Manager Indicted in $1.8 Million Medicaid Scheme
… with the scheme. Defendant, Mohammad Chaudhry, 43, is accused of inflating Medicaid bills from January 2020 through September 2024 by submitting claims for rides which never occurred, overbilling for group rides, and … trips to inflate their payments. Defendant Noah Shook, 45, is accused of paying kickbacks to Medicaid recipients as part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/transportation-company-owner-and-office-manager-indicted-18-million-medicaid-schemeWyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2024M-148)
… Agency (WCIDA) officials ensure the payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) they calculated were accurate and in compliance … Audit Period January 1, 2023 – November 19, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area Industrial Development Agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/11/21/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2024m-148Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… continue to receive appropriate assistance. LHD-identified target areas are included in Department-approved contracts, … does not assess whether services are provided in those target areas. This lack of oversight by the Department means … evaluate impacts in reducing the levels of asthma in the State. The Department has not conducted an overall evaluation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthma