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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today … totaled $1.76 billion, up $26.1 million from the same time last year. “Growth in local sales tax collections for April … experienced year-over-year declines for the month. My office will continue to provide regular reporting to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… $1.67 billion, up $26.8 million from the same time last year. “February’s local sales tax collections grew at a … in nearly flat in January,” DiNapoli said. “But this was largely driven by New York City, with nearly all regions … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Three Arrests in $200,000 Contract Fraud
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … numerous invoices to inflate their bills to the state in an effort to defraud the taxpayers of over $200,000,” … owner and office manager of Classic Air Conditioning and Heating of Eastport, and Anthony Cuccinello, 46, owner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-three-arrests-200000-contract-fraudDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.78 billion, up $66.4 million from the same time last year. … quarter as a whole reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April to June) will be available in July. Table …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… New York State agency overtime costs in 2023 were $1.2 billion, down 11.6% from 2022, marking the … decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are historically the largest … the COVID-19 pandemic and an overall increase in the size of the state workforce for the first time since 2019, growing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli: Pharma Company Agrees To Bar Its Drugs From Use In State Executions
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced that … for such purposes to return them. The company detailed its new policy in a letter to DiNapoli’s office. As a result of … regarding the use of its products in executions. About the New York State Common Retirement Fund The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-pharma-company-agrees-bar-its-drugs-use-state-executionsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… state totaled more than $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022 (April-June), an increase of 12.2% or nearly $604 million compared to the same quarter … along with a possible return to more typical growth rates after the dips and rebounds caused by the COVID …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the … books and that cash needs to come from Washington. As the crisis erupted in New York and across America, we went from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy and … office districts, including Hudson Yards, Chelsea, Union Square, Soho, Downtown Brooklyn and Long Island City. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Allegany County District Attorney Ian Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest of … of our pension system and I thank District Attorney Jones and the state Police for working with us to hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… supply system. This is especially true in the Finger Lakes where sales of farm products topped $2.3 billion in 2022, … supply was put to the test during the pandemic, and there are ongoing threats to this industry as outlined in a new … a 5% loss from 2017, Yates, Wayne, Orleans, and Livingston all saw increases in acres. Finger Lakes ranks first in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry for 2024 reached $244,700, up … increasing its footprint in Hudson Yards to over a million square feet. Methodology DiNapoli’s office releases an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
Local government sales tax collections totaled $58 billion in the first quarter JanuaryMarch of 2025 an increase of 32 $180 million compared to the same quarter last year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Stephen G. James announced the arrest of a Tannersville couple, Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, … of this commitment to hold people accountable.” “This couple allegedly defrauded and preyed on the New York State … Stephen G James announced the arrest of a Tannersville couple Kelly Tuomey 56 and her husband Stephen B Tuomey 60 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… details the differences among the 50 states with respect to what is paid in federal taxes and how much is received in … 47 states, including New York, had a positive balance of payments. The State ranked 42 nd , compared to 39 th in FFY … in per capita federal spending. Federal expenditure areas where New York ranks high include Medicaid ($3,082 per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Alleged Theft of Nearly $13,000 in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley and New York State … The defendant, Karen Walsh, was arraigned in Monroe County Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree before Judge Cook. “Ms. Walsh allegedly tried to steal funds she was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-alleged-theft-nearly-13000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… “The upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they are getting the information and support … Department should work with state and local entities to ensure resources to address the problem are available and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… A Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing … Charles M. Tailleur in Greene County Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for … people who receive funds they are not entitled to.” “This couple concocted a scheme to defraud the state pension system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Report 2022-S-9 ). About the Program The … Housing Company (Brooklyn), Cathedral Parkway Towers (Manhattan), Findlay House (Bronx), and Jamie Towers (Bronx). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in 2020 and supported over 241,000 jobs. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on GDP generated by outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/economic-impact-great-outdoors.pdf