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DiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… the sharpest decline being in the North Country, which saw a 2.5 percent drop. Also declining were the Southern Tier … populations and retail sectors. Of the 24 counties that saw sales collections rise, the strongest growth was 8.8 … to a rate change. Hamilton and Washington counties also saw growth rates of more than 6 percent. Technical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015DiNapoli: Great Demand For NYS General Obligation Bonds Allows State to Reduce Costs to Taxpayers
… on behalf of the State. Co-Managers included Loop Capital Markets, RBC Capital Markets and Seibert Williams Shank & Co.. In addition, BofA … Inc. acted as Lead Dealer Manager, along with Loop Capital Markets as Co-Dealer Manager, to assist the State with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-great-demand-nys-general-obligation-bonds-allows-state-reduce-costs-taxpayersDiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… Quebec, resulted in 47 deaths and liability for the accident caused the rail carrier involved to enter … and damages to property and natural resources due to accident involving the release of crude oil; To detail … prevent the release, or combustion of petroleum in a rail accident; and To describe company policies to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… through the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions … state’s pension fund will continue our leadership on the issue of climate change and take advantage of the … has allocated $8.5 billion of that overall commitment. The latest $800 million comprises three separate investments. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsNew York Farms and Farmland Decrease at a Higher Rate Than Nationally in 2025
… released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in February 2026, New York lost 500 farms and 100,000 acres of farmland between 2024 and 2025. While the U.S. also experienced losses in this time … Change in U.S. and New York Farms and Land in Farms, 2024-2025 Source: OSC compiled data from the U.S. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-farms-and-farmland-decrease-higher-rate-nationally-2025Custodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… Objective To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring … years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service. The audit covered DOE’s procurement of … To determine whether the selected New York City Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightVillage of Youngstown – Employee Benefits and Payroll (2025M-123)
… days, pursuant to Section 35 of GML. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-youngstown-employee-benefits-and-payroll-2025m-123DiNapoli: NYC Area Is Country's Second Largest Market for Venture Capital
… the region has more than doubled since 2015, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “As the financial capital of the country, New York City is a natural hub for venture capital investing and the latest … introducing a tiered gains-exclusions schedule and raising the tax-free cap to $15 million. The bill also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-nyc-area-countrys-second-largest-market-venture-capitalCity of Mechanicville – Financial Oversight (2025M-78)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the City of Mechanicville (City) Mayor and officials provide adequate … extended our audit period to December 31, 2024, to include the 2024 fiscal year-end bank reconciliation. Understanding … Did the City of Mechanicville City Mayor and officials provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-financial-oversight-2025m-78NYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… in their classroom environments,” said Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund Executive Director Andy Marra . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentDiNapoli: DOH Needs to Step Up Enforcement of Patient Safety Violations
… The State Department of Health (DOH) has failed to hold accountable certain health … make informed decisions,” DiNapoli said. “The Department of Health generally has improved the public’s access to … The Patient Health Information and Quality Improvement Act of 2000, known as Lisa’s Law, was named after Lisa Smart, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-doh-needs-step-enforcement-patient-safety-violationsLife Changes: Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary?
… of a child, or the death of a loved one are common reasons why you may need to revise your beneficiary designations. It … retirees This guide explains how keep them uptodate and why you should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-why-should-i-designate-beneficiaryState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan
… revenue annually, given the state of the commercial real estate market and potential tax appeals. Wall Street profits … city to bolster its reserve levels . This budget takes a small step in that direction, enhancing the general reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-planSelected Aspects of Inspecting and Licensing Radioactive Materials and Radiation Equipment
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) ensured that facilities … Radioactive materials are commonly used for a variety of purposes in medicine and other industries. Under an … regulatory authority pertaining to the use and possession of radioactive materials and equipment in New York City, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/selected-aspects-inspecting-and-licensing-radioactive-materials-and-radiation-equipmentCollection of Electronic Waste Fees
… Conservation (Department) properly collects all fees and surcharges due to the Environmental Protection Fund … fee. The Department is required to deposit all fees and surcharges into the Fund. The Department collected a total of $371,000 in registration fees from 116 manufacturers, eight collectives, and 84 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesAlternate Contribution Stabilization Program
… to amortize in any year. The program limits the increases or decreases in contribution rates from year to year. This … to amortize a portion of their invoice as rates increase or they may have to make an additional graded payment as … plus interest; and Submit a Termination Request form. (Return to Top) Program Participation and Withdrawal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/alternate-contribution-stabilization-programOverview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… The Contribution Stabilization Program (CSP) is an optional program that allows you to pay a portion of your annual … of whether they choose to amortize in any year. The program was designed to help the State and municipalities … can participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program for more predictable pension costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-13-20)
… revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. … obligations are outstanding. Key Findings The City’s proposed budget, while generally reasonable, needs … to display a trend of weakening financial position and the proposed increases in revenues for the sewer fund’s 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/18/city-troy-budget-review-b5-13-20Town of Clarkson – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2013M-339)
… fund balance; fund balances were not actually reduced at the levels represented to taxpayers in the adopted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-clarkson-budgeting-and-board-oversight-2013m-339State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0