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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion in the … quarter of 2023, growing 7.1%. “Growth in local sales tax collections slowed in the second quarter, returning … Forty-nine out of 57 counties had year-over-year sales tax increases during the second quarter, totaling 2.4% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… challenging for local officials trying to maintain fiscal balance,” DiNapoli said. “Being prepared for a slowdown is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… as high inflation, continues to bolster statewide numbers. For the rest of the state, collections growth has generally … New York City’s collections totaled nearly $2.5 billion for the quarter, an increase of 11.3%, or $252 million, … of double-digit growth in city collections. Collections for the counties and cities outside New York City, in total, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… tax collections showed sluggish growth in 2016 compared to 2015, increasing 2.3 percent last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Sales tax … local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact of little to no growth is felt in several regions across the state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh heavily on New York’s local governments, even as vaccines are being … from 2.8 percent in the Mohawk Valley to 8.1 percent on Long Island. New York City had a 6 percent decline, down …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percentSelected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial report, Selected Controls Over the Property Tax … value is a percentage calculation of the market value. Our initial audit, issued on July 11, 2017, found that DOF's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-process-followTown of Sardinia – Tax Relief Rebate Program (2014M-189)
… legislation and without clarifying eligibility and the application process. Review and approve all claims for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/14/town-sardinia-tax-relief-rebate-program-2014m-189DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.2% in July compared to July 2023, according to data released … from the same time last year. “There was little growth in local sales tax collections in July compared to last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyGreenburgh Central School District – Tax Certiorari Reserve (2023M-163)
… that the amount in the tax certiorari reserve fund is reasonable or necessary. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/08/30/greenburgh-central-school-district-tax-certiorari-reserve-2023m-163DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… in statewide sales tax collections was led by New York City, buoying monthly performance after virtually flat … 4.1%, or $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $884 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberFormer Newburgh City Fire Chief Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud For Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… that MICHAEL J. VATTER pled guilty today to wire fraud in connection with state pension benefits before U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel in White Plains federal court. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet … prosecution. For more information, go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/press/releases/jan16/012016a.htm … Preet Bharara United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/former-newburgh-city-fire-chief-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Report 2017-S-55 ). About the Program The New York State Do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followHigher Education – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Enrollment In spring 2021, New York State higher education enrollment … year compared to a 3.5 percent decline nationwide. In spring 2020, such decreases from the year before were 2.0 … University of New York (SUNY) increased by 13.6 percent in the 2019-20 academic year from the previous period. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/higher-educationDivision of Diversity Management
… a leadership model for addressing diversity issues in the public sector. The Division: provides guidance … paid or unpaid, and non-employees providing services in the workplace, regardless of immigration status. Reports … of Diversity Management or with a government agency or in court under federal or State antidiscrimination laws. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/about/division-diversity-managementData Sources – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… of Education Policy, Illinois State University City of New York Department of Correction City University of New York … NYC Office of Management and Budget NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets NYS Department of Corrections and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/data-sourcesData Sources – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Center for the Study of Education Policy, Illinois State University … Agriculture U.S. Department of Education – National Center for Education Statistics U.S. Department of Labor – Bureau of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/data-sourcesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Drugs Without a Federal Drug Rebate Agreement (2022-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for drugs from manufacturers that did not enter into a national drug rebate agreement (NDRA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s40-response.pdfNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic disruption caused by the … claiming unemployment insurance (UI) benefits. As shown in the top line of the graph below, the figure remains … before the pandemic hit New York, for weeks ending in late February and early March 2020, statewide UI claims …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021Opinion 92-53
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. [Edited for Publication] SALES TAX -- Distribution of (necessity of … the common council is authorized to negotiate an agreement for the allocation of county sales tax to the city, subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-53