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DiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… One family shelter had only 29 of 32 approved full-time equivalent staff; two single adult shelters had … $140.4 million for housing in the rest of the State. The full audit can be found at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but … to the city’s finances, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Major shifts … Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… job losses during the COVID-19 pandemic took a toll on the city’s economy, but resilient New Yorkers fueled small … in the city, as they accounted for more than 71% of all businesses citywide. During the second half of the … 2021 to the first quarter of 2023. These firms grew in the construction, information, and professional and business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… Edition Pre-Pandemic Improvements in Employment Rates for People with Disabilities Have Been Derailed by COVID-19 The … between April 2020 and March 2021, unemployment rates for people with disabilities averaged 16.2 percent, an increase … wage. According to a 2020 U.S. Commission on Civil Rights report , the average wage of a person with a disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… weak collections from the same quarter in 2021, when COVID infection rates were peaking, public vaccinations had not been fully rolled out and travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in August were 15.5% higher than they were … distributions against what had been reported by sales tax vendors for the reporting quarter and adjusts payments to … provide more information on the regional picture of sales tax collections for the third quarter (July through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits and Bonuses Up Sharply in 2017
… according to an estimate released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "When Wall Street does well, the city and state benefit from higher tax revenues," DiNapoli said. "The … percent based on the latest payroll data from the New York State Department of Labor. Industry profitability was driven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-and-bonuses-sharply-2017DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… Local sales tax collections in May increased by 57.8 percent over the same month in 2020, the highest one month increase in recent history, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Local sales tax collections in May increased by 578 percent over the same month in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… and growing our state’s economy makes the program a double win.” The In-State Program is designed to provide investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… is adequately monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and … that received tax exemptions under the 480 and 480a programs for the period January 2017 through December 2019 … enrolled, eligible, and benefiting from the 480a and 480 Programs; and that management plans are followed, adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… October’s increase also surpassed pre-pandemic levels and was up 7% (or nearly $101 million) over October of 2019. … few months is a positive sign 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-13-2020Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July … $53.3 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth in July continued at a moderate pace, … County had the largest decline at 12.1%. These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… The full op-ed is below: New York needs to boost financial education in our schools Young people in New York have a … finance. Many states have already incorporated financial education into the school curriculum, with some starting lessons as early as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… Betty A. Rosa. The full op-ed is below: We should be teaching financial literacy in NY's high schools Financial … and investing. They become better equipped and informed to make important financial decisions in the future that … Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures recommended to the Board of Regents that financial literacy should be a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund has committed an … Venture Partners to invest in state-based companies, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … Thomas P. DiNapoli is trustee of the $176.8 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund, the third largest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… that were never paid to staff, liquor store purchases and holiday parties, according to an audit released today by New … for personal expenses including gifts of any kind, food, holiday parties provided to staff, and fees and penalties. … staff; $1,687 in liquor store purchases; $1,124 for staff holiday parties; $7,693 for gifts, including gift cards; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… President Ruben Diaz Jr. will help raise awareness about unclaimed funds across the borough. It’s your money, come and get it. … Bronx residents to make the effort to track down their unclaimed money from the more than $244 million in unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyLife Changes: Applying for Disability Retirement
… retirement benefit and the steps we take to process your application. It also discusses the medical evaluation and … benefit and eligibility information before you file an application. Our staff is available to answer any questions … Thomas P. DiNapoli State Comptroller Filing an Application Who Can File You can file a disability retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-applying-disability-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1216
… Purpose To notify agencies of increases in the maximum contribution … Compensation Plan for calendar year 2013, pursuant to IRS Section 457 Regulations. The regular yearly … To notify agencies of increases in the maximum contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1216-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2013State Agencies Bulletin No. 1113
… in each of the last three years prior to normal retirement age, has been increased to $17,000, for a combined maximum … 2012. An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $5,500 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1113-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2012