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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… York City’s collections totaled $759 million, an increase of 5.7%, or $40.7 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $805 million, a decrease of -2.2%. Nearly two-thirds (37 of 57) of counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State …
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
… represented close to 6.2 million hours, or over 27% of all state agency overtime hours; OPWDD more than 6 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016Finger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the Finger Lakes where sales of farm products topped $2.3 billion in 2022, leading the … countered statewide trends, seeing growth in the number of acres farmed. Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… local governments can slide into fiscal black hole We are all painfully aware of the devastating health impacts of the … totaling more than 22 million nationwide, erasing nearly all employment gains made over the past decade. Main Street … governments continue to provide essential services. As we all appreciate, our public health care workers, first …
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 … values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… Message from the Comptroller April 2025 The distribution of federal resources—and the fiscal relationship between … for Needy Families (TANF), Child Nutrition programs (e.g., school breakfast and lunch), programs for Children and … of approximately $158 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief aid from school districts 9 and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our … (Brooklyn), Cathedral Parkway Towers (Manhattan), Findlay House (Bronx), and Jamie Towers (Bronx). The objective of our … issued in June 2023, was to determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by DHCR were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… $244,700, up 31.5% from last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual estimate. The … federal policy changes may dampen the outlook for parts of the securities industry in 2025.” The total estimated 2024 bonus pool is 34% higher …
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 $5.8 billion in the first quarter (January-March) of 2025, an increase of 3.2% ($180 million) compared to the same quarter last year. Each of the 10 regions in the … had a year-over-year increase in collections, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterDiNapoli: 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 over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … of their sentence full restitution of $35,240.40 shall be paid within four months. My office continues to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: SED Oversight of Career Training Programs Falling Short
… State Education Department is falling short. We need to do better for our students.” Approximately 136,000 New York … CTE programs and respective student enrollments generally do not align with careers that are the most in-demand or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-sed-oversight-career-training-programs-falling-shortMaternal Health
… reviewed 2018 maternal deaths and produced an additional 14 recommendations. The recommendations required a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improved Oversight of Nurse Licensing by State Education Department
… misconduct, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … such as Pennsylvania and Florida, have addressed this risk by requiring licensees to report new convictions within 30 … oversight. SED officials acknowledged the risks noted by DiNapoli's auditors and cited steps they took to address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improved-oversight-nurse-licensing-state-education-departmentAspire of Western New York – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Aspire of Western New York (Aspire) on its Consolidated Fiscal … December 31, 2012. Background Aspire provides a wide range of services to children with disabilities from birth through … special education services for children between the ages of three and five years. Pursuant to the State Education Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/29/aspire-western-new-york-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualLockport Housing Authority – Executive Director’s Compensation (2015M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the BOCES’ procurement practices … The Lockport Housing Authority is located in the City of Lockport in Niagara County. The Authority was established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/lockport-housing-authority-executive-directors-compensation-2015m-329Village of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the … practices created operating deficits that have contributed to ongoing fund balance deficits in the general fund. During … deficit would have been even greater. The Board failed to audit all claims as required by Village Law. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … in May 2021. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt not to exceed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4Canajoharie Central School District – Financial Condition and Extra-Classroom Activity Fund (2015M-339)
… documentation for all activity fund cash receipts that are remitted to her for deposit and that student treasurers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/01/canajoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-and-extraLiberty Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-4)
… The District’s proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit set by statute. Key Recommendations Prepare a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/25/liberty-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-4