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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent in … collections are down, especially in New York City, and local governments are facing serious fiscal challenges. The … a plan on how it is going to provide financial help to local governments during this difficult time. New York is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020Social Security – Federal Funding and New York
… 2023, 3.8 million individuals in New York received Social Security benefits totaling more than $6.8 billion for the … each of three counties: Queens, Kings and Suffolk. Social Security Benefits Paid and Number of Beneficiaries: New York, … 488,169 Note: Annual benefits are estimated. Total Social Security Benefits Paid: New York, CY 2014 – CY 2023 Source …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-securityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the collection of unpaid parking violations or set a benchmark for collection rates. The city collected $110,000 in revenues for 4,367 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of the Groton Central School District , Herricks Union Free School District and the Stockbridge Valley Central … use and raised taxes unnecessarily. Herricks Union Free School District – Fuel Card Purchases (Nassau County) … of the Groton Central School District Herricks Union Free School District and the Stockbridge Valley Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Oversight of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… and addressed housing discrimination complaints timely and in accordance with its policies and procedures and the … Human Rights Law (HRL). The HRL prohibits discrimination in housing based on age, race, lawful source of income, … protected classes. The HRL also prohibits discrimination in leasing and sales, including in advertisements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/oversight-housing-discrimination-complaintsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… charges for out-of-state travel and local meals on the district’s credit cards totaling $26,809. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … capital plans specifying the town"s objectives and goals for using accumulated funds. General fund balance totaled … County) Department officials did not deposit or account for all donations received or deposit money received from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Janus Case
… 40 years of legal precedent is just plain wrong. "In New York, recently enacted legislation will help protect … must stand together to defend unions and working families in all parts of our country and fight further attacks by … are treated with the respect they deserve – on the job and in retirement." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-supreme-court-decision-janus-caseFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… former president and chief of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department in Briarcliff Manor, New York (BMFD), pled guilty … to himself for $122,000 from the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department. Thanks to my ongoing partnership with United … his positions of trust with the Briarcliff Manor Fire Department and Fire Council to engage in flagrant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… and Wyoming counties failed to adequately monitor project approvals or results, according to audits issued … to be done.” The Comptroller’s audits, which focused on project approval and oversight, revealed: Niagara County IDA … the board failed to provide adequate oversight of the project approval process and could not verify that staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
I write as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF, or Fund), one of the largest public pension plans in the United States, valued at $248.5 billion as of March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/u.s.-environmental-protection-agency-regan.pdfEPI - Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Even before the pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which provides transit (subway and bus), express bus, commuter rail and paratransit services to the New York region, faced difficulties in closing its projected budget gaps.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/fare-revenue-considerations-for-mta.pdfBelleville-Henderson Central School District – Mental Health Training Component (S9-21-23)
Determine whether the Belleville-Henderson Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/belleville-henderson-s9-21-23.pdfOversight of Sidewalk Sheds (2019-N-9)
To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are safely maintained, and have valid operating permits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n9.pdfExecutive Order - Financial Literacy
As State Comptroller I am committed to educating the public on financial literacy so New Yorkers experience the benefits of such efforts including sound personal finances and a greater understanding of State and local financial matters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/executive-order-financial-literacy.pdfHeat and Hot Water Complaints (2019-N-3) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development addresses heat and hot water complaints timely, issues notices of violation, and seeks the imposition and collection of penalties as appropriate.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19n3-response.pdfAccess to Preschool Special Education Services (2023-S-1)
To determine if the State Education Department (SED) is effectively overseeing preschool special education in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations to promote timely access to services for children across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s1.pdfState Authority Codes
… A State Authority Code is a five digit number that uniquely identifies a State authority. This code is assigned by OSC. Each State authority that will submit contracts to OSC will be … A State Authority Code is a five digit number that uniquely identifies a State authority This code is assigned by OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities/state-authority-codesFocus on Facts
… of Post-Pandemic Travel (July 2024) Government & Public Administration State Contracts by the Numbers (January 2023) … Health DOH, Use, Collection and Reporting of Infection Control Data (March 2022 ) Oversight of the Early Intervention Program (February 2023 ) Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the Federal Medicaid Drug Rebate Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/focus-on