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DiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… in New York rose by 121,000 from March to April. In Monroe County, recipients increased by 2,300, reaching more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow, some developments continued to … we’ve found. Collecting fees with virtually no chance for an apartment gives applicants false hope and compromises …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … weather unexpected shortfalls in collections.” For April 2023 compared with April 2022: New York City’s collections … what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report also found that 5.7% of city moms in the workforce were unemployed in 2022 … the city are the hardest hit, facing an unemployment rate of 9%. The city and state have improved access to early … the unemployment and labor force participation rates of mothers in New York City before, during and after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… today that his office will conduct a follow up review of the state Department of Health (DOH) after an audit released in March 2022 exposed … in nursing homes. The audit recommended that DOH improve how it prevents and responds to outbreaks and how it collects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresDiNapoli: Temporary Federal Spending Drives Up NY’s National Ranking in States’ Balance of Payments
… The surge in federal spending in response to the COVID-19 … Fiscal Recovery Funds; $393 per capita in student loan costs from payment waivers; and $256 per capita for … among the 50 states and what they pay in federal taxes and how much they receive in federal spending. Past reports put …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-paymentsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… the size of the workforce spurred longer hours on the job for many. However, overtime is not a long-term substitute for proper staffing levels. State agencies should ensure that … of burning out.” Key Findings: Three agencies accounted for more than two-thirds of the state’s overtime including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Fiscal Year 2020 - Interactive Map
… Read Report | Download Data (Excel) … States balance of payments with the federal government in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-fiscal-year-2020-interactive-mapDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… State Development (ESD), the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic … to determine if they are boosting the state’s economy and promoting promised job and business growth, according to … ESD spends about $1.8 billion a year in taxpayer money for loans, grants, tax credits and other financial assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… an increase of $11.4 billion, or 8.3 percent, from the prior year, largely because of one-time financial … which were used primarily for Medicaid (including new costs related to the Affordable Care Act), homeland security … level of reported year-over-year growth in spending but do not reduce interest costs. DiNapoli’s report also notes: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… 2020, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The COVID-19 pandemic caused a significant shift in taxpayer … report examines PIT filings for the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 and follows up on DiNapoli’s May 2022 report that … a potential loss of economic activity. Pandemic’s Impact on Taxpayer Movement From 2015 to 2019, there was a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… directly or contracting with third-party providers. OTDA’s role is to provide oversight of the Local Districts and … provider. The assessment, an evaluation of the client’s housing and care needs, is supposed to begin within one … pandemic restrictions and staffing shortages as the cause for timeliness problems, the majority of the cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… state totaled $5.9 billion in the third calendar quarter of 2023 (July - September), an increase of 3.6%, or more than $205 million, compared to the same … P. DiNapoli. This marks the second consecutive quarter of collections returning to lower pre-pandemic year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… Hochul and state leaders should think strategically about how to use this "surplus" – by dedicating it to rainy day … the financial plan is not without risk. COVID-19 cases are rising again. A slowing recovery or a second economic … recovery and a stronger long-term fiscal position. To do so, policymakers should take several steps. First, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has committed $20 million to the Tribeca Venture … today. The transaction raises the total commitments of DiNapoli's In-State Private Equity Program (the In-State … In-State Program has generated solid investment returns for the state pension fund and has supported thousands of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… The report includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… needed to provide services. An effective child care system is integral to the state’s economic future and must … pass universal child care." “New York state’s child care system is in crisis, as State Comptroller DiNapoli shows,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… 1.8 million hours higher than the previous year, according to the annual report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas … CUNY, grew from 2023 by 3.7% in 2024, or 5,330 positions, to an average annual total of 151,309. This was the second … has been driven largely by people leaving rather than retirement. In 2023, the State launched the NY HELPS program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023DiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor … a population of 125,000 or more (i.e., Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers), the inspection functions are performed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homeless