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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … appropriately and effectively.” Bayport Fire District – Credit Card Use (Suffolk County) The commissioner, who is … years of the justice’s six-year tenure. Town of Enfield – Purchasing (Tompkins County) While town officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Calls for Long-Needed State Debt Reform
… New York state has one of the nation’s highest debt levels, largely because … use of debt have been circumvented over the years in state budgets. Since the Debt Reform Act was passed in … New York’s “moderately high and growing debt levels” as one factor preventing it from achieving a higher credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-calls-long-needed-state-debt-reformDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… a report that found: The Central New York and North Country regions had the highest percentages of districts in … not included in the report. The recently formed Boquet Valley Central School District in Essex County did not … did not file in time to receive a score: Livingston Manor Central School District, Roscoe Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressLocal 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 compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities by the state Department of Taxation and Finance, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… and control over, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … totaled nearly $1.9 billion, up $4.8 million from the same time last year. “Year-over-year growth in local … DiNapoli said. “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… collections grew at a modest pace, year over year, after coming in nearly flat in January,” DiNapoli said. “But this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in … million from the same time last year. “Growth in local sales tax collections for April was modest for the third … reporting to help local officials better understand how sales tax is performing in their part of the state.” In April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… state dropped 9.5 percent in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections from July to September totaled $4.3 billion, or $452 million less than … state dropped 95 percent in the third quarter compared to the same period last year according to State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020DiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly … in North America and is the primary means of transit from Long Island to New York City which means it must be prepared … LIRR has 700 miles of track, stretching from Montauk on Long Island to Penn Station and Grand Central in Manhattan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.3% in October compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 23 in October compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberSocial Security – Federal Funding and New York
… $59,996 Chemung 21,990 $38,426 Chenango 13,580 $23,063 Clinton 21,925 $37,673 Columbia 17,030 $33,713 Cortland …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-securityOversight 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-complaints2024 Stewardship Priorities & Proxy Voting Guideline Updates
The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance Program actively engages with the Fund’s public equity portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of environmental and social factors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/2024-stewardhip-priorities-and-proxy-voting-guideline-updates.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfPrivacy and Security of Student Data (2023-N-6)
To determine if the New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) consistently followed all laws and regulations regarding the privacy and security of students’ data. The audit covered the period from March 2020 through September 2025.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-23n6.pdfWebinars
… webinars and view past webinars ondemand presented by the Academy for New York States Local Officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/webinarsHomes and Community Renewal: Division of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City (2022-S-46) 180-Day Response
To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments, supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR), are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s46-response.pdf