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DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $767 Million in May
… State tax receipts in May were down $766.9 million or 19.7% from the previous year, according to the monthly state cash report released today by State Comptroller Thomas … State tax receipts in May were down $7669 million or 197 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-767-million-mayDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… to 2015, increasing 2.3 percent last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Sales tax … correction in the fourth quarter of 2015, which distorted New York City's year-to-year growth calculations. After … Delaware, Jefferson, Putnam, Sullivan and Yates; Central New York was the only region in the state to suffer a decline …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by filing for refunds they are not entitled to. My office is stopping … audit. The majority of questionable refunds stopped were for returns filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… rushing to file their tax returns. My office is watching for those who would con the system to steal the public’s … million stopped by DiNapoli’s office had been approved for payment but DiNapoli’s auditors found red flags and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… 6.4 million New Yorkers and enabling them to access health care that would otherwise be unaffordable,” DiNapoli said. … majority of Medicaid spending, services, and enrollees to managed care by 2016, but recent audits by DiNapoli’s office … Unit (MFCU) investigates and prosecutes individuals and companies responsible for improper or fraudulent billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… Upstate New York lags behind downstate New York and the nation in job growth since the Great Recession, according to a report examining upstate employment trends issued today by State Comptroller … Upstate New York lags behind downstate New York and the nation in job growth since the Great Recession according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… the Program The New York City Department of Education (DOE), the nation’s largest school system, serves … middle, and high schools (excluding charter schools). DOE recognizes the importance of mental health well-being in … the extent to which DOE proactively ensured schools have the mental health supports and services they need, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism rates among New York public and … A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli details how chronic absenteeism …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… 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 Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … sales tax collections in New York state increased by 23 in October compared to the same month in 2023 according to data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities, and whether safety and security equipment, such as cameras, help point intercoms, and customer assistance intercoms, is maintained (working and tested). The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… Overall, local collections totaled $1.82 billion for the month, up $3.1 million from the same time last year. “There was little growth in local sales tax … and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… being flat in July,” DiNapoli said. “While this growth is certainly encouraging, local officials must keep in mind … and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July-September) will be available in October. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… In July and August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 3,988 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $7.0 billion and approved more than 5.1 million payments worth nearly … In July and August the Office of the State Comptroller approved 3988 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… more than 28,000, Texas almost 11,000 and Florida 7,500. Gov. Hochul and New York City Mayor Adams both announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkIdentifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… additional risks to published budget gaps. The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) examined fiscal years FY 2022 … “fiscal cliff,” reflects that funding at the current level of service is not supported, either partially or in full, … only focuses on this period as it includes the majority of federal pandemic aid spending. OSC examined expenditures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planDiNapoli: Youth in NYC Face Double Digit Unemployment Rate
… ages of 16-24 continued to face a high 13.2% unemployment rate in 2024, which was 3.6 points higher than in 2019 and … improvement in 2023, the city’s youth unemployment rate was higher than the national rate. Black, Hispanic, and Asian youth, especially males, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-youth-nyc-face-double-digit-unemployment-rateNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
… to Face High Unemployment Rate as Nation’s Recovered The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic placed an outsized strain … to mitigate the spread of the virus. Nationally, mothers in the workforce experienced a larger increase in … The onset of the COVID19 pandemic placed an outsized strain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-mothers-workforceDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… continued uncertainty in Washington over potential cuts for states, including funds for Medicaid and other health programs, education, social … by major funding streams and functions, including grants for various Medicaid programs, clean water, and children’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkDiNapoli Report Identifies Trends in Causes of Subway Delays
… better than 87% on-time performance last year, with the L train in the lead at 91.9%. It helped that the top four had relatively newer cars and that the L train has Communications-Based Train Control signals that enable trains to run closer together at faster speeds. The B train had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-report-identifies-trends-causes-subway-delaysDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… fell short for vulnerable adults in New York City because Adult Protective Services (APS) experienced staff shortages … shortages and high caseloads strained New York City’s Adult Protective Services,” DiNapoli said. “Case files showed … response is available in the audit. Audit Oversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-short