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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the first calendar quarter (January-March) of 2024, an … year, the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in 2021, according to a report released today by State … the first time since 2019, after having dipped to 41%, on average, in 2020 and 2021. New York City’s growth reflects a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterSchenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… audit period, the County maintained an average available for investment balance of $134.9 million among three bank … a comprehensive investment program with written procedures for the investment of County funds and did not prepare … days, pursuant to Section 35 of GML. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-52021 Average Estimated Costs For County And Town Special Improvement Districts
The Comptroller’s approval is required if debt is proposed to be issued by a town or county and the “cost of the district or extension” to “typical property” or, if different, “typical one or two family home” as stated in the notice of hearing, is above the average est. cost thresholds listed below.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/2021/pdf/2021-average-estimated-costs-for-county-and-town-special-improvement-districts.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… sales tax collections totaled $5.8 billion in the first quarter (January-March) of 2025, an increase of 3.2% … P. DiNapoli. This marked the second straight year that first quarter growth was below the pre-pandemic average of 3.5%. “Local sales tax collections grew in the first quarter compared to last year, but this growth could be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and Soil District pleaded guilty today to stealing $4,100 in county funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. … she collected from the public, instead of depositing them in the bank. DiNapoli’s office discovered the gap during an … with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of Portland, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… criminal charges for allegedly stealing more than $123,000 in town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Brown, 70, of South Plymouth in Chenango County, was charged with grand larceny in the … dollars by using public funds for his pleasure and daily expenses,” State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftSecurities Industry Bonus Pool and Average Bonus - 2018
Chart showing the Comptroller's estimates of Wall Street's bonus pool and average bonuses from 1989-2018
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/wall-street-bonuses-2018.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today the following audits have been issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0County Medicaid Costs
… Legislature has recognized these growing pressures, and in 2004 enacted legislation that shifts costs associated with … from $1.1 billion in 1993 to $2.3 billion in 2003, an average annual growth rate of 8.6 percent during that period. For some counties, average annual growth rates have reached double-digits, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/county-medicaid-costsState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… authorities valued at $7.0 billion and approved more than 5.1 million payments worth nearly $24.4 billion. The office … authorities valued at $70 billion and approved more than 51 million payments worth nearly $244 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustAssessment of the Thruway Authority's Finances and Proposed Toll Increase, August 2012
In 2012, the New York State Thruway Authority announced that it was in the process of imposing a 45 percent average toll increase for some commercial vehicles.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/thruway-policy-08142012.pdfDays Worked Calculator – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Officials Paid Per Payroll Period Use this calculator to convert the ROA result (average number of days … Worked . Officials Paid Per Call or Meeting Use this calculator to determine the average number of hours per task. Use this calculator to convert the average number of hours per task …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/days-worked-calculatorChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… due to the pandemic, the state lost 9,549 child care slots and an additional 5,333 slots in 2021, for a cumulative decline of 1.9% from 2019 … two state fiscal years would support an estimated 5,500 slots in child care facilities across the state. The SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsNYS Pension Fund Commits $2 Billion to Climate Transition Index
… progress toward its interim goal of 50% alignment by 2030. In addition, the Fund is setting other interim engagement and investment goals for 2030 that include actively engaging with 50% of the Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/nys-pension-fund-commits-2-billion-climate-transition-index2022 Average Estimated Costs For County And Town Special Improvement Districts
Please find attached a listing of the average estimated cost thresholds for 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/2022/pdf/2022-average-estimated-costs-for-county-and-town-special-improvement-districts.pdfXIV.2 Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates – XIV. Special Procedures
… for multiple prior payments, the Obligation Date is the latest of the associated original transactions. Travel and … for multiple transactions, the Obligation Date is the latest of the associated original transactions. Obligation … Vouchers / Refund of Appropriation Chapter VIII, Section 1 - Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv2-obligation-accounting-and-budget-datesSafety of Infrastructure (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our original report, Safety of Infrastructure (2012-S-29). … billion in improvements that needed to be made. In some cases, staff had been able to make repairs, but in others had … areas to prevent public access, or in the most extreme cases, to close individual amenities or even sections of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/06/safety-infrastructure-followDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… activity in New York City in 2013, nearly one-third of the city’s total economic output and nearly twice the level in 2000, according to a new report … spending, public authority financial data and information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… Federal pandemic relief funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with … FFY 2023, the state received $1.06 in return; the national average was $1.32. “With the end of pandemic aid, this may be … 2023, federal expenditures for each U.S. resident were on average $4,089 more than they paid in federal taxes; for New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesDiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by … 64, of Alexandria Bay, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree in Clayton Town Court. Her misdeeds were … 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. Review prior cases at http://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations/index.htm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-fees