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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November
… year over year, with New York City accounting for 61.5% of the increase. “Local sales tax growth in November was a … to drive statewide growth, accounting for a majority of the overall increase. Still, monthly collections are … York City’s collections totaled $848 million, an increase of 4% compared to the same time last year. County and city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-3-percent-in-novemberSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… Literacy (Report 2020-S-53 ). About the Program In recent decades, financial literacy has emerged as a key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followDiNapoli Named Lead Plaintiff in Crowdstrike Shareholder Lawsuit
… by the defendants regarding quality assurance leading up to the July 19, 2024, worldwide IT outage caused by the … and quality assurance,” DiNapoli said. “Its actual failure to meet industry standards and deficient software testing and … one of the largest cyber-disasters in history leading to a worldwide shutdown and billions in losses to investors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-named-lead-plaintiff-crowdstrike-shareholder-lawsuitWall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… in New York City’s security industry declined by 9 percent to $146,200 in 2015 as industry-wide profits declined by 10.5 percent, according to an estimate released today by New York State Comptroller … said. “While the cost of legal settlements appears to be easing, ongoing weaknesses in the global economy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015Long Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is … in the state to see the numbers climb for both farms and farmland acres in the most recent United States … local food supply was put to the test during the pandemic, and there are ongoing threats to this industry as outlined in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Slows in 2016
… by $80 million in the first half of 2016, which accounts for the majority of local sales tax growth statewide. Of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-slows-2016DiNapoli High-Tech is on the Rise in NYC
… High-tech is one of the fastest growing industries in New York City, … above the citywide average, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Manhattan and into Brooklyn and Queens. New York City is attracting tech firms because of its unmatched quality of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-high-tech-rise-nycDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… totaling $352.5 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Those who break the rules will not profit … including personal income tax refunds. The majority of questionable returns were filed by taxpayers who claimed … on incorrect information such as fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income. Questionable personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… the highest level in a decade in 2022, even as the number of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers, and traffic … are occurring. As New Yorkers hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday and summer vacations, let’s drive cautiously … 2017. In 2022, Long Island led the state in the number of deaths (164 in Suffolk and 81 in Nassau). Regionally, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nyDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… in New York City increased by 1.4 percent to 167,800 workers, adding 2,300 jobs in 2014. While the industry is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014DiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… has been funded by investment returns. The Fund’s fiscal year ends March 31, 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Sixteen school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … in state aid have contributed to the declining number of school districts designated in fiscal stress. “The number of districts designated in fiscal stress remains low after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping from 16,426 incidents in 2016 to 25,112 in 2022, according to the FBI. The number of attacks … Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53 between 2016 and 2022 jumping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between 2006 and 2015, and the number of industry jobs increased by 29 percent, … The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Report 2020-S-63 ). About the Program As the … To help confront the mental health crisis among youth in New York State, the Mental Health Association in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… Galker pleaded guilty to one count of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree following an indictment that accused him of stealing checks totaling $31,149 from mailboxes in Brooklyn and using a false identity to cash them. His … of Unclaimed Funds. “Mr. Galker stole from Brooklynites in need of help,” DiNapoli said. “Thanks to my office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
… rose from 64% to 76% between 2019 and 2021 thanks in large part to two federal programs created to address disparities in access to high-speed internet. More than 1.3 million New … clear during the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “In 2021, my office reported that about one in three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… New York state’s Medicaid system made approximately $6.8 million in … to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. By the end of audit fieldwork, about $2.4 … administered by the state Department of Health (DOH), is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. This is the lowest incidence … (2012-13 school year). “The number of districts designated in a fiscal stress category has fallen considerably over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… $19.6 billion increased by 19.1%, or $3.1 billion, in 2021 compared to last year, according to a report released … the highest annual increase on record after a historic low in 2020 when local sales tax collections declined by 10%. Annual growth in 2019 was 4.7%. “The pandemic substantially changed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021