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Local Sales Taxes Surge 49.2 Percent in April-June 2021 Over Same Quarter in 2020: Statewide Collections Strong Even Compared to Pre-Pandemic Period
Local sales tax collections in New York State grew by 49.2 percent, or just over $1.6 billion, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-surge-in-april-june-2021.pdfHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… the health and safety of the children placed in foster care. The audit covers New York City children who were in foster care during the period of July 1, 2014 through August 31, … of New York City children who have been placed in foster care – voluntarily or involuntarily. In foster care, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careDiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… recent combined operating deficits in the city’s general, water and sewer funds have approached 1 percent of combined … revealed the financial condition of the city’s general and water funds declined over the last three fiscal years because … and timely financial records to enable the city to file annual financial reports with the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Arrested in Mayfield Theft
… announced. "Ms. Hart took advantage of her position and the public's trust by diverting public funds to herself," … "I thank Fulton County District Attorney Chad Brown and New York State Police for their diligent work in helping … misappropriated more than $35,000 in property taxes, dog licensing and other fees. Ms. Hart pocketed more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-arrested-mayfield-theftDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… should not be shortchanged by contractors cutting corners and reaping the benefits of lax state oversight,” DiNapoli … said. “The State Education Department needs to step up and do a better job of making sure that taxpayers are only … day services for the SED. SCO provides academic, arts and music activities during non-school hours to children who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… funds, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Debra Kelley pocketed cash fees she collected from the … funds according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Debra Kelley pocketed cash fees she collected from the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftNew York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages
… New York led the nation in nonprofit employment with more than 1.4 million jobs and total wages of just over … in the nation in 2017. Nonprofit wages varied widely, with educational services having the highest average annual … Health care – the largest nonprofit industry – along with education and social assistance, represented more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/new-york-leads-nation-nonprofit-jobs-wagesDiNapoli: Pharsalia Supervisor Arrested in Alleged $123K Theft
… $123,000 in town funds. He allegedly used the funds to pay credit card bills and pad his salary an additional … also revealed that Brown allegedly used town funds to pay 100 percent of his home telephone, internet and electric bills. “Since 2010, Mr. Brown allegedly cheated his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-pharsalia-supervisor-arrested-alleged-123k-theftComptroller DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… in “significant fiscal stress” and the remaining 21 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The scores are based on … include scores for the dependent school districts in the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Fell 44% in 2008
… industry is still continuing to write off toxic assets. It’s painfully obvious that 2009 will probably be another … have invested billions of dollars to stabilize the nation’s banks and financial institutions and there are plans to … to buy corporate jets, pay dividends or bonuses.” DiNapoli’s office estimates that the bonus pool paid by the securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2009/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-fell-44-2008DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Rose Sharply in 2009
… in New York City in 2008 even though it accounted for only 5 percent of the jobs. The average taxable bonus rose to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2010/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-rose-sharply-2009DiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-two school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … districts in fiscal stress the prior year. The low number of districts with stress designations largely reflects recent … in recent years,” DiNapoli said. “While the number of districts has increased, it remains lower than before the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3% in November compared to the same month in 2023, according to … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3 in November compared to the same …
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)
… of being equipped to make financial decisions that support their well-being, many Americans remain unprepared for financial emergencies—a point that the COVID-19 pandemic, … and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge …
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
… filed against Crowdstrike, its chief executive officer and chief financial officer, centers on false statements made … up to the July 19, 2024, worldwide IT outage caused by the Austin, Texas-based company’s failed software updates and resulting plummet in share value. “Crowdstrike misled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-named-lead-plaintiff-crowdstrike-shareholder-lawsuitWall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms—the traditional measure of industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015Long Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… of our food supply system. This is especially true on Long Island. It was the only region in the state to see the … of farming across upstate New York along with Long Island and New York City. The report includes an analysis of … for farmers. Some of the important findings for Long Island include: There were 607 farms on Long Island in 2022, …
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
… Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Overall growth slowed from 26 percent in the first quarter to 08 percent in the second …
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 … this report highlighting New York City’s growing high-tech industry, one of our city’s most vibrant and vital … IT firm in which the State Pension Fund has invested . “Access to ridiculous talent, amazing neighborhoods to work, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-high-tech-rise-nycDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… after finding 7,482 improper filings –an 18 percent rise from last year. To date, DiNapoli's office audited and … after finding 7482 improper filings an 18 percent rise from last year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refunds