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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… pandemic, while others are paid at specialized rates. It is unclear whether telehealth services are more … that: “Evidence of cost savings associated with telehealth is mixed and depends on whether telehealth is used to increase access to new patient populations, or as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
… treasury was $13,626, exceeding the national average of $10,005 by 36.2 percent. New York received $12,407 in per … New Jersey experienced the largest deficit. Seven of the 10 states with the largest positive balances of payments were … from these taxes generated a total of $3.3 trillion or $10,005 per capita in FFY 2019. A breakdown of all revenues in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the ten recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters (Report … for shelter system management of homeless shelters in the City. The majority of shelters are operated by private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-shelters-followDiNapoli: The Mayor's Proposed Budget Takes Large Steps In Addressing Outstanding Labor Contracts
… jobs (compared to the same period one year earlier). In early May, the city announced that it had reached a nine-year … agreement with the United Federation of Teachers, which represents 37 percent of the city’s workforce. The city, … between the city and the Municipal Labor Committee, which represents the city’s unions. The city has agreed to report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-mayors-proposed-budget-takes-large-steps-addressing-outstanding-labor-contractsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… May 13, 2021 Edition Economic Impact Payments in New York Since March 2020, the federal government has … Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed in March 2020, the COVID-Related Tax Relief (CRTR) Act signed … and 8.8 million received payments under CRTR. In both cases, about one in five payments was made to families with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… on arts and cultural institutions in New York City. Recent news of plans to reopen Broadway theaters in September may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021DiNapoli Seeks Information on Safety Measures Taken by Businesses Involved in Shipping Oil
… information about measures the businesses are taking in response to the increasing number of serious accidents … DiNapoli said. “Recent rail accidents resulting in catastrophic losses from oil spills pose serious risks for … members, retirees and beneficiaries.” A 2013 derailment in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, resulted in 47 deaths and liability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-seeks-information-safety-measures-taken-businesses-involved-shipping-oilNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… has allocated $8.5 billion of that overall commitment. The latest $800 million comprises three separate investments. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was … began working at the fire department in 2014 and served as treasurer from January through September 2016, when she … The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its … and poverty than the general public, and the Office of Mental Health hasn’t done enough to fix those problems,” … response is included in the audit. Audit Office of Mental Health: Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find More Than $700 Million in Unnecessary Costs and Overpayments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released … as DOH can do much more to save taxpayer dollars.” The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and … needs. For the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2019, New York’s Medicaid program had approximately 7.3 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-more-700-million-unnecessary-costs-and-overpaymentsDiNapoli: 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 April compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same month in 2023 according to data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to counties and tax-imposing cities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 39 in May compared to the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… New York State agency overtime costs in 2023 were $1.2 billion, down 11.6% from 2022, marking the first decrease in total overtime earnings since 2016, according to a report … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… are entering a period of slower year-over-year growth, then local officials need to be prepared to make adjustments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full op-ed is below: State, … economic devastation. New York and other hard hit areas need money to balance their books and that cash … government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… economy and our fiscal position, which relies on the tax revenue it generates. However, increasing uncertainty in the … dampen the outlook for parts of the securities industry in 2025.” The total estimated 2024 bonus pool is 34% higher … which taxes have not been withheld. Charts Bonus Pool Chart from 1995 to 2024 Annual Profits and Employment Chart …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… of 2025, an increase of 3.2% ($180 million) compared to the same quarter last year. Each of the 10 regions in the … had a year-over-year increase in collections, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … sales tax collections grew in the first quarter compared to last year, but this growth could be threatened by economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… April 2025 The distribution of federal resources—and the fiscal relationship between states and the federal … an estimated $96.7 billion in federal receipts in State Fiscal Year 2024-25, representing 38.8 percent of total … is received in federal spending. The results for Federal Fiscal Year 2023 (FFY 2023) have not fully returned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023