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First Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent

Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/2022-sales-taxes-first-quarter.pdf

First Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent

Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g

DiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths

… rates have increased since a taskforce was established in 2018 to address maternal health and racial disparities. … or ethnicity, have access to the highest level of care.” In 2010, New York launched the Maternal Mortality Review … Initiative to reduce maternal deaths and morbidities. In 2018, the state created the Taskforce on Maternal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deaths

Planning

…   You need to begin planning your financial future now. The more time you have to do this, the easier it will be for you to reach your … of where you are and what you would like your life to be in the future. However, having goals is one thing — … Here are five steps to help NYSLRS members develop plans to achieve their …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planning

DiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College

… City officials announced today. "We're making it easier for all New Yorkers, regardless of income level, to invest in … attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college attendance among …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-college

Oversight of Transportation Services and Expenses

… over transportation expenses and transportation services. For transportation expenses, excluding fueling, and … for the confinement and rehabilitation of approximately 30,500 individuals in custody and the supervision of over 35,000 parolees …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-transportation-services-and-expenses

Hancock Fire Department – Audit Follow Up (2018M-236-F)

… - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess Hancock Fire Department’s (Department’s) progress, … provides fire protection and other emergency services to the Hancock Fire District residents and two townships in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Departments progress as of February 2022 in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/07/01/hancock-fire-department-audit-follow-2018m-236-f

DiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California

… the number of immigrants in New York was surpassed only by California at nearly 10.3 million. Most are long-established … with nearly 48 percent having completed some college. The Southern Tier has the highest proportion of its immigrant … Europe, predominantly Bosnia and Herzegovina; In the Southern Tier, Asian immigrants account for more than half …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-california

DiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities

… the critical cybersecurity support they are providing to state agencies, local governments, and public authorities … in assessing progress. Additionally, the agency needs to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of Homeland …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authorities

DiNapoli: Former Town Supervisor Sentenced to Prison for Embezzlement

… Perfetti and determined that Brown had inflated his salary for at least a decade, illegally padding his income by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-town-supervisor-sentenced-prison-embezzlement

Cybersecurity for Local Governments and Schools Virtual Series: Week 4 – Tying up Loose Ends

Print out presentation to follow along and take notes during the webinar.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/2020/pdf/cybersecurity-for-lgs-and-schools-week-4.pdf

Monitoring the Green Innovation Grant Program

… trees, green roofs, permeable pavements, and cisterns. In their grant application, grantees describe how they plan … with site photographs, showing project progression at 30, 60, and 90 percent completion; properly maintain and … the end of 2016, the Corporation has awarded $135 million for 167 selected projects representing every region of the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/20/monitoring-green-innovation-grant-program

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October

… Local sales 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 … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 23 in October compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-october

Enhanced Medicaid Payments to Selected Home Health Care Service Providers (Follow-Up) (2013-F-1), 30-Day Response

We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health (Department) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, E

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f1-response.pdf

Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up)

… Trust Fund Corporation (HTFC), which is responsible for community development through the construction, … homeowners with the cost of addressing emergencies and code violations that pose a threat to their health and safety … the audit found that inaccurate scoring on seven of 30 LPA applications reviewed (23%) resulted in at least three …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/13/housing-trust-fund-corporation-oversight-residential-emergency-services-offer-home-repairs

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year

… remain cautious in their sales tax revenue projections for 2024.” In January 2024: New York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-year

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May

… in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.71 billion in May, up $18.4 million compared to last year. “Modest growth in local sales tax collections …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-may

Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning

… There are several steps entities can take to improve their … There are several steps entities can take to improve their …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0

DiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies

… of Education DOE is the largest public school system in the nation, serving roughly one million students in more than 1,800 schools (including charter schools) and … centers. The DOE’s budget, which reached $38.4 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2024, accounts for 36% of the city’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agencies

DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees

… to determine where collection efforts will have the best results, and assess the feasibility of entering into …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-fees