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Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows to 2.4 Percent in First Half of 2014; Long Island and Southern Tier Collections Decline
Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows to 2.4 Percent in First Half of 2014; Long Island and Southern Tier Collections Decline
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections0714.pdfTown of Dayton – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-189-F)
… in the audit report Town of Dayton – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2019M-189), released in January 2020. The audit … determined that the Supervisor did not maintain complete and accurate financial records and reports. The audit included seven recommendations to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-dayton-audit-follow-2019m-189-fTown of Danby – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-127-F)
… processing and procurement activities. Background The Town is located in Tompkins County and is governed by the elected five-member Board, which includes the Town Supervisor. The Board is responsible for general oversight of the Town’s operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/21/town-danby-audit-follow-2022m-127-fDiNapoli High-Tech is on the Rise in NYC
… High-tech is one of the fastest growing industries in New York City, … Manhattan and into Brooklyn and Queens. New York City is attracting tech firms because of its unmatched quality of … as a global center for innovation and my administration is committed to leveraging all of our resources effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-high-tech-rise-nycDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has fended off fiscal disaster brought on by the COVID-pandemic, but it … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA has fended off fiscal disaster brought on by the COVIDpandemic but it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceDiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… report provides taxpayers with a look at the financial and project data reported by local IDAs so they can track their … project value of nearly $2.8 billion. The number of “clean energy” projects, increased from 25 to 85. Some of the … reclassify existing projects, but 34 of the 60 new clean energy projects were approved in 2021. North Country IDAs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… To meet current year-end projections, PIT collections will have to increase 11.1 percent, or $2.5 billion, through the … in the current year, and other tax law changes that may have changed taxpayer behavior and the timing of estimated … although more than $625 million in settlement dollars have been used for general budget support. The SFY 2015-16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearDiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… two months. In March, Cheon Park pleaded guilty to federal mail fraud and agreed to pay $2 million in restitution in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor (DOL) investigates labor … Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor DOL investigates labor law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycOyster Bay Water District – Payments in Lieu of Health Insurance (2017M-43)
… October 31, 2016. Background The Oyster Bay Water District is located in the Town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County and provides water to about 8,800 customers. The District is governed by an elected three-member Board of … to ensure that the program benefits the District and is implemented in the most prudent and cost effective manner. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/06/02/oyster-bay-water-district-payments-lieu-health-insurance-2017m-43DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… said. “With prices rising, we’re watching closely to see what impact the rate of inflation and economic volatility is having on New York’s economic recovery.” New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… high-growth, and high-salary job market needs; and what the Department, school districts, and Boards of … highdemand highgrowth and highsalary job marketneeds and what the Department school districts and Boards of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… New York City projects a surplus of more than $2.7 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, … four-year financial plan for FY 2020 through FY 2024. The surplus for FY 2020 results mainly from an increase in the … New York City projects a surplus of more than $27 billion for fiscal year FY 2020 up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Assets
… permission. Sample City Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Assets Fiduciary Funds For the Year Ended December 31, … 4,142,574 Investments earnings: Net (decrease) In fair value of investments (272,522) … expense 216,428 Net investment earnings 3,417,194 4,560 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-changes-fiduciary-net-assetsDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… of dollars were spent on Medicaid Managed Long-Term Care (MLTC) costs for individuals who no longer qualified for … and may have also led to unsatisfactory long-term care for eligible patients in need,” said State Comptroller … and improve oversight of its managed long-term care program so that patients receive the services they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsRensselaer County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74)
… to the Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS). Key Recommendations Establish and implement … Ensure all PILOTs are monitored and reported to PARIS. RCIDA officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/24/rensselaer-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2021m-74Wyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2024M-148)
… development projects. WCIDA is governed by a seven-member Board of Directors (Board) appointed by the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors. The … Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law. Our methodology and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/11/21/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2024m-148DiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… The neighborhoods of Long Island City (L.I.C.), Sunnyside and … personalities, but together they are contributing to the borough’s business growth, share of the population … The neighborhoods of Long Island City LIC Sunnyside and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… to ensure that adequate controls over timekeeping and payroll processes are in place. In addition, DHS is also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Contractor Sentenced in Federal Court for Defrauding State of Over $360,000
… to federal fraud charges earlier this year, as a result of a joint investigation by New York State Comptroller Thomas … to a year and one day in prison and ordered to pay a total of $721,112 in restitution and criminal forfeiture. “Joseph … for cancer and used the money to fund his lavish lifestyle of world traveling and gambling,” DiNapoli said. “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-contractor-sentenced-federal-court-defrauding-state-over-360000