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DiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… New York City is projecting a $3.4 billion surplus for city fiscal year (FY) 2021 because of better-than-projected revenues from income and corporate taxes, debt service savings from lower … New York City is projecting a $34 billion surplus for city fiscal year FY 2021 because of betterthanprojected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… and mansion taxes. The MTA has also had chronic difficulty meeting its capital commitment goals. In 2016 through 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… set of state rules and local needs to determine how to best educate our children and pay for it,” DiNapoli said. “My … most districts since 2007-08. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, about 14 percent of children in New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… Empire State Development (ESD), the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully … most of its programs to determine if they are boosting the state’s economy and promoting promised job and business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Revenues, Expenses and changes in Net Assets
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the … Norwalk, CT 06856 are reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net … Examples from GASB Statement 34 Statement of Revenues Expenses and changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-revenues-expenses-and-changes-net-assetsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… Help States and Localities Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… Project has found that food insecurity in households with children has more than doubled over pre-pandemic levels nationwide, with one in three reporting insufficient food in April. Food … York City reported nearly 40 percent of food pantries and soup kitchens in the City had closed by mid-April, with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… York state increased by 12.6% statewide in August compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas … local governments should maintain vigilance when it comes to their finances." New York City’s collections totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen the … The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a steady recovery from the depths of the pandemic’s … and state leaders should think strategically about how to use this "surplus" – by dedicating it to rainy day fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has committed $20 million to the … early stage funds since 2014. About the NYS Common Retirement Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in … The New York State Common Retirement Fund has committed $20 million to the Tribeca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… said. “Prices in New York are among the highest in the nation, while child care workers earn wages well below the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… New York State agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 for a … year, according to the annual report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examining state agencies’ overtime and workforce trends. After a … New York State agency overtime costs increased 102 in 2024 for a total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023New York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Rose in 2018, But Bonuses Fell
… decline in the financial markets in the fourth quarter of 2018, the securities industry still had a good year with … was still double the average annual salary in the rest of the City’s workforce. It’s too soon to say how the … growth in pretax profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms (the traditional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-rose-2018-bonuses-fellDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… The West Hurley Fire District’s former chief and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to … & Excavating business. Former chief David Gutierrez and Michael “Bucky” VanValkenburgh, a current fire … Court, were initially charged for abusing their authority and costing the district over $30,000 since 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeDiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Senate Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins today encouraged … want to return it as soon as possible. Today’s event with Democratic Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, and her outreach in … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and New York State Senate Democratic Leader Andrea StewartCousins today encouraged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyDiNapoli: Former Pulteney Fire District Treasurer Sentenced in $6,800 Theft of Fire District Funds
… treasurer of Pulteney Fire District No. 2 was sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay full restitution for stealing more than $6,800 in fire … an illegal second salary. “This public servant was able to write herself extra paychecks because no one else was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-former-pulteney-fire-district-treasurer-sentenced-6800-theft-fire-district-fundsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1619
… To inform agencies of the implementation of the New York State Paid Family Leave Affected Employees As of January 1, … deductions. Most full-time and part-time employees of the State of New York in Management Confidential designated … bargaining units will be eligible for Paid Family Leave. State employees who are represented by a union may be covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1619-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-ny-paid-family-leaveOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… Law and that documentation is adequate. During the Fall 2023 semester, EOP operated on 28 State-operated SUNY … participants. Expenditures for EOP in State fiscal year 2023-2024 totaled $38.6 million. Key Findings Overall, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programEquine Health and Safety
… pari-mutuel wagering, Class III Indian Gaming, the State lottery (including video lottery terminals), and charitable gaming. The Commission was … merged the Racing and Wagering Board with the Division of Lottery to form a single State agency. The Commission …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly halted tourism in New York City, one of the world’s top tourist and business … (CFY) 2021. “The tourism industry is a vital component of New York City’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Visitors and their … to work with stakeholders to reignite the new normal for New York City’s tourism industry. DiNapoli’s recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73