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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter
… government sales tax collections totaled $5.83 billion in the second calendar quarter (April-June) of 2024, an … all other regions of the state also saw increases. “Growth in local sales tax collections has moderated, as both … to local sales tax growth, and its moderate increase in collections reflects in part a tourism industry that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-22-second-quarterDiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a report released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 28% of Lost Jobs Have Been Regained Through July; in NYC, 17% While New York State has regained more than one in four of the jobs it lost in March and April, the unprecedented scale of losses due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third … including New York City, saw collections rise. “Local sales tax collections are growing more slowly than they were … officials should temper their expectations for future sales tax revenues.” Local sales tax collections this past …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… required fiscal year 2023 Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) on time, 210 villages (40 percent) filed the AFR with OSC after the statutory due date and 76 villages (14 … the number of villages that do not file their required AFR has grown from six in 2019 to 76 in 2023, a concerning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… and found that despite high availability, one in four households had no cable, fiberoptic (FTTP) or digital … DiNapoli said. “While broadband connections exist in neighborhoods across the city, too many households still … or higher was available to at least 98.1% of residents in the five boroughs, as of December 2022. The rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… crimes has grown, these crimes are increasingly targeting people rather than property, with most attacks against … the prejudice and biases that motivate these crimes from taking root. The fight against hate crimes requires … prevention. 18 Policymakers should additionally explore how to implement the federal initiatives for better data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… demonstrates a clear need for a continuing commitment to reduce the incidence of food insecurity. While income is a … return in 2022. The credit is not taxable; receiving it does not affect anyone’s eligibility for, or lower the amount … Urban Institute, “ Does SNAP Cover the Cost of a Meal in Your County? The latest data on the gap between SNAP benefits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsIX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… the opportunity to request a budget tolerance if they plan to use the cost allocation functionality and can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agenciesState Audits by Agency or Authority
… View audits issued in the last four years by state agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/by-agencyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… General Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the unsealing of a one count indictment charging Linda Miller, 57, a resident of Englewood, N.J., with grand larceny in the second degree, … system will be caught and prosecuted to the full extent of the law," said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-overComptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… of Linda Miller, 58, of Englewood, N.J., to six months in jail and five years of probation for the theft of more than $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local … retirement benefits until 2012, despite her mother's death in 2006. Linda Miller pleaded guilty in July 2015 to 3rd …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-newRecent Trends in the New York City Economy - April 2003
New York City has been experiencing an economic recession since the end of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2004.pdfSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City (2022-N-1)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n1.pdfHigher Education in New York : Evaluating Competitiveness and Identifying Challenges
New York’s higher education sector is facing challenges, including a looming enrollment cliff, growing costs of attendance, and rising student debt.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/higher-education-nys.pdfTracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in New York City
Domestic visitors reached 50.6 million in 2023, up 7 percent from 2022 but still down 4.7 percent from 2019. Domestic visitors that travel for leisure have driven the overall return of visitors to New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-04-2025.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4.2 Percent in 2023
Overall growth moderates after increasing by double digits in the prior two years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-sales-tax-annual-report.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up) (2023-F-21)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f21.pdfRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn - Chinese
Brooklyn (coterminous with Kings County) experienced the largest population growth among New York City’s boroughs between 2010 and 2020 and appears poised to keep growing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2023-cn.pdfRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn - Spanish
Brooklyn (coterminous with Kings County) experienced the largest population growth among New York City’s boroughs between 2010 and 2020 and appears poised to keep growing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2023-spa.pdf