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DiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18 Enacted Budget increases funding for education, clean water, affordable housing and other … in general support for public schools for the coming school year, along with a $50 million increase in competitive … the expired 421-a tax abatement program and will provide real estate developers in New York City with property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an … DiNapoli. Eight of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, saw collections rise. “Local sales tax … than the 3.2% and 3.3% increases in the first and second quarters, respectively. Despite this being the lowest growth …
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)
… , Hoosick Falls , Lisle , Mount Kisco , North Syracuse and Pomona Executive Summary New York State (NYS) has 532 … of $93.8 million. Villages provide essential services for their residents, who elect a board to plan, guide and … by Village officials, which were due to incomplete accounting records, turnover in the Chief Fiscal Officer …
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
… across the city, too many households still don’t have a subscription. Many of New York City’s lowest income … facing families, state and federal leaders should focus on measures to improve accessibility for those with the … 2013. As the pandemic subsided, however, individuals may have resumed leveraging broaband via institutional access …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycThe Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State
… to explore data about bridges in New York by owner type and bridge condition. Selecting a county reveals details …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/condition-locally-owned-bridges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter
Local government sales tax collections totaled $583 billion in the second calendar quarter AprilJune of 2024 an increase of 22 or $127 million compared to the same quarter last year according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The estimated cost for work needed on local bridges in the state in 2023 was approximately $29 … Finger Lakes (48.7%), and Western New York (45.4%) regions have the highest share of local bridges in good condition. … local bridges overall and was the only county that did not have any in poor condition in 2023. Funding for Improvements …
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
… The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and … 28% of Lost Jobs Have Been Regained Through July; in NYC, 17% While New York State has regained more than one … to a U.S. Census Bureau survey during the week ending August 22. New York’s share was the second-highest among the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020IX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… Grants Management, and Customer Contracts. Agencies that have started using ESA are considered to be “Onboarded” … Establishing a Project of this Guide for more information on establishing a Project in SFS through use of the Project … federal government. Contracts with a status of PENDING do not generate any billing activity. Non-managed grants will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agenciesThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in … include Murder (2), Negligent Homicide (1), Misdemeanor Sex Crimes (4), Harassment in the 2 nd degree (3), Felony … crimes such as falsely reporting an incident, additional sex crimes, among others. See Laws of 2024, chapter 55, Part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… , November 1, 2022, available at https://www.iriworldwide.com/IRI/media/Library/IRI-October-2022-Inflation-Check.pdf … 25 In 2019, the last year for which data are available, 89 percent of eligible New Yorkers participated in SNAP; the … , November 1, 2022, available at https://www.iriworldwide.com/IRI/media/Library/IRI-October-2022-Inflation-Check.pdf . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Projections in First Quarter
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Higher tax collections for the state primarily reflect strong personal income tax … on 2024 income,” DiNapoli said. “Slowing employment and economic growth may present a challenge in the coming … which was $5.9 billion, or 10.8%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher Medicaid costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-projections-first-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in July fell 8.2 percent compared to the same period last … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections for counties and cities in July totaled $1.3 billion, or $116 million less than in July 2019. Although revenue is still down compared to July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August
… double digits. "Since the pandemic hit, local governments have seen a massive drop in sales tax collections. This is hurting their bottom lines and many have few options to plug the hole," DiNapoli said. … losses, and continuing through August), local governments have received $1.5 billion (16.9 percent) less than they did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-78-percent-augustState 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
… charging Linda Miller, 57, a resident of Englewood, N.J., with grand larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, in … benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased mother, Josephine … for the money she diverted from New York State's retirees, retirement system members and taxpayers. I thank Attorney …
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
… Employees Retirement System. Linda Miller continued to cash her mother Josephine Miller's retirement benefits until … funds by maximizing the resources of each office. The case was prosecuted by Assistant Attorney General Christopher … of New York and New Jersey for their cooperation in this case. Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to …
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.pdf