Search
Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.6 Percent in 2024
Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.6 Percent in 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-annual-report.pdfImports and Exports in the New York City Metropolitan Area
The New York portion of the New York City Metropolitan Area accounted for more than $103 billion, or 69% of the value of goods imported to New York State in 2023, and Europe provided the largest share of goods to the area.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/imports-and-exports-in-nyc.pdfLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… consolidation include, but are not limited to, maximizing services by pooling resources and streamlining the court … has its own justice court, the village can abolish the office of village justice. Once the office of village justice … court consolidation. Office of Court Administration Phone: (800) 268-7869 Email: [email protected] Web: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… Commissioners pleaded guilty today in Ulster County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax fraud for stealing nearly … hoodwinked his own Fire District, and others failed to double-check his actions,” DiNapoli said. ”I thank District Attorney Carnright for partnering with my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… stole the public’s payments for water, sewer, tax and library fees until village officials noted there was cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… by Mr. Kang's shocking betrayal of his responsibilities. In February 2016, he was dismissed. As the criminal … pursuing this wrongdoing. As U.S. Attorney Bharara states in the indictment, the CRF strictly forbids this conduct, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeDiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… growth across New York State slowed to 1.6 percent in the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent growth in 2014 and was considerably lower than the 4.2 percent … six months of 2015, with many counties seeing a decline in their collections. “There has been a general downward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015DiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… said. "Thanks to our partnerships with District Attorney Jason Carusone and Warren County Sheriff Nathan "Bud" York, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… entire restitution amount of $131,038.60. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity … The Attorney General’s investigation was conducted by Investigator Mitchell Paurowski and Deputy Chief Antoine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K … expand its existing pre-kindergarten program. In NYC, UPK is offered in public school settings through … had protruding nails and staples. A student was injured when his hand was caught on one of the nails and required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… and taxpayers. Working with the Attorney General, our joint investigation has ensured that Mr. Dunkel has been … to receive 30 days in jail, five years probation, and up to 100 hours of community service. The joint investigation by State Comptroller DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
New York states Medicaid system could have saved up to $136 million it spent on patients with severe kidney disease whose expenses could have been covered by the federal Medicare program according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Decline $3.7 Billion in Fiscal Year 2018-19
… latest Division of the Budget (DOB) projections, released in February 2019. “After months of concern over … positive note,” DiNapoli said. “The sharp revenue declines in December and January, however, remind us to take nothing … policies, a strong commitment to building robust reserves in preparation for the next economic slump is essential.” All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-decline-37-billion-fiscal-year-2018-19DiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… The State Education Department (SED) needs to improve its efforts to ensure school districts are following state requirements … plans are shared with local first responders, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Pre-K Special Education Schools Took $1.4 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… special education providers, claimed nearly $1.4 million in taxpayer reimbursements for ineligible costs, according to … taxpayer dollars they spend,” DiNapoli said. “The children in our special education programs need every dollar available … during the 2013-2014 school year. It reported $11 million in costs for reimbursement in the three fiscal years ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-pre-k-special-education-schools-took-14-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… actions that ignored district policy, most notably in the search for a new superintendent. “This audit revealed … expenditures during a three-year period, resulting in an accumulation of excess fund balance. For fiscal years … the school board appropriated a total of $60.8 million in fund balance to finance operations. The district, however, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtDiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… how employee ownership models, which give workers a stake in the companies that employ them, not only help stabilize … security,” DiNapoli said. “Giving employees a stake in a company allows employers to convert or sell their … opportunities for workers and the communities they live in. State leaders have the opportunity to provide resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsDiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… hours worked, or an increase of 4.3%, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … state agencies have increased by 38% since 2012, while the number of employees has declined by more than 10% at 10 major … Most of the state’s overtime in 2021 came from the Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD), the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021DiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in 2013, nearly one-third of the city’s total economic output …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economy