Search
DiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18 Enacted Budget increases funding for … the budget came together more than a week into the fiscal year, the Legislature and Executive acted on critical budget … reduced tax revenue projections four times last fiscal year, and All Funds tax collections for last year, $74.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 14% in October
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 14.1% in October compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … to counties and tax-imposing cities are based on estimates by the state Department of Taxation and Finance. In the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-14-octoberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial … track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyThe Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) has developed an interactive map (see … report, The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State . The map allows viewers to explore data about bridges … The Office of the New York State Comptroller has developed an interactive map to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/condition-locally-owned-bridges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter
… in aggregate, experienced 1.4% growth, year over year. On a regional basis, the North Country, Mohawk Valley, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-22-second-quarterNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… of the Comptroller’s website. New Yorkers can respond today via the Census Bureau’s online response form . Prior … Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020DiNapoli: 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 … One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesIX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… and single audit reporting requirements; as well as for State Agency and the Office of the State Comptroller, Bureau of State Accounting Operations … Establishing a Project of this Guide for more information on establishing a Project in SFS through use of the Project …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agenciesDiNapoli: 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-quarterDiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… and with access using cellular data plans only (20.3%). Brooklyn had the second highest share of households without broadband internet (27.3%). The Bronx and Brooklyn faced the highest average price for monthly … new connections, especially in the South Bronx and Brooklyn during the height of the pandemic. The 2021 to 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… and delays encountered by the Certified Public Accounting (CPA) firms that were engaged to perform the audit. OSC audits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the … York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with the number of incidents increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… Message from the Comptroller Millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges as a result of living at or … (SNAP) and other efforts, the rate of food insecurity in New York declined by over 16 percent between 2008-2010 and … roughly one in ten — or about 800,000 — households in New York continue to suffer from food insecurity. More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Projections in First Quarter
… in part, the 24.9% increase in collections from the settlement of the 2024 tax year. Year-to-date consumption and …
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
… a long-lasting effect on revenues for counties, cities and many towns and villages around the state,” DiNapoli said. … have received $1.4 billion (18.7 percent) less than they did during the same period in 2019. Table: Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
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
… and cities, or $111 million less than in August 2019. This drop in revenue is similar to the decline in July of 8.2 … the pandemic hit, local governments have seen a massive drop in sales tax collections. This is hurting their bottom … $116 million), and 27.1 percent in the April-June quarter, down $1.2 billion from collections in the same quarter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-78-percent-augustDiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… Thomas P. DiNapoli found the frequency of severe weather in the state is growing, taking a toll on New York’s residents, property and economy. While New York is investing to reduce those … disasters and emergencies has averaged $958.6 million in aid annually. While actual annual amounts are variable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign … The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme to defraud in the 1st degree, two counts of grand larceny in … trust," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the work of my staff and our partnership with Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… the state’s Medicaid program, made at least $6.6 million in improper and questionable payments to ineligible providers … over a four-year period, including almost $60,000 in payments to pharmacies for medications that were … public health dollars and are costing taxpayers millions in questionable payments,” DiNapoli said. “My office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… medical social services, drugs for symptom control and pain relief, counseling, and physical and occupational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care