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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by … totaled $1.78 billion, up $67.9 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in … should budget accordingly and monitor cash flow for the foreseeable future.” For August 2023, compared with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 8.5% in New York City and 8.7% in the rest of New York state when compared to 2019, … The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 85 in New York City and 87 in the rest of New York state when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… million (£5 million) in Northern Ireland through the Bank of Ireland Kernel Capital Growth Fund (NI). The fund, managed … established in 2013 by Invest Northern Ireland and Bank of Ireland to assist Northern Ireland based SMEs to … years to come.” Welcoming the announcement, First Minister of Northern Ireland, Arlene Foster MLA said: “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… Small businesses are a vital part of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Small businesses help drive New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “From neighborhood coffee … in annual payrolls. These businesses are critical to New York’s economy and integral to the fabric of life in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… an increase of 3%, or nearly $167 million, compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … collections slowed in the second quarter, returning closer to pre-pandemic trends, after significant volatility during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the third consecutive month in 2023 of less than 2% growth. … of 3.3%, or $23.5 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $862 million, a decrease of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), is falling short in its oversight of several Mitchell-Lama developments, … conditions and records at four Mitchell-Lama developments in New York City – 753 Classon Ave. Housing Co. (Classon), located in Brooklyn, Cathedral Parkway Towers (Cathedral), located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 million, compared to the same three-month period last year, according to a … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $55 billion in the first quarter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… the share of state aid to school districts, which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery was created. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14, … the state remains unclear. It will inevitably create both winners and losers in the years ahead.” State aid represented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… the pandemic in 2020, the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation coordinated a pivot by tenants to production of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynXII.5.L Entering Appropriate Detail in the Invoice Line Fields – XII. Expenditures
… Units A Bulkload Business Unit voucher has one Invoice Line, which only contains the invoice amount. Business Units … Invoice Descriptions (i.e., “pens” in the first Invoice Line, “pencils” in the second) with the Comments field left … in the SFS and is limited to 140 characters. Distribution Line Field SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5l-entering-appropriate-detail-invoice-line-fieldsDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing … Inc. Pioneer Natural Resources Co. SM Energy Co. The Fund will divest more than $238 million in public equity and debt … securities issued by these companies. These securities will be sold in a prudent manner and timeframe, consistent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… to closely monitor their budgets should these collections slip." DiNapoli's report noted total local collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a report … Local governments in New York levied a total of $366 billion in property taxes in 2019 an increase of 24 percent over 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy … and claim costs totaled more than $68 billion. Improper Medicare Payments The first audit released today looked at Medicaid recipients who are also enrolled in Medicare. Under the Medicare buy-in program, Medicaid pays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsSmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… negative effect from the pandemic at rates that exceed the national average, as shown in Figure 1. Conditions have … hiring in October 2021, rates that are similar to the national average. FIGURE 3 – Share of New York Small … of workers in industry sectors such as accommodation and food services; wholesale trade; real estate; construction; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressOvertime at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2020
… The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an all-time high at more than $850 million, continuing an upward trend over … all others in overtime usage, overtime hours and earnings at Mental Health and OPWDD increased at a slower rate than … The total cost of overtime in 2020 at state agencies reached an alltime high at more than $850 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/overtime-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2020DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified eight villages and … three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely reflect the time … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapolis Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified eight villages and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… A record number of New Yorkers relied on Medicaid for health care in 2021, with monthly enrollment exceeding 7 million for the first time, according to a new report by New York … in 2021, state budget projections rely on expectations for significant enrollment declines that may not materialize. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up)
… recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care ( 2017-S-76 … rather than treating the disease. Generally, when eligible Medicaid recipients elect hospice care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative services and a hospice organization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-care-follow