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DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… government sales tax collections declined by 7.1 percent in November compared to the same month last year, according … for local governments statewide, $102 million less than in November 2019. The decline is steeper than October’s 5.2 … but not as significant as the double-digit declines in the earlier months (April - June) of the pandemic. Total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberControlling Access to Student Grading Systems in School Districts (2015-MS-3)
… not be supported with written authorization. The lock out function (i.e., an internal control that helps prevent … policy guidance regarding the utilization of the lock out function and what procedures must be followed to bypass … control. Periodically review the bypassing of the lock out function and determine the appropriateness of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/09/21/controlling-access-student-grading-systems-school-districts-2015-ms-3DiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) found permit applications … ORES should be more transparent about the timeliness of the application process and where delays occur, as these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Reporting Results of Economic Development Programs
… said. "We need better reporting to ensure transparency in economic development spending and to promote an informed … on the return of the investments state taxpayers make in these programs." Under various state laws and regulations, … programs vary and some of the requirements are specified in the legislation that established each program. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-reporting-results-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… enriched himself to the tune of millions of dollars and deprived children with physical, developmental and emotional disabilities of the help they need. His guilty … audits of special education providers. In addition to this case, his investigations have resulted in multiple criminal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 64 living in New York as of 2022. Many of these individuals depend on a … allow eligible individuals with disabilities to save money in their own name without risking their public … requirement, so people who qualify for the program can live in any state and retain their account even if they move. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Tompkins County … New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in state pension payments meant for her deceased husband. “Sharon … Van Houten and the New York State Police for their work on this case.” “I commend the efforts of the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsAdult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenue and Retail Dispensaries in New York State
… All counties and New York City are eligible to receive adult-use cannabis (AUC) … State Comptroller (OSC) has developed an interactive map (see below) that displays the total amount of AUC tax revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/adult-use-cannabis-tax-revenue-and-retail-dispensaries-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… Human trafficking is the unlawful act of transporting or the use of force, fraud or coercion to make someone engage … not use the services available to them, the audit found. From January 2019 to October 2023, there were 1,384 confirmed … are taking advantage of the assistance available to them from social service offices or provider services. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingDiNapoli: Women in New York Still Earn Far Less Than Men
… Women would have to work an extra 53 days to make what men in New York earned in 2023. Median earnings in 2023 … or professional degree were 78 cents on the dollar to what men earned, compared to 67 cents for women with less …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-women-new-york-still-earn-far-less-menDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… after admitting she stole $459,050 in New York state pension and federal social security payments from her … P. DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan, and Inspector General for the … responsible for repayment of $194,351 in Social Security funds,” Ennis said. “I thank the New York State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysBusiness Growth in New York City During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the business landscape in New York City in terms of business size, location and industry.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2025.pdfMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up) (2023-F-34)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f34.pdfReview & Modify ChartField Strings on the Department Budget Table in PayServ
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/payroll-bulletin-2238-attachment2.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up) (2019-F-59)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Improper Medicaid...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19f59.pdfUnderstanding Local Government Sales Tax in New York State - 2020 Update
This report is an update to the Office of the State Comptroller’s March 2015 publication on local government sales taxes in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/understanding-local-government-sales-tax-in-nys-2020-update.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: Municipalities in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2017
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data from annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2017-munis-stressed.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: Municipalities in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2016
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data from annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2016-munis-stressed.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: Municipalities in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2015
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data from annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2015-munis-stressed.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System: Municipalities in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2014
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data from annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2014-munis-stressed.pdf