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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016

… government officials need to brace for the lowest growth in their property tax revenue in the tax cap era,” said DiNapoli. “Municipalities may have … some local governments with fiscal years beginning later in 2016, including school districts, could be faced with zero …

DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft

… District Attorney David J. Hayes for their diligent work in helping us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, and sent to the Franklin County jail in lieu of $5,000 bail. He is due back in Tupper Lake village …

The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State

… the report, The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State . The map allows viewers to explore data about bridges in New York by owner type and bridge condition. Selecting a county reveals details about the bridges in that location. All data comes from the Federal Highway …

The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State

… Introduction 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 number of hate crimes has grown, these … faith and political leaders willing to take an active role in denouncing hate, investing in reporting, prevention and …

DiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft

… Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50,000 in restitution after admitting Friday to repeatedly pilfering … Brooks Baker and New York State Police for their diligence in working with my office to bring this individual to justice.” Johnson, 37, pleaded guilty in Steuben County Court to grand larceny in the second degree …

DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs

… Central School District officials saved more than $800,000 in health insurance costs by switching carriers and offering … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In a time of limited resources and increasingly tight … measures that benefit both taxpayers and employees.” In January 2013, school officials in Franklin assessed the …

DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds

… Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing … numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was arraigned in Almond town court charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony. DiNapoli’s office …

DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds

… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $21.3 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2017. DiNapoli's office paid out 4.6 million state refunds … refunds totaling $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. "My auditors are committed to …

DiNapoli: Increase in Older Inmates Challenges New York's Prison System

… health care costs by age groups is not readily available in New York, DiNapoli's report found that overall, such costs rose to over $380 million in 2015-16 State Fiscal Year, an increase of $64.5 million, or 20.4 percent, in the last three years. "New York must confront the …

DiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead

… and other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum spending with minimal disclosure, according to a … help New York move forward. However, billions of dollars in spending lacks key details that would better inform the …

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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Economic Trends Total New York Wages Fell $12.5 Billion in Second Quarter In the second quarter of 2020, total wages paid in New York … In the second quarter of 2020 total wages paid in New York State declined by $125 billion or 74 percent in …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Above 1 Million After losing more than 1.9 million jobs in March and April, New York State saw steady gains, averaging over 174,000 jobs in each of the following five months. That progress nearly halted in October, when statewide employment rose by less than …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Selected Economic Trends Job Losses Are Concentrated in Lower-Paid Sectors Six months into the COVID-19 recession, New Yorkers working in lower-paid sectors continue to suffer a disproportionate … share of job losses statewide and especially in New York City. Among the nearly 1.3 million net jobs the …

DiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections

… through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the … DiNapoli said. “While these resources will be helpful in the state’s ongoing recovery effort, it is important to … and think long-term, as challenges remain.” Tax revenues in the month of February totaled $7 billion, $1.8 billion …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Jobs Recovery Varies Across New York Total employment in New York State fell in March, and again—much more sharply—in April, with a combined loss of more than 1.9 million jobs. … Total employment in New York State fell in March and again much more sharply in April with a combined …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the … earlier this year, New York surpasses almost every other in both number and percentage of job losses. From February … August 2020, the Empire State ranks second to Hawaii in percentage of employment decline and second only to …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… New York State’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent in September, marking the first time the rate has been below … COVID-19 pandemic. The 2.8 percentage point improvement in the unemployment rate was the second largest among all states, as shown in the map below. New Jersey led the nation with a 4.4 …

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… will happen to their household within the next two months. In addition, one-third said that it has been somewhat … canceled or changed significantly. Layoffs and Discharges in the Northeast Are at Pre-Pandemic Levels New data from the … of Labor Statistics (BLS) highlight the ongoing churn in employment during the COVID-19 era. The Northeast Region …

NYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020

… year 2020, reflecting stronger-than-expected personal and business income tax collections during the first four months … DiNapoli said. “The risk of a recession has eased in the near term, but the city should continue to increase its … remains elevated over the longer term as changes in the business cycle are inevitable. Future state actions represent …