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Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Report 2020-S-63 ). About the … school students statewide. To help confront the mental health crisis among youth in New York State, the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… $19.6 billion increased by 19.1%, or $3.1 billion, in 2021 compared to last year, according to a report released … the highest annual increase on record after a historic low in 2020 when local sales tax collections declined by 10%. Annual growth in 2019 was 4.7%. “The pandemic substantially changed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021Green Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to fulfill others. In total, these occupations made … demand for existing occupations and changing the skills required to fulfill others …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkDiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
New York state has the lowest homeownership rate in the nation driven by low rates in New York City according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 … recorded for schools since the system’s inception (2012-13 school year). “The number of districts designated in a fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Named Lead Plaintiff in Crowdstrike Shareholder Lawsuit
… Retirement Fund (Fund), has been appointed lead plaintiff in a securities fraud class action lawsuit filed against the … company’s failed software updates and resulting plummet in share value. “Crowdstrike misled investors by falsely … exposed after it caused one of the largest cyber-disasters in history leading to a worldwide shutdown and billions in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-named-lead-plaintiff-crowdstrike-shareholder-lawsuitDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… Statewide, there were 33 school districts designated in fiscal stress under New York … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year ending in 2019, up from 26 reported in both 2018 and 2017. “Some of New York’s school districts are in fiscal trouble. While there are a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… and long-lasting damage that could impair regional transit for decades, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas … as parts of the economy reopen, fare and toll revenues for 2020 through 2023 are projected to be $10.3 billion lower … taxes and subsidies, are forecast to be $5.5 billion lower for 2020 through 2023, before achieving full recovery. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyDiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
… created to address disparities in access to high-speed internet. More than 1.3 million New York households are … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The critical importance of high-speed internet access became abundantly clear during the COVID-19 … done to ensure all New Yorkers have access to high-speed internet.” During the pandemic, the federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… appointed a state chief cyber officer to lead cross-agency efforts to combat cyber threats and improve the … leads a newly created Joint Security Operations Center, a multi-agency cybersecurity coordination hub linking New York state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew in 2025
… up last year,” said DiNapoli. “However, with the potential for policy changes at the federal level to affect every level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-2025DiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… The allocation followed an intensive analysis by 57 Stars LLC, the manager of the Fund’s $100 million Emerging Europe … Fund, and is part of an estimated $30 million anticipated investment in Northern Ireland. “We’ve found a dynamic … Ireland has the young, skilled workforce and the solid infrastructure that are hallmarks of the long-range economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… resources available to them, including the Comptroller’s self-assessment tool and financial toolkit , which offers guidance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… their financial condition in the current and future budget cycles as one-time federal funds are depleted and state aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… affecting fiscal stress. These include the Comptroller’s self-assessment tool and financial toolkit , which offer guidance, resources, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November
… of the increase. “Local sales tax growth in November was a bit stronger compared to the 1.9% year-to-date increase,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-3-percent-in-novemberLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… part of our food supply system. This is especially true on Long Island. It was the only region in the state to see the … breakdown of farming across upstate New York along with Long Island and New York City. The report includes an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 … climbed to just over $1 billion. By December of 2021, the number of utility customers in arrears had increased to 1.3 … rose to $1.7 billion. In the first quarter of 2022, the number of customers in arrears fell by about 50,000 to 1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateNew Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… recipient governments spent approximately 43 percent of funds on housing, with allocations by local governments … greater subsidy (or cross-subsidy from other rents). State funds are also often combined with federal resources from programs described previously; occasionally, local funds may also be employed. State Housing Plan In March 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisis“Unwinding” Continuous Enrollment in Medicaid Presents Coverage and Financial Risks
Increased enrollment in Medicaid is a key reason New York has one of the lowest rates of uninsured individuals in the nation (4.9 percent in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/medicaid-unwinding-financial-plan-risk.pdf