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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… as high inflation, continues to bolster statewide numbers. For the rest of the state, collections growth has generally … New York City’s collections totaled nearly $2.5 billion for the quarter, an increase of 11.3%, or $252 million, … of double-digit growth in city collections. Collections for the counties and cities outside New York City, in total, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli Restricts Investments in 21 Shale Oil & Gas Companies
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund) will restrict investments in 21 shale oil and gas producing companies, including … to demonstrate they are prepared for the transition to a low-carbon economy, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … the state pension fund, we are restricting investments in companies that we believe are unprepared to adapt to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-restricts-investments-21-shale-oil-gas-companiesDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and … claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have been paid for deceased individuals. “The Medicaid program provides … Medicare buy-in program, Medicaid pays Medicare premiums for individuals who meet buy-in program eligibility …
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
… 4. In two sectors — accommodations and food service, and health care and social assistance — more than 80 percent of small … 5. Those in the construction (80 percent) and health care and social assistance (86 percent) sectors reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressCOVID-19 Pandemic Drove Record Medicaid Enrollment in 2021
… enrollment has grown by about 5% per year over the last 15 years, increasing from about one in seven New Yorkers in … New Yorkers without health care coverage has fallen from 11.4% in 2008 to 5.2% in 2019, thanks in part to the … March 2023 and return to pre-pandemic levels of just over 6 million by March 2024 as the economy recovers, unemployment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/covid-19-pandemic-drove-record-medicaid-enrollment-2021DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based … as being in “moderate fiscal stress” and the villages of Addison (Steuben); Millbrook (Dutchess); Oriskany (Oneida); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… 5.8%, or $45 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $887 million, an increase of 4.4%. … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided … Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses in opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/14/selected-programs-assist-businesses-new-york-cityDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better … court-ordered treatment for individuals under Kendra’s Law to ensure that needed services are delivered in a timely … treatment timely, but found that in at least one case, a delay in initial treatment coincided with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report … State, the Mental Health Association in New York State, Inc. (MHANYS), a non-profit organization, led a call to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to provide transportation services for people … every 1,000 scheduled rides, while brokers had a failure rate of 3.89 per 1,000. Still, complaints regarding … over 30,000 users could access the MTA’s bus fleet and may benefit from further investment in ADA accessible subway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Former Alexandria Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Theft
… Clerk Ellen Peck pleaded guilty yesterday in Jefferson County Court to stealing $26,285 in public funds. Peck … others from such corruption. I thank the Jefferson County District Attorney’s office and the State Police for their hard work on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-former-alexandria-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theftDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… April-June, city collections totaled nearly $2.5 billion, up 3.7% or $88 million. The second quarter ended the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… officials should budget accordingly and monitor cash flow for the foreseeable future.” For August 2023, compared with August 2022: New York City’s … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July to September) will be available in October. Table …
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, according to an analysis by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. According to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022DiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… play the odds in hopes of hitting a big winner. The payoff for the state is significant – billions are coming into state … more gaming revenue and new jobs, but the long-term impact for the state remains unclear. It will inevitably create both … three to come later. Combined marketing resources for the Lottery and the racinos that operate VLTs totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… generally held property tax levy growth to below 2 percent for the last few years." DiNapoli’s report examined local … Property tax collections are a significant revenue source for local governments, making up 43 percent of revenues in … or 63 percent of all property taxes. Counties accounted for nearly $6 billion or 16 percent of property taxes. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities and whether safety and security equipment such as cameras help point intercoms and customer assistance intercoms is maintained working and tested
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… Department of Taxation and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… in Schuyler County. $8.8 million with Otis Elevator Co. to rehabilitate elevators at the Cultural Education … in Erie County. $3 million with New Britain Roofing Co. to replace roofs at the Buffalo Armory in Erie County. … State Park in Niagara County. $5.1 million with SJ Thomas Co. to construct a park office and restrooms at the Selkirk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-august