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DiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… noted: Several municipalities were routinely transferring money into the water fund from other funds, which continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsDiNapoli: NYC DOE Faces Significant Challenges in Closing COVID Achievement Gap
… budget, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city has expanded … to the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of the pandemic on attendance and enrollment, difficulties in measuring … budget in the years prior to the pandemic was the city’s out-year projections of growth in State education aid. After …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-nyc-doe-faces-significant-challenges-closing-covid-achievement-gapDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … should be more transparent about the timeliness of the application process and where delays occur, as these projects …
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
… Corporation is either late or not reporting on the results of economic development programs," DiNapoli said. "We … percent, were not finished (see Exhibit A in the report); 17 programs requiring independently prepared evaluations were … other entities throughout New York. For the year ending Dec. 31, 2015, ESD reported there were 217 active projects …
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
… education providers in progress. In December, Governor Cuomo signed legislation – proposed by DiNapoli and sponsored …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtDiNapoli: New York’s Employee Stock Ownership Plans Lead Nation in Assets
… can increase employees’ income levels and improve their retirement security. “Employee ownership can help improve … employees’ morale and strengthen their financial and retirement security,” DiNapoli said. “Giving employees a … (ESOP) which combine employee ownership with a qualified retirement plan. New York ranks fourth nationally in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-new-yorks-employee-stock-ownership-plans-lead-nation-assetsDiNapoli: Overtime Costs at State Agencies Reached All-Time High in 2021
… and Community Supervision (Corrections) and the Office of Mental Health (Mental Health). The three agencies accounted for 66% of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-overtime-costs-state-agencies-reached-all-time-high-2021DiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… the level in 2000, according to a new report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report … Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in government and provide … the level in 2000 according to a new report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyDiNapoli: Syosset Man Sentenced for Role in $12 Million Ponzi Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Nassau … sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that targeted … charges on Sept. 26, 2019, but later withdrew his plea. A new indictment was secured in August 2020, but court closures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-syosset-man-sentenced-role-12-million-ponzi-schemeLocal Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… sales tax collections grew by 10.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, mostly driven … tax collections reached nearly $5.7 billion, an increase of $529 million, according to a report released today by New … keep pace with inflation for counties and cities outside of New York City. “New York City’s sales tax growth in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022DiNapoli Op-Ed in City & State: NY ABLE Celebrates Seven Year Anniversary
… these individuals depend on a variety of public benefits for income or to pay for health care, food or housing costs. To qualify for these benefits, such as Supplemental Security … if certain conditions are met. This program gives families and individuals with disabilities some peace of mind …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-op-ed-city-state-ny-able-celebrates-seven-year-anniversaryDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) can take steps to improve its efforts to ensure survivors of human trafficking receive the services and assistance … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Survivors of human trafficking face physical, emotional and financial …
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
… and paid leave can help narrow this gap, boost labor force participation, and improve the state’s economic … In 2024, 56% of New York women participated in the labor force compared to 66% of men, lower than the national … Challenges in the Child Care Sector New York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks Despite …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-women-new-york-still-earn-far-less-menDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York … Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins 73 of Ithaca New York yesterday …
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
… adult use cannabis dispensaries, which is available at https://cannabis.ny.gov/dispensary-location-verification . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/adult-use-cannabis-tax-revenue-and-retail-dispensaries-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… Local government sales tax collections declined by 10 percent overall in 2020, … than the drop during the Great Recession, when local sales tax collections fell 6 percent statewide in 2009 compared to 2008. New York City’s sales tax collections were impacted more severely than those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… collections declined by 7.1 percent in November compared to the same month last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. November’s sales tax … - November) are down $1.7 billion (10.1 percent) compared to the same period in 2019. “Sales tax collections are a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 … year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled … is consumers’ online spending, now largely subject to the sales tax. Detail on this activity is not currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2 percent in October compared to the same month last year, according to … for counties and cities, or $74.4 million less than in October 2019. This drop was less severe than previous … since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the spring when collections fell by double-digits. Still, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberDiNapoli Audit Finds Fixes Needed in NYC High School Matching Process
… regulations, according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that … regulations according to an audit released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-process