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DiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… of audits conducted by DiNapoli's office of 161 local government and seven public authority water systems from … through May 2017. "Water leaks, broken pipes and aging infrastructure are costing local governments millions of … For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and …
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
… The COVID-19 pandemic has widened the achievement gap that exists for students across the nation. Unprecedented … the city of New York with an opportunity to begin closing that gap for the more than one million students attending New York City’s public schools. That opportunity cannot be squandered. The City should avoid …
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
… Renewable energy projects have been taking more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays, according to an audit released today … Renewable energy projects have been taking more than three years to receive siting permits due to application delays according …
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
… Empire State Development (ESD), New York state's chief economic development agency, … these programs." Under various state laws and regulations, ESD is mandated to report on the outcomes of many of the … legislation that established each program. Auditors found: ESD failed to produce many of the statutorily-required …
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
… million for salaries, vehicle leases and items such as cosmetics and children’s furniture. There were also a number …
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
… how employee ownership models, which give workers a stake in the companies that employ them, not only help stabilize … security,” DiNapoli said. “Giving employees a stake in a company allows employers to convert or sell their … opportunities for workers and the communities they live in. State leaders have the opportunity to provide resources …
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
… The total cost of overtime in 2021 reached an all-time high at more than … 19.95 million overtime hours worked, or an increase of 4.3%, according to a report released today by State … have increased by 38% since 2012, while the number of employees has declined by more than 10% at 10 major …
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
… workforce is becoming more diverse, and the neighborhoods with the highest concentration of immigrants are experiencing … have a strong presence in a wide range of occupations and industries, such as technology and finance. Increased … has provided workers with the opportunity to obtain higher-skilled and better-paying jobs. While a smaller share …
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 County … man was sentenced today to up to ten-and-a-half years in prison for his role in a $12 million Ponzi scheme that … to the COVID-19 pandemic further delayed the case. The State Comptroller’s Office, United States Postal Inspection …
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
… Local government sales tax collections grew by 10.2% in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last … Local government sales tax collections grew by 102 in the third quarter of 2022 compared to the same …
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
… DiNapoli on Saturday (10/12) on the the importance of the NY ABLE program and efforts by his office to increase access … A Better Life Experience savings program, better known as NY ABLE. The program helps individuals with disabilities to … are generally limited to $2,000 in assets. The NY ABLE program accounts allow eligible individuals with …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Survivors of human trafficking face physical, emotional and financial trauma,” DiNapoli … can refer state confirmed trafficking victims to local Department of Social Services (DSS) offices for public … and noted that the COVID-19 pandemic limited travel and face to face contact and led to provider staffing shortages. …
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
… men’s earnings in New York declined from 2021 and remained lower than in 2015. “A pay disparity for women in the … participated in the labor force compared to 66% of men, lower than the national averages of 58% of women and 68% of …
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
… Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon Collins, 73, of Ithaca, New York yesterday for allegedly stealing $69,481 in state pension payments meant for her deceased husband. “Sharon Collins …
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 … revenue received by local governments to date, grouped by New York City and the rest of the state. Users can select a … remit payment of taxes due on a quarterly basis with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. OSC …
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, or $1.8 billion, compared to the previous year, … Local government sales tax collections declined by 10 percent overall in 2020 or $18 billion compared to the …
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
Local government sales tax collections declined by 71 percent in November compared to the same month last year according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Novembers sales tax collections totaled $13 billion for local governments statewide $102 million less than in November 2019
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
… of COVID-19 but the May sales tax figures show just how deep it is cutting into municipal finances,” DiNapoli said. …
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
… tax revenue declined by 5.2 percent in October compared to the same month last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. October’s sales tax … Still, declines in local sales tax collections continue to mount, and overall local government collections in 2020 …
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
… to do more to ensure students are matched to high schools in line with existing regulations, according to an audit … excluding specialized high school admissions. Students in Temporary Housing Not Properly Prioritized The matching … address per student, which meant as many as 7,000 students in shelters or temporary housing may not have received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-fixes-needed-nyc-high-school-matching-process