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Unfinished Business: Fiscal Reform in New York State, May 2016
New York State has taken important steps to improve its budget practices and financial condition over the past decade, but much work remains to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-fiscal-reform-2016.pdfLocally Grown: Farm-to-School Programs in New York State, October 2016
Farm-to-school programs promote the use of fresh, locally sourced foods inschool meals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-farm-to-school-2016.pdfCurrent Trends in the New York City Economy - September 2004
Employment is increasing, commercial real estate markets are improving, and the residential real estate market is continuing to boom.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2005.pdfThe Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State
New York, Bridges, Locally Owned
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/the-condition-of-locally-owned-bridges-in-new-york-state.pdfThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
New York State has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/concerning-growth-of-hate-crimes-nys.pdfOlder Adults in New York City: Demographic and Service Trends
Throughout the nation, the 65 and older population saw large growth over the past two decades as the baby boomer generation entered this age group.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/report-22-2025.pdfLongevity Service Payment for Employees in an Eligible Bargaining Unit
Longevity Service Payment for Employees in an Eligible Bargaining Unit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/2329.1%20LGS%20Increment%20Codes%20for%20Payment%20Withholds%20Attachment.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.6 Percent in 2024
Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.6 Percent in 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-annual-report.pdfImports and Exports in the New York City Metropolitan Area
The New York portion of the New York City Metropolitan Area accounted for more than $103 billion, or 69% of the value of goods imported to New York State in 2023, and Europe provided the largest share of goods to the area.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/imports-and-exports-in-nyc.pdfLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… Town and village courts play a vital role in the New York State Unified Court System, as these courts have … after the elected village justice has finished their current term. (Village Law Section 3-301[2]; New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsDiNapoli: Former Wallkill Fire District Chair Pleads Guilty in $240,000 Theft
… Board of Fire Commissioners pleaded guilty today in Ulster County Court to grand larceny and criminal tax … Denardo,38, of Wallkill, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, and three counts of criminal tax fraud in the fifth degree, a misdemeanor. He agreed to pay full …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-wallkill-fire-district-chair-pleads-guilty-240000-theftDiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… the "weekend loans" she took and repaid with a friend’s check on Mondays, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Dillabough, 34, of Sandy Creek, was charged with grand larceny in the third … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli Statement In Response to Misconduct of Former Pension Fund Employee
… by Mr. Kang's shocking betrayal of his responsibilities. In February 2016, he was dismissed. As the criminal … pursuing this wrongdoing. As U.S. Attorney Bharara states in the indictment, the CRF strictly forbids this conduct, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-statement-response-misconduct-former-pension-fund-employeeDiNapoli: Sales Tax Collections Growth Slowed in First Half of 2015
… growth across New York State slowed to 1.6 percent in the first six months of 2015 from 3 percent growth in 2014 and was considerably lower than the 4.2 percent … six months of 2015, with many counties seeing a decline in their collections. “There has been a general downward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-sales-tax-collections-growth-slowed-first-half-2015DiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… George for its residents, vacationers and other visitors from near and far," State Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Thanks … this criminal investigation, like many cases, on a tip from a concerned citizen. We appreciate the help from State Comptroller DiNapoli’s office and the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… Eric T. Schneiderman announced today the conviction of John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, on his guilty plea to Grand Larceny in … Dorothy Eydeler, a retired nurse who died in October of 1998. Today, he was sentenced to a five-year term of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K programs, but some providers have health and safety hazards in their facilities that need to be fixed immediately,” … expand its existing pre-kindergarten program. In NYC, UPK is offered in public school settings through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $110,000 Health Contract Theft
… from the state. “Mr. Dunkel stole more than $110,000 in public funds earmarked to promote the immunization of … “My office has aggressively prosecuted over 50 individuals in public corruption cases since 2011, including a sitting … across New York State. Public corruption undermines faith in government, and that is why I have made cracking down on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-110000-health-contract-theftDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
New York states Medicaid system could have saved up to $136 million it spent on patients with severe kidney disease whose expenses could have been covered by the federal Medicare program according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savings