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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 14% in October
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 14.1% in October compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 141 in October compared to the same month in 2021 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-14-octoberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by Nearly 9% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 8.8% in November compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 88 in November compared to the same month in 2021 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-9-percent-novemberDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Exceeded Updated Projections in First Quarter
… 2023-24, $450.8 million higher than estimates released in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Enacted Budget … billion lower than last year through the quarter ending in June 2022, according to the monthly State Cash Report … eased and hiring has held up, consumer spending has slowed in recent months and some tax collections are showing signs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-exceeded-updated-projections-first-quarterDiNapoli: $90,000 in Full Restitution Paid for Rental Assistance Theft
… with the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) to fraudulently obtain funding through the ERAP. The … at risk of eviction. Landlords or tenants could apply to OTDA for funds to cover unpaid back rent and future rent … by emailing a complaint to investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-90000-full-restitution-paid-rental-assistance-theftDiNapoli: Bullying and Drug-Related Incidents in Schools on the Rise
… remained near zero even after students returned to in-school instruction, and have stayed low. The report … previous work examining violent and disruptive incidents in our schools. It’s disturbing to see the rise in bullying and drug-related incidents. We need to do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-bullying-and-drug-related-incidents-schools-riseDiNapoli Announces Victory in Shareholder Rights Lawsuit Against BJ's Wholesale
… the Fund’s shareholder proposal at BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc., to be included on the company’s 2026 … annual meeting. The case is DiNapoli v. BJ’s Wholesale Club Holdings, Inc. , No. 26-cv-11075 (D. Mass. March 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-announces-victory-shareholder-rights-lawsuit-against-bjs-wholesaleDiNapoli: Fast-Track Payment Program Returns $48 Million in Unclaimed Funds
… at which the State Comptroller’s office can return certain unclaimed funds, while ensuring such funds go to their rightful and … $229. DiNapoli now returns on average over $2 million in unclaimed funds each day. Unclaimed funds are turned over to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-fast-track-payment-program-returns-48-million-unclaimed-fundsDiNapoli: $246,900 Average Bonus on Wall Street, Up 6% in 2025
… industry bonus pool reached a record $49.2 billion in 2025, up 9% from the previous year, while the average bonus … in Wall Street’s profits, which totaled $65.1 billion in 2025. “Wall Street saw strong performance for much of last … financial sector and for broader economic markets.” In 2025, strong trading activity, underwriting, and fees charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-246900-average-bonus-on-wall-street-up-6-percent-in-2025DiNapoli Report Analyzes Increases in NYC's Unsheltered Population and Spending
… expanded efforts to address the rise in its unsheltered (street homeless) population. The report recommends the city … has been most successful at moving people into permanent housing. Improving the efficiency of shelter placements is … tracked by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). But even as the city provided shelter for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-increases-nycs-unsheltered-population-and-spendingDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Projections in First Quarter
… employment and economic growth may present a challenge in the coming months, along with the potential impact of … were nearly $3 billion higher than the same period in SFY 2024-25, reflecting, in part, the 24.9% increase in collections from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-projections-first-quarterDiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… luxury, but a necessity,” DiNapoli said. “While broadband connections exist in neighborhoods across the city, too many … data showed Internet Service Provider (ISP) broadband connections were available to nearly all of New York City as … from businesses and community groups that provided new connections, especially in the South Bronx and Brooklyn …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter
… increase at 17.5%, followed by Johnstown (13.5%) and Saratoga Springs (9.8%). Of the five cities with declines, Salamanca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-22-second-quarterIX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants
… through ESA within the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In order to establish a grant in the SFS, there is certain mandatory information that … the contract approval process. Establishing a grant in the SFS requires the use of three integrated modules: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agenciesDiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… amounts are variable based on the severity of weather events, the aid provided captures only a portion of the full cost of the damages. “Extreme weather events are happening more and more often and inflicting … occurred at an increasing rate since 1980. Severe weather events are increasing in New York and certain types of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eight of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, saw collections rise. … tax collections are growing more slowly than they were in the pre-pandemic period,” DiNapoli said. “Given this lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… increase at 15.3%, followed by Glens Falls (8.4%) and Saratoga Springs (7.6%). Of the six cities that saw declines, Norwich …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
Millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges as a result of living in or near the federal poverty level resulting in painful choices between satisfying basic needs such as shelter health care food or transportation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsDiNapoli: Business Tax Receipts Drive Higher Collections in First Quarter
… through the first quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027, $2.4 billion higher than Division of the Budget (DOB) estimated in the SFY 2027 Enacted Budget Financial Plan. State tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/07/dinapoli-business-tax-receipts-drive-higher-collections-first-quarterHomelessness Falls Statewide, But Rises in Many New York Regions
… used data for measuring homelessness are U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD’s) Point-in-Time Count of the homeless population. The most recent data were released at the end of May 2026 based on a count conducted in January 2025. After …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homelessness-falls-statewide-rises-many-new-york-regionsComptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… death in 2006. Linda Miller pleaded guilty in July 2015 to 3rd degree Grand Larceny, a class D felony, in Albany County … Daniel Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief Stacy Aronowitz. The Division of Criminal Justice is led by Executive Deputy … The investigation was conducted by the Comptroller's Division of Investigations, with assistance from Investigator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-new