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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. … also experienced double-digit growth in collections, at least partially due to recent high inflation, including soaring gas prices. Yates County saw the largest increase at 34.8% in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it … received in federal spending in federal fiscal year 2019. “In what has become a familiar and troubling story for the … New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonDiNapoli: 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 … pandemic, particularly in the spring when collections fell by double-digits. Still, declines in local sales tax … of 2019. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberOpioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up)
… – auditors noted 493 of the 18,786 recipients required medical care as a result of opioid or narcotic overdoses that … and 12 of those individuals died during the time of their medical care involving the overdose. Based on a review of medical records for a sample of 25 recipients who received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/07/opioid-prescriptions-medicaid-recipients-opioid-treatment-program-followDiNapoli: Medicaid Audits Find Nearly $800 Million in Savings and Revenue
… spending,” DiNapoli said. “Over the last four years, my auditors have focused on the Medicaid program, uncovering … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-medicaid-audits-find-nearly-800-million-savings-and-revenueAdult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenue and Retail Dispensaries in New York State
… remit payment of taxes due on a quarterly basis with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. OSC … An interactive chart showing New York State cannabis dispensaries and revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/adult-use-cannabis-tax-revenue-and-retail-dispensaries-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled $918 million, or $437 … decline, amounting to $196 million in lost revenues for a single month. One major influence is consumers’ online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… funds for her personal use. Her thefts were brought to light during an audit and investigation by State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 … period last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Local sales … was downstate with the Mid-Hudson region (5.3 percent) and New York City (5 percent) leading the way. Upstate, only the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterDiNapoli: California Parcel Worker Arrested for Allegedly Stealing $120K in Checks
… Rodriguez, a San Diego-based parcel service employee, for allegedly stealing $120,000 in checks, including a $24,632.84 check issued by the New … for higher education. Earnings on contributions grow tax free and withdrawals are not taxed if used for qualified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-california-parcel-worker-arrested-allegedly-stealing-120k-checksDiNapoli Report Examines Post-COVID Trends in New York's Aging Prison Population
… today that examines post-COVID trends in the state’s aging prison population. “The share of older people in New York’s … and protects taxpayers, while reducing incarceration where warranted.” DiNapoli’s 2022 report on the prison … risen by four years (40.2 years). One contributing factor is that a greater number of older incarcerated individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-report-examines-post-covid-trends-new-yorks-aging-prison-populationCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… is growing interest by citizens and local governments to explore consolidation of justice courts, when practicable. … Benefits of consolidation include, but are not limited to, maximizing services by pooling resources and streamlining … justice court matters arising in the village. What needs to happen The village board must abolish the office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison and Ordered to Pay $459K in Full Restitution for Stealing NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… social security payments from her deceased mother-in-law’s bank account, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, U.S. … over $450,000 in retirement benefits from the deceased’s bank account. Her selfish actions were criminal, and this … As her caretaker, she had access to Minnie Smith’s bank account. After her mother-in-law died, Sandra Smith kept …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-georgia-woman-sentenced-over-year-prison-and-ordered-pay-459k-full-restitution-stealing-nysAs Personal Income Tax Checkoffs Increase in Number, Disbursements Lag for Most Funds
Of the 42 states that impose a personal income tax, nearly all allow taxpayers to make charitable contributions through checkoffs on their personal income tax (PIT) returns.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/tax-checkoffs-2024.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 3.6 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2023
Analysis of local government sales tax collections in New York State for the third quarter of 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2023-sales-tax-third-quarter.pdfNew York City Economic and Demographic Indicators in Relation to New York State
This reference document includes major demographic, economic and fiscal indicators that highlight New York City’s contribution to the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-11-2024.pdfRecent Impact of Gaming Expansions on Revenues and Problem Gambling in New York
Recent Impact of Gaming Expansions on Revenues and Problem Gambling in New York
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/impact-of-gaming-expansions-on-revenues-and-problem-gambling-in-ny.pdfSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53) 180-Day Response OTDA
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings. We also ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s53-responseOTDA.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget, Federal Fiscal Year 2021
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and the states for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) ending September 30, 2021, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2021.pdfSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53) 180-Day Response SUNY
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s53-responseSUNY.pdf