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DiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… from the Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) program. “The state has long supported local communities … Program Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… did not meet the recommended ratio of one school social worker for every 250 students; 450 districts (66%) did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… The State University of New York (SUNY) needs to make sure its campuses are upholding in-state residency … The State University of New York SUNY needs to make sure its campuses are upholding instate residency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… and forcing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) into a difficult financial position as federal aid … by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s large budget gaps are coming into greater focus as … is an additional influx of city, state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark options for closing its budget gaps that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area, killing dozens of people and causing billions of dollars in damage, the city needs to be better prepared for another catastrophic event, … Ten years after Superstorm Sandy devastated the New York City metropolitan area killing dozens of people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… of 8.8%, or $68 million, over January of 2022. Every county experienced some year-over-year growth in January collections, with Delaware County seeing the largest increase at 26%, followed by … and Cayuga counties at 24.1% and 20.6%, respectively. Onondaga County had the lowest growth at 0.6%. Monthly sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… home once a month, while others visited twice a month, weekly or less than monthly. Local districts must also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the … devastation. New York and other hard hit areas need money to balance their books and that cash needs to come from … from Comptroller DiNapoli pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
… Recent unemployment claims suggest that most of New York City’s job gains over the past decade have been lost due to the economic impacts of the … budget cuts. With so many uncertainties, and a recovery that may be slower than anticipated in the city’s latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recessionDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… obstacles on access trails and paths, and limited parking for people with disabilities, according to an audit released … do a better job incorporating this goal into its processes for maintaining and operating its sites, and improve its … mats were put down to improve access to the water. Signage for such amenities were prominent at some parks, while others …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… with October 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $809 million, an increase of 2.6%, or $20.7 million. County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… Medicaid coverage and make every effort to help people renew their coverage in public and private plans. The state … levels.” Prior to the pandemic, states were required to renew coverage for people with Medicaid at least once a year … Plan public health insurance programs – have not had to renew their coverage due to COVID-19 public health emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 03 in January compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… tax collections in New York state increased by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to … billion, up $26.8 million from the same time last year. “February’s local sales tax collections grew at a modest pace, … into consideration as they make budgetary decisions.” In February 2024: New York City’s collections totaled $759 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections … month in 2023 according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to … million from the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth improved in May after four straight months of either … Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development … monitoring and assessment of risks and challenges in the PSC’s efforts to help the state meet the Climate Leadership … monitoring of progress and timely assessment of risks by PSC is needed to achieve our ambitious clean energy goals,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… The State Education Department (SED) needs to improve its … are providing the required services for students learning English, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit examined … The State Education Department SED needs to improve its oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance … operated and maintained in a safe condition at all times.” DEC has regulatory authority over approximately 6,500 dams … loss of life and property from flooding and dam failures, DEC manages a program that includes safety inspections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli Op-Ed: Corporate America Needs to Come Clean on AI's Impact on Jobs
… an op-ed by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the need for companies to be transparent about how … fail to give investors clear, comparable information on how their AI strategies are affecting employees and … productivity gains, but rarely provide transparency on AI’s consequences. That’s why, as trustee of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-op-ed-corporate-america-needs-come-clean-ais-impact-jobs