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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… sales tax collections grew by 21.1%, or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last … partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March. “Local sales tax collections continue to come in … the rate of inflation and economic volatility is having on New York’s economic recovery.” New York City’s collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Syracuse City School District Teacher Pleads Guilty in Time Theft Scheme
… Program pleaded guilty to corrupting the government in the 3 rd Degree, in connection with submitting false timecards to SCSD. As … for students in need of support in order to graduate on time. SCSD teachers run the program and receive extra pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-syracuse-city-school-district-teacher-pleads-guilty-time-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… share of all such crimes. Hate crimes against Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers rose by 89% (253 to 477) and 106% (18 to … abundantly clear that hate crimes targeting Black, Jewish, Muslim, AAPI, LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsComptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York State Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman … time after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges for stealing, together with other co-conspirators, … approximately $650,000 in cash kickbacks and payments for personal expenses. Rapfogel admitted that between January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Legislation Increasing Oversight of Industrial Development Agencies (A.07915/S.05867)
… IDA's in New York's communities seek to generate economic activity … grow and expand. The importance of economic development in our state demanded that we come up with better methods to … are not met, we can address many of the concerns raised in audits by my office over the years. Equally important, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passage-legislation-increasing-oversight-industrial-developmentDiNapoli: Court Clerk Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $10,000 in Fines
… Department found she misappropriated more than $10,000 in court fees, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … $1,000 fine for her actions after she pleaded guilty in Canton Town Court on Wednesday. DiNapoli’s office and a Sheriff’s investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-court-clerk-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-10000-finesDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… Local sales tax collections in May increased by 57.8 percent over the same month in 2020, the highest one … sales taxes reflects the fact that collections in May 2020 were especially low during the worst part of the first wave … by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayDiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… Valley Central School District saved more than $300,000 in special education costs over a two-year period, according … costs,” said DiNapoli. “By delivering these classes in-house, district officials have ensured tax dollars are … spending, public authority financial data and information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… far better than the unacceptable conditions we found in these shelters. We appreciate the state’s renewed effort … are approximately 80,000 homeless men, women and children in New York State. OTDA monitors and inspects 157 … York City and Buffalo Comptrollers are working together on an audit initiative to help correct problems like those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureDiNapoli: Financial Records of 500 Public Authorities Now on www.openbooknewyork.com
… , a transparency website launched by DiNapoli in 2008. The database, going back to 2007, can be downloaded in an Excel, tsv or csv format. “Public authorities often do … eye, but they are responsible for overseeing billions in taxpayer dollars and assets,” DiNapoli said. “We’re …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-financial-records-500-public-authorities-now-wwwopenbooknewyorkcomNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… economic shutdown led to soaring unemployment rates in New York, which peaked at 16.2 percent in April 2020. Since then, New York’s unemployment rates have slowly but steadily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021DiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… state budget appropriately lower tax collection estimates in the Financial Plan for state fiscal year 2014-15 but … of the amendments give the Executive great latitude in spending,” DiNapoli said. “And while particular … increased projected revenues by $200 million. Based on certain economic projections and actual tax collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in August were 15.5% higher than they were during the same period in 2020, making it the fifth consecutive month that … the other months, including August, the payments are based on estimates. The next reconciliation will be reported in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services
… determine what workforce development programs and services State agencies and public authorities offer, who they serve, … and emerging workforce needs; these entities comprise New York’s workforce development system (System). The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/19/overlap-duplication-gaps-andor-fragmentation-workforce-development-programs-and-servicesAnnual Report on Local Governments for Fiscal Year End 2022
This report provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fye2022-annualreport.pdfAnnual Report on Local Governments for Fiscal Year End 2023
This report provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fye2023-annualreport.pdfDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital … to cancel or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in a state of good repair and it must be transparent about … will impact riders, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s decisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces New $50 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli was joined in Belfast by Joseph Kennedy III, U.S. Department of State … Ireland have provided a solid return and that’s good news for the 1.1 million working and retired members of our … Ireland’s future. Their faith in the people and the business opportunities have been rewarded, and I’m thrilled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-new-50-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Huntington Man Charged With Stealing Over $56,000 in State Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Suffolk … agencies across the state and country to protect the New York State pension system from fraud.” “The New York State Retirement Fund is funded by the hard work of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-huntington-man-charged-stealing-over-56000-state-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… a six-month period that started in October 2023, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “My office pays close attention to Medicaid because it’s critical for so many New Yorkers and … The bulk of the improper payments, $11.8 million, went to pay 27,480 Medicaid managed care premiums for recipients …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claims