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First Half of 2018: Highest Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections in Almost Eight Years

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/first-half-2018-local-sales-tax-collections.pdf

SUNY Tuition: Low Out-of-State Tuition Results in Millions of Dollars in Lost Revenue, September 2009

The State University of New York (SUNY) system represents an excellent value to its many students, regardless of resident status.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-suny-tuition-2009.pdf

New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade

The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-poverty-trends.pdf

Local Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending

New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdf

Medicaid Program – Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program

… Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program in 1990. The program requires drug manufacturers to pay … Congress also created the 340B Drug Pricing Program in 1992. The 340B program requires drug manufacturers to … of 340B providers. Because these providers were identified by the Department as 340B providers, claims from these …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-program-errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program

DiNapoli and Scarpino Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing in Theft of $60K in Pension Payments

… years’ probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April. Rose also paid $22,000 in restitution toward the $60,288 she stole from the NYS & … years probation after her guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree in April …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-and-scarpino-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-theft-60k-pension-payments

DiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines

State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced the arrest of Lisa Dillon after an investigation with the St Lawrence County Sheriffs Office found the former town of Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10000 in court fees paid by defendants

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-fines

Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2011

… second half of the year. The securities industry, which is a critical component of the economies of New York City and New York State, faces continued challenges as it works through the fallout from the financial crisis and … cash bonuses and deferred compensation for which taxes have been withheld. The estimate does not include stock …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2012/02/wall-street-bonuses-declined-2011

Oversight of Student Immunization in Schools

… medical reasons. Pursuant to the State Education Law, SED is responsible for hearing appeals related to exemptions that … had CI rates below 90 percent. Key Findings DOH and SED have both provided appropriate assistance to schools to guide … Key Recommendation to DOH Use additional risk factors, such as those detailed in this report, to identify …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schools

Wall Street Bonuses Rose In 2012

… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street is still in transition, but it is slowly adjusting to changes in its economic and … cash bonuses and deferred compensation for which taxes have been withheld. The estimate does not include stock …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/02/wall-street-bonuses-rose-2012

Enroll in the Vendor Self-Service Portal

… Vendors registered with a NYS Vendor ID* can use the Vendor Self-Service Portal on the Statewide … electronically). When you received your NYS Vendor ID, you should have also received an enrollment email with … the instructions in the email, you can create your user ID to access your vendor information. For step-by-step …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/enroll-vendor-self-service-portal

Wall Street Profits Up in 2016

… held the line on compensation. The jump in profitability is good news since the industry generates a significant … current year and bonuses deferred from prior years that have been cashed in. The estimate does not include stock … by 8 percent during the second half of the year, but it was not enough to offset the 9 percent decline in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016

XII.6.S Paying a Vendor in a Foreign Currency – XII. Expenditures

… This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a vendor in foreign currency using … This section provides Business Units with guidance on how to process payments to a vendor in foreign currency using …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6s-paying-vendor-foreign-currency

Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process

… involve small amounts required for infrequent purchases, such as office supplies. The amount of a petty cash fund may … Village Law section 5-524(6) 10 For towns, fuel oil is considered a public utility service. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-audit

Labor Investigations in New York City

… To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in … in New York in 2022 compared with 2021. The Department is responsible for enforcing New York Labor Laws (Laws). … 14 District Offices, including seven 2 in New York City, is responsible for receiving and investigating labor …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-city

DiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union

… are meant to help could be put in harm’s way. That is why my office has called on New York’s leaders to enact robust … In a recent audit that examined the state’s use of AI, my auditors found clear evidence that New York’s use of AI is … and using what they learn to drive improvements. My office will look at the AI systems used by state agencies …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union

Procurement and Contracting in New York

… Vendor Responsibility Complete a brief questionnaire to expedite registering your business as a state vendor, review documentation requirements and bid protest … its taxpayers. Resources How to Protest a Contract Award Search Comptroller's Bid Protest Decisions Comptroller's …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts

Federal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York

… working in New York, and is likely to decrease in 2025 as a result of federal actions to downsize the federal … 46,000, worked in New York City and over 14 percent, over 16,800, worked on Long Island. There were similar shares in … hiring freeze of most federal civilian positions through October 15, 2025 that he initiated when he took office. 2 The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-state