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Economic Trends in New York State, May 2012
New York added more jobs in the past two years than previously reported, according to revised data from the New York State Department of Labor
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-trends-nys-may-2012.pdfHousing Affordability in New York State, March 2014
This report evaluates New York State trends in housing affordability from 2000 to 2012, the most recent year for which authoritative Census data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/housing-affordability-2014.pdfHomeless Veterans in New York State, November 2017
Homelessness is a troubling, chronic problem nationally and in New York State. Veterans of U.S. military service have made up a disproportionate share of our
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/veterans-2017.pdfSmart Growth in New York State: A Discussion Paper
Smart Growth in New York State: A Discussion Paper
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/smart_growth.pdfFinancing Education in New York’s “Big Five” Cities
Financing Education in New York’s “Big Five” Cities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/financingeducation.pdfLocal Government Management Guide - Seeking Competition in Procurement
Local Government Management Guide - Seeking Competition in Procurement
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement.pdfThe Critical Role of Nonprofits in New York
This report analyzes the most recent employment and wage data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for charitable organizations identified as 501(c)(3)s for the period 2017 through 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/critical-role-of-nonprofits-in-new-york.pdfList of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 2/29/2024) from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-stressed.pdfList of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress
List of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress for 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2024/pdf/2024-munis-stressed.pdfCalendar Year Municipalities That Have Not Filed in Time For a FSMS Score in All Three Years, 2012 through 2014
Calendar Year Municipalities That Have Not Filed in Time For a FSMS Score in All Three Years, 2012 through 2014
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/persistentnonfilingmunis.pdfDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 0.68 percent for 2017, decreasing slightly from 2016, when it was 0.73 … to local governments beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017DiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, … the first degree and official misconduct. She was ordered to pay restitution of $33,189 for the money she stole from town fees and tax payments. If Metz fails to make restitution, she faces a prison sentence of 3 2/3 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… 57 counties outside of New York City last year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … grew by 3.6 percent, or $552 million, in 2015 compared to 2014. But the increase was nearly exclusively driven by … “The unpredictability in sales tax collections continues to have financial ramifications for our local governments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Village of Millport Theft
… and audit found she allegedly stole more than $4,000 in public funds, said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … Chemung County District Attorney Weeden A. Wetmore and the New York State Police for their diligent work in helping us … Justice Court and released on Chemung County's Project for Bail. The former Village of Millport treasurer was appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-village-millport-theftDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36,000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and … with Steuben County District Attorney Brooks Baker and the New York State Police, we were able to bring this public official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health's monitoring and inspection of nursing homes is sufficient to determine if nursing homes … in the State. The Division assesses and certifies nursing home compliance through unannounced, on-site inspections, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/19/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homesDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… Fire Department treasurer Samantha Hilchey was ordered to pay $16,281 in restitution at her sentencing Monday in … created direct withdrawals from the department's account to pay her National Grid, Verizon Wireless and other personal … and the New York State Police for partnering with us to hold this individual accountable. I urge other fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Arrest in $87K Contractor Theft
… “This is an egregious abuse of public funds, and our latest joint effort with Comptroller DiNapoli to ensure that … filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov ; or mailing a complaint to: Office of the State … Investigations Unit, 110 State Street, 14th floor, Albany, NY 12236 or the Attorney General’s Office at 1-800-996-4630. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-arrest-87k-contractor-theftDiNapoli: Millions in NYC Transit Fines and Fees Uncollected
… Jan. 1, 2013 and June 6, 2015. Not adequately enforcing NYC Transit violations has cost tens of millions more over … that processes and adjudicates summonses for violations of NYC Transit rules such as fare evasion ($100), graffiti or … the most unpaid summonses. In its response to the audit, NYC Transit disputed some findings and accepted others. It …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-millions-nyc-transit-fines-and-fees-uncollectedDiNapoli: State Missing Nearly $2.4 Million in Uncollected Tolls
… obtain addresses for some out-of-state drivers, resulting in potential lost revenue of $2.4 million. The lost revenue … six images are captured per vehicle, but only the "best" two are sent for billing review. TBTA provided auditors with … To read the report, go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093018/sga-2018-17s70.pdf Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-state-missing-nearly-24-million-uncollected-tolls