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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… New York State’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent in September, marking the first time the rate has been below … COVID-19 pandemic. The 2.8 percentage point improvement in the unemployment rate was the second largest among all … authorized use of CRF allocations to offset refunds to public university students for tuition, room and board, meal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Soared in First Half of 2020
… Amidst the economic tumult brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the securities industry saw its … to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on Wall St.’s performance . “An injection of federal stimulus … an outsized source of revenue, but the rising profits on Wall Street are disconnected from the pain being felt on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-soared-first-half-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… basis, Westchester County had the strongest growth at 12.7%, followed by the counties of Sullivan (12.4%) and Allegany (7.3%). Yates County had the steepest decline at -7.1%, followed by Franklin County (-6.8%), as well as the counties of Erie and Delaware, at -6.4% each. A majority of cities (12 of 18) outside of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2017-18 Enacted Budget increases funding for … the budget came together more than a week into the fiscal year, the Legislature and Executive acted on critical budget … reduced tax revenue projections four times last fiscal year, and All Funds tax collections for last year, $74.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 14% in October
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 14.1% in October compared to … million compared to the same time last year. “October’s sales tax collections saw the strongest monthly … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 141 in October compared to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-14-octoberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial … track state contracts, and find commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyThe Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State
… The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) has developed an interactive … the report, The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State . The map allows viewers to explore data about bridges in New York by owner type and bridge condition. Selecting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/condition-locally-owned-bridges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter
… in aggregate, experienced 1.4% growth, year over year. On a regional basis, the North Country, Mohawk Valley, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-22-second-quarterNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… of the Comptroller’s website. New Yorkers can respond today via the Census Bureau’s online response form . Prior … Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020DiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges
… One in 10 locally owned bridges in New York state is rated in poor condition, according to a report released today … condition, down from 12.1% in 2017. The regions with the highest percentage of local bridges in poor condition in 2023 … (48.7%), and Western New York (45.4%) regions have the highest share of local bridges in good condition. Nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridgesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… also updated the local sales tax sharing interactive map, which shows the percentage of local sales tax revenue … Detailed Sales Collections by County and City Interactive Map of Local Sales Tax Sharing Agreements Local Sales Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterDiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… leaders should focus on measures to improve accessibility for those with the lowest incomes.” Key highlights of the … The Bronx and Brooklyn faced the highest average price for monthly broadband service among the five boroughs as of … suggests local infrastructure is less of an impediment for internet access than in other parts of the state or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycTransparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… report – pdf] We also issued 10 individual reports to the following Villages: Almond , Cedarhurst , Copenhagen , … Summary New York State (NYS) has 532 villages ranging in size from fewer than 50 residents with a budget of … information readily available to the public. By being open, providing information and keeping public records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… has seen a concerning surge in reported hate crimes over the last five years, with the number of incidents increasing by 12.7 percent in 2023 alone. As the number of hate crimes has grown, these crimes are … York State has seen a concerning surge in hate crimes over the last five years with the number of incidents increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… of living at or near the federal poverty level, resulting in painful choices related to basic needs such as shelter, health care, food and transportation. Often, the result is … and philanthropic efforts have contributed to improvements in the rate of food insecurity. Reflecting improving economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Projections in First Quarter
… billion higher than the first quarter of 2024, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State … impact of tariffs and federal policy changes that have yet to be fully realized.” Personal income tax (PIT) receipts … collections from the settlement of the 2024 tax year. Year-to-date consumption and use tax collections totaled $5.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-projections-first-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… a long-lasting effect on revenues for counties, cities and many towns and villages around the state,” DiNapoli said. … have received $1.4 billion (18.7 percent) less than they did during the same period in 2019. Table: Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August
… and cities, or $111 million less than in August 2019. This drop in revenue is similar to the decline in July of 8.2 … the pandemic hit, local governments have seen a massive drop in sales tax collections. This is hurting their bottom … $116 million), and 27.1 percent in the April-June quarter, down $1.2 billion from collections in the same quarter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-78-percent-augustDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign … The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme to defraud in the 1st degree, two counts of grand larceny in … trust," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the work of my staff and our partnership with Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeDiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… the state’s Medicaid program, made at least $6.6 million in improper and questionable payments to ineligible providers … over a four-year period, including almost $60,000 in payments to pharmacies for medications that were … public health dollars and are costing taxpayers millions in questionable payments,” DiNapoli said. “My office will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollars