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DiNapoli Calls for Long-Needed State Debt Reform
… New York state has one of the nation’s highest debt levels, largely because measures to restrict the excessive use of debt have been circumvented over the years in state budgets. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-calls-long-needed-state-debt-reformDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 5.1% in November compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer than half (27 of 57) of counties experienced … and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each … vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax …
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
… totaled $1.67 billion, up $26.8 million from the same time last year. “February’s local sales tax collections grew at a … is imperative that local government officials take these results into consideration as they make budgetary decisions.” … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 16 in February compared to the same month in 2023 according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… State agencies were late more than 77 percent of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit … process. Enforcement of consistent standards and best practices across state agencies for grant contracting, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released … 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $777 million, an increase of 0.2%, or $1.4 million. County and city … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July to September) will be available in October. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… higher in 2023 than 2020. This is DiNapoli’s third report on the tourism industry after the abrupt shutdown caused by … pre-pandemic levels. “Travelers from around the world are drawn to all corners of the state and keep coming back … DiNapoli said. “New York is welcoming back tourists in big numbers after the pandemic, but the recovery is uneven, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.3% in October
… DiNapoli said. “Recent volatility in sales tax collections warrants caution for local governments as they finalize their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-23-octoberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent in the third quarter … the third quarter was the main driver behind the overall drop in local government collections. Nearly every other … restrictions on certain activities than other regions. Indoor dining, in particular, did not resume until Sept. 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020New York State Debt
… Study 2017 2013 2010 2008 Official Statements - State of New York General Obligation Bonds 2025ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2025 2023ABCD State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debtState Public Authorities Dashboard
… year for those authorities reporting through PARIS and does not reflect a common fiscal year or State fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/state-public-authorities-dashboardReal Property Portfolio (2022-S-14) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for and reported on its real property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s14-response.pdfTown of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s billing for sewer services provided to … residents. The Village of Youngstown and Fort Niagara State Park are also located in the Town. The Town is governed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/01/town-porter-sewer-billings-fort-niagara-state-park-2017m-162Opinion 96-17
… for tuition expenses incurred in completing certain college courses) VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Reimbursement for Expenses … devoted to the technical training of the firefighters who would attend. A fire district may also reimburse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-17Accounts Payable Advisory No. 66
… for the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets Reference : Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter XII.10.E – Reporting … are identified. For more information, please refer to Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter XII.10.E – Reporting … the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets . Update : The Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XII.10.E – Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/66-reporting-process-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsDiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The full op-ed is below: The Double-Edged Sword of … Technological Acceleration The COVID-19 pandemic has, without a doubt, changed the world – and one of its most … in Michigan erroneously accused thousands of unemployment insurance recipients of fraud, causing financial ruin for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationDiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… The State Education Department’s (SED) weak enforcement of licensing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleFinancial Condition of New York State Regional Off-Track Betting Corporations (2014-MS-6)
… letter reports to the following Off-Track Betting (OTB) Corporations: Capital OTB [pdf] , Catskill OTB [pdf] , Nassau … plans to benefit the Corporations’ financial condition for the period January 1, 2009 through August 31, 2014. … are in operation in New York. Each OTB Corporation is a public benefit corporation governed by a Board of Directors. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2015/09/25/financial-condition-new-york-state-regional-track-betting-corporations-2014Notice of Assessment on State Lands
… Program Legislative Session 2015-2016: Signed into law on November 28, 2016 as Chapter 449 of the Laws of 2016 - A.7673 (Dilan) / S.5926 (Marchione) – Conforms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/notice-assessment-state-landsIthaca City School District – Transportation State Aid and Information Technology (2017M-63)
… 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $119 million. Key Findings District officials did not apply for all the … has not adopted a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Key Recommendations District officials should implement … job responsibilities. Adopt, distribute and periodically test and update a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/21/ithaca-city-school-district-transportation-state-aid-and-information