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DiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… to $1 billion. It also maintained a general reserve of $300 million in FY 2022. In total, the city’s reserves stand …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingDiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… most vulnerable, puts the system under constant financial pressure. The pandemic has only added to that challenge,” … and attracting and keeping patients. The pandemic put more pressure than ever on H+H and strained physical and staff … $590 million in FEMA reimbursement have created financial pressure. While these funds have received preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-careAudit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems because … to complete basic financial functions contributed to Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for … full responses are included in the audit. Audits City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163) Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … enacted. Because this aid can be used by municipalities for any governmental purpose, it is an important revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with too few available services and … of New York City entered the pandemic with mental health teams that were far short of nationally recommended … Too many of New York school districts mental health teams are understaffed with too few available services and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… The State University of New York (SUNY) needs to make sure its campuses are upholding in-state residency … students receive the benefit of a lower tuition, according to an audit by Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit … “SUNY is enabling graduate students from out-of-state to take advantage of a tuition benefit that is supposed to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… weekdays than weekends. Commuter rail ridership was at, or near, pre-pandemic levels on weekends in June, but weekday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandDiNapoli: NYC Emergency Management Failing to Ensure the City is Prepared for Disasters
… a matter of if, but when, another massive storm like Sandy will hit New York City, potentially crippling its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-emergency-management-failing-ensure-city-prepared-disastersLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to data … modest for the third straight month and mostly driven by New York City,” DiNapoli said. “Over two-fifths of counties … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… tax growth improved in May after four straight months of either flat or modest increases,” DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of growth, although most counties also experienced … York City’s collections totaled $783 million, an increase of 5.3%, or $39.5 million, compared to the same time last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… Protection Act’s (Climate Act) targets, which seek 70% renewably sourced electricity by 2030 and net-zero … wrong calculations to determine if the state could reach 70% renewably sourced electricity by 2030. The PSC did not … to be up and running, as a 2030 deadline looms to achieve 70% renewably sourced electricity. Renewable Energy Contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: SED Needs To Improve Oversight of School Districts' English Language Learners Programs
… are providing the required services for students learning English, according to an audit released today by State … New York City were providing the required services to English Language Learners (ELLs). "New York can do a better … job when it comes to helping students who are learning English and close the achievement gaps — including lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-sed-needs-improve-oversight-school-districts-english-language-learners-programsDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and life-threatening failures, according to an audit released … of Environmental Conservation DEC should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the states dam safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… to address these glaring issues. I urge the agency to act on our recommendations.” OCFS oversees the state’s child … children’s reach. Local districts must also follow certain regulatory requirements, but OCFS has not developed the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… local governments can slide into fiscal black hole We are all painfully aware of the devastating health impacts of … delegation for the support provided thus far, but much more is needed to stabilize the situation. The … governments can slide into fiscal black hole Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax collections are projected to fall next fiscal year for … FY 2021 (a two-year revenue loss of nearly $7.9 billion). Tax collections are now projected to fall by 3.1 percent in … the resumption of economic activity and the growth of tax revenue will depend on factors largely beyond the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recessionDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… others offered unique amenities. For example, Midway State Park offered a wheelchair accessible playground, and Letchworth State Park had an Autism Nature Trail, featuring sensory stations … action had been taken to implement the plan’s provisions. Staff at state parks said they perform periodic walk-throughs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled nearly $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in their … York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-year