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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in July fell 8.2 percent compared to … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections for counties and cities in July totaled $1.3 billion, or $116 … This is going to have a long-lasting effect on revenues for counties, cities and many towns and villages around the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New … of New York State small businesses received assistance in recent months through the federal government’s Paycheck … survey data for the week ending June 27. $38.2 billion in PPP loans were approved for New York applicants through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… percent in New York, compared to a drop of 2.7 percent nationwide. Nationwide, “high propensity” applications represent about 34 … had responded to the 2020 Census as of July 19. The nationwide response rate was 62 percent, and New York is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… of lost jobs. 53% of New York adults age 18 and over live in households that have lost employment income since … Data For example, while 10 percent of all U.S. adults live in households reporting not having enough to eat in the … In the wake of COVID19 more than half of adult New Yorkers live in households that have lost employment income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020DiNapoli: Ex-Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Convicted in Grant Scheme
… the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was convicted today in Warren County Court of two counts of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree and related false filing charges, related … of the Lake George Watershed Coalition was convicted in Warren County Court of two counts of Grand Larceny in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-ex-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-convicted-grant-schemeDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Department of Investigation … . "Thanks to our partnership with Attorney General James and the New York City Department of Investigation, Ms. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
Jolene Roy pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree and Tampering with Public Records in the First Degree in connection with embezzlement
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-caseRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… (i.e., the first draw) and to borrowers who had received funds from the 2020 program round (i.e., the second draw). … suggests that concerted efforts to ensure access to PPP funds are succeeding. FIGURE 22 – PPP Loan Dollars to … Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) program. 25 Additional funds were appropriated for targeted EIDLs ($15 billion) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest … York State has regained more than one in four of the jobs it lost in March and April, the unprecedented scale of losses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… Background The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) was enacted in July 2000 to address the need to provide … data and the list of persistently dangerous schools on its website, and provides assistance to help schools comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actMinds in Motion, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… with disabilities who are between three and four years of age. MIM is reimbursed for these services through rates … included: $25,412 in personal service costs, consisting of $20,003 in salaries and $1,994 in fringe benefits for … $2,558 in other than personal service costs, consisting of $1,580 in expenses that lacked appropriate documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/minds-motion-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency in State Buildings
… of BuildSmart NY– the Executive’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State government … advancing economic growth, environmental protection, and energy security in the State. EO 88 is intended to accomplish … by creating green jobs and stimulating the marketplace for clean energy and energy-efficient products and services. EO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… to the terminal illness. Hospice can be provided in the home or in an inpatient setting and includes nursing and physician services, medical social services, … non-hospice providers for services, such as private duty nursing, that were not allowed in combination with the daily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… Oversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Report 2016-S-80 ). About the Program The … of Health’s (Department) monitoring and inspection of nursing homes is sufficient to determine if nursing homes perform comprehensive inspections, testing, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homes-followHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… Objectives To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) have … and monitoring controls over homeless outreach services in the New York City subway system and whether they have met …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemSchool Districts – Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting (2025-MS-2)
… following municipalities: Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District , Chazy Union Free School District , Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School … York State NYS Department of Healths DOH Lead Testing in School Drinking Water Guidance Manual DOH guidance we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/31/school-districts-lead-water-testing-and-reporting-2025-ms-2Transparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… Summary New York State (NYS) has 532 villages ranging in size from fewer than 50 residents with a budget of … annual budget to provide those services. Village officials in NYS should be transparent and accountable, by making … that do not file their required AFR has grown from six in 2019 to 76 in 2023, a concerning trend. We reviewed 2 the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… during this period grew by just over $1.6 billion and even surpassed collections reported during the second … collections in 2021 were up 8.7% or $396 million. Every region outside of New York City experienced two-year growth … taxable sales from marketplace and nexus vendors varied by county, as did the effect of pandemic-related changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli Announces Reduction in Employer Contribution Rates for Retirement System
… today announced reductions in employer contribution rates to the New York State and Local Retirement System … and Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). The adjusted rates will impact payments next State Fiscal Year 2022-23. In … said. “While the reduction in employer contribution rates is welcome news for taxpayers, our investment decisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-reduction-employer-contribution-rates-retirement-systemDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 20% in Third Quarter
… seen nationally. The U.S. Census Bureau’s advance monthly retail trade report shows strong year-over-year growth for … for goods also increase sales tax collections, and the price of consumer goods and services during this third … same period last year, as measured by the Consumer Price Index. The improvement in New York City sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-20-third-quarter