Search
The Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… the highest job losses. The loss of 44,400 construction jobs was the State’s worst annual decline in more than 25 … than 20 people (91 percent in 2020). These small firms are responsible for about one-third of all construction jobs. … the project was put on hold in response to the pandemic, there is some uncertainty as to when construction will begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Mitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… Despite waiting lists for Mitchell Lama apartments being very long and turnover very slow, some … in their lifetime, an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. The audit determined that weak oversight by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Revenues, Expenses and changes in Net Assets
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the Governmental Accounting … Sample City Statement of Revenues, Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Assets Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended … out (290,000) (211,409) (501,409) (175,003) Change in net assets 4,632,009 (1,412,124) 3,219,885 (758,808) Total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-revenues-expenses-and-changes-net-assetsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… it right: The federal response must fill the revenue gaps for state and local governments created by the pandemic. … aid from Washington, more cuts from the state are likely for schools, health care providers, human services … we can least afford it. This would also make it impossible for communities to stabilize, provide testing and tracing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… In 2019, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helped feed an average of 35 million Americans each month . Enhancing SNAP to reflect the sharp increase in need would require only … Across New York, the need for food assistance has surged. SNAP beneficiaries in New York rose by 121,000 from March to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
The loss of 44400 construction jobs due to the COVID19 pandemic in 2020 was the states worst annual decline in the industry in more than 25 years with more than half the losses coming from New York City according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… from. Unanticipated spending also presents risks that are likely to balloon the city’s budget gaps if left … be revenue risks ranging from $400 million to $820 million through FY 2024, mostly driven by slower-than-expected … out-years. It would also provide the city with time and resources to create a plan for long-term fiscal balance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen the … The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a steady recovery from the depths of the pandemic’s … and state leaders should think strategically about how to use this "surplus" – by dedicating it to rainy day fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has committed … is to Tribeca's Growth Fund, which will provide expansion capital for early stage companies that have gained market …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… 2022, making it the second highest producing region in the state. Access to fresh, healthy food adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to the test during … as outlined in a new report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s diverse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… Act , which would allocate $100 million in federal funding to train the child care workforce and build child … care more affordable for everyday New Yorkers. Without funding, child care facilities will not be able to sustain … fabric of New York for decades closing their doors due to funding shortfalls.” "State Comptroller DiNapoli's timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsPreliminary Report on the State Fiscal Year 2014-15 Enacted Budget, April 2014
The State ended SFY 2013-14 in its most favorable financial position in years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-preliminary-2014-15.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increase by 1.6 Percent in the First Quarter of 2024
Marks the Lowest Rate of Quarterly Year-Over-Year Growth in Three Years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-first-quarter.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a halt to the growth of the construction industry nationwide which, prior to the pandemic, had been growing strongly. This was especially true in New York State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2021.pdfA Question of Balance: Gaming Revenues and Problem Gambling in New York State, November 2020
A Question of Balance Gaming Revenues and Problem Gambling in New York State, November 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/gaming-report.pdfMedicaid Program - Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (2017-S-66)
To determine if the Department of Health has taken sufficient steps to safeguard Medicaid recipients who are receiving opioids while also in a Treatment ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s66.pdfMainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting (Follow-Up) (2018-F-10)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations made in our initial audit report, Mainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f10.pdfPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program (2016-D-1)
A Summary of Audits Identifying Out-of-Network Providers Engaged in Routine Waiving ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-16d1_1.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collection Growth Slows to 3 Percent in 2014; Slowest Growth Since 2009
Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Slows to 3 Percent in 2014; Slowest Growth Since 2009
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections0215_0.pdf