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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases November Cash Report
… Division of the Budget’s latest projections, thanks partly to increased income tax collections, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … and tax collections remain strong. I expect New York to enter 2016 and the new budget season on a solid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-november-cash-reportDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… The number of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over the past … high-need districts, and therefore were more dependent on property taxes to fund their programs. From 2013-2014 to … the prior year. Additional findings in the report include: Property taxes are the major revenue source for school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… sales tax collections across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report released … totaled $8 billion compared to $7.8 billion during the same period last year. "Local sales tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017Opinion 92-21
… -- Justice Courts (mass dismissal of cases - entitlement to fees under General Municipal Law, §99-l) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … never been prosecuted, the town or village is not entitled to receive a fee under this section for each individual case. You have asked if towns and villages are entitled to the payment of fees pursuant to section 99-l of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… for attempting to operate their vehicles while under the influence or for tampering with the court-ordered ignition interlock device (IID) in their … “Individuals who attempt to operate a vehicle while under the influence or try to tamper with their ignition device are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededOpinion 95-15
… opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate share of tax … -- Refunds and Chargebacks (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate share of tax … SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Library appropriation (authority to charge public library with proportionate share of tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… state fiscal year (SFY) fell $1.3 billion (3.5 percent) to $36.9 billion from the same period a year ago as personal … largest source of revenue, lagged expectations, according to a mid-year report on revenue and monetary settlements … various uses. “Personal income tax collections continue to fall short of expectations, making the state’s revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… when an owning agency for a given project has the need to have assistances from other state agencies to support their efforts on the activities of the overall … transferring the budget authority from the owning agency to the supporting agency(s). Once the … when an owning agency for a given project has the need to have assistances from other state agencies to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… Objective To determine if the Research Foundation for the State … York (Research Foundation) has taken the appropriate steps to protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest … To determine if the Research Foundation for the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsMaternal Health
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) has implemented recommendations with the goal of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in New … rates of maternal mortality and morbidity are improving. The audit covered the period from January 2018 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… Objectives To determine if the State Education Department (Department) … data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and … To determine if the State Education Department consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Objectives To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required … Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive … To determine whether the 20 reduction in energy use required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… and supported and accurate financial reports were provided to the Board? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 4, 2025 … financial records and providing periodic financial reports to the Board. In order to ensure financial activities are properly managed, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42DiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has failed to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers where they are most … without any NYPA-installed charging stations, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Compared to what was promised, the rollout of electric vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… in New York state increased by 16.7% in May compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … were quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has two years to bring back riders and rebuild fare revenue before federal … aid runs out, but in that time, it must develop plans to cover budget gaps that start at $2.5 billion in 2025 and grow in the outyears, according to a report on MTA’s financial outlook released today by New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 million, compared to the same three-month period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … from the pandemic, as well as high inflation, continues to bolster statewide numbers. For the rest of the state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … million, an increase of 4.4%, or $33 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… one-in-nine households (11.3% or 875,000 families) unable to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 … because they lacked money or other resources, according to a follow-up analysis released today by State Comptroller … insecurity increased for the first time in over a decade to 11.2% during 2020 through 2022. “As the COVID pandemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyNew York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development/New York City Housing Development Corporation – Housing for Seniors (2021-N-4) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Development Corporation effectively oversee the awarding of senior housing units and a program assisting senior homeowners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n4-response.pdf