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Third Quarter 2020 Local Sales Tax Collections Down 9.5 Percent; New York City’s Decline Offsets Uptick in the Rest of State
Statewide local sales tax collections in the third quarter of 2020 declined by 9.5 percent, or $452 million, over the same quarter in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/2020-third-quarter-local-sales-tax-collections-down-9.5-percent.pdfAn Economic and Demographic Snapshot of The Rockaways
The Rockaway Peninsula, located in the southwestern portion of Queens, is an 11-mile long barrier beach that separates the Atlantic Ocean from Jamaica Bay and parts of South Queens and Southeast Brooklyn.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2023.pdfOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Follow-up) (2023-F-25)
To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (Report 2020-N-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f25.pdfDiNapoli Announces New $7 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… P. DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is investing $7 million (£5 million) in Northern … P DiNapoli today announced the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund is investing $7 million £5 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-new-7-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Projections in First Quarter
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Higher tax collections for the state primarily reflect strong personal income tax … which was $5.9 billion, or 10.8%, higher than last year for the same period, primarily due to higher Medicaid costs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-projections-first-quarterComptroller's Fiscal Update: Revenue Trends through the Mid-Year of State Fiscal Year 2012-13, October 2012
As this report demonstrates, growth in tax collections must increase significantly to meet year-end projections.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-mid-year-2012-13.pdfDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… as one-time federal funds are depleted and state aid is uncertain.” In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… that the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) is investing $15 million (£9 million) with Northern Ireland … anticipated investment in Northern Ireland. “We’ve found a dynamic opportunity to provide the New York State Common … with Comptroller DiNapoli is the largest ever investment here by a major international pension fund, a real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandThe Impact of Wall Street on Jobs and Tax Revenues - April 2004
"Overall, the securities industry (also known as “Wall Street”) remains one of the most important industries in New York City."
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2005.pdfOversight and Monitoring of the Public Housing Modernization Program at the New York City Housing Authority
… the Public Housing Modernization Program (Program). In addition, the audit determined whether Program-funded … development of affordable low- and moderate-income housing in New York State. HTFC provides loans and grants to finance … while HTFC disburses the Program funds. Since inception in 1980, about $308 million in State funding has been awarded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/26/oversight-and-monitoring-public-housing-modernization-program-new-york-city-housingDiNapoli Finds Over $100 Million in Inappropriate Medicaid Payments
… released three reports that found more than $100 million in improper payments made by the Department of Health (DOH) for the Medicare buy-in program, maternity care, and drug and therapy claims. Nearly $400,000 in premiums may have been paid for deceased individuals. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-finds-over-100-million-inappropriate-medicaid-paymentsCosts to Administer the Insurance Division Operations for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2012
… pursuant to Section 332, Article 3 of the Insurance Law. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2009 through March … merger of the former Departments of Insurance and Banking on October 3, 2011. The Department's Insurance Division … core functions of regulating all insurance activities in New York, including life, property/casualty and health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/10/09/costs-administer-insurance-division-operations-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31-2012Office of the State Comptroller Response to Report Issued Today by the Department of Financial Services
… and unprofessional report. This report was emailed to our office five minutes before it was provided to the press. If the agency had reached out to our investment professionals, it would have known the aggressive steps that Comptroller DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/office-state-comptroller-response-report-issued-today-department-financial-servicesDiNapoli: Paycheck Protection Program in NYC Stumbled, but Finding Footing
… New York City was the early epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, but many small businesses hit … of Hispanics and African Americans than the Manhattan and Staten Island neighborhoods where more loans were granted. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-paycheck-protection-program-nyc-stumbled-finding-footingDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… Although year-to-date collections continue to lag prior year results, tax collections through February … billion due by March 31. February Cash Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsWall Street Bonuses Declined in 2011
… reforms.” The Comptroller also estimates that profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange … member firms, the traditional measure of profitability for the securities industry, did not exceed $13.5 billion in … number of large firms announced reductions in cash bonuses for 2011 (with several firms reporting reductions in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2012/02/wall-street-bonuses-declined-2011Wall Street Bonuses Rose In 2012
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street is still in transition, but it is slowly adjusting to changes in its economic and regulatory environment,” DiNapoli said. "Profits and bonuses rebounded in 2012, but the industry is still restructuring. Despite its smaller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/02/wall-street-bonuses-rose-2012Procurement and Contracting in New York
… Oversight of State Contracts (Last Updated August 2025) Prior Reports Calendar Year 2021 Calendar Year 2020 Calendar Year 2019 … The 2024 report covers April 1, 2024 through March 31, 2025, and includes: Active Agency Contracts ( Excel ) ( PDF ) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contractsPayments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and express … petty cash payments will involve small amounts required for infrequent purchases, such as office supplies. The amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… The number of domestic violence victims increased in 2022 by 8.5% in New York City and 8.7% in the rest of New York state when compared to 2019, … physical injury and emotional trauma,” DiNapoli said. “With increased numbers of domestic violence victims across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022