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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… of the Comptroller’s website. New Yorkers can respond today via the Census Bureau’s online response form . Prior … Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… local collections totaled $1.85 billion for the month, up $68 million year over year. “Growth in local sales tax … local collections totaled $185 billion for the month up $68 million year over year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustII.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… V – The State Comptroller shall be required: (1) to audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts; (2) to audit the accrual and collection of all revenues and receipts; and (3) to prescribe such methods … The State Comptroller shall be required 1 to audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts 2 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… funding plans. “The list of repairs and upgrades needed in our regional transit systems can seem endless, but funds … be made in repairing the system, how much they’re going to cost and how the MTA is going to pay for them.” The MTA’s … funding constraints. In its October 2023 Needs Assessment (2025-2044) Report, the MTA's first since 2013, it departed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2322
… Inconvenience Pay and to provide agencies instructions for submitting payments not processed automatically. Affected … Inconvenience Pay and to provide agencies instructions for submitting payments not p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2322-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-facilityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2323
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 increases to Location Pay and Location Mid-Hudson pay, … Hazardous Duty Pay and to provide agencies instructions for submitting payments not processed automatically. Affected … in the Security Supervisors Unit. Effective Dates: The 2025 increases to Location Pay, Location Mid-Hudson pay, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2323-april-2025-increases-location-pay-and-location-mid-hudson-pay-commandAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted … points higher than Latino rates, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Homeownership can be a … 15.3%, while the other regions all received less than 10% on average. The Mohawk Valley region, which comprises 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowDiNapoli: Unsafe Conditions, Questionable Spending Found at Affordable NYC Housing Complexes
… Here Unsafe conditions and over $1 million dollars in questionable spending at three affordable housing complexes show a need for greater oversight of the Mitchell-Lama program by the New York City Department of … infestations among other unsafe conditions at developments in Manhattan, Queens and on Staten Island. “Every New Yorker …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-unsafe-conditions-questionable-spending-found-affordable-nyc-housing-complexesDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). In 2024, the office recovered over $21 … gift cards early this new year and remember to check for unclaimed funds . “Tis the season of giving, not losing, so … please spend those gift cards and check to see if you have unclaimed funds,” DiNapoli said. “Many New Yorkers don’t …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42West Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-44)
… to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/08/29/west-sparta-independent-volunteer-fire-department-companyRochester Prep Charter School 3 – IT Asset Management (2025M-36)
… $248,500. The School Board (Board) contracted with a management company (Company) to provide management … oversee the School’s IT operations. The Company contracts with a managed service provider to provide IT support and … inconsistent information. The School’s written agreement with the Company did not explicitly state who was responsible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/08/29/rochester-prep-charter-school-3-it-asset-management-2025m-36DiNapoli: Audits Find More Than $1 Million of Waste in New York's Medicaid Program
… The state Department of Health (DOH) inappropriately paid more than 29,000 pharmacy claims worth nearly $1 million over a 27-month period for thousands of Medicaid recipients whose benefits were already covered by … The state Department of Health inappropriately paid more than 29000 pharmacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audits-find-more-1-million-waste-new-yorks-medicaid-programDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… Wall Street’s profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $11.3 billion, the strongest first half since 2011, and … Wall Streets profits were strong in the first half of 2015 at $113 billion the strongest first half since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startDiNapoli: Loss of Federal Deductions in Trump Tax Plan Could Hurt New York's Middle Class Taxpayers
… Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and Congress would have significant implications … $67 billion in state and local tax deductions reported by New Yorkers on their federal taxes, according to a report … Major changes to the federal tax code being considered by the President and Congress would have significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-loss-federal-deductions-trump-tax-plan-could-hurt-new-yorks-middle-class-taxpayersDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… growth, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “This is shaping up to … has outpaced growth in both the nation and in New York state. Since the end of the recession in November 2009, the … Plan of the City of New York , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt8-2016.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economyNYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… conditions," DiNapoli said. "However, the out-year gaps have grown and there are risks that could make closing them … The city has increased its reserves and should continue to do so given the threats on the horizon." The city's most … intended to halt the deterioration of the subway system. How the MTA's next five-year capital program is funded could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents have more than doubled since 2014 to more than 450,000 … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Do Not Call Registry was created to help consumers avoid … Do Not Call registry complaints by New York state residents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: Monroe County Failed to Monitor Contractor Operating Golf Courses, Costing Taxpayers
… to retain nearly $250,000 that should have been spent on improving the courses even as the operator drifted toward … golf courses and to remit revenues to the county based on percentage calculations. The contract was later extended … complaints about the condition of the courses, and relied on limited internal audits to monitor operations without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-monroe-county-failed-monitor-contractor-operating-golf-courses-costing-taxpayersDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… services including long-term nursing services, home health aide services, physical therapy, social work and nutrition … CHHA, which received $4,202 for 56 days of services. The first CHHA should only have received a pro-rated payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-care