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DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… The second change, the marketplace provision, now requires online marketplace providers, such as eBay and Etsy, to … behavior by reducing in-person purchases and increasing online shopping. Regionally, the percentage of taxable sales … had relatively high percentages of revenue from online vendors, as did Putnam County. Such counties likely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… that have lost employment income since mid-March, compared to 48% nationally 37% of New York individuals anticipate that … miss the next one 12% of New Yorkers did not have enough to eat at times during the previous week Source: U.S. Census …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020DiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… budgeting going forward amid slowing economic growth and tax collections, according to a report on the city’s … been boosted by strong economic growth and conservative tax revenue forecasts in recent years,”DiNapoli said. “While … than 2 percent in 2016. In addition, the growth in city tax collections slowed to 3.6 percent in FY 2016 after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and … Selected Economic Trends Shrinking Labor Force Drives New York State’s Unemployment Rate Below 10% New York State’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Hiring and Budgeting Problems in Brentwood School District
… budgeting led the Brentwood Union Free School District to accumulate excessive fund balance as well as reserve funds … board-approved amounts and have gone unused, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … made by district officials,” DiNapoli said. “The failure to adhere to district policies and best practices, whether it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-reveals-hiring-and-budgeting-problems-brentwood-school-districtDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.8 billion, up $188 million as compared to July of last year. “Statewide local sales tax collections growth continued to be strong in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyComptroller DiNapoli Statement on January State Cash Report
… revenue numbers for the state released by my office today confirm the substantial shortfall the Governor and I announced earlier this month. In addition, the Division of … approach when negotiating next year's budget. As one step, I urge the Governor and Legislature to make the prudent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-january-state-cash-reportNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… updated on the state’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 14% in October
… despite the participation of many counties in the gas tax holiday,” DiNapoli said. “However, as inflation continues to … of Taxation and Finance. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-14-octoberOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Report 2016-S-80 ). About the Program The objective of our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homes-followAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Version Message from the Comptroller Three decades ago, home internet access was a cutting-edge innovation for many … ranks second in the country for the share of population with access to basic broadband speeds. However, there are … nearly half of those in the state without broadband available live downstate in New York City, Long Island, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateMedicaid Program - Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up) (2018-F-14) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f14-response.pdfAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… toxic cleaning supplies and peeling paint, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K programs, but some providers have health and safety hazards in their facilities that need to be fixed immediately,” DiNapoli said. “Young children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-cityUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-82
… Based on an agreement between Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman and the Office of the State … actually paid during the calendar year will equal the Judge’s full or prorated share of statutory salary, whichever … salary. This will usually cause a situation in which the Judge will be prepaid by the number of days prior to January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-82-payment-procedures-judges-beginning-calendar-year-2005Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… care, they waive their right to use Medicaid for curative services, and a hospice organization assumes responsibility for all medical care related to the terminal illness. Hospice can be … Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Health: Managed Care Premium Payments for Recipients With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careAdult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenue and Retail Dispensaries in New York State
… All counties and New York City are eligible to receive adult-use cannabis (AUC) tax revenue from the sale … amount of AUC tax revenue received by local governments to date, grouped by region. Users can also select a region … revenue associated with these payments will be distributed to local governments in January, April, July and October. OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/adult-use-cannabis-tax-revenue-and-retail-dispensaries-new-york-stateDiNapoli: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Stealing $147,455 in Pension Payments
… A South Carolina woman was arrested today for allegedly … deceased mother, New York Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, South Carolina Seventh Circuit Solicitor Barry J. Barnette and Spartanburg County, South Carolina Sheriff Bill Rhyne announced. Bonni-Lee Jones, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-south-carolina-woman-arrested-stealing-147455-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… the opportunity to obtain higher-skilled and better-paying jobs. While a smaller share of the city’s immigrant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyDiNapoli: Post-Pandemic Unemployment in NYC Persists for Some Demographic Groups
… pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “My report found that youths and Black people continue to face elevated unemployment while … have historically employed larger shares of Hispanic and Black people, immigrants and young people. When the pandemic … current unemployment rate is below pre-pandemic levels. Black unemployment in the city stood at 8.9% last year, over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-post-pandemic-unemployment-nyc-persists-some-demographic-groupsDiNapoli Report Examines Post-COVID Trends in New York's Aging Prison Population
… led to a demographic shift towards an older incarcerated population, and necessitates increased attention to policies … which included a decrease of 1,603 individuals aged 50 or over (17%). The share of older incarcerated individuals … population, but the three most recent data years (2023-2025) show a rise of 1,957 individuals in state prisons. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-report-examines-post-covid-trends-new-yorks-aging-prison-population