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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 14.1% in February compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… by this sector also draw many tourists to New York City. NYC & Company (the City’s convention and visitors bureau) … 3,800 130 33,540 4% Staten Island 1,500 140 29,590 2% NYC $93,500 $6,250 $79,290 100% Note: Columns may not add to … Island City 669 1% 88% Subtotal 81,971 88% 88% NYC 93,500 100% 100% Sources: NYS Department of Labor; OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, … and Rockville Centre Union Free School District, did so in an easy to find location. However, auditors found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… DiNapoli’s review of coal companies led to the Fund’s divestment from 22 firms that failed to demonstrate … that will inform engagements, investments and potential divestment decisions. Building on the Climate Action Plan’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… enrollment remained stable at 6.2% between 2010 and 2020. In Fall 2022, there were 896,000 students enrolled … colleges. Still, total enrollment was lower than in Fall 2021 and not all SUNY institutions experienced increases. The … than for those in peer states, including California, Florida and Texas and neighboring states like New Jersey and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… constituent of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), received funding through the American Recovery and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… New York City’s finances have stabilized amid declining costs for asylum … In November, the city also introduced the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Savings Program, consisting entirely of savings from … the city’s stated budget gaps are largely unchanged since June, averaging $5.8 billion from FY 2026 through FY 2028. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… us all, and especially for the families of those who died in nursing homes, the time is overdue for a full analysis of … and at times data was interpreted incorrectly, resulting in erroneous conclusions. One of the most glaring examples … of 70.9 deaths per 1,000 nursing home residents, ranked it in the bottom third of all states.” The reality is far more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… Free School District 30. The audits will be conducted in response to multiple requests his office received related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead. “The Green Acres project has drawn noticeable criticism in the community,” said DiNapoli. “Several local elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… I would like to thank Assistant District Attorney Greg Clark, Chief of the Public Integrity/Economic Crimes Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… Authority’s New York City Transit (Transit) needs to do a better job of maintaining its security and safety … maintained regularly. When security equipment fails it can have severe consequences.” MTA has taken steps to secure … maintenance. Transit prioritizes repairs based on how wide their impact is, their location and the severity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… state, federal and not for profit resources with more information on the issues it addresses. Read the report , or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… System has identified seven villages and three cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2018. DiNapoli evaluated all non-calendar year local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdNYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… into New York City’s 311 system have more than doubled in recent years, rising from 14,259 in 2010 to 37,806 in 2015. At the same time, the number of after-hours work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… System has identified 10 villages and two cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2017. The system evaluated all non-calendar year local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesOpinion 88-39
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- Disposition (cash bail on … JUSTICE COURT ACT, §2021(1): Cash bail which is posted in a town justice court in connection with a felony complaint, is held by the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39State Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Executive Budget Preliminary Overview, December 2008
The Executive Budget recommends $9.5 billion in spending reductions, $3.1 billion in new and higher taxes and fees, and $1.1 billion in nonrecurring resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-preliminary-2009-10.pdfTown of Willsboro – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-68-F)
… review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of May 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in July 2014. Background The Town of Willsboro is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/05/town-willsboro-audit-follow-2014m-68-fHancock Fire Department – Audit Follow Up (2018M-236-F)
… Department’s (Department’s) progress, as of February 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in May 2019. Background The Department is located in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/07/01/hancock-fire-department-audit-follow-2018m-236-fVillage of Delhi – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-204-F)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] | [ read complete 2020 report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/20/village-delhi-audit-follow-2019m-204-f