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DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… decrease in total overtime earnings since 2016, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … with declining responsibilities for emergency response to the COVID-19 pandemic and an overall increase in the size … the toughest times during the pandemic and the state needs to continue its efforts to attract and retain a range of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… tax growth improved in May after four straight months of either flat or modest increases,” DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of growth, although most counties also experienced … York City’s collections totaled $783 million, an increase of 5.3%, or $39.5 million, compared to the same time last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… Investments and Climate Solutions program. “Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing investors, but the … recycling and waste management. The Avenue commitment is in the Fund’s opportunistic portfolio. In February, the … green bonds and affordable housing. The Nuveen investment is a bond strategy that invests across a variety of areas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… to address these glaring issues. I urge the agency to act on our recommendations.” OCFS oversees the state’s child … children’s reach. Local districts must also follow certain regulatory requirements, but OCFS has not developed the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… local governments can slide into fiscal black hole We are all painfully aware of the devastating health impacts of … delegation for the support provided thus far, but much more is needed to stabilize the situation. The … governments can slide into fiscal black hole Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its … and poverty than the general public, and the Office of Mental Health hasn’t done enough to fix those problems,” … response is included in the audit. Audit Office of Mental Health: Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… of the unpaid tolls and related fees, $119.3 million, is owed by out-of-state drivers. A substantial portion of that money is from vehicles registered in New Jersey ($34.2 million) and … has a negative balance for over 30 days. If no payment is made in the next 30 days, the account is canceled and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesNew York Farms and Farmland Decrease at a Higher Rate Than Nationally in 2025
… According to data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in … in 2015. The losses experienced in 2025 are partly due to the ongoing pressures being experienced by the … data were available. New York’s farmers continue to face numerous challenges , including rising labor costs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-york-farms-and-farmland-decrease-higher-rate-nationally-2025DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $6.1 Billion, Up 5.1% in First Quarter
… $6.1 billion in the first quarter (January-March) of 2026, an increase of 5.1% ($295 million) compared to the same … -7.2% and -4.6%, respectively. Report First Quarter 2026 Local Sales Taxes Data Regional Table with Detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-%2461-billion-up-51-percent-in-first-quarterFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the Finger Lakes where sales of farm … weather are adding to the unpredictability of farming that is contributing to the consolidation and the loss of farms. … 46% of the total land in the nine-county area. While this is a 5% loss from 2017, Yates, Wayne, Orleans, and Livingston …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… County at 10.4%. Several other counties experienced near double-digit growth, including Yates (9.9%), Broome …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterDiNapoli: Three Arrested in Connection With Over $1 Million Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… in a host of other complications in our community. It is not just an example of theft and fraud from the public, … Phinaliz Communications, based in Otsego County, is enrolled in the Medicaid program as a participating … billed to the Medicaid program by the provider. Phinaliz is owned by Mechanicville resident Mtui, 46. Kaiza, 47, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-three-arrested-connection-over-1-million-medicaid-transportation-fraud-schemeDiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… law, upcoming appropriations for federal fiscal year 2026 and executive actions since January 2025 risk … of study. Most provisions will become effective as of the 2026-27 academic year, impacting the thousands of New York … budget law upcoming appropriations for federal fiscal year 2026 and executive actions since January 2025 risk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-nyDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… York City remain a critical contributor to its economy and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in … ultimately will remain a key contributor to the city’s tax rolls.” Total office market values grew over 4% ($8.7 … the portion of the assessed value on which property tax bills are based went from $66.9 billion in FY 2020 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceIX.3.A Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies - Pre-Award Spending Projects – IX. Federal Grants
… from the Federal government at the start of the grant period. However, agencies may have a programmatic need to … GAD from the Federal government at the start of the grant period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix3a-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-non-onboarding-agencies-pre-award-spending-projectsDiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… adults — some members of Generation Z (born 1997-2012) and Millennials (born 1981-1996) — are facing a complex … including higher unemployment rates, increasing costs, and larger debt burdens, that threatens their financial well-being, … including higher unemployment rates increasing costs and larger debt burdens challenging their financial wellbeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonus Pool Reaches Record High of $47.5 Billion in 2024
… in 2024,” DiNapoli said. “This financial market strength is good news for New York’s economy and our fiscal position, … industry in 2025.” The total estimated 2024 bonus pool is 34% higher than last year’s $35.4 billion and is the largest amount on record dating back to 1987. Robust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonus-pool-reaches-record-high-475-billion-2024Long Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers (2017) - March 2018
In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst on-time performance in 18 years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2018.pdfMWBE Report 2018-2019 Fiscal Year
In the 2018-19 fiscal year, the Fund recorded robust growth in its investments with MWBE managers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/mwbe-fiscal-2018-19.pdfExcel Template for Unclaimed Funds Report
You can submit Excel spreadsheets in the exact format described in the Excel File Format Instructions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/excel/reporting-sheet.xls