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Audit Finds Operational and Oversight Failures Led to Financial Instability in Mount Vernon
… The city of Mount Vernon faced financial uncertainty and problems because … to complete basic financial functions contributed to Mount Vernon’s fiscal crisis,” DiNapoli said. “It is time for … full responses are included in the audit. Audits City of Mount Vernon – Non-Payroll Disbursements (2021M-163) Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/audit-finds-operational-and-oversight-failures-led-financial-instability-mount-vernonDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are understaffed, with … the COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they … Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in 2020, mental health emergency room visits rose 24% among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… show positive results, but the lower growth in June bears watching,” DiNapoli said. “The slowdown reflects, in part, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 25 in October compared to the same month in 2022 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to … the same time last year. “Year-over-year growth in local sales tax collections has slowed significantly, with a nearly … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 03 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… by 1.6% in February compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller … increased by 16 in February compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… New York State agency overtime costs in 2023 were $1.2 billion, down 11.6% from 2022, marking the … for the first time since 2019, growing by 2.5% in 2023. “State agencies should ensure that overtime use is … for about two-thirds of the state’s overtime hours in 2023. The Department of Corrections and Community Supervision …
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
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3.9% in … up $66.4 million from the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth improved in May after four straight months … experienced year-over-year increases. These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to …
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
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced $800 million in recent investments through the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) … $8.5 billion of that overall commitment. The latest $800 million comprises three separate investments. In January, …
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
… (OCFS) is not doing enough to ensure adequate protections are in place for children who are placed in the custody of relatives or another suitable … uniform standards to ensure children in direct placement are not put into another bad situation and are kept out of …
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
… state and local governments continue to provide essential services. As we all appreciate, our public health care … and transit workers are among those on the front lines of responding to this health emergency. In response to this fiscal crisis, the federal …
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
… unemployment rates for people with disabilities averaged 16.2%, an increase of 8.9% over the prior year. The monthly …
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
… Thruway officials said the new vendor needed time to reprogram its system to incorporate revisions in toll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesDiNapoli: 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 … a year-over-year increase in collections, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … 39% seeing over 5% growth. Ulster County had the highest quarterly growth at 10.7%, followed by Genesee County at …
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
… engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the Finger … in the number of acres farmed. Access to fresh, healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to the test during the pandemic, and …
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
… from 0.3% (Mid-Hudson) to 7% (Southern Tier), with over 80% (47 of 57) of counties outside of New York City …
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
… 2023 Three principals of Phinaliz Communications LLC were arrested in connection with a long-running scheme to steal … Philip Mtui, Mbaga Kaiza, and Tony Taylor, were arrested last Thursday. "The defendants allegedly engaged in … Mtui and Kaiza both were held on $250,000 bail. Taylor was arrested on one count of conspiracy in the sixth degree …
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
… This report underscores the importance of the federal government’s historic partnership with America’s higher … of 1,118 from the prior year and almost 4,000 from Fall 2020. A range of executive actions have affected … includes temporarily pausing new interviews of student visa applicants for review of their social media accounts and …
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
… higher market values are being fueled by growth outside of traditional Midtown office districts, including Hudson … Yards, along with the firm growth around Union Square, the Village and business districts in the outer boroughs have … 2022. New York City’s office buildings are concentrated in Manhattan below 59 th street, which still makes up nearly 90% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-space