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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… Claims Show a Year of Economic Devastation A year after the first case of COVID-19 was reported in New York State, the economic disruption caused by the pandemic remains severe. One key measure is the total … A year after the first case of COVID19 was reported in New York State the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021DiNapoli: Former Pulaski Assistant Village Clerk Charged in Theft of Fees
… allegedly pocketing $5,300 in village fees, including the "weekend loans" she took and repaid with a friend’s check on … allegedly pocketing $5300 in village fees including the weekend loans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-former-pulaski-assistant-village-clerk-charged-theft-feesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… was widespread around the state, ranging from a drop of 19.5 percent in Westchester County to a 41.5 percent … in Tioga County. Nearly every county in every region of the state saw a large drop in overall collections. New … that sales tax revenues would continue to drop because of COVID-19 but the May sales tax figures show just how deep …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… at Penn Station between 8:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. during the morning peak (when 29 percent of commuters arrive in the morning) were late, canceled or terminated 17 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Sentenced in Oakfield Fire Department Theft
… stole $16,281 for personal use through a variety of bank or cash transactions in 2012 and 2013. The probe also … that all disbursements are supported by vouchers; Review bank statements and cancelled checks monthly; Ensure that … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-former-treasurer-sentenced-oakfield-fire-department-theftDiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… Sandra Riley pleaded guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36,000 in dog license and building permit fees after an audit and … the theft of public funds. Riley, 51, pleaded guilty to grand larceny in the third degree, a Class D felony, … Sandra Riley pleaded guilty Steuben County Court Monday to stealing $36000 in dog license and building permit fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s … her criminal behavior. Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, offering a false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… sluggish growth in 2016 compared to 2015, increasing 2.3 percent last year, according to New York State … "Sales tax collections are a crucial, yet unstable source of revenue for local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… (those with 100 to 499 employees) had the highest average payroll per employee, nearly $56,000 per year. Over the past … unchanged nationally but rose 5 percent in New York. Total payroll amounts at small businesses rose 29.7 percent in New … The small businesses sector generating the highest overall payroll in New York is financial activities. Just over 44,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget for State Fiscal Year 2023-24
… debt capacity and New York's already high debt levels. "My office will review the final enacted budget and release an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-state-fiscal-year-2023-24The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… June 2022 PDF Version June is National Great Outdoors Month. As New Yorkers prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the 4th of July weekend, many plan to go swimming, camping, … which it relies. Outdoor Recreation in New York New York has a plethora of natural assets, ranging from Niagara Falls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsAvoiding the Fiscal Cliff: A Lesson in Budgeting and Financial Condition Analysis
This session will identify those concepts commonly misunderstood by local government managers and governing boards, help explain how to properly implement these concepts and ways to prevent pitfalls in the budgeting process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-cliff-budgeting-041625.pdfSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities (2022-S-20)
To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in all its subway facilities, and whether safety and security equipment, such as cameras, help point intercoms, and customer assistance intercoms, is maintained (working and tested).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s20.pdfLabor Investigations in New York City (2022-S-17) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s17-response.pdfMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up) (2023-F-34)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Mental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Report 2020-N-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f34.pdfBusiness Growth in New York City During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the business landscape in New York City in terms of business size, location and industry.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2025.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System - Municipalities in Stress Fiscal Years Ending 2020
This list includes the municipalities designated in fiscal stress for the 2020 fiscal year, updated to reflect municipalities with a December 31, 2020 fiscal year end.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2020-munis-stressed.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Growth Improves in Third Quarter of 2019
Local sales tax collections in New York State totaled $4.8 billion in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 6.3 percent over the third quarter of 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-third-quarter-2019.pdfFiscal Stress in School Districts: Common Themes for School Year 2018-19
This report summarizes results of school district scores for the 2018-19 fiscal school year (SY) and compares results to SYs 2016-17 and 2017-18.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/common-themes-for-school-year-2018-19.pdfFiscal Stress in School Districts: Common Themes for School Year 2018-19
This report summarizes results of school district scores for the 2018-19 fiscal school year (SY) and compares results to SYs 2016-17 and 2017-18. The report ref
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/common-themes-for-school-year-2018-19.pdf