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Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… partnering with local officials like Mayor Brown helps us spread the word. I urge those that have yet to check our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent … its oversight powers to help this vulnerable population get back on their feet.” Homeless shelters across the state … entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and permanent housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… said. “April collections were likely affected by a number of factors, including lower gas prices and moderating … York City’s collections totaled $756 million, an increase of 4.1%, or $30 million. Most (49 out of 57) counties experienced some year-over-year decline. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
… to 6.5% nationally. In contrast, unemployment rates for white, Asian and Hispanic mothers came down from 2021 to … that the historic unemployment gap between Black and white mothers could remain stagnant or widen if all parts of … than 70% from 2021 to 2022, a larger increase compared to white, Hispanic and Asian women. However, white women remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… from the 4.6% average from 2013-2021. “The workforce is the backbone of state government and many of the employees … the size of the workforce spurred longer hours on the job for many. However, overtime is not a long-term substitute for … with 16,858 people leaving the workforce, an increase of 26% from the prior year. New hiring declined sharply in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Fiscal Year 2020 - Interactive Map
… States balance of payments with the federal government in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-fiscal-year-2020-interactive-mapDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… (NYBC) estimates that New York City construction spending (residential, nonresidential and government) in 2020 totaled … and the composition of future construction demand — residential, nonresidential, government — remains uncertain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… (FY) 2021 because of better-than-projected revenues from income and corporate taxes, debt service savings from lower … industry and other sectors have boosted personal income and business tax revenues to soften the blow,” … however, has led to less severe impacts among higher-income workers employed in industries that let workers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… long and turnover very slow, some developments continued to collect $200 fees from applicants who had virtually no … (HPD) combined with development managers’ failure to return fees to applicants not only misleads applicants about their … long and turnover very slow some developments continued to collect $200 fees from applicants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… expected to start in June 2021. The PA also plans to replace the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Manhattan at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… labor force mix and demographics all have implications for spending, pupil outcomes and the delivery of services, … could impact district budgets now and in the future. It is a useful tool to better inform lawmakers, stakeholders and … inflation both regionally and statewide. Expenditures grew 26 percent between 2007-08 and 2017-18 compared to inflation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… him with fraudulently obtaining approximately $95,000 in pension benefits by failing to report his return to work in … York State law, a public sector retiree who is receiving a pension and who returns to public service cannot receive both pension payments and a public sector paycheck. The law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully evaluate most of its programs to determine if they are boosting the state’s … not use the data it collects to assess the effectiveness of its programs and see if the billions of dollars spent are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Revenues, Expenses and changes in Net Assets
… Expenses, and Changes in Fund Net Assets Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 Business-Type … Internal Service Funds Operating revnues: Charges for services $11,329,883 $1,340,261 $12,670,144 $15,256,164 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-revenues-expenses-and-changes-net-assetsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… Congress and the President are confronted with one urgent task: They must come to a bipartisan agreement on the next … New York and local communities can start the difficult task of repairing the damage this pandemic has inflicted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… is clear and urgent. In 2019, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helped feed an average of 35 million … food support for women, infants and children, and The Emergency Food Assistance Program. We have a network of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurityDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Madison County District Attorney William G Gabor and the New York State Police today announced the arrest of former Oneida City Chamberlain Nancy Andrews for allegedly stealing more than $78000 from the city over the course of 14 years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… Statewide local collections totaled $1.7 billion, up nearly $192 million from the same time last year. “Overall … P DiNapoli Statewide local collections totaled $17 billion up nearly $192 million from the same time last y …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen the state's finances. The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a steady recovery from the depths of the pandemic’s devastation, regaining 50% of … leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen the states finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has committed $20 million to the Tribeca Venture Partners Growth Fund to invest in local companies, New York State … The New York State Common Retirement Fund has committed $20 million to the Tribeca Venture Partners Growth Fund to invest in local companies New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-program