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Local Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Results
This snapshot highlights the FSMS results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2020-21, which ended on June 30, 2021. Fewer school districts were scored in fiscal stress in this year, but the COViD-19 pandemic and the local, State and federal responses to it had a negative
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-school-districts-fiscal-year-2020-21-results.pdfDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… of $658.3 million or 1 percent from the same period last year, according to the state cash report issued today by … 31, approximately $4.2 billion or 3.6 percent higher than last year for the same period. Significant increases include … decline of $6583 million or 1 percent from the same period last year according to the state cash report issued today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Audit Cites East Clinton Fire District For Improper Gifts
… $35,000 in personal expenses for members, including rent, cable television and college fees, according to an audit … officials and fire company members, including utilities, cable television, insurance, college fees, books and rent. In … $35000 in personal expenses for members including rent cable television and college fees according to an audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-cites-east-clinton-fire-district-improper-giftsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the … partnership between the State Comptroller, the Attorney General, the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York. “New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingDiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… eMedNY computer system improperly paid $16.2 million in Medicaid claims during a six-month period that started in October 2023, according to an audit released today by … third-party insurance and should’ve been enrolled in Medicaid fee-for-service instead. As a result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claimsDiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… of $481 million or 0.7 percent from the same period last year, according to the state cash report issued today by … approximately $3.6 billion, or 2.8 percent higher, than last year for the same period. Significant increases include … decline of $481 million or 07 percent from the same period last year according to the state cash report issued today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… Treasurer Sally Dieter for allegedly stealing $22,000 in cash by pocketing fundraising proceeds and writing … numerous checks to herself. Dieter, 40, was arraigned in Almond town court charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony. DiNapoli’s office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDiNapoli: Job Creation Increases for IDA Projects
… Agencies (IDAs) produced nearly 36,000 additional jobs in 2014, an increase of 18 percent from the prior year, … 2014, IDA projects reported a total of 645,010 full-time jobs, which reflects an increase of 235,888 jobs over the life of these projects, at a median cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-job-creation-increases-ida-projectsIX.9.A Transfer Authorizations – IX. Federal Grants
… (1) of the State Finance Law, no money shall be paid from any fund under the management of the state, or any agency or officer thereof except in pursuance of an … 4 1 of the State Finance Law no money shall be paid from any fund under the management of the state or any agency or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix9a-transfer-authorizationsVI.2.A Appropriation & Segregation Overview – VI. Budgets
… fiscal year, and from which disbursements may be made, for the purposes designated, up to the stated amount of the … fiscal year (April 1) and becomes unavailable, except for liabilities already incurred at the close of the State's … incurred continue to be available until the lapse date for that budget pursuant to State Finance Law §40. The Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2a-appropriation-segregation-overviewDiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… Smart Starts NY, Inc. (Smart Starts), and Prince Umberto’s restaurant in Franklin Square, for conspiracy to commit … bidding scenario for the breakfast items, only to award a second procurement contract to Smart Starts despite …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeXVI.4 Overview – XVI. Financial Reporting
… policies for selected specialized areas that apply to agencies in the State reporting entity, accountability for … the Office of the State Comptroller. Some policies apply to all agencies while others affect only selected agencies. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 01/01/2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4-overviewDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's … unforeseen revenue crisis that is no fault of its workers or commuters. The extreme measures outlined by the … of revenue. “Washington must act. The MTA needs federal support to manage this crisis. The alternative is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Moody's Upgrade of New York State General Obligation Bonds
… within one notch of the highest attainable bond rating, Aaa. “The Moody’s announcement is a clear signal to investors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-moodys-upgrade-new-york-state-generalNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (Follow-Up)
… nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of … Living, Inc. (Report 2020-N-4 ). About the Program The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteOversight of Language Access Services
To determine if New York City Health + Hospitals Corporation is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency complying with State regulations and local laws and providing sufficient oversight of Language Access Services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/25/oversight-language-access-servicesBuilding Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… ineligible costs included: $53,073 in non-reimbursable lease costs, $3,497 in non-reimbursable consultant costs, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/building-blocks-developmental-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualOpinion 92-57
… STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval By (for contracts for water and sewer services from village) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (need for contract to provide water and sewer services to State) WATER RENTS -- Interest and Penalties (by State to village) … late charges imposed by the Village of Attica Village on water and sewer rent bills sent to two state correctional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57Rolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… the M9 contract so that the contractor delivers the cars on time, within the required scope and quality, and within … important transportation artery for the New York region. On September 18, 2013, LIRR awarded a contract to procure new … New York. The first M9 cars entered revenue service on September 11, 2019. The project is funded by MTA’s capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-management