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Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows in the First Half of 2019
Local sales tax collections for the first half of 2019 totaled $8.8 billion in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2019-local-sales-tax-collections.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget Federal Fiscal Year 2023
New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget Federal Fiscal Year 2023
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/excel/federal-budget-fiscal-year-2023.xlsxLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 3.2 Percent in the First Quarter of 2025
All of the state’s 10 regions saw year-over-year growth in first quarter collections.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2025-sales-tax-first-quarter.pdfEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the eight recommendations made in our initial audit … The audit objectives were to determine whether the owner of a Medicaid eye care provider (Provider) and the owner’s … billed Medicaid for vision services. The scope of the audit was from January 1, 2008 through September 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/12/eye-care-provider-and-family-inappropriately-enroll-recipients-and-overcharge-visionOpinion 89-39
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … 802[1][b], [1][h]: A newly-elected town board member who is also an employee of the insurance agency with which the … entered into in which there is a prohibited interest is null, void and unenforceable (General Municipal Law, §804) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39DiNapoli: NYC Experiencing Record Job Growth
… in the five boroughs since 2009 (38 percent), followed by Queens (24 percent),Manhattan (20 percent), Bronx (15 … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-nyc-experiencing-record-job-growthDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… This includes $25.7 million from charges for services, $9.8 million from property taxes and $4.4 million from sales … 2010, but has been tapped in recent years and stood at $1.9 million in 2012. DiNapoli’s report also highlighted a … in some level of fiscal stress. This includes 16 counties, 18 towns, five cities, 16 villages and 87 school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
… bargaining (which began for many civilian employees in May 2021) and depositing an additional $200 million to its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… $147.2 million lower than updated projections. Spending for local assistance grants totaled $88.8 billion and was 6.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileCapital – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… include not only highways and bridges, but also facilities for education, government, health, housing, environmental … increased by $1.8 billion (14.3 percent). Spending increases within major categories included: Transportation, … million (31 percent), partially offsetting the above increases. Over the past 20 years, the State has financed an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/capitalMedicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… Objective To determine whether Medicaid overpaid Mainstream Managed Care and Health and … to change a recipient’s eligibility group as long as minimum essential coverage (e.g., Medicaid FFS) was … recipients who became dual-eligible prior to the date the new IB-Dual rate became effective. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamMedicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… While the federal government sets some requirements for coverage and other aspects of the program, states have … expansion authorized under the Affordable Care Act for non-elderly adults with incomes up to 138 percent of the … level also provided the state with a 90 percent FMAP for these individuals. In SFY 2025, federal Medicaid spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaidEssential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… to 250 percent of the poverty level (approximately $37,650 for an individual in 2024) that are not eligible for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, or employer-provided health … Waiver by raising the maximum income threshold to qualify for the EP from 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planFederal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… Employees: New York, 2015 - 2024 Note: Not adjusted for inflation. Does not include $2.6 billion in wages for military employees in New York (wages and in-kind pay … Compared to Other States New York ranked seventh in 2024 for the highest number of federal government civilian …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-stateOpinion 89-32
… officer or employee (General Municipal Law, §800[3][d]). For this purpose, a "contract" includes any express or … provides an exception from the provisions of section 801 for contracts which were entered into before a municipal … contracts. Also, section 802(1)(d) provides an exception for the purchase by a municipality of an interest in real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Hempstead , City of Lackawanna , Town of Willing and the Town of Wright . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … of its taxing authority. The village’s ability to rely on real property taxes as an increased revenue source in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… “My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” … and the requirement that he reimburse the pension system for his theft in full.” James said, “Theft from the state … the State Police, Mr. Glinski has been held accountable for his actions. Our partnership remains strong and committed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… in the project's budget being overspent by $179,000. As a result, there will be limited cash for water operations and … budget contains revenues for the district of $572.9 million, resulting in a shortage of approximately $16.5 million. The city continues to rely on nonrecurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Scio, Town of Sheridan and the Snyder Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … County) The town board did not ensure that fuel supplies in the parks department were adequately safeguarded and properly accounted for. In addition, the fuel monitoring system in the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … did not include a tax overlay or provisions for potential salary increases from contract settlements. These issues could cause …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-3