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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew in 2025
… in New York state totaled $24.4 billion in calendar year 2025, an increase of 4.5%, or $1 billion, from 2024, … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Growth in 2025 was higher than the 3.8% average annual growth rate from … outside of New York City grew 4%, or $443 million, in 2025 compared to the previous year. While year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-2025XII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… of payments that must be reported to the Internal Revenue Services (IRS). The IRS requires the annual reporting of … prompt contracting interest; interest on leases, loans and land claims; interest associated with a settlement agreement … the State Finance Law. 58402 Interest on Leases, Loans and Land Claims Interest payments related to lease purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsDiNapoli: Affordable Housing Developments Need Better Oversight to Address Unsafe Conditions
… refinancing, noting recent capital funding awards to address facade and boiler work. State Senator Brian Kavanagh, … forward to working with the new City Administration to address these deplorable living conditions.” Bronx Borough … Clinton Towers. I have spent many hours trying to address the financial, utility, scaffolding, vacant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-affordable-housing-developments-need-better-oversight-address-unsafe-conditionsComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Fourth and Final Guilty Plea in Monroe Co. Bid-Rigging Case
Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T Schneiderman today announced the guilty plea of Daniel Lynch a Rochesterarea businessman for working with others to rig the bidding process for multimillion dollar public works contracts in Monroe County
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-fourth-and-final-guilty-plea-monroe-co-bid-riggingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Central School District and the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and … than $32 million since 2006-07. Westhampton Beach Union Free School District – Claims Processing (Suffolk County) … Central School District and the Westhampton Beach Union Free School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Central Valley School District , Cornwall Central School District , … today announced his office completed audits of the Central Valley School District Cornwall CSD CubaRushford CSD DeRuyter CSD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… the maximum amount of real property tax a local government can raise in a single year. In 2012, only seven … their short- and long-term budgeting. It is critical they take steps to improve their position.” New York has two … can raise in a single year and cannot be overridden. While these 20 municipalities represent a small percentage of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… "violent and disruptive incidents" taking place on school property. It also requires the board of every school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, according to … housing costs. “The high cost of housing can force some New Yorkers to go without basic necessities or to be evicted. … enough,” DiNapoli said. “Unaffordable housing undermines New Yorkers’ living standards and quality of life and damages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of Bethlehem Central School District , Franklinville Central School District , Goshen Central School District , Guilderland Central School District … today announced his office completed audits of Bethlehem Central School District Franklinville Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and monitor the … from $3.4 million in 2007 to $620,000 in 2011, a decrease of 81 percent. The city’s short-term borrowing to cover … office, which they must do by state law. Specific areas of concern in regards to inaccurate recordkeeping include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… education services to children aged three to five years old. During 2012-2013 Milestone provided services to about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-providerDiNapoli: Vendor Boosted Fuel Costs During Superstorm Sandy Recovery
… $20,000 in excessive costs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In times of … $20000 in excessive costs according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-vendor-boosted-fuel-costs-during-superstorm-sandy-recoveryDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… frame, the total value of net exemptions actually rose $190 million. Exemptions are primarily related to local real … nearly half of which were from the New York City IDA; Long Island (795 projects), Western New York (786) and the Finger … improve the process of how IDAs approve new projects, the quality of the information they gather about the projects, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbDiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… spent Fire Department funds on personal items like a movie channel subscription, plane tickets and at a spa and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Social Services Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York
… (DFTA) 9 percent (see Figure 1). FIGURE 1 – SSBG Uses, FY 2026 Preliminary Budget (in millions) SSBG Funds by Services FY 2025 FY 2026 ACS Preventive Services $ 92.7 $ 92.7 Protective … preventative services for FY 2025, and 28 percent for FY 2026. DSS is most dependent on SSBG funding for Adult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-services-block-grantDiNapoli and Ulster County DA Nneji: Father and Son Arrested for Stealing $1.2 million in Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme
… Medicaid recipients with transportation services in Ulster County, were charged with stealing over $1.2 million by … provided, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Ulster County District Attorney Emmanuel C. Nneji announced today. Muhammad W. Khan, 40, was arraigned in Ulster County Court. His father, Mohammad A. Khan, 68, was arraigned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-and-ulster-county-da-nneji-father-and-son-arrested-stealing-12-million-medicaidDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… held accountable. Thank you to the Comptroller’s Office, Green County District Attorney’s Office, and our State Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli Releases Year-End State Cash Report
… earlier. Significant increases include spending for public health programs (up $2.2 billion largely because of federally … transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-releases-year-end-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… determined that between 2008 and 2012 the overall demand for AAR service increased, but the portion of the service … by traditional carriers decreased with reliance on black car services and taxis increasing. Auditors found AAR and the … the first audit. State Education Department (SED): Center for Disability Services (CFDDS), Compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0