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Local Sales Tax Collections Up
… Overall growth in local sales tax collections statewide in 2019 was relatively … DiNapoli said. “Although all regions saw increased sales tax collections, the upstate regions had weaker collections than the downstate region.” Sales tax collections rose fastest during the second half of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/local-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows During First Half of 2019
… Local sales tax collections for the first two quarters of 2019 grew at a moderate pace compared … collections and plan accordingly.” Collections during the first and second quarters grew by 3.4 percent and 3.2 … modest pace. However, a decrease in gasoline prices in the first half of 2019 caused a drop in the portion of taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slows-during-first-half-2019DiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… Stronger than anticipated revenues and lower costs for asylum seekers will help New York City balance its $118 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … it harder to continue to fund recent spending additions for discretionary programs and maintain services. “New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a per capita basis, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington with the state ranking 42nd in federal fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… DiNapoli. Auditors also found numerous inaccuracies in the database tracking allegations of wrongdoing, including … looking into allegations. The Justice Center manages a database of claims of abuse or neglect, and it is responsible … met its responsibility to operate a hotline, establish a database of reported allegations and state exclusion list, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityTown of Wellsville – Budgeting (2021M-112)
… more transparent with how it budgets for the general and highway funds. The Board gave taxpayers the impression that … Town operations when these taxes were intended to fund highway operations. During our audit period, from 2018 … and made transfers totaling $869,428 to each applicable highway fund. Key Recommendation Adopt budgets that more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/19/town-wellsville-budgeting-2021m-112Service Diversions for Maintenance and Capital Projects
… in 2010. These revisions were not approved in writing by executive management. Substantial changes such as these should be approved by executive management. The number of days planned for specific …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/18/service-diversions-maintenance-and-capital-projectsSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… we selected five agencies: DFS, the Department of State (DOS), New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Office of … and SUNY—were represented with a link on DFS’ webpage; DOS was not represented. DOS, OTDA, and SUNY generally sought to identify and reach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followTown of Colchester – Financial Condition (2016M-376)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition for … 1, 2015 through August 31, 2016. Background The Town of Colchester is located in Delaware County and has a … Town of Colchester Financial Condition 2016M376 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-colchester-financial-condition-2016m-376Opinion 90-52
… report of examination) TOWN LAW, §§30, 63, 64(11-b); PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §106; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §35: … of the minutes of a town board meeting, Town Law, §64(11-b) provides that " [t]he town board of any town may publish the minutes of its proceedings in the official newspaper, or if no official newspaper has been designated, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-52Procurement and Contracting in New York
… (OSC) that the Comptroller should not approve a contract award by a public contracting entity. The Comptroller's … the statutory authority for this report. Prior Reports 2023 2022 2021 2020 Prompt Contracting Report The Prompt … Contracting Annual Report Prior Reports 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contractsOpinion 2004-2
… supplies gravel from the property to the town, and (1) the lease was entered into in anticipation or as a direct … and abstain from voting, on matters relating to any current or future town contracts with the vendor, at least … and abstain from voting, on matters relating to any current or future town contracts with the vendor, at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-2DiNapoli: Drastic State Revenue Shortfall in April
… According to the monthly cash report released today by State … York and other hard-hit states need the federal government to step up and provide assistance, or the state will have to take draconian actions to balance its budget. We need … According to the monthly cash report by Comptroller DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-drastic-state-revenue-shortfall-aprilCollection and Use of the Motor Vehicle Law Enforcement Fee
… insured in the State. The Fee is collected by the insurance companies and remitted to the Department. Between April 2008 and March 2012, insurance carriers remitted $384.8 million to the Department. … fraud. The State Police uses Fee revenue to fund its Auto Theft Unit (ATU) and to detect and reduce motor vehicle …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/12/collection-and-use-motor-vehicle-law-enforcement-feeVeterans Day Message from State Comptroller DiNapoli
… the men and women who have bravely served in our country’s Armed Forces. With crises and conflicts continuing around the … the men and women who have bravely served in our countrys Armed Forces …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/veterans-day-message-state-comptroller-dinapoliState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Enacted Budget
… "The Governor and Legislature reached an on-time budget agreement amid an uncertain revenue picture and risks … "Still, there are areas of concern. As in past years, the budget negotiation process was mostly done behind closed … will provide a more detailed analysis of the enacted budget in the coming weeks." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-budgetDiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors also found the State Commission of Correction is also not routinely inspecting the … trends that need to be addressed; and Use the analysis of complaint and inmate grievance data to identify ways to … //www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093018/sga-2018-17s2.pdf For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisonsNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's State of the State Proposals
… tackle big and small issues. His ambitious proposals hit on some important issues that we can address here in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-state-state-proposalsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Revenues are down and New York continues to withhold billions of dollars … said. “Caution is needed because rising infection rates may force more shutdowns and even greater economic damage. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billionOpinion 89-16
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular Uses (publication of newsletter) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Except as otherwise provided by … members of each company, must determine how foreign fire insurance tax moneys are to be used for the benefit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-16