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DiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… New York collected $149.1 billion in revenue in fiscal year 2014-15, an increase of $11.4 billion, or 8.3 … settlements and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by … New York collected $1491 billion in revenue in fiscal year 201415 an increase of $114 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15New York's Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the State’s labor force was more severe than in other states: the size of the workforce declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-labor-force-2022.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of growth, although most counties also … in New York state increased by 39 in May compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response1.pdfDiNapoli: State Needs To Do More for Growing Mental Health Crisis in Schools
… Too many of New York school districts’ mental health teams are … of mental health education for students, an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found. “The … COVID-19 pandemic created a crisis for many students in New York, but not enough is being done to make sure they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-needs-do-more-growing-mental-health-crisis-schoolsAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… funding recipients use change orders appropriately, cover only work within the project’s scope; and Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in their … York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… “February’s local sales tax collections grew at a modest pace, year over year, after coming in nearly flat in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Overall, local collections totaled nearly $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local … was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearOpinion 90-8
… it is a State statute which in terms and in effect applies only to one city. Therefore, it appears that the exception … words "shall not be changed, modified or amended" refer only to the future adoption of local laws. Further, Insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8DiNapoli: Former Hempstead School Official and Local Restauranteur Indicted in Kickback Scheme
… competitive bidding scenario for the breakfast items, only to award a second procurement contract to Smart Starts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-hempstead-school-official-and-local-restauranteur-indicted-kickback-schemeDiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… implications for spending, pupil outcomes and the delivery of services, including special education. The report details … York City. “School districts must navigate a complex set of state rules and local needs to determine how to best … tax revenue. Property taxes made up more than half of the total revenues (53.1 percent), a modest increase from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityDiNapoli Urges Changes to Protect Children Placed in Custody of Relatives or Guardians
… handling of direct placement cases; Develop procedures for county supervision of children in direct placement to ensure … are included in the audit. Full Report https://osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093020/sga-2020-17s30.pdf Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-urges-changes-protect-children-placed-custody-relatives-or-guardiansComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… "President Trump’s decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake, is bad policy and relegates the United States to the sidelines of the global response to climate change. … President Trumps decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake is bad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… economic growth, or address repair needs. Debt should only be issued for state capital assets and for the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today thanked Gov. Cuomo and the State Legislature for enacting legislation authored by … Martin Golden and Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi that enhances the Comptroller's ability to access state data to identify and prevent fraud, waste and abuse. The new law (A.5056/S.3757) enables the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… today released two audits revealing more than $70 million in questionable Medicaid claims and payments. DiNapoli’s … and recover any overpayments as soon as possible.” In the first audit , the Department of Health (DOH) made as much as $39.6 million in Medicaid overpayments through a reimbursement method …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresState Agencies Bulletin No. 962
… the required contribution rate of 3% in the Percentage field. The 3% contribution is not covered under Section 414-h … (if multiple records exist). Enter “7W” in the *Plan Type field. Enter the current payroll period begin date or Hire Date, whichever is later in the *Deduction Begin Date field. Enter the employee’s Date of Membership per the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/962-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-police-and-fire-retirementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… with local fiscal stress, returning $412 million in lost money to New Yorkers through the Unclaimed Funds program, and … item fraud, the indictment of individuals for theft and money laundering in Monroe County, and the indictment of several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishments