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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.6 billion in the first … a year-over-year decline for the quarter. “Local sales tax collections in the first quarter showed modest … and a return to its pre-pandemic role as a major driver of sales tax growth in the state. Collections outside the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterEssential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… New York is one of three states to have a “basic health plan,” as authorized by the Affordable Care Act ; in … this is known as the Essential Plan (EP). The EP provides health insurance to individuals ages 19 to 64 with incomes up … in 2024) that are not eligible for Medicaid, Child Health Plus, or employer-provided health plans. First offered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planErrors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report, Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (Report 2016-S-6 ). Background We issued … the implementation status of the four recommendations made in our initial audit report Errors in Identification of 340B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/23/errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program-followTompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-143)
… information is accurate. The Board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/17/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringState Agencies Bulletin No. 2207
… Lifeguard Salary Increase. Affected Employees: Employees in BU68 lifeguard titles in specific Regions who meet the eligibility criteria are … 3.00% salary increase for employees in BU68 positions with a lifeguard title. In addition, Division of the Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2207-april-2022-retroactive-200-salary-increase-and-april-2023-retroactiveState Agencies Bulletin No. 693
… all Direct Deposit Advice statements no longer will be the Office of the State Comptroller name and address. The return address will be the employee’s agency name and payroll office address. Affected Employees All New York State … all Direct Deposit Advice statements no longer will be the Office of the State Comptroller name and address The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/693-agency-return-address-direct-deposit-advice-statementsNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
… total budgeted spending in FY 2023 is expected to near $105 billion. “The Executive Budget mitigates some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetCapital – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… A robust, efficiently managed capital investment program can support healthy economic growth, while the deterioration of capital assets can weaken the State’s economy and its ability to attract and … A robust efficiently managed capital investment program can support healthy economic growth while the deterioration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/capitalCopiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… District (District) officials used a competitive process to procure goods, services and professional service providers … officials did not always use a competitive process to procure goods, services or professional services or ensure … disagreed with certain findings but indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114Border City Hose Company – Financial Oversight (2025M-39)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Border City Hose Company Inc. (Company) officers provided adequate oversight of … Determine whether Border City Hose Company Inc Company officers provided adequate oversight of Company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/31/border-city-hose-company-financial-oversight-2025m-39Oversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are … To determine if the New York City Department of Buildings adequately monitors that NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsTown of Grafton – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-113-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March 29, 2016, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Towns progress as of March 29 2016 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/20/town-grafton-audit-follow-2013m-113-fFood Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… Department of Health (DOH). This program provides eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and … and then eventually to $26 for children, $47 for pregnant and postpartum participants, and $52 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicAdirondack Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-61)
… officials implemented adequate information technology (IT) controls over the District’s network to help safeguard personal, private, and sensitive … Key Findings District officials did not establish adequate IT controls to help safeguard PPSI. In addition to sensitive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/adirondack-central-school-district-information-technology-2022m-61Town of Coventry – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-32)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Coventry (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Town Supervisor’s (Supervisor) financial … Did the Town of Coventry Town Board Board conduct or provide for an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/03/13/town-coventry-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-32Village of Richburg – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (2025M-116)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Richburg (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) conduct or provide for an annual audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s financial records and reports, and did … the Clerk-Treasurer file the Annual Financial Report (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) as required? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/07/17/village-richburg-transparency-fiscal-activities-2025m-116Oversight of Waste Tire Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Follow-Up)
… made in our initial audit report, Oversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees (Report 2018-S-43 ). About the Program Waste tires can pose serious risks to public health, safety, … made in our initial audit report Oversight of Waste Tire Site Cleanup and Use of Waste Tire Fees Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/oversight-waste-tire-cleanup-and-use-waste-tire-fees-followTown of Clermont – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-27)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Clermont (Town) Board (Board) conduct or provide for an … Did the Town of Clermont Town Board Board conduct or provide for an annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/04/10/town-clermont-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-27DiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… expanding housing options, and improving access to education, job training and employment opportunities are … in the North Country (8.5%). For 18-year-old high school graduates in New York, over half, 56.7%, pursue higher … (87.8%) worked mostly part-time with a median work week of 21.7 hours. Employment for the 18- to 25-year-olds is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesTown of Brant – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-25-23)
… Comptroller (OSC) as required? Audit Period January 1, 2024 – May 1, 2025 We extended our observation of annual AFR … fund and highway fund appropriations in fiscal year 2024 to provide essential services to the public, such as … not: Perform monthly bank reconciliations or report the results to the Board, which undermined its responsibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2026/03/20/town-brant-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-25-23