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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022
… peaking, public vaccinations had not been fully rolled out and travel restrictions were still in place. Inflation, even … moderated in the third quarter (July to September) and fourth quarter, however, so did collections growth. New … for 2022 was 20.6%, which exceeded that of the counties and cities throughout the rest of the state (6.5%), after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1977
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions to … March 31, 2012. This legislation authorized the creation of a new Tier 6 pension plan including a VDC plan. ( See … Once a Tier 6 member has reached three (3) years of membership, employees’ contribution rate is based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1977-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… losses students suffered and to ensure they succeed in their educational goals.” Schools collaborate with service … During the 2019-20 school year, more than 464,400 students in New York public schools, or 18% of the state’s total K-12 … with disabilities were disrupted by abrupt shutdowns in March 2020 and a substantial reliance by school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… State continues to mount a steady recovery from the depths of the pandemic’s devastation, regaining 50% of the jobs lost and surpassing financial plan expectations … economic rebound, new tax increases and a historic amount of federal aid that virtually eliminated budget gaps for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: Department of Environmental Conservation’s Operational Spending Declines as Responsibilities Grow
… last decade, important new laws have expanded the state Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) mission to address the urgent threat of climate change and other pressing issues, but spending to support the … the last decade important new laws have expanded the state Department of Environmental Conservations DEC mission to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-department-environmental-conservations-operational-spending-declines-responsibilities-growState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… a result, the risk that the district may become the victim of a cybercrime and experience financial losses is heightened. Of the district’s 10 online banking users, six were not … and were inappropriately provided with access. Five of the six users not authorized to conduct online banking and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Police Bulletin No. SP-217
… Employees Employees of the Division of State Police in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI) – BU62 who meet … April 1, 2021 for Investigators and Senior Investigators in Bargaining Unit 62. Effective Dates The April 2021 … Increase to the 8 Year Seniority Pay will be processed in Administration Pay Period 1L, paychecks dated 04/28/2021. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-217-april-2021-increase-8-year-seniority-pay-state-police-represented-newDiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… out,” DiNapoli said. “Unless there is an additional influx of city, state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark … had anticipated, large budget gaps exist without the use of federal funding. In 2019, fares covered 51.1% of MTA’s overall operating costs (52.8% for NYC Transit). As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandHeat and Hot Water Complaints (Follow-Up)
… of the outside temperature. HPD requires all New York City tenant-occupied dwellings to provide hot water 24 hours a day … a HHW complaint addressed if, upon being contacted, a tenant states that service has been restored or if HPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/13/heat-and-hot-water-complaints-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Danby – Town Clerk (Tompkins County) Tax collections were … tax collections. The board did not perform an annual audit of the clerk’s records. Village of Delhi – Audit Follow-Up (Delaware County) Auditors issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… back in federal spending, compared to the national average of $1.21,” DiNapoli said. “We’re already getting less from … must do all it can to ensure a complete and accurate count of its residents to maximize our population count, which … aid and representation in Congress.” New York was one of just seven states that paid more tax dollars than it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… The Buffalo News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller … The Buffalo News published an oped from New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… they can use to make financial decisions, a number do not,” DiNapoli said. “Failing to file for three or more … media, who each may rely on the data included within these legally required financial reports. The three filing … of Legally Required Local Government Reports Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… it should have a long-term plan in place and be mindful of the impact on its budget and taxpayers.” Local government … billion to $44.1 billion in 2010, an average annual rate of 6.5 percent. Since 2010, total debt dropped to $43.6 billion at the end of local fiscal years ending in 2018. New York City debt is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offDiNapoli: NYC Projects Surplus in the Current Year but Faces Budget Risks in the Years Ahead
… New York City's 2019 fiscal year (FY) surplus is expected to grow as the year progresses with continued strong revenue collections and the … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "New York City's economy is strong and continues to set new records," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-nyc-projects-surplus-current-year-faces-budget-risks-years-aheadComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Underwood and DOI Commissioner Garnett Announce Indictment of Former Non-Profit Director Anna Mendez
… degree, a class D felony, in Bronx County Supreme Court. "For years, Ms. Mendez allegedly exploited her position to … she will face the consequences of her actions. I thank the Attorney General and Department of Investigation … Inc., which were stored in a safe in her office. Mendez is charged with taking at least $50,000 from the safe over an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-underwood-and-doi-commissioner-garnett-announce-indictment-former-non-profitComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … operations. The supervisor did not provide the board with adequate monthly financial reports. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli and Westchester County District Attorney: Former Croton-On-Hudson Village Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty in Theft of Fire Department Funds
… department treasurer, has pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Second Degree as a crime of Public Corruption, a class … the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Munson, 64, appeared in Westchester County Court Wednesday before Judge Michael … Martinelli. At the time of his plea, he also paid $124,383 in restitution, added to the $25,000 he paid upon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/comptroller-dinapoli-and-westchester-county-district-attorney-former-croton-hudson-village-fireDiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… New York’s Off-Track Betting (OTB) corporations are at risk of financial insolvency due to the impact of major revenue decreases and escalating costs, according to … $1.2 billion, or 24 percent, during the five-year period of 2009-2013 compared to the previous five-year period. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardy