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DiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… (FY) 2021 because of better-than-projected revenues from income and corporate taxes, debt service savings from lower … other sectors have boosted personal income and business tax revenues to soften the blow,” DiNapoli said. “However, … including a one-time reimbursement of $212 million from NYC Health + Hospitals. The city was also able to lower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… Highlights In 2020, New York State had the fourth-largest construction sector in the nation, but also had the highest … was responsible for $11.8 billion in wages. More than a quarter (27 percent) of the workers in the industry earned … In 2020, construction spending in the City fell from a record high in 2019 to $55.5 billion, an 8.5 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli Report Analyzes Regional Trends in Education for School Districts Outside New York City
… and trends that could impact district budgets now and in the future. It is a useful tool to better inform … about local and statewide issues.” Revenue Picture In the 2017-18 school year, districts received $40.6 billion in revenues, which included state and federal aid, the School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-report-analyzes-regional-trends-education-school-districts-outside-new-york-cityNewburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… Office's White Plains Division. Assistant U.S. Attorney James McMahon is in charge of the prosecution. The charge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… program successes and failures, or apply successful strategies to other programs. This creates uncertainty about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Revenues, Expenses and changes in Net Assets
… GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board, 401 Merritt 7, … and Changes in Fund Net Assets Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 Business-Type Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-revenues-expenses-and-changes-net-assetsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today pressing the federal government to do more to help state and local … one urgent task: They must come to a bipartisan agreement on the next installment of federal stimulus legislation. … to a wide range of local services or increase property taxes, when we can least afford it. This would also make it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… Gabor, and the New York State Police for their work in uncovering this theft.” “The District Attorney’s Office is … Andrews, 77, is charged with allegedly stealing $78,881.55 in tax, water and sewer payments that were made in cash … business records and tampering with public records, all felonies. Andrews served as the City of Oneida’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 12.6% statewide in August … made to counties and tax-imposing cities are based on estimates by the Department of Taxation and Finance. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen … the jobs lost and surpassing financial plan expectations for state revenues by $5.2 billion through July. New Gov. … gains, the change could make state revenues more volatile. What’s more, the tax increases may create a new out-migration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Adds Another $20 Million to Investing in New York Program
… fund and has supported thousands of local jobs. Our latest $20 million commitment to Tribeca will help successful … target early-stage and seed investment opportunities. The latest $20 million commitment is to Tribeca's Growth Fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-adds-another-20-million-investing-new-york-programThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine … part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 billion in 2022, making it the second highest producing region in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of overtime hours increased by 7.8%, or 1.8 million hours higher than the previous year, according to the annual … employees, and agencies need to ensure the use of overtime hours is justified and services are delivered safely and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023Opinion 88-78
… Village Law, §8-800, including those with respect to the appointment of a chief and notification to the Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-78Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2012
In June 2011, New York City projected a balanced budget for FY 2012 but a large budget gap of $4.6 billion in FY 2013, and even larger gaps in subsequent years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2012.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - July 2010
The recession has been less severe in New York City than in the nation and in other parts of New York State, but the impact has been painful nonetheless.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2011.pdfTown 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/20/town-grafton-audit-follow-2013m-113-fTown of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-fConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… [pdf] As a municipal officer or employee, your job by its very nature places you in a position of public trust. You are responsible for ensuring that public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesAn Economic Snapshot of Flushing, Queens - September 2011
The neighborhood of Flushing, located in northcentral Queens, has a rich history steeped in religious tolerance and cultural diversity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2012.pdf