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DiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… and use taxes, which include sales tax receipts, totaled $16.1 billion, falling short of prior year totals by $1.9 … the most recent forecast; and $3.4 billion in debt service on short-term notes issued earlier in the year was paid as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the … DiNapoli said. “While these resources will be helpful in the state’s ongoing recovery effort, it is important to … and think long-term, as challenges remain.” Tax revenues in the month of February totaled $7 billion, $1.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… 2019-20 state fiscal year, there were 28 check-off fund options, more than double the options five years earlier. Of these 28 funds, 25 were … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 16.7% in May compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 167 in May compared to the same month in 2021 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… Report, but also displays funding, staffing levels and service performance for 36 city agencies. This data is … Probation, Parks and Recreation and the Taxi and Limousine Commission. For example, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services is processing civil service exam results more quickly, from 323 days in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… be awarded contracts for modernization this year. Subway cars are aging and increasingly prone to break downs. The … in 2022, up from 20 years in 2013. Replacing the oldest cars, which are over 40 years old and break down at nearly … to 2025. It is concerning that some of the replacement cars have arrived with equipment problems. Overall, MTA needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… retirement fund. It’s a scam. Report the message to the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Crime Complaint …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesSchool Districts – Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting (2025-MS-2)
… for the following municipalities: Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District , Chazy Union Free School District , Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School … 2023-24 school year: Developed and maintained a sampling plan to identify all water outlets for sampling or exemption, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/31/school-districts-lead-water-testing-and-reporting-2025-ms-2Greenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… and minor projects (e.g., construction, electrical and plumbing). In total, the District paid $3.8 million to 32 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… 22, 2024 Understanding the Program The audit of claims is often the last line of defense for preventing … District purpose, when an inadequate audit of claims is performed, there is an increased risk that improper or unsupported payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater … report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing cycles have followed: Cycle One: September 6, 2016 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… initiate corrective action. Pursuant to Section 181-b of New York State Town Law, a written corrective action plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Essex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… assistance, including tax exemptions (e.g., real property, mortgage recording and sales and use taxes), to businesses to … research, renewable energy and recreational facilities).In return for financial assistance, many project owner … sales and use tax exemptions and three were granted mortgage recording tax exemptions. Audit Summary The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using formal competitive … policies and procedures. When officials do not solicit competition during the procurement of goods and services, … GML. As a result, District officials did not always seek competition and: Issue RFPs for payments to seven of the 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29DiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… years probation and paid a total of $4,303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years until her crimes were exposed in an … years probation and paid a total of $4303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… address the complaints lodged against those clubs. Of 141 cases filed with SLA against these nightclubs, a total of 32 … According to the NYPD, officers took various actions at 22 of the 30 sampled locations. The noted actions included … could only document actions related to eight of the 22 clubs. DiNapoli's auditors found the number of noise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycOpinion 88-28
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Designation of (criteria for designation in towns) LOCAL LAWS -- Official newspaper (designation by … §64(11): A publication must be a "newspaper" as defined in General Construction Law, §60 and must satisfy the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-28DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Slows in 2016
… Local sales tax collections across New York state only grew … pick up again in the second half of 2016.” While total local sales tax collections grew by $130 million, regional … Country by 0.1 percent over the same period last year. Local sales tax collections were generally lower, due in part …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-slows-2016DiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… programs. DiNapoli estimates the president’s budget would reduce federal funding to the city’s operating and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Outperform Projections for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… Tax collections for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25 totaled $117.5 billion, $2.1 billion higher than forecast by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the SFY … Tax collections for State Fiscal Year SFY 202425 totaled $1175 billion $21 billion higher than forecast by the Division of the Budget DOB in the SFY 202526 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-outperform-projections-state-fiscal-year-2024-25