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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the … May through August. However, those gains, over 686,000 jobs, represented only 35 percent of the record-breaking loss … New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… 16, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends Survey Shows Ongoing Financial Insecurity for New Yorkers Nearly 30 … by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) highlight the ongoing churn in employment during the COVID-19 era. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-16-2020NYC Surplus Projected to Reach $550 Million in FY 2020
… DiNapoli said. “The risk of a recession has eased in the near term, but the city should continue to increase its … and the October unemployment rate of 4.1 percent remains near its historic low. Still, the city did not raise its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/nyc-surplus-projected-reach-550-million-fy-2020DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… pandemic began to affect sales tax collections. Nearly every county in every region of the state saw overall July … Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… three-quarters of New York State small businesses received assistance in recent months through the federal government’s … well. Pandemic Drives Higher Need for SNAP, Medicaid, Cash Assistance In the wake of the economic devastation of … are relying on Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and cash assistance programs than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the … billion from March 1 through July 17, with steep increases in payments following the onset of the pandemic. In the most … financial lifeline for households all across New York But the flow of support to the unemployed is scheduled to slow …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Will Things Return to Normal? Well over half of New York’s small businesses said they do not expect business to return … at least six months. Within that total: 44% of New York small businesses expect a return to normality to take more than six months 12% of New York small businesses do not expect a return to normal levels at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020DiNapoli: Ex-Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Convicted in Grant Scheme
… was appointed to serve,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Jason Carusone and the New York State Department of Taxation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-ex-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-convicted-grant-schemeDiNapoli, James and Garnett Announce Sentencing in Straw Donation Scheme
… Council candidate Albert Alvarez. On Tuesday, in New York County Supreme Court, Mendez was sentenced to 5 years’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-james-and-garnett-announce-sentencing-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli Announces Guilty Plea in Town of Crawford Embezzlement Case
… Police Department for aiding in the investigation.” A criminal charge is merely an allegation that a defendant has committed a violation of the criminal law, and it is not evidence of guilt. All defendants …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-announces-guilty-plea-town-crawford-embezzlement-caseCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education De …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actMinds in Motion, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… in Motion, Inc. (MIM) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and … (RCM). We audited the costs that MIM reported on its CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. About the … including costs, that MIM reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/31/minds-motion-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency in State Buildings
… in smart buildings, protecting the environment and public health by reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases and … and supporting economic growth by creating green jobs and stimulating the marketplace for clean energy and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/30/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildingsMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care
… and pain relief, counseling, and physical and occupational therapy. Medicaid reimburses hospice organizations an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-recipients-hospice-careOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report Oversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Report 2016-S-80 ). … testing, and maintenance of resident care-related medical equipment. The Department oversees nursing homes in … our initial audit report Oversight of Resident CareRelated Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homes-followHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… and whether they have met their goal in reducing the number of homeless individuals in the subway system through … and services, to perform these services. DHS’ three-year contract, effective June 2014 through June 2017, required BRC … only when a homeless individual is actually placed in a facility.) Key Recommendations To DHS: Ensure outreach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemSchool Districts – Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting (2025-MS-2)
… municipalities: Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District , Chazy Union Free School District , Cheektowaga-Maryvale Union Free School District , Commack Union Free School District , DeRuyter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/31/school-districts-lead-water-testing-and-reporting-2025-ms-2Transparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)
… financial activities current and accessible, residents are able to see how their tax dollars are being spent, and they are given the opportunity to … (AFR) with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) on time, 210 villages (40 percent) filed the AFR with OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state rose by 49.2% in the second quarter (April … of these collections, along with federal aid, will give local governments statewide the chance to improve their … Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state rose by 492 in the second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 20% in Third Quarter
… seen nationally. The U.S. Census Bureau’s advance monthly retail trade report shows strong year-over-year growth for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-20-third-quarter