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DiNapoli: April Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 46 Percent From 2020
… Local government sales tax collections in April grew by 45.7 percent over the same month in 2020, … announced today. Collections totaled $1.5 billion, up $464 million from April of last year. “The strong … increased significantly, up 10.2 percent or $137 million. All counties, except Oswego County, saw their year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-april-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-46-percent-2020DiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
Upstate New York lags behind downstate New York and the nation in job growth since the Great Recession according to a report examining upstate employment trends issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.9 billion in the third calendar … of 2023 was relatively stable, ranging from 3% to 4%. NYC Growth Strengthens: New York City’s sales tax growth, … decline. Majority of Cities Perform Well: Thirteen of the 18 cities outside of New York City that impose their own …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… of 44,400 construction jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was the state’s worst annual decline in the industry in more than 25 years, with more than half the losses coming …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offDiNapoli: Drastic State Revenue Shortfall in April
… significant revenue declines occurred for New York in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the three … month extension of the state income tax filing deadline. All governmental funds monthly tax receipts totaled $3.7 … other hard-hit states need the federal government to step up and provide assistance, or the state will have to take …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-drastic-state-revenue-shortfall-aprilDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… June, local collections totaled $8 billion compared to $7.8 billion during the same period last year. "Local sales … the upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons may determine if this level of growth is sustainable." … New York City. The strongest growth was in Oswego County (16.7 percent), although much of that was due to technical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli Estimates LIRR Strike Could Cause Up to $50 Million in Economic Loss Daily
… Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) strike could cause up to $50 million in lost economic activity each day. “A LIRR … that about 300,000 riders rely on the railroad every day when traveling between Long Island and New York City, and … Any adverse impact on tourism would also affect sales tax receipts, an important revenue source for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-estimates-lirr-strike-could-cause-50-million-economic-loss-dailyDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… in helping businesses and communities get back on their feet, with careful review of the tax breaks they offer and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… responsible for installing equipment, such as cameras, for small or temporary projects. As of May 2022, Transit had … projects we reviewed were delayed because there were no Small Business Mentoring Program (SBMP) contractors available to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Calls on Wynn Resorts to Disclose All Political Spending
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund), is asking fellow investors in Wynn Resorts to vote their shares for the Fund's request … shareholders to join the Fund in withholding votes from all board directors up for re-election. Separately, DiNapoli and the Fund have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-calls-wynn-resorts-disclose-all-political-spendingManagement of Unexpected Delays and Events During Winter 2017-18
… are assigned to particular location or service). Develop standard alternative service plans for each main line and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/07/management-unexpected-delays-and-events-during-winter-2017-18Village of Delhi – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-204-F)
… - pdf ] | [ read complete 2020 report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Delhi's (Village) progress, as of April 2022, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/20/village-delhi-audit-follow-2019m-204-fDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… and accomplishments of women. March is also when “Equal Pay Day,” which represents how many additional months women … a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the … Among those 16 and older working full-time, the largest occupational group in New York is managers. 4 Median …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2016
… nearly 3.9 million payments worth more than $10.4 billion in April. His office also rejected 116 contracts and related … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain state public authorities and … $509,000 with Eastman Associates Inc. $554,000 with Black Horse Group LLC to replace a concrete water tank at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2016Distribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… July 2022 PDF Version One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early … months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… the State Education Department (SED), submitted $194,320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary, … said. “The State Education Department needs to step up and do a better job of making sure that taxpayers are only … contract terms and take steps to increase monitoring of all extended school day programs, including those run by SCO. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s securities industry grew by 10 percent in … P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street’s near-record year shattered all expectations. The early forecast of a disastrous year for … from New York City’s securities industry will help shore up state and city budgets that are strained by steep declines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityDiNapoli: 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 … a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to … same period in 2019, statewide collections in 2021 were up 8.7% or $396 million. Every region outside of New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… consume more than 30% of their household income, with 1 in 5 households experiencing a severe cost burden of more … felt by middle class households. Action is needed by all levels of government.” Housing insecurity is defined as … headed by a Hispanic person, 50% of households headed by a Black or African American person and 48% of households headed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highest