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DiNapoli High-Tech is on the Rise in NYC
… “Silicon Alley now stretches from Midtown South to Lower Manhattan and into Brooklyn and Queens. New York City is … the securities industry); Once clustered exclusively in Manhattan neighborhoods such as Chelsea, the Flatiron … Square, the so-called Silicon Alley now reaches into Lower Manhattan, Downtown Brooklyn, Dumbo, the Brooklyn Navy Yard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-high-tech-rise-nycDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… more than $24 million in questionable personal income tax refunds so far in 2014, after finding 7,482 improper filings … My office works diligently to make sure only legitimate refunds are paid.” DiNapoli’s office audits all New York … bills prior to payment, including personal income tax refunds. The majority of questionable returns were filed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers, and traffic accidents have declined, according to a report released today … pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “While there are fewer drivers on the road and vehicle safety features have greatly … traffic accidents in New York in this period. Most fatal car crashes occur on urban roadways, which increased 68% in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nyDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… The average bonus paid in New York City's security industry rose by 2 percent to … in 2014, according to an estimate released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Even though … slightly less profitable in 2014, it added 2,300 jobs in New York City , the first year the industry has added jobs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014DiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… federal aid and growth in state aid have contributed to the declining number of school districts designated in … in fiscal stress remains low after significant increases to both federal and state aid over the past few years,” … “Although federal relief packages and state aid provided much needed assistance, school officials should remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… 107,000 rooms in 2015. The industry plans to add another 26,500 rooms in the city by the end of 2019. The city's hotel … and 40 percent in Queens, outpacing the gain in Manhattan (26 percent). There were 696 hotels in New York City in 2015. … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryBrooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… defendant stole checks from unsuspecting Brooklynites as well as local charities. Today’s plea holds him accountable … enforcement partners will continue to pursue mail thieves well into the future.” Galker, 40, took the checks, which had been mailed to addresses around Midwood where he lived, deposited them using a stolen identity, then withdrew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Audit Finds $6.8 Million in Medicaid Overpayments
… $3,521,562 in overpayments for 14,983 fee-for-service clinic claims that were inappropriate. The claims were … not have been paid. A data entry error in eMedNY allowed clinic services for enrollees of this plan to be processed as … weights; $389,813 in improper payments for inpatient, clinic, durable medical equipment, transportation, and eye …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-audit-finds-68-million-medicaid-overpaymentsDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from … This is the lowest incidence of fiscal stress recorded for schools since the system’s inception (2012-13 school … expenses. The Comptroller releases fiscal stress scores for the various categories of government three times a year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… them exceeding 20%. Sullivan County had the highest growth at 31.5%, followed by Orange County (25.5%) and Schuyler … 2020 to 2021 Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021IX.4.J State Requirements in Support of CMIA Implementation – IX. Federal Grants
… For most federal programs subject to CMIA, interest liabilities will be calculated from the SFS … supplying information needed for such calculations. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/19/2012 … For most federal programs subject to CMIA interest liabilities will be calculated from the SFS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4j-state-requirements-support-cmia-implementationDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… with significant financial support,” DiNapoli said. “With much of the relief funding having been spent, the number of school districts in fiscal stress has returned to pre-pandemic levels this year. As districts continue to adjust to these conditions, officials should make every …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… Hispanic New Yorkers is especially troubling. Housing and mortgage discrimination have prevented generations of New … of homeownership assistance through the State of New York Mortgage Agency is widely known. Second, improved reporting … practices in the housing industry, including mortgage financing, appraisals and other services should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationLocal Sales Tax Sharing in New York State
… questionnaire completed by county officials. Also provided for each county is the local tax rate, as well as what cities … receive a share of the county’s sales tax collections. For more detailed information on local sales tax sharing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-sales-tax-sharing-new-york-stateContinuing Crisis: Drug Overdose Deaths in New York
… at least one prescription for buprenorphine, the first medication to treat OUD that can be prescribed or dispensed … The DOH says naloxone “is an easily administered medication which reverses life-threatening overdoses from … Community Prevention Coalitions 183 Residential 209 Mobile Medication Initiative 13 Housing Units 2,800 Prevention …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/continuing-crisis-drug-overdose-deaths-new-yorkInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… The most commonly used measure of household inflation is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has historically … communication, and other goods and services. The basket is developed from detailed spending information provided by … second largest expense varies. In the NYC metro area, it is food (13 percent); in the Los Angeles metro area, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
… impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant … impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID19 pandemic is a significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/distribution-utility-arrears-new-york-stateDiNapoli: 33 School Districts Reported in Fiscal Stress
… categorized as being in significant fiscal stress: Fort Edward Union Free School District (Washington County), Northern Adirondack Central School District (Clinton County), Norwich City School District (Chenango County) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-33-school-districts-reported-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew in 2025
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $24.4 billion in calendar year 2025, an increase of 4.5%, or $1 billion, from 2024, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $244 billion in calendar year 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-2025Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… literacy reportedly not having 3 months of emergency funds vs. 58% for those with lower financial literacy. Similarly, … only the minimum balance within the previous 12 months, vs. 46% for those with lower financial literacy. In 2021, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-follow