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DiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… for three-fifths of the state’s total wages and its sales tax collections rising to 43% of total statewide collections, … City, a critical driver of local and state personal income tax revenue, remain well above 90% of total wages in the securities sector statewide. The number of city tax filers, including those with an adjusted gross income of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: Former Village of Sherman Treasurer Arrested for Alleged Theft of $20,000
… partnering with my office to hold her accountable.” “This is not a victimless crime,” District Attorney Schmidt said. … of our local municipalities here in Chautauqua County, is engaged in an every-day battle to service its residents with precious little money. Every dollar stolen is a dollar not spent on the community. No one should use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-former-village-sherman-treasurer-arrested-alleged-theft-20000Oversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Follow-Up)
… report, Oversight of Selected Fiscal Aspects of Homeless Shelter Services (Report 2016-N-1 ). About the Program Governed by a “right to shelter” mandate, New York City provides temporary emergency shelter to every eligible person who requests services. DHS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-selected-fiscal-aspects-homeless-shelter-services-followPayments for Fraudulent and Improper Claims Submitted by Davis Ethical Pharmacy (Follow-Up)
… with the Nassau County District Attorney and the New York State Department of Financial Services. On December 10, 2015, … February 9, 2016, and made restitution of $231,919 to the State, of which $94,460 was paid to the Medicaid for the … William Davis made full restitution of $231,919 to the State, of which $94,460 was paid to Medicaid for the improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/18/payments-fraudulent-and-improper-claims-submitted-davis-ethical-pharmacy-followNew York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… government, and the $8.1 billion owed in the outstanding loan balance is second only to California, according to a new … any significant federal or state action, repaying the loan and replenishing the unemployment fund will require … analysis includes: A month-by-month look at the UFT loan balance; The state’s increased UI tax collections; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundOverview – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Your pension is based on your years of credited service and your final average earnings (FAE). Your FAE is the average of your highest three consecutive years of … can be anytime in your career. Your FAE can include, but is not limited to, the payments listed below. Payments must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/overviewOpinion 99-12
… 206 or 209-e, the town board must determine whether it is in the public interest to assess all expenses of the … against the entire area of the district as extended, is subject to permissive referendum (Town Law, §206-a[4]). In … the entire area of the district, including extensions, is approved at a referendum or if no petition requesting a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s … Unemployment Benefits Remain a Financial Lifeline–But for How Long? Unemployment benefits have provided urgently needed … previously reported in July , August , and September on how small businesses in New York State have been impacted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020DiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… City between 2003 and 2012, including the first increase in manufacturing jobs in 2012 after decades of losses, according to an economic … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Business in Brooklyn is booming and people want to live there because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthState Comptroller DiNapoli, Congresswoman Meng and Council Member Ung Return Lost Money to Flushing Businesses
… the newly remodeled Flushing Library Auditorium. “Flushing is one of New York's strongest neighborhoods, a wonderful … like this or just a small amount, every bit helps, and it is something that small businesses are entitled to receive. … assistance. Photos of businesses receiving checks: flickr.com/photos/nycomptroller/ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-congresswoman-meng-and-council-member-ung-return-lost-money-flushingSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… in 2018; 41% of New Yorkers did not have a rainy-day fund to cover expenses for 3 months in case of emergency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyDiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… be clear, this isn’t just a New York City problem, it is impacting communities all over the state. New York needs … address this urgent situation.” Measuring homelessness is difficult as individuals are mobile and their situations … (52,462 vs. 78,758) and permanent housing beds (21,672 vs. 26,059), but lags other large states in the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkDiNapoli: Despite Challenges, Agriculture Among the Most Resilient State Industries During the Pandemic
… Agriculture in New York state paid close to $1 billion in wages and produced roughly $3.3 billion in gross domestic product in 2021, according to a report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The sector has proved to be among the most resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-despite-challenges-agriculture-among-most-resilient-state-industries-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Independent Review Finds State Pension Fund Operates at Highest Ethical and Professional Standards
… 3,000 participating employers in the system, and more than 300 different retirement plan combinations. In the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-independent-review-finds-state-pension-fund-operates-highest-ethical-and-professionalCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly (Follow-Up)
… for the Aging (DFTA) needed to improve its oversight of senior centers. For example, officials could not demonstrate that they contracted with optimally located senior centers to maximize the number of eligible senior citizens who had access to congregate meals. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/congregate-meal-services-elderly-followSpecial Report Update: Education Revenues and Expenditures With a Highlight on Special Education For Regions Outside New York City
New York’s school districts are responsible for one of the most important functions of government – educating children from kindergarten through 12th grade.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/regional-education-new-york-data-tables.xlsxOptional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… to join NYSLRS. However, you must inform employees of their right to membership at the time of their initial employment. Beginning July 27, 1976, ERS … positions (under Civil Service Law); Employment of less than 30 hours per week, or less than the standard … Participating employer must notify every employee of the opportunity to join NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… issued. Empire State Development – COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program (2023-S-10) Empire State … federal COVID-19 support. ESD awarded the entirety of the $760 million allocated for small businesses to 40,842 … (Preschool Special Education Audit Initiative) – Jackson Child Development Center, Inc.: Compliance With the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 91-33
… MONEYS -- County Treasurer's Fee (applicability of fee to interest earned on deposit of bail) -- Deposit and Investment of (duty of county treasurer to deposit bail in interest-bearing account); (maintenance by … for separate bail deposits); (duty of superior court to deposit retained bail in interest-bearing account and pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-33Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… The Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for administering more than 40 State and local … and remit the tax to the State. New York's sales tax is imposed at a rate of 4%. Additional sales taxes are … Commuter Transportation District at 0.375%. The use tax is imposed on taxable items or services used in New York when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-follow