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DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Smith, 49, was arraigned before U.S. Magistrate Judge Justin S. Anand. The charges filed in this case are merely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… said. “April collections were likely affected by a number of factors, including lower gas prices and moderating … York City’s collections totaled $756 million, an increase of 4.1%, or $30 million. Most (49 out of 57) counties experienced some year-over-year decline. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Employment Among Mothers in NYC Improves, But Unemployment Remains Higher Than Pre-Pandemic Levels
The unemployment rate for mothers in New York City has improved but it remains higher than it was prior to the pandemic according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-employment-among-mothers-nyc-improves-unemployment-remains-higher-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… state Department of Health (DOH) after an audit released in March 2022 exposed weaknesses in DOH’s ability to address the COVID-19 pandemic in nursing homes. “Families across New York suffered during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresDiNapoli: Temporary Federal Spending Drives Up NY’s National Ranking in States’ Balance of Payments
… The surge in federal spending in response to the COVID-19 … states and 28.6% more than the national average. The rank is up from fourth in 2020, due primarily to increased income … series details the differences among the 50 states and what they pay in federal taxes and how much they receive in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-paymentsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… Decline in Size of Workforce Continues Longterm Trend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Fiscal Year 2020 - Interactive Map
States balance of payments with the federal government in 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-fiscal-year-2020-interactive-mapDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… creating opportunities across the state. The agency must do a better job of analyzing whether these programs are … effectiveness. For example, ESD officials said they have reviewed data for their Excelsior Jobs Program and … when auditors asked for supporting documentation showing how data was analyzed, ESD was unable to provide it. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Some Bright Spots for NYC Finances in FY21, but Long-Term Challenges Looming
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s finances have certainly been strained by the pandemic, but … footing and support a return to fiscal balance.” In June 2020, the city adopted its FY 2021 budget running from … is for costs associated with COVID-19 and for unplanned special education and transportation costs at the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-some-bright-spots-nyc-finances-fy21-long-term-challenges-loomingDiNapoli: Financial Settlements and Federal Aid Boosted State Revenue to $149 Billion in 2014-15
… settlements and a boost in federal aid, according to a report on the state’s year-end finances issued today by … the state’s bottom line, we can’t expect such windfalls to continue. State leaders need to make sure this money is … the state collected more than $71 billion in taxes, up 1.9 percent from a year earlier. Business tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-financial-settlements-and-federal-aid-boosted-state-revenue-149-billion-2014-15DiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… every 100 resident personal income tax (PIT) filers left New York state in 2020, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 3.6% in Third Quarter Over Last Year
… third quarter of 2023. Norwich had the strongest growth at 35.9%, while Auburn had the biggest decline at -6.5%. Gas Collections Slightly Up: Despite gas prices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increase-3-point-6-percent-third-quarter-over-last-yearDiNapoli: Former Oneida City Chamberlain Arrested for Stealing More Than $78,000 in City Funds
… community to fund her social life and gamble with public money,” DiNapoli said. “This was a blatant abuse of her … District Attorney’s Office for their outstanding work on this case," New York State Police Acting Superintendent … by applying one property owner’s payment to another. She spent the funds on, among other things, social outings with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-former-oneida-city-chamberlain-arrested-stealing-more-78000-city-fundsDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… levied on high earners will increase the reliance on this group. The top 1% of taxpayers pay an average of 40% of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 billion in 2022, making it the … state. Access to fresh, healthy food adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryChild Care in NY Challenged by Staff Shortages, High Prices and Too Few Slots
… New York’s child care sector continues to face lingering … families statewide, according to a new report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic’s … At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, private sector employment within the child day care services industry fell …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/child-care-ny-challenged-staff-shortages-high-prices-and-too-few-slotsDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… New York State agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 … below pre-pandemic staffing levels,” DiNapoli said. “New York needs to continue to attract and retain a range of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023DiNapoli: Local Government Debt Levels Off
… behind the slower debt growth over the last ten years is that school districts have borrowed less. “Borrowing helps … of local fiscal years ending in 2018. New York City debt is not included in this analysis. School districts have the … . Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-government-debt-levels-offDiNapoli: Despite Challenges, Agriculture Among the Most Resilient State Industries During the Pandemic
… resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic, losing just 1% of jobs in 2020 compared to the statewide annual employment loss of 8.7%. Both employment and wages in the farming sector grew in 2021 to reach new highs of 23,868 employees and $970.2 million in wages. “Agriculture …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-despite-challenges-agriculture-among-most-resilient-state-industries-during-pandemic