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DiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number of IDA projects increased by 1.5%. “IDAs can play an important … are supposed to. Publishing this information, including IDA costs, helps to increase their accountability.” Since … million per project in 2011 to $29.2 million in 2021. County IDAs were responsible for 61.2% of all active IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3 in July compared to the same month in 2022 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… over the last decade,” DiNapoli said. “When we look at other major U.S. metropolitan areas, we see New York’s … half of tenants in the city spend 30% of their income on rent, forcing them to make tough choices. City and state … housing costs, which include shelter (mortgage payments, rent and property taxes), utilities, operations/maintenance, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Labor Department Step Up Investigations of Violations in NYC
… Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor (DOL) investigates labor law violations in New York City have led to significant delays in holding … Weaknesses in how the state Department of Labor DOL investigates labor law violations in New York City have led to significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-audit-recommends-labor-department-step-investigations-violations-nycDiNapoli Op-Ed: We Should Be Teaching Financial Literacy in NY's High Schools
… Newsday on Monday published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller … the state Education Department’s Blue Ribbon Commission on Graduation Measures recommended to the Board of Regents … Newsday on Monday published an oped from New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-op-ed-we-should-be-teaching-financial-literacy-nys-high-schoolsDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
As the Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital projects to cancel or delay it must prioritize keeping the system in a state of good repair and it must be transparent
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingDiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… trend. We need a national reminder that this rhetoric has real consequences because behind these alarming statistics are real people—our neighbors and fellow New Yorkers. We cannot …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsDiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… Queens have their own distinct personalities, but together they are contributing to the borough’s business growth, share … push people out, but instead helps them thrive right where they are. I’m committed to working with community leaders and … Queens have their own distinct personalities but together they are contributing to the boroughs business growth share …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… 9.6%, rising to 990,419 jobs. All other business class sizes had employment levels in 2023 that remained below … working in business services in 2019 like law offices or architecture or engineering firms, which are more easily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityVillage of Ballston Spa – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-256F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Village’s progress in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in October 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/ballston-spa-follow-up-2017-256f.pdfOpinion 88-11
… issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Park Land (conveyance of lands subject to reversionary … §1-102(1): When land is conveyed to a village for use as a park, subject to a private reversionary right, the land, upon its discontinuance as a park, may be re-conveyed to the original grantor or his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-11Opinion 91-52
… 14: A local government may not adopt a post-1953 local law which provides for an award of a contract after competitive bidding to a bidder which employs a prescribed percentage of local residents even … though that bidder is not the lowest responsible bidder or which restricts competition only to bidders which employ a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-52Preparing and Applying for Retirement
… Retirement is a big step, and we want to make sure you’re ready when the time comes. Below you’ll find guidance on preparing for retirement, including topics to consider as you plan and … A timeline guiding NYSLRS members through the retirement process and highlighting important topics and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/preparing-and-applying-for-retirementState Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Executive Budget Preliminary Overview, December 2008
The Executive Budget recommends $9.5 billion in spending reductions, $3.1 billion in new and higher taxes and fees, and $1.1 billion in nonrecurring resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-preliminary-2009-10.pdfCounty Sales Tax Revenues and Distributions to Other Local Governments, Fiscal Year Ending in 2023
County Sales Tax Revenues and Distributions to Other Local Governments, Fiscal Year Ending in 2023
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/data/excel/county-sales-tax-distribution-data-table2023.xlsxLocal Sales Tax Collections Increase by Over 10 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2022
Analysis of Local Government Sales Tax Collections in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-increase-by-over-10-percent-in-the-third-quarter-of-2022.pdfOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up) (2022-F-17)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Report 2019-S-29).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f17.pdfKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2021-S-13)
To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s13.pdfArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
New York City has a world-renowned arts, entertainment and recreation sector, featuring celebrated performance venues, museums and sports teams as well as innovative artists and centers of creativity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2021.pdfThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
In 2019, New York City’s retail sector comprised 32,600 businesses that provided 344,600 jobs, paid $16 billion in total wages citywide, and contributed $55 billion in taxable sales to the City’s economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2021.pdf