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DiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… so they can track their activities,” DiNapoli said. “The tax breaks IDAs provide can impact local taxes so it’s … New York City IDA, do not. DiNapoli’s report found that: Tax exemptions for IDA projects totaled almost $1.9 billion, … over 2020. The largest exemptions in any year are property tax exemptions, which totaled $1.7 billion, or 89.1% of the …
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
… 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 Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.82 billion, up $53.3 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth in July …
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
… selected major metropolitan areas in the U.S., according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … the city spend 30% of their income on rent, forcing them to make tough choices. City and state leaders recognize New York’s housing affordability problem but need to implement cost-effective solutions more quickly.” Housing …
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
… led to significant delays in holding violators accountable and attaining restitution for workers while allowing … violations, such as wage theft, minimum wage infractions and child labor offenses, are a significant problem both nationally and in New York,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit identified that …
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
… State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa. The full op-ed is below: We should be teaching financial literacy in NY's … long-term financial success and quality of life. There is no question that investing in financial literacy will pay … of the public and a required course in our high schools is being given serious consideration by the state Education …
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
… Modernization, $5.65 billion. Network Expansion: Second Avenue Subway (SAS), $5.23 billion. Administrative and …
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
… report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number is 69% more than in 2019. “New York is a diverse hub of cultures, beliefs and identities, whose … the value of New York’s diversity.” A hate crime is an offense that is motivated by a perception or belief …
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
… The neighborhoods of Long Island City (L.I.C.), Sunnyside and Woodside in northwest Queens have their own … Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez said: “Long Island City, Sunnyside, and Woodside truly capture the spirit of New York. … opportunities are shaping and reshaping Long Island City, Sunnyside, and Woodside. These changes have brought energy …
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
… For example, software publishing companies, including app developers, accounted for 6.2% of all of the city’s small …
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.pdfLife Changes: Applying for Disability Retirement
… available will provide you with a monthly payment for life. You can choose whether you want to receive the maximum … if you are a Tier 1 or 2 member, or Option 0 (Single Life Allowance) if you are in Tier 3, 4, 5 or 6. You may … affect your receipt of benefits. (Return to Top) Health Insurance Health insurance may be provided by your employer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-applying-disability-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.pdfMinds in Motion, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2019-S-28) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Minds in Motion, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated, adequately documented ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s28-response.pdfMedicaid Program – Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in an Opioid Treatment Program (Follow-Up) (2019-F-53)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Opioid Prescriptions for Medicaid Recipients in...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f53.pdf