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DiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
State tax collections totaled $282 billion for the five months ended in August $133 million above updated projections primarily due to double digit growth in business tax collections according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year
Local government sales tax collections totaled $182 billion from January to September 2025 an increase of 43 $747 million compared to the same period last year according to the quarterly sales tax report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-yearComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Allegany Engine Company , Columbia County and the Town of Tuxedo . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency … County) The board does not provide adequate oversight of the company’s financial activities. The treasurer withdrew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… through March 12, 2015. Background The Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency is an independent public benefit … corporation that was established to plan and undertake urban renewal projects in the Village of Fairport. The Agency … Village of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency Board Governance 2015M196 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Wellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… of our audit was to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 through … Wellsville Central School District Financial Management 2017M159 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159West Irondequoit Central School District – Financial Management and Separation Payments (2016M-180)
West Irondequoit Central School District Financial Management and Separation Payments 2016M180
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-financial-management-andNorth Colonie Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-9)
… properly supported. However, the District reimbursed its dental insurance provider via automated clearing house (ACH) debits for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/29/north-colonie-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-9Jefferson County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-6)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have … are entrusted to the Treasurer for safekeeping by order of the Surrogate’s Court. Together, the Treasurer, County … The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/jefferson-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-6Town of Sheridan – Shared Services Costs (2023M-74)
… the Town of Sheridan (Town) was reimbursed equitably for shared service costs incurred pursuant to an … (IMA) and whether the Town Board (Board) conveyed land in a transparent and equitable manner. Key Findings The Town was not reimbursed equitably for shared service costs related to the IMA and the operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-shared-services-costs-2023m-74Village of Herkimer – Clerk-Treasurer's Records and Reports (2024M-136)
… (Village) Clerk- Treasurers maintained complete, accurate and up-to-date financial records and reports. Key Findings The current and former Clerk-Treasurers did not maintain complete, … Village ClerkTreasurers maintained complete accurate and uptodate financial records and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/03/14/village-herkimer-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2024m-136Village of Wappingers Falls – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-70-F)
… Village is governed by the elected Board composed of the Mayor and six Trustees. The Board is responsible for the … management and oversight of Village operations. The Mayor is the chief executive officer. The Board-appointed … Village funds, and the maintenance of accounting records Results of Review Village officials have not made substantial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/06/05/village-wappingers-falls-audit-follow-2023m-70-fDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… are dependent on consumer spending, and the impact of new federal tax changes on this spending is the great … was one-third higher than growth in the fourth quarter of 2016 (3.8 percent) statewide. For most regions except New … average for the prior six years. New York City's increase of 4.4 percent in 2017 was less than its 2010-2016 average. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013DiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… local governments and their bottom lines,” said DiNapoli. “With little to no growth in sales tax collections, most … in 2015 outside of New York City was in Western New York with a 1.6 percent increase and the Capital District with a … Valley declined 1.6 percent and Central New York had a slight 0.3 percent dip. The Comptroller noted that an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… continuously looking for new ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying one step ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to stop fraudulent refunds from reaching … office include the use of questionable social security numbers and intentionally misstating deductions. Find out how …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… sales tax collections continued to climb in 2018, growing for the third year in a row, according to a report released … year-over-year increase at 6.8 percent, the strongest for the region since 2011. The North Country had the second … have typically been robust over the past several years. For the 57 counties outside of New York City, collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… refunds are paid and that honest New Yorkers are getting a fair deal.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state bills prior to … and halted payments. In addition, the Comptroller issued a separate report summarizing the results of his office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… the system,” DiNapoli said. “While most taxpayers are honest, there are some filers and preparers looking to cheat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… local governments this week, it must be at the top of the agenda for quick action in the new year.” Personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearDiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… for local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact of little to no growth is felt in several regions across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues Down $3 Billion Through July
… State tax receipts of $26.4 billion through the first four months of the state fiscal year were $3 billion, or 10.2 percent, below the same period … billion, lower. Sales tax receipts of $4 billion for the first four months were down $1.2 billion from a year earlier, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-down-3-billion-through-july