Credit Card Debt in New York State, May 2018
Credit cards are the most commonly used vehicle for consumer borrowing, and thus play an important role in both the overall economy and individual households’ finances.
Economy
Agriculture in New York State, September 2018
New York is home to over 35,000 farms, covering approximately 7.3 million acres or nearly a quarter of the State’s total land area.
Vital Signs: Health Care Employment Gains Across New York State, October 2018
Job markets go through cycles of ups and downs. Further, within New York State, employment trends can be very different from one region to another. But, over the last ten years, at least one sector – health care – has established a consistent pattern of growth across the State.
Small Business in New York State: An Economic Snapshot, March 2019
From mom-and-pop corner stores to medical practices to computer software start-ups, small businesses play a vital role in New York’s economy.
Nonprofit Organizations in New York State: Profile of Employment and Wages, July 2019
Nonprofit organizations, large and small, provide a multitude of services throughout New York State. Many nonprofits deliver essential services on behalf of the State and other governmental entities, including health care, social welfare, care for the disabled, education and more.
A Profile of Agriculture in New York State, August 2019
The integral role of farming in New York State’s history, economy and quality of life is effectively enshrined in Article XIV of the State Constitution.
Understanding Local Government Sales Tax in New York State - 2020 Update
New York State imposes a "general sales tax" at a single rate on most goods and some services. Counties and cities can impose their own local sales tax in addition to the State rate. This report is an update to the Office of the State Comptroller’s March 2015 publication on local government sales taxes in New York State.
Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State – 2020 Annual Report
The report summarizes most recently completed data (fiscal year ending 2018) found in these annual reports. In addition to reviewing IDA data, the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) provides training to IDA officials on various topics, including recent legislative reforms and how to improve their compliance with reporting requirements.
Second Quarter Local Sales Tax Collections Down Significantly; June Collections Improve for Most Regions
Sales tax revenue for local governments in the second quarter of 2020 totaled $3.3 billion, a decline of $1.2 billion compared to the same period last year.
Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
Sales tax collections for local governments in July totaled $1.3 billion, or $116 million less than in July 2019.