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DiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Oversight of Child Care Grants

The Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) failed to adequately oversee the use of child care stabilization grant funds received during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. To help child care service providers stabilize their operations and retain their employees, in 2021 the American Rescue Plan Act and the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act provided federal grants that OCFS administered locally.

DiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing

Inadequate oversight of a New York City rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) is not properly managing the City Fighting Homelessness and Eviction Prevention Supplement (CityFHEPS) program.

Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.4 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2024

Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter of 2024, up 1.4 percent (or $82.7 million) compared to the same quarter last year. Statewide local collections this past quarter continued a general trend of declining growth that followed a post-pandemic spike. In fact, the third quarter’s 1.4 percent growth was the lowest quarterly year-over-year increase following the pandemic-induced declines.

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter

Local government sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an increase of 1.4%, or $82.7 million, compared to the same quarter last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Eight of the 10 regions in the state, including New York City, saw collections rise.