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DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… Local sales tax collections in May increased by 57.8 percent over the same month in 2020, the highest one month increase in recent history, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… 2020. About the Program CTE prepares students to succeed in future careers by introducing them to workplace competencies and providing hands-on learning in the high school setting. According to a national … students who have completed two consecutive CTE courses in the same program is about 90 percent – 15 percentage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (July 1, 2021)
… Income and Earnings Returned to Pre-Pandemic Levels in New York? Recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis show personal income in New York State has surpassed pre-pandemic levels by 12.8 … receipts to individuals, totaled nearly $1.6 trillion in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 51.9 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-july-1-2021DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in October Up Nearly 13% From 2020
… Local sales tax collections in New York grew by 12.9% in October compared to a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas … October 2020. This growth continues the trend that began in April of monthly sales tax collections exceeding last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-october-nearly-13-2020Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act - Safety Plans - 2019-MS-1
… two charter schools (collectively referred to as schools in this report) used their financial resources to develop, … safety plans and building-level emergency response plans in compliance with the New York State Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act. 1 Key Findings Schools must do more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/07/25/safe-schools-against-violence-education-save-act-safety-plans-2019-ms-1New York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from $550 million in November 2019, which it plans to transfer to FY 2021 to … P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s economy has been strong in recent years, generating resources to expand municipal … continue to boost reserves and look for new ways to save.” In January, city officials released a four-year financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in August were 15.5% higher than they were during the same period in 2020, making it the fifth consecutive month that … governments continue to see much stronger collections in 2021 compared to last year when the pandemic kept people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentDiNapoli: State's Financial Hole Deepens, Tax Revenues Trail $3.2 Billion in 2020
… August. DiNapoli noted state tax receipts of $4.3 billion in August were $309.3 million above the latest projections by … of Budget (DOB), but $219.1 million below collections in August 2019. “Tax revenues continue to fall short of … to fund education, health care and other vital services in this year’s budget,” DiNapoli said. “The revenue hole the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-states-financial-hole-deepens-tax-revenues-trail-32-billion-2020Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Assets
… Examples from GASB Statement 34 included in this bulletin, copyright by the Governmental Accounting … reprinted by permission. Sample City Statement of Changes in Fiduciary Net Assets Fiduciary Funds For the Year Ended … Investments earnings: Net (decrease) In fair value of investments (272,522) Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-changes-fiduciary-net-assetsAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to years-long delays in projects outside New York City, according to an audit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable … significant cost increases,” DiNapoli said. “People living in moderate- and low-income housing should not have to wait …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… businesses with fewer than five employees grew over 10% in New York City during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report details the growth in New York City’s small businesses, the industries that were … easily online.” The overall number of businesses rose 6.5% in New York City compared to 17.4% nationally from the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityDiNapoli: No Good Options for MTA to Manage Hole in Capital Funding
… Authority (MTA) adjusts to the loss of $15 billion in congestion pricing revenue and decides which capital … to cancel or delay, it must prioritize keeping the system in a state of good repair and it must be transparent about … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA’s decisions in the coming weeks and months will affect riders for years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-no-good-options-mta-manage-hole-capital-fundingDiNapoli: State is Slow in Disbursing Some Federal Relief Funds for Housing
… is a deadline on using federal COVID-19 funds, delays in allocating it to specific housing projects or housing relief programs could result in funds being lost. “The state continues to navigate the … said. “We need every dollar available for housing needs in our state, particularly those that can help bolster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-slow-disbursing-some-federal-relief-funds-housingDiNapoli Announces Nominee for the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government
… G. Groenwegen to the Commission on Ethics and Lobbying in Government. Groenwegen previously served as counsel to the … York meet those challenges and enhance the public’s faith in government.” Groenwegen has extensive experience in state government. Prior to joining the State Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-announces-nominee-commission-ethics-and-lobbying-governmentDiNapoli: Lax Oversight of Medicaid Payments Behind $700 Million in Improper Payments
… Health (DOH) over a period of more than six years resulted in over $700 million in overpayments for ineligible members and $2.8 billion for … led to unsatisfactory long-term care for eligible patients in need,” said State Comptroller DiNapoli. “I urge DOH to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-lax-oversight-medicaid-payments-behind-700-million-improper-paymentsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 3, 2021)
… to soaring unemployment rates in New York, which peaked at 16.2 percent in April 2020. Since then, New York’s … York State Department of Labor reports that for the one-year period between April 2020 and March 2021, unemployment rates for people with disabilities averaged 16.2 percent, an increase of 8.9 percent over the prior year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-3-2021DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… New York state has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The number is 69% more than in 2019. “New York is a diverse hub of cultures, beliefs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 4, 2021)
… Montgomery County $9,546,110 Nassau County $397,704,320 Niagara County $40,588,761 Oneida County $44,349,332 Onondaga … $42,632,296 New Rochelle $36,186,060 Newburgh $21,759,826 Niagara Falls $59,477,053 Poughkeepsie $20,773,058 Rochester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-4-2021Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency – Payments in Lieu of Taxes (2021M-74)
… Development Agency (RCIDA) officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were properly billed, collected and … an inconsistent payment calculation process that resulted in two projects being overbilled a total of $170,842 and two … Development Agency RCIDA officials ensured payments in lieu of taxes PILOTs were properly billed collected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/01/24/rensselaer-county-industrial-development-agency-payments-lieu-taxes-2021m-74DiNapoli: New York's Medicaid System Improperly Paid Over $16 Million in Claims
… eMedNY computer system improperly paid $16.2 million in Medicaid claims during a six-month period that started in October 2023, according to an audit released today by … third-party insurance and should’ve been enrolled in Medicaid fee-for-service instead. As a result of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-new-yorks-medicaid-system-improperly-paid-over-16-million-claims