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DiNapoli: Motor Vehicle Fatalities Rise Sharply in NY
… the highest level in a decade in 2022, even as the number of vehicle miles travelled, licensed drivers, and traffic … are occurring. As New Yorkers hit the road for the Fourth of July holiday and summer vacations, let’s drive cautiously … 2017. In 2022, Long Island led the state in the number of deaths (164 in Suffolk and 81 in Nassau). Regionally, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-motor-vehicle-fatalities-rise-sharply-nyDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Edge Up in 2014
… of job growth in the securities industry bodes well for the New York's economy, but it remains to be seen whether … be sustained." The industry reported that pre-tax profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange … crisis (2007), the resumption of job growth is good news for the state and the city's economy. According to DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-edge-2014DiNapoli Announces $15 Million Investment in Northern Ireland
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the … New York State Common Retirement Fund with a solid return on investment,” DiNapoli said. “Northern Ireland has the … Northern Ireland.” The Fund and 57 Stars continue to seek out opportunities throughout Northern Ireland that meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-15-million-investment-northern-irelandDiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
… The number of New Yorkers earning less than $20,000 with a broadband … rose from 64% to 76% between 2019 and 2021 thanks in large part to two federal programs created to address … More than 1.3 million New York households are receiving affordable broadband subscriptions with federal support, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from … This is the lowest incidence of fiscal stress recorded for schools since the system’s inception (2012-13 school … expenses. The Comptroller releases fiscal stress scores for the various categories of government three times a year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressIX.4.J State Requirements in Support of CMIA Implementation – IX. Federal Grants
For most federal programs subject to CMIA interest liabilities will be calculated from the SFS and bank records
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4j-state-requirements-support-cmia-implementationDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Twenty-three school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … ending on June 30, 2021, down from 31 school districts in fiscal stress the prior year. “Fewer of New York’s school … had low liquidity, also known as “weak cash position,” meaning less cash on hand to cover operating costs. They also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… annual increase on record after a historic low in 2020 when local sales tax collections declined by 10%. Annual … in 2021 as the economy rebounded from the pandemic, some of that growth is attributed to inflation, which was the … third quarter (27.9%) and fourth quarter (26.3%) of 2021 when compared to 2020. Collections only grew 14.2% and 12.8% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021Green Economy Boosts Job Growth in New York
… the green economy will create. As members of the New Yorkers for Clean Water and Jobs Coalition, we know investing … policymakers ensure opportunities are available for New Yorkers seeking to upgrade their skills or take on new career …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/green-economy-boosts-job-growth-new-yorkHealth, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and healthy … schools receive their services in individual school buildings or in special classes co-located with another … health, safety, and accessibility requirements. A number of federal, State, and local laws, such as provisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… the 33 designated in stress in 2019. Increased temporary federal aid and growth in state aid have contributed to the … stress remains low after significant increases to both federal and state aid over the past few years,” DiNapoli said. “Although federal relief packages and state aid provided much needed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli High-Tech is on the Rise in NYC
… that are well above the citywide average, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … said. “Silicon Alley now stretches from Midtown South to Lower Manhattan and into Brooklyn and Queens. New York … its investment opportunities, and its public commitment to fostering a tech training ground through education and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-high-tech-rise-nycDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… ransomware attacks that can shut down systems we rely on for water, power, health care and other necessities. … challenges facing New York’s local governments and school districts. In New York, cyberattacks have impacted … In 2019, a ransomware attack on the Syracuse City School District froze the district out of its own systems, crippling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… (MHANYS), a non-profit organization, led a call to action for a State law that would require mental health instruction … health. Under the Law, the Department is responsible for enforcing the legislation. In addition to education, … schools are often considered the natural and best setting for comprehensive prevention and early intervention services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-followDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… to 88.5 percent and the average room rate declined for the first time since the recession, from $301 to $294. … Waldorf Astoria was sold to a Chinese insurance company for a record $1.92 billion in 2014. For a copy of the complete report, The Hotel Industry in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryDiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… New York state has the lowest homeownership rate in the nation, driven by low rates in New York City, according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… 47% of survey respondents reported not having emergency funds to cover 3 months of expenses. The results varied … literacy reportedly not having 3 months of emergency funds vs. 58% for those with lower financial literacy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… (CSD) in Suffolk County and Mount Vernon School District (SD) in Westchester County. Four districts were designated as … (New Suffolk CSD, Harrisville CSD, and Mount Vernon SD). Four school districts (East Ramapo CSD, New Suffolk CSD, Rensselaer City SD and Wyandanch Union Free SD) have been in fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new data indicating consumer prices grew by 8.5 percent nationally and 6.1 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area (NYC metro area) in … percent over March 2021), followed by transportation (14.7 percent), recreation (8.3 percent) and food (8.0 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… The report includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-island