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DiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… consume more than 30% of their household income, with 1 in 5 households experiencing a severe cost burden of more than 50% of their income going to pay for housing, according to a report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the third report in the State Comptroller’s “New Yorkers in Need” series. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… water and sewer projects far exceeds this amount, and tens of billions of dollars in local projects remain in the pipeline, … to help communities access funding to ensure the success of these programs continues.” EFC is a public benefit … water in the nation but there is a daunting backlog of local water infrastructure projects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public … reviewed enforcement of the state’s Uniform Fire Code in seven cities and three villages. “Local officials must do … of municipalities from across New York reveals gaps in the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… She also wrote checks to herself from the fire company’s account and pocketed money, including some from fundraisers, … were able to match Perkins’ deposits into her personal account with similar cash amounts that had been paid to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: MTA Avoided A Fiscal Crisis, Now It Has To Convince Riders To Come Back
… in 2024 that could have ballooned to $1.6 billion in 2026. With new funds made available by the state and city, … budgets throughout its five-year financial plan through 2027. MTA projects its overall revenue will increase by 4.4% … downstate casinos to provide $500 million in each of 2026 and 2027. Any delay in the casinos’ approval could throw …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-mta-avoided-fiscal-crisis-now-it-has-convince-riders-come-backDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… to lag pre-pandemic levels, and with an ambitious 2020-2024 capital program still facing funding risks, the MTA will … lockbox debt service and excluding debt issued after the 2020-2024 capital program) is projected to reach nearly $5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsDiNapoli: NYC Financial Plan Improved From June
… than $1.4 billion in already collected personal income, sales, business and hotel taxes exceeding projections through … savings of $1.1 billion by the end of the plan period (FY 2026), but this will not be enough to counter an increase in … to larger budget gaps in FY 2025 ($4.6 billion) and FY 2026 ($5.9 billion) than estimated in June. Certain PEG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nyc-financial-plan-improved-junePhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents … The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program (Program) was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) … agents for management services, which must be approved in writing by HPD. The managing agents of Mitchell-Lama …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/15/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Prohibits New Russian Investments and Directs Investment Review
… and minimize market impact. “Russia’s unlawful invasion of Ukraine has led to unprecedented sanctions against Russian … while completing its divestment review, consistent with my fiduciary duty. “This crisis has underscored major … Fund The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-prohibits-new-russian-investments-and-directs-investment-reviewDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… near future,” DiNapoli said. “The plan also addresses $1.2 billion in recurring risks my office previously raised. … than expected. Budget gaps during FY 2024 through FY 2026 will average about $2.7 billion, an amount that has proven manageable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusDiNapoli Urges NYC to Shore Up Rainy-Day Fund
… of the unrestricted general fund reserves, including each account (e.g., an emergency and contingency reserve account, and a stabilization account to accumulate excess resources during periods of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-urges-nyc-shore-rainy-day-fundPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our public infrastructure needs a lot of improvements - $250 billion in improvements over the next … private sector participation in the financing and delivery of public services and facilities than is normal under … be fully addressed: Failure to identify the full value of public property . Public-private partnerships may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… or program progress reports Final expenditure reports Consultant and/or subcontractor agreements Documents required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… Police for their work on this case and for partnering with my office and the Office of the New York State Comptroller in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… The State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 Enacted Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the state’s financial condition as cumulative four-year budget gaps estimated at $38.7 billion just four months ago … The State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 Enacted Budget Financial Plan shows a remarkable improvement in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… mostly related to formatting and completeness with minor issues related to accuracy. Key Recommendations As soon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: SEC Upholds Shareholders' Right to Seek Racial Equity Audit
… Staff's determination that it was unable to agree with Amazon Inc.’s request to keep the New York State Common … about racial inequity in corporate America. Companies like Amazon need to show they are doing more than just talking the … systemic racism. An independent examination of just how Amazon is addressing racial injustice in its workplace, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-sec-upholds-shareholders-right-seek-racial-equity-auditDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal stability for the next five years and includes plans to bolster rainy … SFY 2022-23, increasing to $115.8 billion by SFY 2026-27, for an average annual growth of 4.8%. General Fund receipts … Fund spending reflects continuing temporary funding for pandemic recovery and the health care and direct care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES The purpose of this section is to outline the issues Business Unit personnel should be aware … recognition awards and achievement awards. In addition to these guidelines, individual award programs may have … each type of program, Business Units should also refer to any specific guidelines issued regarding the programs such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… to the Elderly (RESTORE) program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the agency … our state whose homes may be at risk if they can’t make urgent repairs,” DiNapoli said. “Homes and Community Renewal … required time frame. Other delays in assisting seniors in urgent need of home repairs occurred because the agency was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkers