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December Funds Expected to be Awarded to Small Businesses 12-31-24
December Funds Expected to be Awarded to Small Businesses 12-31-24
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/excel/small-business-12-31-24.xlsxThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… sporting events, amusement parks and golf courses, make up 18 percent. Conventional activities such as camping, … a wide variety of outdoor recreation activities. While a small part of the State economy, outdoor recreation supports … . 3 For example, hunting and fishing activities are a small portion, 5.6 percent, of total conventional outdoor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… museum, parks, art galleries and a wide variety of small businesses,” DiNapoli said . “While the city’s finances … growing housing crisis,” Mayor Steve Noble said . “As a small city, we have to be nimble in tackling our unique … the remarkable strides Kingston has made and continues to make.” "The city’s investment in recreation, arts, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingPress Conference on the Flushing Snapshot Report
… Flushing area saw two decades of strong employment and small business growth pre-pandemic, making it one of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/flushing-snapshotState Agencies Bulletin No. 1718
… a location from which the employee commutes to work. It does not include parking at or near the employee’s home. … statutory monthly exclusion limit, and the employee does not make any payment, the value of the benefit provided in excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1718-qualified-parking-benefitsOpinion 91-19
… opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (authority to make gift to fire company); (authority to accept gift of … -- Powers and Duties (authority of fire district to make gift to fire company) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and … and prevention of fires. Although section 176 does not expressly authorize a fire district to accept gifts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19Opinion 91-7
… fire company providing fire protection within the district does not maintain and operate an ambulance, the town may … §176(22): A fire district, the fire department of which does not have an emergency rescue and first aid squad, may … one-half of the town. With the exception of a small portion of the town which is within a fire district, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-7Circleville Fire Company – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-391)
… Key Findings The Treasurer was allowed to pay bills and make cash withdrawals without evidence of Company approval; … in the Treasurer’s report because the report template does not include a section for bills paid prior to meeting. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/04/circleville-fire-company-selected-financial-activities-2013mDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… information used by the board and district officials to make financial decisions was accurate and complete. Taxpayers … access to financial information to help ensure they could make informed decisions related to district operations. The … its operations. The proposed budget for the water fund does not include appropriations for real property taxes that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 92-24
… LAW, §70-a; TOWN LAW, §64(11): A publication which does not satisfy the threshold requirements of General … Law, §70-a, because it is mailed as third class matter and does not have a paid subscription, may not be designated as … is published in the town, mailed as third class matter and does not have a paid subscription. If not, you also ask …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-24DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… graduate by their expected date were Hispanic, 30% were Black, and all other ethnicities made up the remaining 20%. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… is strong and the out-year budget gaps are relatively small, but the risk of an economic slowdown is growing, … gap of $2.7 billion for FY 2020. The gaps are relatively small as a share of city fund revenues, and the budgets for … years is strong and the outyear budget gaps are relatively small but the risk of an economic slowdown is growing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… public financing raised as much, on average, as their white and male counterparts. When candidates better reflect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… can be traced largely to the rapid increase in the use of small portable electronics, power tools, and other everyday … items, as well as the increase in “smart” products such as small and large appliances and automobiles. Batteries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … the division responsible for monitoring the finances of New York’s local governments and school districts. She will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionNew York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… require federal tax increases that may be burdensome to small businesses and could hinder the state’s economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundTown of Leicester – Financial Management (2025M-2)
… balance of $80,597. We project that the Town will have small operating surpluses in 2024, which will increase the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-leicester-financial-management-2025m-2Arts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… for closed live venues as well as additional funds for small businesses. New York State and City have also recently … that have already reopened claim they will have to make budget cuts because of reduced revenues due to capacity … Statistics. The arts, entertainment and recreation sector does not include film and television. 3 Neighborhoods in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Town of Greece – Information Technology (2017M-145)
… online banking policy and ensure that someone who does not have the ability to make transfers performs timely bank reconciliations. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/05/town-greece-information-technology-2017m-145Saratoga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-7)
… bridge maintenance, repairs, and replacements. The County does not track maintenance and repairs by bridge, which could make it more difficult to determine when it is more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/saratoga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-7