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Opinion 90-45
… contain a full explanation of the reasons for its adoption and should declare why, as a matter of fact and not mere opinion, efficiency or economy will be served. … 984, McKinney's Session Laws of 1957, p 2197). It is not a function of this Office to approve or disapprove particular …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-45The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… recreation as a share of total state GDP was higher (on average, 1.5 percent), but New York ranked 49th, only higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… constraints, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Kingston has … 2018 and 2023, median home values in Kingston increased by 63.7%, almost twice the statewide rate of 33.3%. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… economy given current developments. To their credit, Mayor de Blasio and the City Council have prudently increased the city’s reserves in recent years.” In January, Mayor de Blasio released his preliminary executive budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Environmental … with the New York State Rechargeable Battery Law to promote the proper disposal of lithium-ion and other types …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… and diminishes the power of special interests by beginning to take big money out of politics. This is a victory for the … democracy, enable more candidates from diverse backgrounds to run for office, and create deeper accountability to constituents. The PCFP allows all candidates running for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeOpinion 91-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE DISTRICTS -- Contracts (authority … FIRE DISTRICTS -- Ambulance Service (circumstances in which district may contract for provision of) FIRE … the fire district, rather than the town. March 27, 1991 James L. Sapienza, Esq., Village Attorney Village of Macedon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-7The Role of Small Business in New York State’s Economy, September 2010
By any measure, New York’s economy depends heavily on small businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-small-business-2010.pdfFunds Expected to be Awarded to Small Businesses - September 30, 2024
Funds Expected to be Awarded to Small Businesses - September 30, 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/excel/small-business-09-30-24.xlsxFunds Expected to be Awarded to Small Businesses - June 30, 2024
Funds Expected to be Awarded to Small Businesses - June 30, 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/excel/small-business-06-30-24.xlsxCity of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… in the proposed budget. The City’s 2015 proposed budget does not appropriate enough money for contingencies to … fees, sales tax and advanced life support charges and make modifications as necessary. The City should review the appropriations for retirement system contributions and make modifications to provide funding to pay the estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Rochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)
… Purpose of Budget Review The objective of this review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Rochester City … [1] which noted several budgeting deficiencies. Subsequent to the release of our review, several interested stakeholders … of the challenges caused by unexpected revenue reductions due to the economic fallout resulting from the COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5NY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pension Fund's Ranking as Top U.S. Investor Battling Climate Risk
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today after the … threats to the long-term value of global investors and the Paris Agreement is our best hope to combat it. Whatever … both at home and abroad, to make the Agreement’s goals a reality. The fight to rein in rising global temperatures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pension-funds-ranking-top-us-investor-battling-climate-riskCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B25-5-5)
… for the water fund does not include appropriations for real property taxes that will be owed to local governments and … recreation fund self-sufficient. Review appropriations for real property taxes on City-owned property and make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/15/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b25-5-5DiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… in 2021 to $17 billion (a 49 percent drop). According to NYC & Company, the city’s tourism agency, tourism is projected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefEldred Central School District – Budget Review (B4-15-3)
… $16.6 million. Key Findings Except for the items noted, we found the significant revenue and expenditure projections … fund balance to less than 2 percent of appropriations; and does not account for the probable return of $200,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/08/eldred-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-15-3Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data
… as necessary to establish a foundation to adequately address public health emergencies in furtherance of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/15/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-dataFinancial Literacy
… Financial literacy empowers New Yorkers with skills knowledge and education to make informed decisions with their money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/financial-literacyMedicaid Payments for Medicare Part A Beneficiaries (Follow-Up)
… made in our audit report, Medicaid Payments for Medicare Part A Beneficiaries (2009-S-36). Background Our … 20, 2010, examined whether Medicaid made overpayments for recipients who were also enrolled in Medicare Part A. … in hospitals, post-hospital nursing home care, hospice, and home health services. If an individual is enrolled in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/04/medicaid-payments-medicare-part-beneficiaries-followTown of Potsdam – Justice Court (2014M-014)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s records and reports for the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/04/10/town-potsdam-justice-court-2014m-014