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Protecting Sensitive Data and Other Local Government Assets: A Non-Technical Cybersecurity Guide for Local Leaders
The Office of the New York State Comptroller provides many resources to assist you in addressing cybersecurity risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/cyber-security-guide.pdfVillage of Canisteo - Clerk Treasurers' Records and Reports (2018M-243)
Determine if the Clerk-Treasurer accurately and completely accounted for, recorded and reported all financial transactions in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/canisteo-243.pdfTown of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
Determine whether the Town Clerk/Tax Collector maintained adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/milan.pdfNY-Sun Incentive Program (Follow-Up) (2018-F-7)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations in our initial audit report, NY-Sun Incentive Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-18f7.pdfYear-End Results for State Fiscal Year 2015-16, May 2016
New York State ended SFY 2015-16 in an improved fiscal position, largely reflecting an influx of non-recurring resource.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-year-end-results-2015-16.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2014-15 Enacted Budget Financial Plan and the Capital Program and Financing Plan, July 2014
New York State ended State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14 in its strongest financial condition since the Great Recession.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2014-15.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of the Greater Jamaica Area - September 2016
The Greater Jamaica area in Queens fell on hard times during the 1970s, but has been slowly recovering.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2017.pdfResponsible Contractor Policy Annual Report for 2025
For 2025, there was a total of $256,288,490 in qualifying contracts, of which 99.8% were awarded to Responsible Contractors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/responsible-contractor-policy-annual-report-2025.pdfNYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… City's economy is on pace to add more than 72,000 jobs in 2018 and the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.2 percent, the lowest level in 42 years, but financial risks for the city persist, … The city's most recent four-year financial plan, released in June, projects a surplus of nearly $4.6 billion in FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownDiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… Employment grew faster in Brooklyn since the end of the recession than in the rest of New York City, the state and the nation, and … and academic institutions, which play an important role in the local economy and in attracting new residents. While … Employment grew faster in Brooklyn since the end of the recession than in the rest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Sentenced for Dodging Her Own Tax Bills
… to five years probation and paid a total of $4,303 in restitution for falsifying her own tax payments for at least three years until her crimes were exposed in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. … cash collections within 24 hours of receipt as required. In 2013 alone, Sheppard failed to deposit nearly $13,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-tax-collector-sentenced-dodging-her-own-tax-billsOpinion 90-40
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGE MAYOR -- Deputy (right to vote as … trustee who is also deputy mayor does not vote both in his or her capacities as trustee and deputy mayor during … meeting of the board of trustees, may cast two votes, one in his or her capacity as trustee and the other in his or her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-40DiNapoli Releases April State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled $7.1 billion in the first month of the new fiscal year, a decline of $1.1 … the same period last year, largely driven by a decline in personal income tax (PIT) collections, according to the … year were nearly $1 billion below projections released in February," DiNapoli said. "It’s not clear whether this is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-releases-april-state-cash-reportNew York's 529 College Savings Program Delivers $287 Million to College Students Since January
… York students and families pay for more than $287 million in college-related expenses this year, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day to be celebrated on … the program now include eligible computer-related expenses in addition to tuition, fees, room and board for students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-delivers-287-million-college-students-januaryDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2016
… Securities industry profits totaled $12.3 billion in the first half of 2017, one-third higher than the $9.3 billion earned in the same period last year, putting Wall St. on pace for a … and put everyday Americans and the broader economy in harm's way." Industry performance is traditionally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2016DiNapoli: State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Tax Revenues $3.3 Billion Over Final Projections
… Executive Budget financial plan released in February, and more than $30 billion higher than DOB’s initial forecasts … in a good position due to higher than projected receipts and lower than projected spending,” DiNapoli said. “I’m … a priority in light of continuing economic challenges and significant new spending commitments made recently in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-fiscal-year-2021-22-tax-revenues-33-billion-over-final-projectionsTown of Lee – Financial Management (2025M-63)
… general and highway funds had a total of $8.3 million in fund balance as of December 31, 2024 ($8 million in the general fund and $300,000 in the highway fund). … excessive unrestricted fund balances to accumulate in both funds In addition the Board did not develop or adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/12/town-lee-financial-management-2025m-63DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… in coming years as revenue growth is expected to slow and billions of dollars in settlement money are spent, … is much improved because of actions by the Governor and the Legislature, legal settlements and robust tax revenues this year,” DiNapoli said. “Yet … in coming years as revenue growth is expected to slow and billions of dollars in settlement money are spent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportDiNapoli: Stable Government Funding Needed for NYC Health + Hospitals to Provide Essential Care
… is needed to keep the largest municipal health system in the country in good fiscal health, according to a report released today … the underlying socioeconomic and health disparities in the city. Likewise, more preventable hospitalizations and … is needed to keep the largest municipal health system in the country in good fiscal health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-stable-government-funding-needed-nyc-health-hospitals-provide-essential-careDiNapoli Analysis Finds Worrisome, Uneven Economic Recovery Among NYC's Labor Force
… New York City lags behind the rest of the state and nation in regaining the jobs lost from the onset of the pandemic in March and April 2020, according to an analysis on the … the shock of the pandemic shutting down many businesses in early 2020, and it has not fully regained these jobs,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-analysis-finds-worrisome-uneven-economic-recovery-among-nycs-labor-force