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DiNapoli: Audits Recommend Fixes to Affordable Housing Programs
… have to wait for a year or more to learn if their landlord is gouging them on rent or get needed services restored. ORA … of the complaints; some took a staggering four years. Much of the delay occurred because it took ORA nearly seven … recommended that the Division: Establish criteria for how long it should take to assign, address and resolve tenant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audits-recommend-fixes-affordable-housing-programsDiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… to $8 billion during the same period last year. This is the highest half-year increase in the state since 2010 and … sales tax growth is showing sustained improvement across much of the state," DiNapoli said. "The upcoming … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Central Valley … As a result, the district cannot properly account for how much fuel is pumped into specific vehicles and by whom. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… generating operating surpluses the board raised real property taxes by $50,000 during that same period. Wainscott …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Needs to Boost Financial Education in Our Schools
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The full op-ed is below: New York needs to boost financial education in our … have a great knowledge of many subjects, but they have much to learn about personal finance. Many states have … financial ends meet than people with lower financial know-how. In New York state, during last year’s legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-needs-boost-financial-education-our-schoolsDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… price of the coronavirus remains undetermined. What is clear is that Washington must do more to help stabilize … tax receipts delayed from April to July could be as much as $9 billion to $10 billion, depending largely on how many taxpayers choose to delay their filings. While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesOversight of Select High-Technology Projects
… 1, 2013 through April 30, 2019. About the Program ESD is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of New … Buffalo Billion portfolio to ensure that taxpayer money is effectively spent and is producing the intended results. … it is unclear whether such goals will be met, given that much work remains to yield the overall employment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/oversight-select-high-technology-projectsThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… construction industry offers good-paying jobs to workers who have not earned a college degree. Over 56 percent of … safely, construction employment opportunities for those who remain out of work, along with contracts for firms whose … the industry’s outlook. The construction industry has played an integral role confronting many of the physical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/construction-industry-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19New York Youth Jobs Program
… (Labor) is ensuring that employers meet New York Youth Jobs Program (Program) eligibility requirements and are … both the New York Youth Works Program and the Urban Youth Jobs Program, is intended to create jobs and spur economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/new-york-youth-jobs-programCost-Saving Ideas: Evaluate the Efficiency of Your Water Delivery System
… Establishing an effective water accounting system is a necessary first step in controlling water losses and … unaccounted for losses than the EPA standard and calculate how much this may cost your municipality. A. Identify and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-evaluate-efficiency-your-water-delivery-systemDiNapoli: NYC Office Jobs and Space Growing Amid Record Economic Expansion
… of office space, three times more than in Chicago (which is ranked second nationally) and twice as much as in London (which is ranked second internationally). The demand for office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-nyc-office-jobs-and-space-growing-amid-record-economic-expansionCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B19-6-5)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized … fund for services not related to the water fund by as much as $3.7 million. Key Recommendations Evaluate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-5DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… New York’s 15-year annual average growth in sales taxes is 4.2 percent. “Municipalities across this state know all … was in the North Country, which increased 7.7 percent. Much of this can be explained by increases in sales tax rates … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/. The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsHomeless Outreach Program at the Long Island Rail Road
… 1, 2015 to September 30, 2018. Background The LIRR is the oldest railroad still operating under its original … address the issue and to assist homeless individuals as much as possible, the LIRR entered into a contract with … but they also included the client’s name. We question how the outreach team made this referral without leaving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/16/homeless-outreach-program-long-island-rail-roadSUNY Bulletin No. SU-345
… explain the OSC and agency procedures for the use of the Leap Year Salary Calculation. Affected Employees: SUNY employees in salary Grade 980 with a Comp Rate Code of CAL and CYP . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-345-leap-year-salary-calculation-fiscal-year-2023-2024-sunyDiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… gross revenue by asking for cuts in their tax rates for Slot & Electronic Table Games (ETG) to 30%, which three did. A bill to reduce Tioga Downs’ Slot & ETG tax rate to 30% is currently pending Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… and Extended Producer Responsibility Waste Reduction Unit, is responsible for implementation of laws regarding product … for retailers and manufacturers, and still carries out much of the recycling of rechargeable batteries in the State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followDiNapoli: New York City Continues to Rebound and Regain Share of State Economic Activity
… Economic indicators show New York City’s economy is recovering from the depths of the pandemic, with the city … economic growth for the city and the state. “New York City is a key driver of the state’s economic strength,” DiNapoli said. “When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it brought much of the city’s economic activity to a standstill. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-new-york-city-continues-rebound-and-regain-share-state-economic-activityDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… The East Ramapo Central School District continues to face significant fiscal stress due to unrealistic … careful short- and long-term budget planning is needed for the district to avoid a worsening financial situation.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsDiNapoli Releases July Cash Report
… nature of billions of dollars in settlement proceeds, it is important to closely monitor results as the year … 8.4 percent, higher than collections from July 2014. While much of the year-to-date increase was due to stronger PIT … website called Open Book New York ( www.openbooknewyork.com ). … Tax revenues through the first four months of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-releases-july-cash-report