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DiNapoli: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Rebounds After Slow Start
… of the administrative and application problems hampering it, but renters living in public housing have not yet … waived late fees. “The Emergency Rental Assistance Program got off to a slow start in New York, at a time of great … need. DiNapoli’s report notes that in 2021, rent rose in all five boroughs, with Manhattan having the largest increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-emergency-rental-assistance-program-rebounds-after-slow-startTown of Lockport – Building Permit Fee Collections (2025M-56)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lockport (Town) Building Inspector (Inspector) … Audit Period January 1, 2023 – June 18, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area A building permit is an official document … The Inspector did not properly manage permit fee collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-building-permit-fee-collections-2025m-56Opinion 90-3
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution (method of computing full valuation) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- County Taxes (method of computing full valuation) TAX LAW, … Whether the allocation of county sales tax revenue required by Tax Law 1262d should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3DiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the … DiNapoli said. “While these resources will be helpful in the state’s ongoing recovery effort, it is important to … and think long-term, as challenges remain.” Tax revenues in the month of February totaled $7 billion, $1.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsVI.4 Reappropriations Overview – VI. Budgets
… upon State Finance Law, Section 40 there are four lapse dates in each fiscal year: June 30, September 15, September … further guidance. Agencies need to be cognizant of these dates, particularly in reference as to when their specific … deals with the process of reviewing Appropriation lapse dates and reporting any discrepancies to OSC as instructed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi4-reappropriations-overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… The population, number of businesses and household incomes in the Greater Jamaica area in Queens are increasing at a rapid pace, according to a … The population number of businesses and household incomes in the Greater Jamaica area in Queens are increasing at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotComptroller DiNapoli Statement on 15th Anniversary of 9/11
… the lives of more than 2,750 people in Lower Manhattan on September 11, 2001. New York and the nation have come a long … workers, shoppers and tourists alike. The story of September 11 is the story of our ability, after getting … the lives of more than 2750 people in Lower Manhattan on September 11 2001 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-15th-anniversary-911Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up)
… and other everyday items, as well as the increase in “smart” products. Batteries can contain metals such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/21/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-law-followQuality of Internal Control Certification
… Governmental Accountability, Audit and Internal Control Act (Act) requiring State agencies and public authorities to each … authority to certify compliance with the Internal Control Act by April 30 of each year by submitting a certification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationDiNapoli: Number of Domestic Violence Victims Rises in 2022
… past decade. Need for Domestic Violence Services On the Rise The number of calls received by domestic violence and … the rest of the State Violations of Protective Orders make up only 8% of reports. Although counties outside the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-number-domestic-violence-victims-rises-2022Pembroke Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-31)
… Background The Pembroke Central School District is located in the Towns of Pembroke, Darien, Batavia and Alexander in Genesee County. The District, which operates three schools … The District consistently overestimated appropriations in the adopted budgets and did not use all of the annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/pembroke-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-31Pandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)
… 2021-S-9 ). About the Program The Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). People with IDD face significant health issues making them more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-followContract Advisory No. 31
… Guidance : Pursuant to Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022, OSC approval is required for purchases from OGS … Pursuant to Chapter 839 of the Laws of 2022 OSC approval is required for purchases from OGS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/31-purchases-ogs-centralized-contractsOpinion 91-54
… -- Taxes and Assessments (authority of village to impose a tax on renters of real property); (authority of village to impose a tax on rents paid by tenants of real property within the village) TAXES -- Occupancy Tax (authority of village to impose on renters of real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-54State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … are accurately billed for all fuel used. For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 97-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … General Municipal Law, that the treasurer of each public library file an annual report of financial transactions with … Whether sec 263 of the Education Law relieves libraries from requiring pub …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21VendRep System Guide for Vendors
… Welcome to the New York State VendRep System The VendRep System is a web-based application for the … The VendRep System is a webbased application for the creation completion certification and review of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-vendorsUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
… older populations residing in congregate settings, such as nursing homes. Within weeks after the first case was … COVID-19 infection and death rates among New York State nursing home residents soared. Infection control is an essential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/20/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-data-followGreat Neck Park District – Capital Assets (2025M-27)
… the District’s capital assets. Without accurate and up-to-date inventory records, District officials cannot ensure that … a popcorn machine that may have been disposed of, a laptop that was stolen and a snowblower with incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2025/12/12/great-neck-park-district-capital-assets-2025m-27Town of Lloyd - Information Technology (2019M-36)
… Determine whether Town officials ensured the Town’s Information Technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/06/21/town-lloyd-information-technology-2019m-36