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DiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… apartments in New York City make far more than the program’s maximum allowed incomes and pay a modest … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and … apartments in New York City make far more than the programs maximum allowed incomes and pay a modest monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness, … DiNapoli said. “The housing affordability crisis in New York City underscores the importance of an effective … rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… Authority (NYSERDA) have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must … monitoring and assessment of risks and challenges in the PSC’s efforts to help the state meet the Climate … Authority NYSERDA have taken considerable steps in planning for New York States transition to renewable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,216 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $193.9 … Department of Transportation testing laboratory building in Albany County. $5 million with Minhas General Contractor … In May the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2216 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayEnglish Language Learners Programs
To determine whether the State Education Department is adequately overseeing whether school districts are providing services to English Language Learners as required
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/18/english-language-learners-programsOpinion 89-54
… part of the general levy for town purposes (see 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-45, p 74). Your inquiry does not indicate … Local Finance Law, §§11.00, 35.00; see also 1989 Opns St Comp No. 89-25, p 56; 1988 Opns St Comp No 88-62, p 123; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-58. p 117; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-54Opinion 90-16
… of the exceptions contained in General Municipal Law, §802 are applicable (see General Municipal Law, §801[1]). Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16Opinion 88-61
… the date of registration shall be deemed as the postmark stamp date (IRC, §7502[c][1][B]). In the case of certified mail, the postmark stamp date on the sender's receipt shall be deemed as the postmark stamp date (IRC, §7502[c][2]; 26 CFR, §301.7502-1[c][2]). In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Opinion 88-8
… also the president and chief stockholder of an automotive dealership would have a conflict of interest if fire district … You ask if a fire district may engage a local automotive dealership to service its vehicles if a member of the board … is the president and chief stockholder of the automotive dealership and abstains from voting with respect to any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-8Opinion 88-74
… municipalities to contribute to the monument fund. There are numerous statutes which expressly or impliedly authorize …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-74Opinion 97-21
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Finances (filing of annual financial reports) … Duties (receipt of annual financial reports from public libraries) EDUCATION LAW, §263; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … of the Education Law does not operate to relieve public libraries from the requirement that annual financial reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-21Opinion 91-38
… upon the proper return of all the additional sets. If a non bidder properly returns all sets of the plans and … must be returned by a city to unsuccessful bidders and non bidders. General Municipal Law, §102 provides that, … the political subdivision to make partial reimbursement to non bidders and unsuccessful bidders for the timely return in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-38State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. City of Dunkirk – Budget … (Chautauqua County) The lack of complete, accurate and current accounting and financial records significantly limited this review and … P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-auditsOpinion 95-12
… DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to deposit or invest funds with a State or federally chartered … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (authority to deposit or invest with a State or federally chartered savings … and an industrial development agency (IDA) may deposit or invest their funds with a State or federally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12DiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… in our city and across the Finger Lakes as well as for drawing attention to the challenges we face in the region. As … Comptroller DiNapoli for visiting our great facility and drawing attention to our efforts to help boost the Finger … also plays a significant role in the region’s economy, drawing visitors to the area’s scenic lakefronts and gorges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesDiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… Cattaraugus, Chenango, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Lewis, Schuyler, Steuben, Sullivan, … less than half the GMENAC guideline (1). Four counties – Hamilton, Herkimer, Schuyler and Yates – have no OBGYN … underserved population of 134,248 people, or nearly 18% of the population. The rural counties’ mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionalsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2016
… These independent audits also help ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. The Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2016DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2015
… legal services. System Administration - $5.25 million with Hogan Lovells US LLP and $3.75 million with Dentons US LLP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2015DiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… The state’s Office of Mental Health (OMH) needs to do a better job of overseeing … “Kendra’s Law was enacted to ensure that those with severe mental illness get treatment to prevent them harming … of Kendra’s Law at a time when we’re facing a serious mental health crisis.” Kendra’s Law was enacted in 1999 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… In August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,185 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.8 billion and approved nearly … and control tower work at Sing Sing Correctional Facility in Westchester County. $8 million with Guth Deconzo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-august