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Opinion 2000-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Mandatory Reserve Fund (need to establish when property sold was funded in part with Urban Development Corporation loan) REAL … into a repayment agreement with the UDC providing that, in the event of the sale of the civic center, the unpaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10Identifying Fiscal Cliffs in New York City’s Financial Plan
… federal cliffs are of particular concern since the City does not have the resources to sustain the current level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/identifying-fiscal-cliffs-new-york-citys-financial-planNew York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Still Face Uphill Recovery
This report examines the damage the pandemic has inflicted on the RRR sectors, and considers the distribution of federal funds for businesses in the City, particularly for businesses in low- and moderate-income communities and in historically underutilized business zones.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2022.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… in the original audit. Of the three prior recommendations, all three were implemented. Homes and Community Renewal, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of Security Expenses in Single Adult and Adult Family Homeless Shelters
… fiscal years 2015 through 2017. As of July 1, 2017, the number of residents in adult family shelters and single adult …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/07/oversight-security-expenses-single-adult-and-adult-family-homeless-sheltersOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… suitable for children. In January 2014, the New York City (NYC) Administration released an implementation plan to dramatically expand NYC’s existing pre-kindergarten program.¹ The expanded UPK … as needed. The UPK program is funded by the State and NYC. The State’s portion is based on a State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Ballston – Water Fund … number. In addition, a wheel balancer and a portable video magnifier purchased for $4,769 could not be located. … 2022 fiscal year-end physical inventory. Fairport Central School District – Payroll and Employee Benefits (Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the eight-hour Oktoberfest but officials did not maintain any support for the number of beverages sold; for the $895 in … not periodically review web histories to determine whether any employee’s web browsing was inappropriate. Heuvelton … from 10 vendors totaling $310,212. They also did not have written agreements with four of these vendors. … New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1VII.2 Miscellaneous Receipts / Accounts Receivable Receipts Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Statewide Financial System (SFS) after a deposit is made to the State’s General Checking Account (GCA). The following … State Finance Law §8 requires the State Comptroller to operate and maintain and at their discretion, revise and … information in annual and interim financial statements. To this end, an effort should be made to classify revenue in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii2-miscellaneous-receipts-accounts-receivable-receipts/overviewState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit school district, BOCES and charter school … $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background or a comment on a specific audit, … Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Separation Payments (2016M-304) Auditors found that BOCES officials made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York … Thomas P. DiNapoli today warning New York City’s leaders to safeguard the city’s finances against the challenges that … of the economic recovery and what it holds for the city’s quality of life, economic competitiveness and real estate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadOpinion 94-12
… a lease of a portion of its vacant land with a not-for-profit association, if it is determined the land is temporarily not needed for fire district purposes. The lease may be for a reasonable term and must be in exchange for fair and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-12DiNapoli: Audits Find Certain IDAs Lack Job Creation Data
… Agencies (IDAs) do not verify if businesses receiving tax breaks are actually meeting job creation goals. These … questions about the effectiveness of providing costly tax breaks to private companies. IDAs owe it to taxpayers to … For example, one business received more than $600,000 in tax abatements, but closed its operations three years into a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audits-find-certain-idas-lack-job-creation-dataSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… millions of people, brought greater attention to. Studies have shown that Americans across all generations, but … relatively low levels of financial literacy and have difficulty applying basic sound decision-making … 2022. Those subject to the law are also required to send any updates, revisions, and new information to DFS annually …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… New York City’s finances have stabilized amid declining costs for asylum … In November, the city also introduced the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Savings Program, consisting entirely of savings from … the city’s stated budget gaps are largely unchanged since June, averaging $5.8 billion from FY 2026 through FY 2028. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that a coalition of 11 state and local Comptrollers and Treasurers is calling on the … of the planet. We also must find innovative solutions to fund the clean-energy infrastructure that no longer depends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance … available to them, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Survivors of … Disability Assistance Response to Human Trafficking … The New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingDiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… fiscal outlook has improved since January as revenues have surpassed the city’s expectations, supported by the … revenues would be unlikely to close budget gaps as they have in the recent past. One key source of savings that … recurring underbudgeted expenses, including costs the city does not have unilateral control over – such as public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesManagement and Maintenance of Non-Revenue Service Vehicles (Follow-Up)
… Transportation Authority (MTA). The MTA is responsible for developing and implementing a unified mass transportation policy for New York City, Dutchess, Nassau, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Suffolk, and Westchester counties for the benefit of the people of the State of New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/11/management-and-maintenance-non-revenue-service-vehicles-followDiNapoli & Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former MET Council Insurance Broker
… Ross, the former insurance broker for the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (“Met Council”), has been sentenced to 18 months in jail. Ross also paid $534,000 in restitution to Met Council and agreed to a judgment against him in the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-broker