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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and … Selected Economic Trends Shrinking Labor Force Drives New York State’s Unemployment Rate Below 10% New York State’s unemployment rate dropped to 9.7 percent in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-28-2020Opinion 96-19
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- … other, of their respective functions, powers and duties on a cooperative or contract basis, or for the provision of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19Opinion 94-9
… State, July 22, 1975; Memorandum to the Governor, by the New York State Publishers Association, July 18, 1975; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… often disengaged, falling behind academically and at risk for dropping out of school entirely," said DiNapoli "The … as missing at least 10 percent of enrolled school days in a year for any reason – excused or unexcused. SED figures … spending, the state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments, and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… No. 5 Fire District , Town of Scio, Town of Sheridan and the Snyder Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … accurate and realistic budgets, the town has accumulated excessive fund balances in the town outside-village funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Medicaid Bought Erectile Dysfunction Drugs for Sex Offenders
The states Medicaid program paid more than $60000 for sexual and erectile dysfunction ED drugs and treatments for 47 sex offenders according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/state-medicaid-bought-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-sex-offendersSelected Aspects of Incident Intake and Investigation
… The audit covered the period July 1, 2013 through May 16, 2016. Background The Center was established by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/06/selected-aspects-incident-intake-and-investigationMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… maintenance, and preservation of burial grounds for all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New York State. As authorized by Article 15 of the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law (Law), and under the supervision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceUse of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… December 7, 2016. Background The Office is responsible for supervising programs that provide assistance and support … provide benefits and services, and delivers payments from this and other assistance programs (e.g., Supplemental … Act of 2012 (Pub. L. 112-96, Title IV §4004(a), February 22, 2012) (Act), in part, requires states to maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Outlook Improves
… social services remain uncertain in the future, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s analysis of the … budget gaps are still large and tough choices remain ahead to fund essential education programs and social services,” … influx of asylum seekers and needs the federal government to take steps to provide funding and address comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-outlook-improvesDiNapoli: NYC's Fiscal Picture Improves Short Term, but Significant Risks Lie Ahead
… increasing the planned budget gap to about $8.9 billion in FY 2025 and $13.9 billion in FY 2027 (18% of city-fund … costs. The city should be more transparent on its strategies to address future issues and inform taxpayers on … the Financial Plan of the City of New York Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nycs-fiscal-picture-improves-short-term-significant-risks-lie-aheadIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City
… Objective To determine if the New York City Administration for … in 2010, making New York the first state in the nation to recognize sexually exploited minors as victims and not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/06/identifying-reporting-and-providing-services-youth-risk-sexual-human-trafficking-new-yorkState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (2019-S-61) For a significant number of the delinquent tax assessments reviewed, auditors were unable to determine, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Calls for NYC to Bolster Reserves as Economy Rebounds Amid Rising Spending
… Stronger-than-projected year-end budgetary results, fueled by extraordinary one-time … road.” In June, the city adopted its $98.7 billion fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget. Excluding federal aid, the city will … traditional spending increases at this point in the fiscal year. Revenue Upside Boosts Spending in FY 2022 Since the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-calls-nyc-bolster-reserves-economy-rebounds-amid-rising-spendingDiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… transportation purposes; more than $1 billion for economic development projects; $1.4 billion for hazardous waste … the enacted budget: Provides $2.33 billion for economic development, including the Upstate Revitalization Program, a … be subject, along with the state’s existing economic development initiatives, to rigorous benefit-cost review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingDiNapoli: Local Communities Reducing Number of Homeless Veterans
… The number of homeless veterans in New York has dropped dramatically over the past five … number of veterans living on the streets," DiNapoli said. "Local communities are playing a key role in helping veterans … Onondaga and Ulster counties reported the use of various strategies to find housing locally for veterans, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-local-communities-reducing-number-homeless-veteransAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… orders increased the overall cost of the five contracts from $69.8 million to $76.5 million. For example, there were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateXI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the documentation that must be submitted to the Office of the State Comptroller's (OSC) Bureau of Contracts to … value of the contract, including the original contract award value, and any amendments, extensions, or renewals, as … Tax Law Section 5-a, the procuring agency must include a copy of ST-220-CA in all contract packages submitted to OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… As such, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act of 2020 (CARES Act) provided funding for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingOversight of the Nourish New York Program (2022-S-33) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Department of Health (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the program for farmers and connects citizens across the State to surplus agricultural products.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s33-response.pdf