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DiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… New York City ended its 2016 fiscal year on June 30 with an … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s finances have been boosted by strong economic … Read the Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York , or go to: … New York City ended its 2016 fiscal year on June 30 with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityThe 80/20 Housing Program
… complied with Program requirements regarding the number of designated affordable units and tenant eligibility; and to … Program, that were occupied and had allocated 20 percent of their apartments to low-income tenants, between January 1, … Community Renewal (HCR) is an umbrella entity consisting of all the State’s major housing and community renewal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and budget cuts on the federal level pose a … Representatives and the Senate have reached agreement on a tax plan, which limits the deductibility of state and local … state education aid next year. The city projects business tax collections will exceed last year’s level by $337 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetOpinion 2003-7
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION -- Moneys in Lieu of Park Land (use of for preliminary costs and … costs and feasibility studies) TOWN LAW §277(4): Moneys, in lieu of land for park, playground and other recreational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-7Risk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… (Transit) identified potential damage to its system and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding. We also determined whether the MTA tested/updated the plans and inspected and maintained the equipment to ensure they can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsXI-A.6 Auto-Sourcing Purchase Orders – XI-A. Purchasing
… for each. For online agencies, there are three situations in which the SFS auto-sources a PO, which are: Sourcing POs … staged contract releases on an approved agency contract in the Procurement Contracts Module. This creates a PO in an approved status. Sourcing POs from approved purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a6-auto-sourcing-purchase-ordersVII.1 State Revenues Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… New York State accounts for the receipt and disposition of all state resources in the … board or other agency of the state receiving money for or on behalf of the state from taxes, commissions, fees, … etc. be deposited to the State Treasury and accounted for in a joint custody fund to be paid pursuant to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii1-state-revenues-overviewState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,450 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $23.3 … payments valued at more than $25.3 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… The Mitchell-Lama Housing program (Program) was created in 1955 by the Limited Profit Housing Act to provide … with over 105,000 apartments were built under the Program. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property … and managing agent must agree to manage the development in accordance with local codes and State rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Renewal, administers the Rural Rental Assistance Program in partnership with the United States Department of … for low-income elderly and family tenants residing in multi-family properties in rural areas of the state. Overall, auditors determined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B25-5-2)
… budget were reasonable. Background Pursuant to Chapter 89 of the Laws of 2016, as amended, the New York State (NYS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b25-5-2VII.2 Miscellaneous Receipts / Accounts Receivable Receipts Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Agencies receive revenue payments for a variety of reasons. The recording of a cash receipt is the recognition of moneys received from internal or external sources. Most cash receipts are … payment on the AR Deposit. The payment sequences must add up to the total deposit amount or the deposit will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-vii/vii2-miscellaneous-receipts-accounts-receivable-receipts-overviewHenderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… reports. The District’s five-member Board is responsible for the general management and control of the District’s … as the District’s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving and disbursing District funds, maintaining … received reliable information to make informed decisions for the District. In addition, a lack of adequate oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67Opinion 2003-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Joint District (authority to form in coterminous town/village) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Fire Protection (authority to form joint fire district in coterminous town village) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2Opinion 2011-1
… corporations) -- Powers and Duties (hiring employees to serve as staff of not-for-profit corporations) GENERAL … (17): An industrial development agency lacks authority to hire employees and assign them to serve as the staff of not-for-profit corporations. This is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2011-1DiNapoli Examines Fiscal Hurdles Facing Key NYC-Supported Agencies
… of Education DOE is the largest public school system in the nation, serving roughly one million students in more than 1,800 schools (including charter schools) and … centers. The DOE’s budget, which reached $38.4 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2024, accounts for 36% of the city’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-examines-fiscal-hurdles-facing-key-nyc-supported-agenciesDiNapoli: Participation in New York's 30% School Lunch Reimbursement Program Can Be Increased With Improved Administration
… districts at a higher rate if at least 30% of the costs for lunch is spent on eligible New York produced and … 2018, New York enacted an additional state reimbursement for school lunch programs that spend at least 30% of their … The program increases the reimbursement schools receive for lunches from 5.9 cents to 25 cents per meal. Eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-participation-new-yorks-30-school-lunch-reimbursement-program-can-be-increased-improvedDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for November 2014
… nearly 1.2 million payments worth nearly $8.9 billion in November. His office also rejected 166 contracts and … Grants to seven recipients including Yonkers Partners in Education, New York City Outward Bound Center and Harlem … County. Division of Criminal Justice Services $5.2 million in grants to crime labs and crime analysis centers statewide. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-november-2014Opinion 98-2
… and Expenditures (dinners for fire commissioners) TOWN LAW, §178-c: A fire district may not pay for post-meeting … 176-a(1): The board of fire commissioners may adopt a rule or regulation limiting, controlling or prohibiting the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-2Opinion 92-7
… may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to aid a volunteer firefighter in the running of his business. … families. Thus, the Association may expend such moneys to aid a volunteer firefighter's business only if the … may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to aid a volunteer firefighter in the running of his business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-7