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DiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… receipts a year ago, but $86.8 million higher than the projections included in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan … cash report focuses on two primary funds: General Fund and All Governmental Funds. The General Fund is the major operating fund of the state. All Governmental Funds includes General, Special Revenue, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the latest surge in cases, with 169,700 fewer jobs in November … to struggle during the COVID19 pandemic even before the latest surge in cases with 169700 fewer jobs in November than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now 126 member firms, down from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… New York City’s government workforce reached more than 300,000 employees in … (1,396), Fire Department (17,095), Administration for Children’s Services (6,455), Department of Health and Mental … Administrative Services, Homeless Services and Youth and Community Development. Some of these agencies did this while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… communities, increasing its share of loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. … home ownership more affordable for New Yorkers. It offers low-interest mortgage programs, down payment assistance … and mortgage insurance. In Calendar Year (CY) 2023, SONYMA’s loans accounted for 1% of mortgages originated in New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowDiNapoli Releases Lower Manhattan Economic Snapshot
… The terror attacks on September 11, 2001 killed 2,753 people in Lower Manhattan, … Margaret S. Chin, former chair of the Council’s Committee on Lower Manhattan Redevelopment. “As this report shows, we … just like our residential and commercial neighbors. On behalf of our almost 13,000 students, particularly the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-lower-manhattan-economic-snapshotOpinion 90-64
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PARK DISTRICTS -- Increase or Improvement of Facilities … AND NOTES -- Referendum Requirements (bond resolution for park district) REFERENDUM -- Permissive (need for when issuing bonds to finance improvement to park district); (need for when determining to improve park …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64Opinion 90-44
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … hearing on the tentative budget refers only to the salary, or fixed, periodic cash consideration, proposed to be paid, exclusive of the cost or value of fringe benefits. This is in response to your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-44Opinion 2008-2
… services as sole proprietor) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §§ 801, 802 (1) (h): A newly elected town board member has an … General Municipal Law § 802 (1) (h) provides an exception for a contract in which a municipal officer or employee has … an exception in General Municipal Law § 802 ( see 2008 Ops St Comp No. 2008-1). Further, we note that court cases have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-2Opinion 97 - 12
… OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (planning board secretary as employee of engineer who appears before the board) -- Engineering Services (planning board secretary as employee of engineer who appears before the … LAW, §§801, 805-a: An arrangement whereby the recording secretary of the town planning board is employed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-12Opinion 98-6
… county supervisor is the sole proprietor of a company which was awarded a county printing contract in 1997. … there would be a prohibited conflict of interest if the company were to be awarded additional contracts while the … Law, §800[3][a]). For this purpose, a contract of a company of which the spouse of an officer or employee is the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… Opt into Public Financing of Elections”was published in The Albany Times Union today, urging the state Legislature to … in New York, including public funding of elections for all state offices. * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest … in New York now, including public funding of elections for all state offices: Governor, Comptroller, Attorney General, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsConclusion – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The lack of effective controls over travel and conference … possibly fraudulent expenses to occur and not be detected. The managers of each organization should implement controls … meal and mileage rates; the use of standardized forms by all travelers; clear and frequent communication of policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/conclusionSecurity Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up)
… Hudson River–Black River Regulating District (HRBRRD) is a New York State public benefit corporation whose mission is to … River and Black River watershed, including the Sacandaga, Indian, Black, Moose, and Beaver Rivers, for the purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/23/security-over-critical-systems-followAddiction Support Services During Emergencies (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Addiction Support Services During Emergencies ( 2021-S-35 ). About the … providers to help ensure they’re able to deliver addiction support services during emergency situations. The audit found … service disruptions and continue to deliver addiction support services. Additionally, OASAS needs to improve its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/addiction-support-services-during-emergencies-followAccessibility for People With Disabilities (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … enjoyable recreational and informational opportunities for all New York State residents and visitors. Title II of the … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/accessibility-people-disabilities-followNew NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit … an essential part of how we conduct everyday life. Across all industries, broadband has reimagined how we provide … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/25/new-ny-broadband-program-followMonitoring of Construction Management (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit … contracts’ MWBE goals. However, the WBE subcontracted out all its approved services to a non-MWBE independent … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/monitoring-construction-management-followSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Management and Operations Practices ( … addressing the problems we identified in the initial audit report. Of the initial report’s nine audit recommendations, two were implemented, … of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report Selected Management and Operations Practices 2020S38 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… ). Background The State Education Department (Department) is responsible for overseeing school fire safety, including mandatory fire … The Department’s Facilities Planning Unit (Unit) is responsible for the fire safety program for schools …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-follow