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New York State Farming and Agriculture – Federal Funding and New York
… As reported by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Research, in 2022 New York’s 30,650 farms 1 contributed close to $3 … support. According to the USDA Census of Agriculture, in 2022 there were $10.4 billion in federal government payments … operate on thin profit margins. Compared to the nation, in 2022 New York farms received less in federal government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/new-york-state-farming-and-agricultureComptroller DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … million and 791 payments valued at $1.3 million. As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actionsDiNapoli: East Ramapo School Budget Hampered By Deficits, Inadequate Rainy Day Funds
… careful short- and long-term budget planning is needed for the district to avoid a worsening financial situation.” … the school district in “significant fiscal stress” for both 2013-14 and 2014-15 fiscal years. The school did not … in 2014-15, this resulted from one-time revenues from the sale of two properties totaling $10.1 million. While the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-east-ramapo-school-budget-hampered-deficits-inadequate-rainy-day-fundsLocal Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… year-over-year growth did not keep pace with inflation for counties and cities outside of New York City. “New York … collections in 2020 and 2021, bolstered overall growth for the state,” DiNapoli said. “Most local governments are … collections from July to September rose by double-digits for the sixth straight quarter. However, local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… addition, the budget includes revenue estimates for income tax surcharge, sales and use tax as well as city and state mortgage tax that may not be achievable. The budget also includes $8.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the collection of season passes and lift ticket revenues at the town-operated McCauley Mountain Ski Area for the … budget. The district’s budget has a budget gap of at least $7.4 million. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUnclaimed Property Relating to Pawn Brokers
Unclaimed property subject to Section 1301 of the Abandoned Property Law includes any surplus monies resulting from the sale of personal property by the pledgee
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/pawn-brokers.pdfCase Management (Follow-Up)
… ended June 30, 2024. For City fiscal year ended June 30, 2025, DFTA contracted with 20 providers servicing 21 case … totaling over $48 million. As of City fiscal year 2025, case management providers are reimbursed based on a … According to DFTA officials, as of February 2025, there were 338 people on the case management and 475 on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/04/case-management-followSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… During the 2013 State of the State Address, the Charge NY program was unveiled, with the goal to increase sales of … the Department of Environmental Conservation. Charge NY 2.0, a successor to Charge NY and announced in 2018, built on … private partners to place DCFCs in strategic locations to drive market adoption of EVs and test business models. Since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/03/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followOpinion 90-58
… these policies. General Municipal Law, Article 18 (§800 et seq .) governs conflicts of interest of municipal officers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-58Amazon Shareholders Urged To Support Audit of Company’s Policies on Racial Inclusion
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released a statement on behalf of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) to fellow Amazon shareholders in advance of the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting on May 26, 2021. The statement calls on shareholders to vote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/amazon-shareholders-urged-support-audit-companys-policies-racial-inclusionDiNapoli: Municipal Spending on Infrastructure Declines While Needs Go Unmet
… declines reflect, in part, the phase-out of additional funding received through the federal American Recovery and … as spending restraints from the state’s property tax cap. Municipal infrastructure spending in recent years has also … Local debt issuance continues to be a primary source of funding for infrastructure projects. Outstanding capital debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-municipal-spending-infrastructure-declines-while-needs-go-unmetDiNapoli: School District Revenue Growth Slows
… and federal aid have noticeably slowed, local property tax revenues are capped and their rainy day funds are … in 2008-09. DiNapoli’s report also noted: Local school tax levy increases have decreased sharply over the past … per year in the past five years; Annual local property tax revenue, including STAR payments, has increased by more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-school-district-revenue-growth-slowsLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Major Local Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes … tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments In local fiscal years ending LFY in 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentOpinion 92-5
… REAL PROPERTY -- License (authority of school district to grant) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties … §1 of the State Constitution if a municipality or school district grants a duly authorized license or concession to a … entity in furtherance of a proper municipal or school district purpose for fair and adequate consideration. 23 Opns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5U. S. Steel and DiNapoli Agree on Enhanced Disclosure of Corporate Political Contributions
… the Fund withdrew a shareholder proposal it had filed for consideration at the Fortune 500 company’s annual … politics,” DiNapoli said. “U. S. Steel is to be commended for agreeing to voluntarily disclose its political … political spending. The Fund’s proposal asks companies for a comprehensive and public report that lists their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/u-s-steel-and-dinapoli-agree-enhanced-disclosure-corporate-political-contributionsDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… in FY 2020, $1.5 billion in FY 2021 and $1.7 billion in FY 2022. These gaps are relatively small as a share of city fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedDiNapoli Releases Interactive Map of Local Census Results
… at 7.7%. The population in the Mid-Hudson region grew 4.7% to nearly 2.4 million, the largest percentage increase of any … second-most populated region, increased by 3.1% from 2010 to over 2.9 million people. Conversely, the Southern Tier had … New York City grew for the first time since 1960, up 2% to total 2.3 million people in 2020, though fewer than half …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-releases-interactive-map-local-census-resultsSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… and commuter rail services. TBTA’s total operating revenue for 2016 was approximately $1.9 billion. For most TBTA … include (but are not limited to): collecting the license plate number of drivers who purchase OTG tags; limiting the … the E-ZPass account management system to search license plate numbers to determine the mailing addresses of violators …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (Follow-Up)
… and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (Report 2023-S-27 ). About the Program The New York Power … at least once every 5 years. Executive Order (EO 88), issued on December 28, 2012, mandated a 20% improvement … of State government buildings by April 2020. EO 88 set a goal to reduce the average source Energy Usage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/31/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88-follow