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Distribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/distribution-of-utility-arrears-in-nys.pdfOpinion 90-30
… of assistance or care granted or applied for may accept a deed of real property and/or a mortgage thereon on behalf of … (Social Services Law, §106[1]). The person giving such deed or mortgage may redeem the same, generally, by payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic related to a scheme to … for cancer screening support to fund his opulent lifestyle of globe-trotting and gambling. This plea sends a strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerDiNapoli Audit: Pre-K Special Education Provider Spent $2.5 Million in Unallowed Expenses
… Department determines how special education providers can use public funds to make certain that children get the … findings with the State Education Department so that they can recover the misspent funds.” Shared staff at Starting … statutory rate it pays to Starting Point. The full audit can be found at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-audit-pre-k-special-education-provider-spent-25-million-unallowed-expensesDiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… According to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … disaster require significantly more assistance and must get priority relief from Washington." DiNapoli’s report also … State Fiscal Year 2019-20 Year-end Cash Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksWho Has Been Hurt by the Recession in New York State?, February 2010
The current recession has had a significant impact on New York State’s residents
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-recession-nys-2010_0.pdfNew York Youth Jobs Program
… when they hire unemployed, disadvantaged youth aged 16 to 24 who live in New York State, with a focus on 13 … credit to employers. Although as much as $50 million per year has been allocated to the Program in certain years, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/new-york-youth-jobs-programNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Mothers in the Workforce
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic placed an outsized strain on parents as schools and child care centers closed to mitigate the spread of the virus.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/nyc-mothers-in-the-workforce.pdfForfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… of the amendment to Article V, Section 7 of the NYS Constitution, to be applicable to all “public officials” … Constitutional Amendment to Article 5, Section 7 of the NYS Constitution In 2018, Article 5, Section 7 of the New … or justice of the unified court system; or A legislative, executive, or judicial employee who directly assists in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felonsDiNapoli: Florida Man Charged with Stealing Nearly $80,000 in Pension Benefits Issued to His Deceased Father
… across the state and country to protect the pension fund. My thanks to Nassau County District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership with my investigative team. We will continue to steadfastly guard … for purchases at Nassau County businesses, including BJ’s Wholesale, Stop & Shop, Wal-Mart and other stores. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-florida-man-charged-stealing-nearly-80000-pension-benefits-issued-his-deceased-fatherIslip Fire District – Disbursements (2020M-9)
Determine whether disbursements were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law and the District’s policies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/islip-2020-9.pdfAttorney General James and Comptroller DiNapoli Announce Guilty Verdict of Former Mount Vernon Government Official in $365,000 Corruption Scheme
… relations firm hired at the time of Thomas’ arrest in March 2018. Approval for the rate of payment for one of the … 3rd to December 16th, 2019. Sentencing is scheduled for March 4th, 2020. Since 2011, the Attorney General and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/attorney-general-james-and-comptroller-dinapoli-announce-guilty-verdict-former-mount-vernonOpinion 92-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … on securities deposited in lieu of); (mandatory nature of withdrawal provisions); (procedure for withdrawal upon … does not have discretion to refuse to permit the withdrawal of retained percentages when proper securities of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1Health, Safety, and Accessibility in District 75 Schools
… Objective To determine whether the New York City (NYC) Department of Education (DOE) is providing a safe and … Education Department, Regulations of the Chancellor of the NYC Department of Education, and the NYC Health Code govern these requirements. Several DOE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/12/health-safety-and-accessibility-district-75-schoolsDiNapoli: College Student Loan Debt Doubled in New York Over Last Decade
… income and often have to push off buying a home or saving for the future. Such struggles have implications not only for those individuals and families with such debt but also for the state’s economy.” The number of student loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-college-student-loan-debt-doubled-new-york-over-last-decadeOpinion 93-18
… of program) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §216(2): A town board is not required to conduct a mandatory referendum on a proposal to establish a service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18II.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Constitution of the State of New York, Article V – The State Comptroller shall be … official accounts; (2) to audit the accrual and collection of all revenues and receipts; and (3) to prescribe such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,260 … contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts Approved Office of Court Administration … Inc. to replace The Egg roof at the Empire State Plaza in Albany. $2.6 million with Carrier Corporation for chiller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilOpinion 91-61
… Laws of 1991, chapter 166, §383, in those counties which do not have an approved alternatives to incarceration service … under General Municipal Law in those counties which do not have an approved alternatives to incarceration service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-61Archived: Legislative Session 2019–2020
… Renewals Issued 2015 Through 2020 – Signed into law on August 24, 2020 as Chapter 157 of the Laws of 2020 – A.10492 … to operate and provide critical services during the COVID-19 public health crisis and its aftermath, by: (1) extending … Corporations (LDCs) – Signed into law on December 20, 2019 as Chapter 710 of the Laws of 2019 – A.7476 (Magnarelli) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2019-2020