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DiNapoli: Hate Crimes Surged in New York Over the Last Five Years
… is motivated by a perception or belief about the victim’s race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, … 2023 was for religion, with 543 incidents or nearly half. Race, ethnicity and national origin constitutes approximately … “Absolutely no one deserves to be targeted for their race, religion, or who they love,” said Congresswoman Grace …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-hate-crimes-surged-new-york-over-last-five-yearsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11Participation in the Program – Contribution Stabilization Program
… you must complete and submit a Participation Request form . Forms can be submitted by: Email as an attachment to … How the Program Works page carefully before you submit a form to participate in this program. Withdrawing from the … plus interest; and Submit a Termination Request form. To withdraw from the program, an authorized person from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/participation-programTown of Harrison - Budgeting Practices (2018M-142)
… Board underestimated revenues in its budgets by a total of $15.4 million, or an average of $3.08 million (8 percent) per year, which created … of our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-harrison-budgeting-practices-2018m-142DiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… State tax collections totaled nearly $62.7 billion through Jan. 31, a decline of $658.3 million or 1 percent from the same period last year, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … the Financial Plan released with the Executive Budget on Jan. 17. "State tax collections are slightly above Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… New York City balance its $118 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … to FY 2025 and another $3.1 billion is forecast for FY 2026. The city’s revenue estimates align with collection … funded nearly $2.7 billion in other new needs in FY 2026, much of which went towards discretionary spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… discussion of broadband speed measures.) Nevertheless, in some predominantly rural counties, deployment has lagged, and … use smartphones with robust capabilities to address their needs, cost is commonly cited as a top reason for not having … particularly for low-income residents. Developing this strategy should include: setting concrete goals for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Georgia Woman Allegedly Stole Over $450K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… resident who had worked for the State Insurance Fund from 1985 until her retirement in 2005. She subsequently … As her caretaker, she had access to Minnie Smith’s bank account. After Minnie Smith died, Sandra Smith did not … month, and each month she allegedly withdrew the funds from the account almost as soon as they were deposited. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-georgia-woman-allegedly-stole-over-450k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the … the dates specified may not provide OSC sufficient time to conclude its review prior to the beginning of the SFS blackout period. Guide to … In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… announced his office completed audits of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library , City of Newburgh , Onondaga County … is being spent appropriately and effectively." Half Hollow Hills Community Library – Fund Balance (Suffolk County) The … announced his office completed audits of the Half Hollow Hills Community Library City of Newburgh Onondaga County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… to date tax collections were $103 million higher than the latest projections included in the Third Quarter Update to … date are now in line with the reduced projections in the latest Financial Plan Update," DiNapoli said. Through 11 … receipts ended the month over $1 billion lower than the latest projections, primarily because of timing of federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… with disabilities and helping spread the word about this important new program." "The NY ABLE program is another … of how to ‘ThinkDIFFERENTLY' for those with special needs and their families. We are grateful to Comptroller … expenses.** These include costs for education, health and wellness, transportation and housing, among other expenses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… April 21, 2022 PDF Version Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new data indicating consumer prices grew by 8.5 percent nationally and 6.1 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area (NYC metro area) in March … Last week the US Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS released new data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaNational School Lunch, Breakfast Programs – Federal Funding and New York
… The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) (Assistance Listing … The National School Lunch Program NSLP Assistance Listing Number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/national-school-lunch-breakfast-programsCity of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… budget review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt … City of Olean Budget Review B1162 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2DiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Monitoring System has identified eight villages and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely … non-calendar year local governments and designated three cities and three villages in “significant fiscal stress,” one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… In April, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 931 … at the New York National Guard Joint Force Headquarters in Albany County. $2.4 million with Streeter Associates Inc. … classroom and office space at Cayuga Correctional Facility in Cayuga County. Office of Park, Recreation & Historic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… of 2011 to 2019 following the Great Recession. “New York’s local governments rely on sales tax collections to support … in some of the years prior to the pandemic. New York City’s sales tax growth of 2.8% in 2024 outpaced the rest of the state (0.6%) for the third consecutive year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024The 80/20 Housing Program
… Purpose To determine whether housing developers participating in the Housing Finance Agency’s 80/20 Program complied with Program requirements regarding the number of designated … To determine whether housing developers participating in the Housing Finance Agencys 8020 Program complied with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/8020-housing-programDiNapoli: NYC Put Federal Funds to Work Quickly To Shore Up Budget and Drive Recovery
… New York City is using the federal funds it received in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic to replace revenue … negative economic impacts, similar to other major cities in the country, but it has used them at a faster pace than … the shifting fiscal environment to use any remaining funds in ways that continue to boost recovery and avoid spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-put-federal-funds-work-quickly-shore-budget-and-drive-recovery