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COVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
New York Citys worldrenowned arts entertainment and recreation sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the citys economy due to the COVID19 pandemic as employment declined by 66 percent over a one year period ending in December 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… minority- and women-owned business enterprise goals, is making an effort to reach these goals, and is accurately reporting these results to the Department of … April 1, 2013 through September 30, 2015. Background WCHCC is a State Public Authority created under Sections 3300-3321 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… found they did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by Sept. 15, as … State Education Department (SED) regulations, according to a new report issued by State Comptroller Thomas P. … some or all the recommended components, including how to access crisis support and recognizing warning signs such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffOpinion 90-11
… Standards Act) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §90; 29 USC §201 et seq. : With respect to the provision of overtime … law (General Municipal Law, §90; Civil Service Law, §200 et seq .) and the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (29 USC §201, et seq. ) contain statutory provisions pertinent to overtime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-11DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in calendar year 2024, … (3.8%) of 2011 to 2019 following the Great Recession. “New York’s local governments rely on sales tax collections to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Some NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… New York state schools’ compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act (DASA). On Sept. 25, DiNapoli engaged a … audit focused on New York City schools. “The Dignity for All Students Act was created to protect students but four … must protect students’ rights and ensure thorough training for school staff. We appreciate that the State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentOpinion 2002-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses … for open space preservation); (referendum requirements in connection with establishment for acquisition of … to other procedural requirements, the expenditure of public funds for the preservation of open spaces and areas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5DiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) indicates consumer prices grew by … growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsDual Membership in NYSLRS – Divorce and Your Benefits
… in one of the above Systems, the Domestic Relations Order (DRO) may be directed to the “New York State and Local … to receive pension benefits from both systems, but the DRO is applicable to only one membership, then the DRO must specifically identify the appropriate system. If a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/dual-membership-nyslrs2022 Year in Review
… the Office of the State Comptrollers Achievements in 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2022-year-reviewParticipation in the Program – Contribution Stabilization Program
… Joining the Program Employers are eligible to participate in the CSP … are treated separately. Please read the information on the How the Program Works page carefully before you submit a form … in the fiscal year billing cycle following the fiscal year of approval. For example, if you withdraw in fiscal year 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/participation-programInvesting in New York
… possible, the Comptroller guides the Fund to invest in New York-based business ventures, companies and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/investing-new-yorkOversight of the Supported Housing Program – Rehabilitation Support Services, Inc.
… to provide stable housing to individuals who have a serious mental illness, but are able to live independently … that clients are in affordable housing. We identified two clients who were paying more than the fair market value for their housing and another two clients who were paying more than 30 percent of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/04/oversight-supported-housing-program-rehabilitation-support-services-incDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Picture Has Improved, but Impact of Pandemic Revenue Losses Will Linger
… and the Legislature to avoid short-sighted choices when adopting the new budget, to maintain transparency and … the first case of COVID-19 was confirmed in New York, we continue to suffer unimaginable losses. Too many families … as temporary or non-recurring, including temporary tax increases, with more than half of that coming from federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-states-fiscal-picture-has-improved-impact-pandemic-revenue-losses-will-lingerState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing adult care facilities, risking the health and safety of … documentation to show critical problems were corrected. “Adult care facilities across the state have a responsibility … while Central New York had no backlog. Auditors conducted site visits at 20 of the sampled adult care facilities across …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Halfmoon Town Supervisor For Stealing Campaign Funds
… the public’s trust.” “This sentencing makes it clear that if a public official misuses campaign funds, they will face consequences, including time in jail,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “Through a … Comptroller DiNapoli, U.S. Attorney Hartunian, and the F.B.I., we were able to strike a blow against public corruption …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-halfmoon-town-supervisor-stealingOversight of Child Protective Services
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) effectively oversees local … of reports of alleged child abuse or maltreatment, and ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and procedures to promote the safety and well-being of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/24/oversight-child-protective-servicesNYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… develop a clear strategy for long-term sustainability, in line with international commitments for a safer climate. … company has much more to do. Our request would bring Exxon in line with its biggest European peer, Shell, and we believe … established by the Paris Agreement to keep the increase in global average temperature to well below 2 degrees, and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissionsOpinion 97-7
… ABANDONED AND LOST PROPERTY -- Money (court and trust funds) COUNTY TREASURER -- Powers and Duties (unclaimed court and trust moneys) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (receipt of unclaimed court and trust moneys) ABANDONED PROPERTY LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7Opinion 94-22
… expended by, the district management association. Article 19-A of the General Municipal Law (§980 et seq.) governs the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-22