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Aid and Incentives for Municipalities: New York State’s Local Revenue Sharing Program
This report provides an overview of revenue sharing; a discussion of AIM’s impact on cities, towns, and villages; and an analysis of changes to the program and their effects on inflation-adjusted growth in AIM funding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/revenue-sharing-aim-2022.pdfNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
This report provides updated information regarding the overall correctional system population, an analysis of policy changes that have contributed to changes in the population, and an overview of the costs of providing medical care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/aging-prison-population-2022.pdfAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up) (2021-F-1) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (2018-S-42).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f1-response.pdfSexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (2019-S-44) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Division of State Police’s (Division) Crime Laboratory System (CLS) processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits in compliance with Executive Law Section 838-a: Maintenance of Sexual Offense Evidence Kits (Executive Law).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s44-response.pdfCompliance With Jonathan's Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-26)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f26.pdfEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-6)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f6.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018 (2019-M-1)
To ascertain the total expenses that the Department incurs in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the four State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19m1.pdfDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 140,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli Announces New Corporate Agreement to Disclose Political Spending
… contributions in the wake of majority shareholder support for the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (the Fund) … political spending, the ruling left the door open for investors to demand information on how and where our … being spent. Companies like NiSource are to be commended for respecting shareholders’ interest in protecting our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-announces-new-corporate-agreement-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… for 45 percent of total collections statewide and over 64 percent of those downstate. Meanwhile, the increase in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013DiNapoli: One of the Nation's Largest Energy Suppliers Agrees to Report on Climate Change Risk
… today announced that Duke Energy, one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, has … today announced that Duke Energy one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-one-nations-largest-energy-suppliers-agrees-report-climate-change-riskMohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… New York's Mohawk Valley region faces economic challenges and population … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The Mohawk Valley has lost some industries and employers over the past … Herkimer, Montgomery, Oneida and Schoharie in the Mohawk Valley. With 432,612 residents, the largely rural area is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… agencies ensure that contributions are used effectively and expeditiously." New York state's first PIT check-off … $1 million is in their accounts. Funds include: Homeless Veterans Assistance; Veteran's Remembrance and Cemetery Maintenance and Operation; Women's Cancers Education and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… The construction industry in New York state has set employment records for four consecutive years with New York City accounting for half of the state’s construction … the construction jobs it lost during the Great Recession, New York’s construction industry is booming,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/new-york-city-construction-industry-boomingStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… stronger because of his leadership on a national level. My heartfelt condolences to his wife Matilda, Governor Andrew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomoDiNapoli: Medicaid Costs for Diabetes Reach $1.2 Billion
… Thomas P. DiNapoli detailing the statewide costs of the disease. “Millions of New Yorkers suffer from diabetes and the numbers are … disease to fight given its chronic nature and the severity of its complications,” DiNapoli said. “Preventing diabetes is … Thomas P DiNapoli detailing the statewide costs of the disease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… The $175.5 billion State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 Enacted Budget includes actions to manage … and generate nearly $1 billion in additional revenue this year, while providing increased funding for education, health … The $1755 billion State Fiscal Year SFY 201920 Enacted Budget includes actions to manage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… Office, in 2008, Russell--who has run the Baychester Youth Council since the 1980s--received a federal grant, … our Bronx community. The defendant, who led the Baychester Youth Council since the 1980s, has now been held accountable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Fire Department and the Child Protective Service units in the counties of Dutchess , Livingston , Niagara , Oneida , Rockland , Saratoga , Ulster and Washington . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … to approval for payment during fiscal years 2012 and 2013. In addition, the board did not conduct an annual audit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 88-24
… program, where reimbursed costs include use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's labor. This is in … costs include gasoline, electricity, the cost of use of a tractor and compensation for the spouse's time in preparing … of gasoline and electricity, but also for the use of a tractor and for labor in preparing the pond. Under these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24