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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … and did not make disbursements to the supervisor and state agencies in a timely manner. The board also did not … for the 16 purchases that were approved. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… cards. Reading the fine print before purchasing gift cards can help you avoid fees and protect your money.” Under the … consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have terms and conditions that can decrease the value of the gift card. These may include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … the value of the card if it isn't used." Under the federal Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act … to disclose whether those rebates will be issued in the form of a gift card and whether any fees will apply to those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… details about fees and expiration dates. While some gift card sellers have done away with inactivity fees, consumers … gift cards can help you avoid fees." Under the Federal Credit Card Act of 2009, many types of retail cards sold … to disclose whether those rebates will be issued in the form of a gift card and whether any fees will apply to those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen the … The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a steady recovery from the depths of the pandemic’s … and state leaders should think strategically about how to use this "surplus" – by dedicating it to rainy day fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: Drastic State Revenue Shortfall in April
… for New York in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the three month extension of the state income tax filing … seen since the Great Depression,” DiNapoli said. “New York and other hard-hit states need the federal government to step … Enacted Budget projections. April Cash report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-drastic-state-revenue-shortfall-aprilSUNY Bulletin No. SU-353
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the 2023 SUNY M/C three percent (3.00%) Salary Increase and the 2023 Discretionary Salary Increase. Affected Employees: … are affected. Background: Chapter 190 of the Laws of 2023 provides for a salary increase of three percent (3.00%) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-353-2023-retroactive-salary-increases-and-2023-retroactiveDiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… Halfway through the state’s fiscal year, state tax receipts are trailing last year by $2.8 billion, according to the … in April. However, year-to-date sales tax collections are still 17.2 percent lower than the same period last year. … timely adoption of a budget for the next fiscal year. They are also required to report on estimated state receipts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsDiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety issues that need to be addressed immediately, according to a report on … outside New York City are in substandard condition with numerous health and safety issues that need to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-conditionDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… money for personal gain,” DiNapoli said. “Such crimes can be deterred by proper oversight. The first line of … response is included in the final audit report, which can be viewed here: … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-82
… Chief Administrative Judge Jonathan Lippman and the Office of the State Comptroller, a new method for paying Judges was … in 2004. Beginning calendar year 2005, the total amount of regular earnings actually paid during the calendar year will equal the Judge’s full or prorated share of statutory salary, whichever is applicable. New Procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-82-payment-procedures-judges-beginning-calendar-year-2005Recent Trends in the New York City Economy - April 2003
New York City has been experiencing an economic recession since the end of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2004.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Social Services Block Grant
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.667), provides flexible federal funding, administered through the United States Department of Health and Human Services to states and territories to support social services for low-income households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-social-services-block-grant.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Homeland Security Grant Program
The Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) (Assistance Listing Number 97.067) provides funding to states and local governments to enable them to prepare, prevent, protect against and respond to potential terrorist attacks, major disasters and other hazards.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-homeland-security-grant-program.pdfFederal funds to New York City: Title IV-E Foster Care
Title IV-E of the Social Security Act (Assistance Listing Number 93.658) is a federal program that provides reimbursement for a portion of foster care costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-title-iv-e-foster-care.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers
The Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program (Assistance Listing Number (ALN) 14.871) was created by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1978 and is administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-section-8-housing-choice-vouchers.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Community Development Block Grant
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (Assistance Listing Numbers 14.218 and 14.269) provides annual grants on a formula basis to states and localities to assist low- and moderate-income communities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-community-development-block-grant.pdfFederal Funds To New York City: A Review of Categorical Grants
The federal administration has ordered freezes, pauses, and reviews of federal assistance funding to identify grant programs which are implicated by the President’s recent executive actions and could be subject to reduction or elimination.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-1-2026.pdfOlder Adults in New York City: Demographic and Service Trends
Throughout the nation, the 65 and older population saw large growth over the past two decades as the baby boomer generation entered this age group.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/report-22-2025.pdfTracking the Return: The Tourism Industry in New York City
Domestic visitors reached 50.6 million in 2023, up 7 percent from 2022 but still down 4.7 percent from 2019. Domestic visitors that travel for leisure have driven the overall return of visitors to New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-04-2025.pdf