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DiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… was installing and maintaining the devices where they are most needed. It also did not take action to collect almost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programDiNapoli: Rechargeable Battery Use Rising Dramatically, But State Not Enforcing Recycling Law Requirements
… The state Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is not doing enough to ensure rechargeable batteries are … New York’s environment, public health and safety at risk. DEC has to start monitoring compliance with the law, and … of a six-alarm fire on a trash barge in December 2021. DEC is responsible for enforcing the 2010 New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-rechargeable-battery-use-rising-dramatically-state-not-enforcing-recycling-law-requirementsDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… with opioid-related overdose deaths increasing by 68% to nearly 5,000 individuals from 2019 to 2021, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … state with opioidrelated overdose deaths increasing by 68 to nearly 5000 individuals from 2019 to 2021 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicDiNapoli Releases Report on Casinos' Impact on Upstate Local Tax Revenues
… showed that all four current casinos — del Lago Resort and Casino, Rivers Casino and Resort, Resorts World Catskills, and Tioga Downs … counties, casino taxes generally amounted to less than 0.5% of their total revenue. Although the pandemic contributed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-releases-report-casinos-impact-upstate-local-tax-revenuesDiNapoli: Shift in MTA's Paratransit Program Generates Cost Savings
… Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) program to provide transportation services for people with disabilities have declined in recent years, … Costs for the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys MTA program to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-shift-mtas-paratransit-program-generates-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… Project Detail Data (CPDD) report to a Capital Projects Dashboard, but both currently have limited project delivery … projects. This detail is not yet fully reflected in the dashboard. Also, many projects are excluded from the CPDD, … the city shift all relevant project information to the new dashboard, provide regular updates on the status of its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… The New York State Division of Human Rights (DHR) failed to … equal opportunity, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New Yorkers who face housing discrimination are told they can … The New York State Division of Human Rights DHR failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year
… tax collections totaled $18.2 billion from January to September 2025, an increase of 4.3% ($747 million) compared … DiNapoli’s report on sales tax collections from January to September 2025 include: Each of the 10 regions in the state, … Report Local Sales Tax Collections from January to September 2025 Data Regional Table with Detailed Sales Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Jump for Third Year
… strong in several upstate regions. The Southern Tier saw the highest year-over-year increase at 6.8 percent, the … Downstate, the Long Island and Mid-Hudson regions saw collections grow by 4.5 percent and 5.1 percent in 2018. … and Salamanca (8.3 percent). Oneida was the only city that saw its collections decrease (5.2 percent), mostly due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-jump-third-yearMilitary Service Credit
… service credit to see how it will change if you purchase all or part of your military service. Employees’ Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/military-service-creditComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Earth Day 2015
… from climate change across the globe. On Earth Day, it’s important we recognize that those challenges present … new infrastructure and other economic prospects. From a household budget to a quarterly spreadsheet we must find … He has consistently engaged major corporations in the Fund’s portfolio to change corporate practices to promote a more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-earth-day-2015Opinion 2006-10
… of town engineer) -- Real Property (use of proceeds from lease of district property) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Accounting … town outside village monies); (crediting proceeds from the lease of town and special district property) -- Deposits and … WATER IMPROVEMENTS -- Real Property (proceeds from the lease of) ZONING AND PLANNING -- Expenses (broadcasting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10Opinion 2006-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … amount to be expended is funded by private contribution) TOWN LAW §§202-d, 209-h: A town must follow the procedures … Whether a town must follow the procedures in Town Law in order to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-2Opinion 2007-2
… of); (custody of voting machines) COUNTY LAW §361-a; ELECTION LAW §§3-226, 4-136 and 4-138: Counties may, but are … pursuant to a provision of law, including the expenses of election inspectors and expenses relating to the repair and … Whether amendments made to the Election Law require or permit the chargeback of election …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-2Opinion 88-70
… for lv to app den 58 NY2d 604, 459 NYS2d 1027; Meredith v Connally , 68 Misc 2d 956, 328 NYS2d 719, affd 38 AD2d 385, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70Opinion 97-11
… Whether art 18 of the Gen Municipal Law authorizes a city to require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 91-8
… Const, art VIII, §2; Van Derzee v City of Long Beach , 265 App Div 1059, 39 NYS2d 401). Therefore, we believe that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-8X.1 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… chapter is to provide the procedures and guidance that Business Units need to register vendors and customers with … and reliable information on all vendors registered to do business with New York State. The Office of the State … their Federal Tax Identification Number. Vendors that do business with multiple New York State Business Units register …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x1-overviewPublic Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Public authorities are legally separate public entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New … Created by the government public authorities are legally separate entities that provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authoritiesPublic Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… authorities are generally self-supporting through their revenue-generating activities; however, in some cases, … and completeness certified in writing by the authority’s chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Not all authorities have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authorities