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Mohawk Valley Faces Challenges But Bright Spots Exist
… efforts aim to revitalize the economic hubs including Utica and Rome." The report examines the counties of Fulton, … over half of the region's population, many of whom live in Utica (60,635) and Rome (32,473). Hamilton County has the … jobs in the region in 2017, now the fourth largest sector. Utica, the region's largest city, is anchored by two major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/mohawk-valley-faces-challenges-bright-spots-existDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… Gift to Wildlife, was created in 1982 to provide funds for fish and wildlife purposes through the Conservation Fund. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsNew York City Construction Industry Booming
… a key indicator that our economy is healthy.” “The building industry is essential to New York and our economy – … said Carlo A. Scissura, president & CEO of the New York Building Congress. “This report further proves the industry’s … report. We look forward to working with him to ensure the building industry in New York continues to thrive.” In 2018, …
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
… "New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the … New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the passing of former Governor Mario Cuomo I had the …
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
… 460,000 New York Medicaid recipients diagnosed with diabetes received diabetes-related services costing more … 10.3 percent of the adult population, have been diagnosed with either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, according to the … from both a medical and an economic standpoint. It is only with recognition that we can address this issue, particularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-medicaid-costs-diabetes-reach-12-billionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… that certain elements of the Enacted Budget fall short with respect to high standards of transparency, … The report also noted that the budget was passed with little time for review by legislators and the public, … of state procurement. Major public policy changes enacted with the budget include the establishment of a congestion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetFormer Bronx Youth Director Pleads Guilty
… today announced the guilty plea of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money … today announced the guilty plea of Earnestine Russell to grand larceny in the third degree for stealing grant money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-bronx-youth-director-pleads-guiltyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Opinion 88-24
… -- Interest in Contract (reimbursement to board member for expenses incurred in maintaining private pond) GENERAL … Town board member has an interest in a contract with the town where she and her husband are reimbursed for expenses incurred in maintaining a private pond on their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-24Opinion 2024-1
… and a review of public records, we understand the City is slated to receive $12.8 million in funding derived from … granted to the City is the precise amount required for the City to repay the amount borrowed from EFC under its … planning, design, and replacement of lead service lines. 26 Any project funded under this appropriation involving the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2024, of the four recommendations included in our … The objective of our followup was to assess the extent of implementation as of October 2024 of the four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/11/determination-residency-tuition-purposes-followDiNapoli: Audit Finds NYC Needs to Improve Income Verification and Enforcement at Mitchell-Lama Housing
… HPD oversight, earned more than $1 million in 2012. One tenant reported an annual income of $1,167,620 on the … but the vendor entered only $116,762. The second tenant’s affidavit showed income of $1,422,594, but the … to conduct an income verification audit by comparing the tenant’s tax returns to his or her affidavit. In December …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-audit-finds-nyc-needs-improve-income-verification-and-enforcement-mitchell-lama-housingUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-346
… payroll check, OSC will accept a photocopy of this form along with a new Report of Check Exchange. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-346-2024-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtDiNapoli: Homeless New Yorkers Relying on CityFHEPS Face Significant Delays for Permanent Housing
… oversight of a New York City rental assistance program is leading to significant delays in finding permanent housing for homeless people and those at risk of homelessness, … the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS) is not properly managing the City Fighting Homelessness and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-homeless-new-yorkers-relying-cityfheps-face-significant-delays-permanent-housingDiNapoli: Nurse Hiring Improves but Temp Staff Costs Remain Elevated at NYC Health + Hospitals
… and retain more nurses,” DiNapoli said. “The number of full-time nurses at H+H now exceeds pre-pandemic levels, … million in CFY 2024. H+H still relies on a greater number of temporary staff to meet patient needs than it did … growing fast enough to meet workforce growth projections of 195,000 new positions a year. One factor impacting the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-nurse-hiring-improves-temp-staff-costs-remain-elevated-nyc-health-hospitalsReal Property Portfolio
… property holdings and the need to either hold or dispose of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State. The … economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/21/real-property-portfolioControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… Objectives To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the … Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) is part of the Executive’s comprehensive plan for affordable and … Yorkers have access to safe and secure housing. As part of this plan, ESSHI’s goal is to develop 20,000 units of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeDiNapoli: Troy Housing Authority IT Worker Arrested for Secretly Running Private Business on Housing Authority Time
… time is for public work, not to subsidize one’s private business,” DiNapoli said . “Mr. Chen allegedly collected his public salary while working for his private business clients. My thanks to Rensselaer County DA Donnelly … system but was rarely seen in the office. A joint investigation was carried out by the State Police, DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-troy-housing-authority-it-worker-arrested-secretly-running-private-business-housingOpinion 91-35
… AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (amount of salary increases for heads of police departments) POLICEMEN AND POLICE … The permanent full-time head of the police department who is not a member of a negotiating unit is entitled to a salary … St Comp No. 86-23, p 39; 1984 Opns St Comp No. 84-20, p 26). It is clear from the statutory language cited above that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Opinion 90-62
… LAW, §32: An elected town superintendent of highways who is physically unable to perform the duties of his office is entitled to continue in office and receive his salary, … in office and receive the salary fixed by the town board for his office for the balance of his term of office. Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-62