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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… a total of nearly $7 billion in eligible expenses. These funds could make a substantial contribution to closing this …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020

Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act

… period July 1, 2011 through June 16, 2014. Background The Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) was enacted in July 2000 to address the need to provide a safe learning environment for New York’s students in … agencies to notify parents of the option to transfer to a safe public school. One school did not retain summary VADIR …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-act

DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs

… count,” said DiNapoli. “I commend district officials for their proactive approach and implementing cost-saving … would have paid a total of $321,000 in health insurance premiums for these individuals. The district’s health insurance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costs

DiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds

… in surplus funds that should have been refunded to local school districts, according to separate audits issued today … percent) to increase its reserves without informing the public and the districts. BOCES officials have also set aside … of reserves is transparent to the districts and the public by including appropriations for the amounts the board …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-funds

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter

… upstate regions experiencing a year-over-year decline for the quarter. “Local sales tax collections in the first … or $79.4 million, increase in collections, accounting for nearly all statewide growth. The city’s first quarter … represented over 45% of total statewide collections for the first time since 2019, after having dipped to 41%, on …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarter

DiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead

… and other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum … For access to state and local government spending, public … in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. … The State Fiscal Year 201718 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-ahead

The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State

… the report, The Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State . The map allows viewers to explore data about bridges in New York by owner type and bridge condition. Selecting a county reveals details about the bridges in that location. All data comes from the Federal Highway …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/condition-locally-owned-bridges-new-york-state

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.2% in Second Quarter

… $5.83 billion in the second calendar quarter (April-June) of 2024, an increase of 2.2%, or $127 million, compared to the same quarter last … increase seen in the first quarter, still lagging growth rates realized after the first quarter in 2021. However, it …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-22-second-quarter

DiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The estimated cost for work needed on local bridges in the state in 2023 was … and reliable public infrastructure is an ongoing concern for local governments across the country,” DiNapoli said. … that did not have any in poor condition in 2023. Funding for Improvements A majority of the FHWA’s estimated $29 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridges

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… 28% of Lost Jobs Have Been Regained Through July; in NYC, 17% While New York State has regained more than one in four of the jobs it lost in March and April, the unprecedented scale of losses due to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter

… billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an increase of 1.4%, or $82.7 million, compared to the … New York City. On a regional basis, the Mid-Hudson and Long Island regions had the highest quarterly growth rates at 3.8% …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarter

Transparency and Accountability of Fiscal Activities in Villages (2024-MS-2)

… for their residents, who elect a board to plan, guide and manage operations, including the funding of the annual budget … deadline, or not filing the AFR at all, calls into question the financial standing of the Village as well as the … less able to assess a village’s fiscal standing and may question whether property tax increases are justified and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/12/20/transparency-and-accountability-fiscal-activities-villages-2024-ms-2

DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC

… and found that despite high availability, one in four households had no cable, fiberoptic (FTTP) or digital … and with access using cellular data plans only (20.3%). Brooklyn had the second highest share of households without broadband internet (27.3%). The Bronx and Brooklyn faced the highest average price for monthly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nyc

The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State

… the severity of this issue, but more must be done to prevent the prejudice and biases that motivate these … that justice will be served. Law enforcement officers must have proper training to accurately identify and classify … agencies. In addition, the COVID-19 pandemic may have impacted victims’ ability to report crimes. Reported …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-state

New Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs

… Shoring Up the Food Supply Chain and Transforming the Food System to Be Fairer, More Competitive, More Resilient , June … Human Resources Administration, available at https://www.nyc.gov/assets/operations/downloads/pdf/mmr2022/hra.pdf ; and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programs

IX.4 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants

… As of April 1,2022, with the implementation of PCIP, ESA onboarded agencies can utilize the Project Guide … only. As of April 1,2022, with the implementation of PCIP, ESA onboarded agencies can utilize the Project Guide to … 101”. As of April 1,2022, with the implementation of PCIP, ESA onboarded agencies can utilize the Federal Grant …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix4-establish-maintain-federal-grants-sfs-onboarding-agencies

Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against New Jersey Woman in Alleged Theft of Over $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits

… benefits from the New York State and Local Employees Retirement System, payable to her deceased mother, Josephine … for the money she diverted from New York State's retirees, retirement system members and taxpayers. I thank Attorney … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-new-jersey-woman-alleged-theft-over

Comptroller DiNapoli And A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of New Jersey Woman in Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits

… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Linda Miller, 58, of Englewood, N.J., to six months in … years of probation for the theft of more than $162,000 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Employees … continue to fight fraud and abuse whenever and wherever we find it in state government." Josephine Miller was a New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-new-jersey-woman-theft-more-162000-new