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Opinion 98-13
… -- Town Building (use of to display historical material) -- Public Museum (establishment of by town) -- … of for visiting town building containing historical material) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (establishment of public … museum); (use of town building to display historical material); (contract with museum registered by regents) ARTS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-13Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for CDBG and HOME (Follow-Up) (2023-F-42)
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Report 2021-S-10).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f42.pdfTaxable Travel
Purpose We examined travel expenses a New York State Homes and Community Renewal HCR rent inspector incurred during calendar years 2014 2015 and 2016 Thes
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/06/taxable-travelCity of Amsterdam – Recreation Department (2023M-29)
… in cash was remitted for the four-hour Craft Beer Fest the day of the event . Tickets cost $45 to drink beer and $5 for designated drivers … cost of $10 per person, about 28 people paid to attend the day of this event. Key Recommendations Ensure adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/21/city-amsterdam-recreation-department-2023m-29Opinion 94-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (publication in newsletter of articles by individual board members) TOWN BOARD -- Powers … Whether the report of a town authorized by Town Law 11613 may include articles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-5Monitoring of Select Programs
… of 59 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs). NYSOFA directs AAA operations in part through program instructions and … Community Services for the Elderly Program (CSE). If an AAA is unable to fulfill a client’s request for EISEP or CSE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/21/monitoring-select-programsFederal Spending by Major Funding Streams and Functions – Federal Funding and New York
… share of federal receipts – an estimated 87 percent in SFY 2026 – supports health and human services programs. Federal … Transportation Block Grant $413,969 $566,698 $578,032 SNAP State Administration $350,409 $532,491 $547,253 Clean … for Unemployment Insurance (UI) State Administration. SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-spending-major-funding-streams-and-functionsState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… The audit found DOH at times failed to conduct timely inspections and often lacked documentation to show critical … deliver quality care,” DiNapoli said. “Regular and routine inspections of these facilities, and correcting problems, … staffing, call bells not functioning, no clear emergency shelter plans or the presence of mold, mice or bed bugs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… have helped establish a stable financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh, according to a report issued … and an expanding manufacturing industry. But in order for Plattsburgh to maintain a positive financial standing, … million in 2012. This includes $25.7 million from charges for services, $9.8 million from property taxes and $4.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes
… that campuses are making accurate residency determinations for students and thus charging the correct tuition rates. The … staff. Of the 64 institutions, 28 offer graduate programs. For fiscal year 2020-21, SUNY had an overall budget of $11.9 … As stated in SUNY Policy 7810: Residency, Establishment of for Tuition Purposes (Residency Policy), each campus is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… account codes are not overspent is compromised when it does not approve budget transfers. For access to state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli and DFS Acting Superintendent Asrow Designate New Banking Development District to Support Community Banking in the Butternut Valley
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Acting Superintendent of the Department of Financial Services (DFS) Kaitlin Asrow today announced the approval of the Butternut Valley Banking Development District (BDD) as … Comptroller DiNapoli and Acting Superintendent of the DFS Kaitlin Asrow today announced the approval of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-dfs-acting-superintendent-asrow-designate-new-banking-developmentNew York City Department for the Aging: Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program (2020-N-5)
To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging (DFTA) effectively oversees the provision of home delivered meals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n5.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of the Bronx - July 2018
The Bronx is the northernmost of New York City’s five boroughs and home to nearly one-fifth of the City’s population.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-4-2019.pdfOpinion 91-52
… may not adopt a post-1953 local law which provides for an award of a contract after competitive bidding to a … which employ a prescribed percentage of local residents for the purpose of benefiting the local economy. Such … which debars bidders from future contracts as a sanction for not complying with procurement requirements. Prior …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-52DiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… calculates property taxes. “New York City’s residential real estate market has proven resilient to the pandemic as … is home to some of the city’s most expensive residential real estate. Market value increases were more concentrated in … their construction and rehabilitation. Report Residential Real Estate in NYC: Rising Tax Bills Fuel Disparities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… to get enough food at some point during 2020 through 2022 because they lacked money or other resources, according … first time in over a decade to 11.2% during 2020 through 2022. “As the COVID pandemic ended, so did many of the … through 2023. Rates rose in 2021 and remained elevated in 2022 and 2023. Households with children experienced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… visit amusements parks, attend outdoor festivals and concerts, or spend time gardening or stargazing. All types of … 1. Other activities, which include outdoor festivals and concerts, sporting events, amusement parks and golf courses, … activities. For example, it ranked second for festivals, concerts and sporting events; third for camping and hiking; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsProperty Tax Credits
… oldest program (the Property Tax Freeze program) beginning in levy year 2014. Each of these credits are intended to … duplicate payments or home owner or property not eligible. In addition, we worked with the Department to return 20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for December
… and detailed his office’s performance for the last three calendar years. The Comptroller’s report , “State Contracts … customer consumption at peak times. Department of Labor—Pay for Success Program Approved a $21.5 million public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-december