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Opinion 91-33
… to deposit bail in interest-bearing account); (maintenance by county treasurer of common bank account for separate bail … pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law ("CPL"), §520.15 and money paid in to court pursuant to Civil Practice Law and … internal accounts for each depositor of cash bail and money paid into court, may the county treasurer establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-33NYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the … of staff to recognize and respond to such incidents. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentFocus on Facts
… Risks (January 2024) Department of Health Patient Safety Center (Follow-up) (January 2024) Oversight of Kendra’s Law … The Housing Insecurity Crisis (February 2024) Oversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (April 2024) Food Insecurity … in New York State (August 2024) Oversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (October 2024) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/focus-onConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… your job by its very nature places you in a position of public trust. You are responsible for ensuring that public … New York State law as it pertains to conflicts of interest, and your responsibilities when your public and private interests conflict. The full text of Sections 800-809 of the General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesHomeownership Rates in New York
… a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large … among the states, with only 53.6 percent owning a home in the second quarter of 2022, compared to 65.8 percent … September 2021, available at https://www.freddiemac.com/fmac-resources/research/pdf/202109-Note-Appraisal-Gap.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkOpinion 2024-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. NY CONSTITUTION, ART. VIII, § 1, ART. VII, § 8(1); LOCAL … Constitution’s prohibition of gifts and loans of public money. At the outset, we must emphasize that our Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1The Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… container cost around $2,580 to ship from Shanghai, China, to New York City (see Figure 12). In the week ending … share of shipping activity in the port is associated with China, followed by India (see Figure 16). FIGURE 16 – Share …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityIX.2.B Terminology – IX. Federal Grants
… the request and delivery of federal funds to coincide with state cash outlays to meet program needs. Federal awarding … ASAP accounts to control the flow of federal funds to the state. Once an ASAP account is established, the federal … grants management with payment management so that state draws can never exceed the award authorization entered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix2b-terminologyThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… The era of COVID-19 has brought enormous suffering and persistent uncertainty to New Yorkers. Adding to both the … consumer advocates offer a number of other recommendations for individuals, which are detailed in this report. As policy … for benefits. 16 Even Erie County’s top prosecutor, District Attorney John Flynn, reported receiving notice that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftXVI.3.F Public Benefit Corporations – XVI. Financial Reporting
… is a discussion of each public benefit corporation, public authority, not-for-profit corporation and similar entities … appointed by the Governor. Albany Convention Center Authority The Albany Convention Center Authority was created … of Taxation and Finance is the custodian of all cash and investment accounts as prescribed by the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3f-public-benefit-corporationsOpinion 91-13*
… Justice v Coughlin , 103 AD2d 40, 479 NYS2d 850, 854 (3d Dept., 1984), affd on other grds 64 NY2d 660, 485 NYS2d … Ct, Broome Co., 1963), affd 21 AD2d 753, 251 NYS2d 937 (3d Dept., 1964), the court considered whether a transaction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-13New Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… Message from the Comptroller Having safe and adequate housing is one of the most essential necessities … Beyond providing shelter, our homes are places of security and rest, and offer us space for quiet contemplation, shared … preservation and other initiatives, often providing benefits directly or through affiliated industrial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … benefits is one of the first and most important steps in planning your future. Your Retirement System is here to … NYSLRS is one of the largest public retirement systems in the nation. The New York State Comptroller is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… complex. The federal budget plays an integral role in state economies and budgets. New York received an estimated $96.7 billion in federal receipts in State Fiscal Year 2024-25, representing 38.8 percent of total … the facts clear about how the federal budget distributes money among the states could help produce a more equitable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023Review of the Enacted Budget: State Fiscal Year 2021-22
… to billions of dollars more in support for New York City and other local governments, school districts, and … Difference Executive 30-Day Estimate Actual Actual vs. SFY 2019-20 Actual vs. 30-Day Estimate Personal Income Tax 53,659 53,042 54,967 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/review-enacted-budget-state-fiscal-year-2021-22The Tourism Industry in New York City
… 2020, the 10-year period of record growth in tourism came to an end, and the number of visitors to New York City fell by 67 percent to 22.3 million (from 66.6 million in 2019). OSC estimates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/tourism-industry-new-york-cityNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
This report aims to understand the main differences in labor force participation among New York Citys workers and discusses discusses some of the reasons for the Citys uneven recovery when compared to the rest of New York State and the nation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… Major index crime in the Bronx (which includes murder, rape, felony assault, robbery, burglary, grand larceny and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronx