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DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… luxury, but a necessity,” DiNapoli said. “While broadband connections exist in neighborhoods across the city, too many … service among the five boroughs as of 2024. Out of 18 city neighborhoods with the highest share of households … data showed Internet Service Provider (ISP) broadband connections were available to nearly all of New York City as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycRefunding Local Debt
… Simplified Procedures for Local Governments Seeking the Comptroller's Approval of … following procedures. I. COVER LETTER . An application for approval of a present value savings certificate should … should include each of the documents listed below (except for item f, which should be filed in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/refunding-local-debtState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… Inc. for bridge replacement on US Route 6 over the Metro North Railroad in Putnam County. $11 million with Tilcon New … Lancaster for design and construction costs to extend West Main Street. $2 million to CenterState Corporation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustDiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… possible fraud that have been referred to law enforcement for further investigation. “Special education providers … costs and blatant abuse of taxpayer money. It is time for this to stop, and my office will do everything we can to … services in New York are predominantly provided by for-profit and not-for-profit private contractors rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenModel Code of Ethics for Local Governments - Frequently Asked Questions
… Print PDF Version Must all provisions of the Model Code of Ethics for Local Governments ("Model … with a particular subdivision plan that he or she approved while serving as a municipal officer or employee? No. The Model Code (Section 10[c]) imposes a lifetime bar on a municipal officer or employee representing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/model-code-ethics-local-governments-frequently-asked-questionsOpinion 2005-5
… State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System for the plan of which the next subordinate police officer in the … payment in the amount of the additional retirement contributions paid for the sergeant’s plan. General Municipal … or payments of insurance or welfare benefits and employer contributions to pension or annuity funds” (emphasis added). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Approved State Contracts and Payments
… Fort Niagara State Park, Niagara County. $194,000 with LCS Companies of New York Inc. for Denning’s Point trail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsDiNapoli Report Examines Troubling Child Poverty Trends
… child poverty rate that is one of the worst in the nation and alarmingly high in some cities. “A staggering number of … because the government expanded programs to help families and children. When these measures expired, the problem got worse. The state and federal government have the solutions to lift more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-report-examines-troubling-child-poverty-trendsNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… 56 hours weekly in 2024; hours worked above 52 hours in 2026; hours worked above 48 hours in 2028; hours worked above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… It has embraced its role as a destination city and is home to historic buildings, a maritime museum, parks, art … urban trails, and more. We feel very fortunate to be home to a city that is a model in so many ways, and I want to … Engineers 825 Mike Ham said . Housing Kingston’s median home (owner-occupied) value of $277,900 in 2023 was higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… of the overestimated appropriations ($5.6 million) were for special education instruction. From fiscal years 2019-20 … approved and supported payroll payments to employees for tutoring, covering classes, chaperoning and sports scorekeeping. Time sheets for 13 employees were not adequately supported to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Participation in New York's 30% School Lunch Reimbursement Program Can Be Increased With Improved Administration
… districts at a higher rate if at least 30% of the costs for lunch is spent on eligible New York produced and … 2018, New York enacted an additional state reimbursement for school lunch programs that spend at least 30% of their … The program increases the reimbursement schools receive for lunches from 5.9 cents to 25 cents per meal. Eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-participation-new-yorks-30-school-lunch-reimbursement-program-can-be-increased-improvedDiNapoli: The Rockaways is on the Rise
… and challenges that our community faces particularly after Hurricane Sandy," said State Sen. James Sanders, Jr. (D-South … Assemblymember Michele Titus (D-Far Rockaway) . "After Hurricane Sandy, addressing and reinforcing our … a 7 percent decline citywide. The Rockaways ranked in the top 10 for the highest share of firefighters and police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-rockaways-riseOpinion 2002-5
… Uses (financing acquisition of development rights for open space preservation) -- Referendum Requirements (financing acquisition of development rights for open space preservation) MUNICIPAL FUNDS-- Capital Reserve Fund (authority to establish for acquisition of development rights for open space …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Bethlehem Public Library , Town of Cherry Valley , City of Cohoes , Town of Deerpark , Town of Deposit , East Aurora Volunteer Fire Department , Town of East Hampton , Town of Edinburg , Village of Fort Ann , Town of … a local law to override the tax levy limit in 2015. City of Cohoes – Purchasing (Albany County) Because city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… with GAAP. Process and Document Preparation: The following is a comprehensive list of those funds included in the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrDiNapoli: L.I.C., Sunnyside and Woodside Are Drivers of Economic Growth in Queens
… the population employed, median household income and new housing, according to a report from State Comptroller Thomas … poverty levels and increased business activity and housing supply,” DiNapoli said. “There is a strong immigrant … to cheer for, challenging issues like the high cost of housing persist. It’s my hope that this report will be an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-lic-sunnyside-and-woodside-are-drivers-economic-growth-queensOpinion 2006-4
… term of an “eligible letter of credit” issued as security for local government deposits and investments do not apply to … 1424, 1426, 1432). 2 As such, they do not fall within the definition of “bank” for purposes of acceptance of an … added). Thus, the 2002 amendment did not expand the definition of “eligible letter of credit” in General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-4DiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… recovery that outpace the rest of New York City and point to a strong rebound for the city’s most populous borough, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … gradually improved, however, Brooklyn is showing a return to its pre-pandemic job growth. To help the borough bounce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoverySmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… November 23, 2021 Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the rest of the nation, and the … Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the rest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progress