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NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits and Bonuses Up Sharply in 2017
… in 2018." Pretax profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms (the traditional measure of securities industry profits) soared by 42 percent in 2017 … than before the financial crisis in 2007, while the rest of the private sector in the city has grown by 23 percent. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-profits-and-bonuses-sharply-2017Comptroller DiNapoli Visits Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center
… in Germany during the events of Kristallnacht (“The Night of the Broken Glass”) to the Center’s library. The book, titled “Pogrom Night 1938,” was presented on behalf of Malcolm Hoenlein, … in Germany during the events of Kristallnacht The Night of the Broken Glass to the Centers library …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-visits-holocaust-memorial-and-tolerance-centerDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010
… rates. "Cash bonuses are down, but that's not an indicator of a weakness on Wall Street," DiNapoli said. "Wall Street is … in response to regulatory reforms adopted in the aftermath of the greatest financial meltdown since the Great … Past practices rewarded short-term gains at the expense of long-term profitability." "The industry's greater emphasis …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010Wall Street Profits Up in 2016
… news since the industry generates a significant amount of tax revenue for both the state and city budgets." Pretax profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms, the traditional measure of industry profitability, totaled $17.3 billion in 2016, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016DiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application check-off box to support New … to effectively promote the respective distinctive license plates of each fund, as well as the state’s ability to accept … use any of the money generated through distinctive license plates and a license application checkoff box to support New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateOpinion 91-20
… bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Contracts (by town for a particular level of service) -- Fees (authority to collect from insurance companies) FEES -- Collection of (ambulance service fees from insurance companies) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-20DiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds
… “New Yorkers have contributed more than $50 million for worthy causes through check-offs on their personal income … donate to these causes have a right to expect their money is being used efficiently and effectively to address these … to a new Homeless Veterans Assistance fund starting with the 2015 tax year. A 2014 State Comptroller’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-fundsAction Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… disasters overwhelm local centers. However, the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES), which is … be to respond to a large scale emergency. The Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services should implement … 2022 but delays, including a three-year suspension of operations during the COVID-19 pandemic, have left …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911Opinion 92-33
… (expenditures to fund contract with chamber of commerce) PARK DISTRICTS -- Powers and Duties (expenditures for … HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(d)(3): A town on behalf of the park district established by L 1928, ch 477, as amended, may expend up to $50,000 annually for park district promotional purposes and no referendum pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-33Opinion 91-58
… moneys may not be expended for such purposes (1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-64, p 145; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-70, p 137; 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-80, p 120; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-8, p 14; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58DiNapoli: NYRA's Future Uncertain
… could be a long shot.” In September 2008, upon renewal of its exclusive franchise, NYRA entered into a bankruptcy … to New York state. In return, the state forgave nearly all of NYRA’s debt obligations. In addition, a Franchise … financial operations. A temporary Reorganization Board of Directors was also created in 2012 after more financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-nyras-future-uncertainOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools
… taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts. … educators, and parents. Children already coping with mental health conditions have been especially vulnerable to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/11/oversight-mental-health-education-schoolsUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is collecting necessary data to make … 2021. About the Program On February 28, 2020, a case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was identified in a resident of a long-term care skilled nursing facility in King County, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/15/use-collection-and-reporting-infection-control-dataDiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… New York City is expecting to generate a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal … risks and to manage challenges as increased spending is spurred by inflation and other fiscal pressures. The city … economic recovery since the beginning of the fiscal year is expected to provide $1.7 billion in better-than-projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusLife Skills Home Training Tutorial Program for Preschoolers, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of 3 and 5 years. For the purposes of this report, these programs are collectively referred to … approximately 279 students. The New York City Department of Education refers students to Life Skills and pays for its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/17/life-skills-home-training-tutorial-program-preschoolers-inc-compliance-reimbursable-costKids Unlimited, PT, OT & SLP, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… to children with disabilities who are between the ages of three and five years. Kids Unlimited serves children in … served 143 children. The New York City Department of Education refers students to Kids Unlimited and pays for … rates, as warranted. Remind Kids Unlimited officials of the pertinent SED requirements that relate to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/31/kids-unlimited-pt-ot-slp-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualXI.14 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the efficient and prudent use of state funds and to alert businesses of procurement opportunities, Article 4-C of … the efficient and prudent use of state funds and to alert businesses of procurement opportunities Article 4C of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi14-overviewDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… billion today. In all, federal aid will make up 16 percent of FY 2021 revenues, twice the level of aid in FY 2019. More than two-thirds of federal relief will be used for spending that will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingDiNapoli: $2.9 Billion Hole Threatens MTA’s Capital Program
… than the MTA expects, or the MTA must find new sources of income, or other financial support, to pay for additional … to upgrades and other work that could impact the quality of service.” The COVID-19 pandemic devastated ridership and hurt other sources of MTA revenue, which the MTA forecasts will not return to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-29-billion-hole-threatens-mtas-capital-programCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… place to fulfill CDTA’s responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and to determine if CDTA is in … shuttle systems, and paratransit services. Article 6 of the New York State Public Officers Law provides for public … authority, and local government entity, with the exception of the judiciary and the State Legislature. Under FOIL, each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirements