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Foreclosure Update: Signs of Progress
Statewide, foreclosure filings fell by 46 percent between 2013 and 2018. Foreclosure rates are highest in the Long Island and the Mid-Hudson regions. Only four
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/foreclosure-update.pdfComptroller DiNapoli's Letter to House Financial Services Committee
Letter about the provisions of the Financial CHOICE Act of 2017 (FCA) that are intended to repeal and replace the Dodd Frank Wall Street Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/choice-act-letter.pdfAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (2017-S-56) 90-Day Response
To determine whether access controls over selected Office of Children and Family Services systems are sufficient to prevent unauthorized or inappropriate access to those systems.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s56-response.pdfPublic Authority Debt Structure and New York's Future Generations, September 2010
New York State’s public authorities are permitted to structure bond issues with the payment of principal heavily weighted to the end of the repayment schedule.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/pa-debt-struct-092710.pdfOversight of Student Immunization in Schools (2015-S-85)
To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) and the State Education Department (SED) are following the State’s public health procedures to ensure New York’s
Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71), 90-Day Response
To determine whether school districts outside of New York City are properly and accurately reporting statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education De
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s71-response.pdfAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (2017-S-56)
To determine whether access controls over selected Office of Children and Family Services systems are sufficient to prevent unauthorized or inappropriate access to those systems.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s56.pdfHousing Affordability in New York State, March 2014
This report evaluates New York State trends in housing affordability from 2000 to 2012, the most recent year for which authoritative Census data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/housing-affordability-2014.pdfUnclaimed Property Relating to Brokers and Dealers
If the broker or dealer is incorporated in New York State, overpayment amounts and securities held for unknown owners are also subject to the statute.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/brokers-dealers.pdfOpinion 93-28
… AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements (CHIPs moneys subject to section 284 agreement) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Relations With Town Board (CHIPs moneys subject to section 284 agreement) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Highway Fund (CHIPs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-28DiNapoli Finds Subway Wait Times Got Worse from 2013 to 2014
… have them believe, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found that the MTA's New York City Transit (Transit) published "wait assessment" …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-finds-subway-wait-times-got-worse-2013-2014DiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… of New York state’s economy, supporting nearly 3.9 million jobs and generating more than $950 billion in annual … generating the highest overall payroll in New York is financial activities. Just over 44,000 firms in this sector, … employees made up more than three-quarters of all firms. Investment in Small Business DiNapoli’s office invests in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… revenue and savings initiatives will allow New York City to maintain budget balance in the coming fiscal year, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesXII.5.J Entering the Division of the Budget Approval Code – XII. Expenditures
… Preparation: When processing payments that are subject to approval by the Division of the Budget (DOB), Business … in the DOB Approval Code field of the voucher. Guide to Financial Operations REV. 03/19/2012 … When processing payments that are subject to approval by the Division of the Budget DOB Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5j-entering-division-budget-approval-codeDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $2 Billion Lower Than Last Fiscal Year
… according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, tax … package is passed to prevent cuts to vital services in New York.” Other findings in DiNapoli’s cash report: Personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-2-billion-lower-last-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… inaccurate meters or improper billing, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … 2012 through May 2017. "Water leaks, broken pipes and aging infrastructure are costing local governments millions … than not, water loss is caused by leaks from broken or aging underground pipes. In some cases, however, auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsIX.8 Federal Grant Refunds – IX. Federal Grants
… fund from which the original payment was made. Since all federal fund payments are charged to … expenditure balance on the appropriation/segregation and federal grant award, as well as increasing the undrawn grant … return such refunds directly to the U.S. Treasury or the federal cognizant agency without first recording the refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8-federal-grant-refundsNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc.
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services is effectively monitoring its contract … 30, 2019. About the Program The New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS), an administrative unit of the New York City Department of Social Services (DSS), is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/16/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-instituteThe Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: Where Did the Money Go?, October 2009
New York State and its local governments are responsible for the care and maintenance of more than 113,000 miles of highways and more than 17,400 bridges.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/transportation-highway-fund-2009.pdfThe Foreclosure Predicament Persists
While trends in both new foreclosure filings and the total number of pending foreclosure cases indicate that the problem is far from resolved, there are small s