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COVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… Today at 2 pm New York City’s world-renowned arts, entertainment and recreation sector saw the largest decline … went into effect, almost 53,000 jobs were lost. Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Employment, 2020 Sources: NYS … Post-Outbreak Census Bureau data shows that the arts, entertainment and recreation sector statewide has relied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryDiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… systems continue to drive economic activity, but the high costs of housing and doing business could impede future growth. “The economy of the Mid-Hudson region is strong and … in rural Sullivan County. The region’s population grew 5.1 percent from 2000 to 2010, greatly outpacing statewide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionDiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Ninety school districts, more than 13 percent of districts … Stress Monitoring System. DiNapoli’s office evaluated 672 school districts with fiscal years ending on June 30, 2014. … office has assessed and scored the financial stability of school districts. The second round of scoring designated 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… Immigrants in New York state comprise 22 percent, or 4.4 … Thomas P. DiNapoli said. “Our report found that most immigrants in New York are well-educated and actively … help make our state strong.” As of 2014, the number of immigrants in New York was surpassed only by California at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Childcare Assistance Program (CCAP) Auditors reviewed 50 approved and 30 denied SNAP cases and determined that Department of Social Services … In addition, while department officials made CCAP payments for eligible families within required timeframes, they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… school lunch program. 10 U.S. Department of Education, Statement by U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… In August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,631 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.3 … for the state’s share of costs to reduce surf damage in Richmond County. New York State Gaming Commission $5.2 … In August the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1631 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustOpinion 98-10
… -- Pre-emption (funding town highway functions) -- Streets and Highways (funding town highway functions) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Streets and Highways (town repair and maintenance of village streets); (source of … and permit the use of town highway machinery, tools and equipment in or by any village within the town (see also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-10Homeownership Rates in New York
… Message from the Comptroller Owning a home has long been described as “The American Dream.” In New York, that dream appears unattainable for a large … New York has long trailed the nation in homeownership rates the gap between New York and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-yorkDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that six villages were designated in fiscal … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that six villages were designated in fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… NYS Safe Schools Task Force to make sure our children and school personnel are safe. Emergency planning must be a … three audits that examined safety planning at more than 40 school districts. The audits have found significant problems … instruction for preventing and responding to incidents of school violence and establishes a statewide uniform system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… In 2017, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) had its worst on-time … lost productivity. "As millions of commuters can attest, the performance of the Long Island Rail Road has become unacceptable," said … In 2017 the Long Island Rail Road LIRR had its worst ontime …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017What is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… by many private employers. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that, once you meet the minimum age and service … advantages for state and local government employers. For one, offering these plans makes it easier to recruit and … may pay a set amount; or they may “match” all or part of what an employee contributes. Investments Contributions from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2021, down from 31 school districts in fiscal … School districts are given a fiscal stress score based on several factors: year-end fund balance, operating deficits and surpluses, cash position, and reliance on short-term debt for cash-flow. The monitoring system, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… A report released today found more than one of every 100 resident personal income tax (PIT) filers left … to the prior year. While declining in 2021, the net number of taxpayers leaving remained one-third greater than the … The report examines PIT filings for the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021 and follows up on DiNapoli’s May 2022 report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycDiNapoli: Buffalo's Financial Condition Improves
… The city of Buffalo’s finances have stabilized in recent years because of … of fiscal profiles on municipalities across the state. “Buffalo’s finances are trending in the right direction,” said … instrumental in creating a positive fiscal outlook for Buffalo, but there are a number of red flags they should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-buffalos-financial-condition-improvesState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… valued at $3.8 billion and approved more than 4.3 million payments worth nearly $12.6 billion. The office rejected 117 … transactions valued at $190 million and more than 3,200 payments valued at nearly $5.7 million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilDiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… 2018. DHS had to relocate clients because of the delays. A roof replacement project at the Park Slope Women’s Shelter … fixtures. Upgrades to the stairway, heating system, and roof at the Willow Ave. Men’s Shelter (Bronx) was added to … or more. Examples of shelter capital projects are new roof installations and major bathroom renovations. Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… Action Under Consideration Would Be Detrimental The House approved the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and the … estimates the Senate proposal would cost New York up to $1.2 billion in new costs, while the House proposal would cost the state up to $2 billion annually. Increasing the state share of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodState Contract and Payment Actions in March
… In March, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,950 … hot water lines at Lakeview Correctional Facility in Chautauqua County. $11.2 million with TAM Enterprises Inc. … plant improvements at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility in Westchester County. Department of Health $48.8 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-contract-and-payment-actions-march