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Management of Invasive Species
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/2019-S-26.pdfMore State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… in the region in 2022. This was a 3% decrease from 2017, while Ulster County’s acreage increased by 24%. Hudson … is the largest producer of Christmas trees in the state. While Dutchess County ranks first for sales of “other animals … York classified as solar electric generation facilities. While agriculture faces challenges identified in the report, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Quarter Exceed Financial Plan Projections by $1.7 Billion
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-quarter-exceed-financial-plan-projections-1-point-7-billionDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled $918 million, or $437 … decline, amounting to $196 million in lost revenues for a single month. One major influence is consumers’ online …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B20-1-9)
… Also, the City is in negotiations to increase minimum staffing levels for the fire department, which may result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-lockport-budget-review-b20-1-9Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax changes and budget cuts on the federal level pose a significant threat to the city’s … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Major shifts in federal fiscal policies constitute the greatest risk to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects
… Code) and adequately addressed noise complaints related to construction in New York City. Our audit period was January … January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2016, a total of 90,861 construction noise complaints were called in to New York … to sound. For purposes of this audit, which pertains to construction noise in New York City, DEP and DOB are the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/31/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projectsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… for local governments in July fell 8.2 percent compared to the same period last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections … for local governments in July fell 82 percent compared to the same period last year according to New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… to mitigate the effects of extreme weather events and hard to predict changes in seasonal weather patterns. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation $6 million with Starr Whitehouse Landscape Architects and Planners PLLC for … for the Utility Arrears Relief Program including $164.5 million to Consolidated Edison Company of NY Inc., $40 … Authority, $9 million to Rochester Gas & Electric Corp., $5.8 million to New York State Electric & Gas Corporation, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the New York State … noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City (NYC). Our audit period was January 1, 2010 … To determine whether the New York City Police Department and New York State Liquor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… revenues for State AIM funding and traffic and parking ticket fines may not be fully realized. City officials … estimates for State AIM funding and traffic and parking ticket fines throughout 2021 and develop a plan to balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11Lead Poisoning Prevention Program
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health has provided adequate oversight of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program. Our audit covered … children identified with elevated blood lead levels during the period January 1, 2014 through August 7, 2018 and … To determine if the Department of Health has provided adequate oversight of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/08/08/lead-poisoning-prevention-programFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… to mitigate the effects of extreme weather events and hard to predict changes in seasonal weather patterns. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August
… August’s sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for counties and cities, or $111 million less than in August … every county in the state saw drops in overall collections for August, ranging from 1.3 percent in Tioga to 35.5 percent … Westchester’s tax rate increase in 2019 may account for some of its year-over-year growth in August. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-78-percent-augustState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… County Paving & Construction Inc. for 7.6 miles of asphalt concrete resurfacing on Route 17 in Sullivan County. … $2.4 million with Concrete Applied Technologies Corp. for asphalt milling and resurfacing on Route 18F in Niagara …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyDiNapoli: NYC Put Federal Funds to Work Quickly To Shore Up Budget and Drive Recovery
… 50% of the first round of funds as of March 2022. Many of the largest cities (six out of 10) chose to allocate … Many of the largest cities are expected to continue to rely on funds allocated to revenue replacement to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-nyc-put-federal-funds-work-quickly-shore-budget-and-drive-recoveryDiNapoli Op-Ed in Democrat & Chronicle Calls for Swift Action to Address Growing Food Insecurity
… The Rochester Democrat & Chronicle published an op-ed from New York State … damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The full op-ed is below: The need to combat hunger is clear and urgent The … Suffolk there were 11,053 new beneficiaries; Erie 5,445; Westchester 4,092; and Rockland 3,000. New York’s SNAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-democrat-chronicle-calls-swift-action-address-growing-food-insecurity