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DiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… which programs work and which don’t,” DiNapoli said. “ESD does not use the data it collects to assess the effectiveness … DiNapoli’s auditors found that, with few exceptions, ESD does not monitor or evaluate its economic assistance programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… peak at nearly 7.7 million in SFY 2022-23 and return to near pre-pandemic levels of 6.1 million in SFY 2023-24. If …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planDiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… veterans was reduced to 49%. New York City’s reductions in veteran homelessness accounts for 96% of the total statewide … of veterans in the state (144,558), followed by Suffolk County (56,257). As a percentage of a county’s population, the highest share is in Jefferson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of … P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 … recorded for schools since the system’s inception (2012-13 school year). “The number of districts designated in a fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school fiscal year (SY) ending June 30, 2025, up from 22 districts … Thirtyone school districts were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… followed this trend, especially on commuter rails which is near pre-pandemic levels. Drivers paid 9% of MTA’s tax and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsDiNapoli: End of Continuous Medicaid Enrollment Requirement Poses Risks to State Financial Plan
… legislation ending continuous Medicaid coverage in March 2023, New York state began the process of redetermining … 6.1 million in January 2020 to just over 8 million in June 2023, an increase of 31.5%. Federal legislation ended the continuous coverage requirements as of March 31, 2023, and required states to begin the process of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-end-continuous-medicaid-enrollment-requirement-poses-risks-state-financial-planPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments
… bid and those at $100,000 or more were approved by HPD. Photos …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/15/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developmentsHomelessness Falls Statewide, But Rises in Many New York Regions
… The most commonly used data for measuring homelessness are U.S. … Point-in-Time Count of the homeless population. The most recent data were released at the end of May 2026 based … The most commonly used data for measuring homelessness are US … HUDs PointinTime Count of the homeless population The most recent data were released at the end of May 2026 based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homelessness-falls-statewide-rises-many-new-york-regionsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… and abuse. The new law (A.5056/S.3757) enables the Office of the State Comptroller to implement a modern electronic … said. "My sincere thanks go to Assemblyman Hevesi and Senator Golden for their commitment to understanding the … in the development of this proposal. My thanks also to Governor Cuomo for recognizing the tremendous value of this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers To Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… used for five years, their balances may be turned over by retailers to the Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds … cards, cumulatively totaling nearly $48 million, followed by Long Island residents at $11.4 million and Hudson Valley … such as card number and balance, which can be used by the gift card owner to claim the balance from OUF. OUF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsOpinion 92-21
… in criminal cases (Hon. Frank C. Moore, Memorandum to the Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, re: Senate Patro. 141, Pr. 141, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 92-49
… in the opinion. PARKS AND RECREATION - Recreational Trail (as constituting park facility) REFERENDUM - Permissive … (need for when town leases land for recreational trail) TOWN LAW §§81,220: A proposed lease of real property for use as a town recreational trail is subject to permissive referendum, or the town board, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 92-55
… -- Powers and Duties (services for private water systems) VILLAGE LAW, §§1-102(2), 11-1120, 11-1122: A village may not contract to provide, at the expense of the private owners, a village employee to perform testing of water within a private … Whether the village may enter into a contract to provide at the expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55Opinion 93-15
… -- Powers and Duties (authority to annually audit public library) EDUCATION LAW, §259; TOWN LAW, §123: Neither the … of trustees nor the separate treasurer of a town public library is required pursuant to Town Law, §123 to annually … of trustees or the separate treasurer of a town public library is required to annually account to, and submit its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-15Opinion 95-17
… is an administrative department of the town (see Greater Poughkeepsie Library District v Town of Poughkeepsie , 81 NY2d 574, 601 NYS2d 94). With certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 95-15
… discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate … AND ASSESSMENTS -- Refunds and Chargebacks (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate share of tax refund) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Library appropriation (authority to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… manageable under current economic conditions, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller … city deserves credit for prudently increasing its reserves to hedge against an economic setback. While the out-year … appear manageable, the city should continue its efforts to narrow them.” The city projects budget gaps of $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… as important criminal justice reforms and other programs to help New Yorkers. Still, the budget was late and provided … of the details. The budget does not include needed reforms to the state's procurement practices to better ensure spending accountability and transparency. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetOpinion 91-31
… is not legally obligated under Public Health Law, §2144 to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the … of rabies by the State Health Commissioner pursuant to Public Health Law, §2140 and authorization by the local health officer to incur such expenses. You ask whether a town is required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31