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New York’s Dairy Industry in Crisis
New York’s Dairy Industry in Crisis
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/0310snapshot.pdfSales Tax Collections Improve in 2010
Sales Tax Collections Improve in 2010
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/0111snapshot.pdfRenewable Electricity in New York State
To carry out the goals and directives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York is pursuing an aggressive campaign to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to levels identified by climate scientists as necessary to limit the most dangerous impacts of climate change.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/renewable-electricity-in-nys.pdfBusiness Owners in New York State
While New York exceeds the nation in the share of business owners that are female and minority-owned, they are underrepresented relative to their share of the population.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/business-owners-in-new-york-state.pdfHousing Production in New York City
Over the last 14 years, housing supply growth in New York City outpaced that of the state, even as it lagged the nation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-24-2025.pdfHousing Production in New York City
Over the last 14 years, housing supply growth in New York City outpaced that of the state, even as it lagged the nation. The growth was driven, in part, by more recent housing production.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-24-2025.pdfNew Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (Spanish)
La pandemia de COVID-19 tuvo consecuencias médicas, económicas y sociales devastadoras.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report-es.pdfNew Yorkers in Need Wrap-up (English)
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. Yet for many, hardships existed long before that time; millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges to make ends meet as a result of living at or near the federal poverty level.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-wrapup-report.pdfBusiness Owners in New York State
While New York exceeds the nation in the share of business owners that are female and minority-owned, they are underrepresented relative to their share of the population.
Household Debt in New York State
At the end of 2021, national household debt totaled $15.6 trillion, with New York households comprising $869.4 billion or 5.6 percent of the national total, ranking New York fourth in the nation (consistent with the State population rank) after California, Texas and Florida.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/household-debt-in-new-york-state.pdfSeeking Competition in Procurement Webinar Presentation
Discuss legal requirements for competitive bidding, including statutory amendments to the General Municipal Law § 103 and various exceptions to the bidding requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/seeking-competition-in-procurement-06-22-22.pdfShared Services in Local Government Presentation
This session will discuss the benefits and challenges of establishing cooperative ventures with local government partners, recommended practices and resources to assist you.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/shared-services-in-local-government-05-26-2021.pdfProperty Taxes in New York State
The Office of the State Comptroller collects property tax levy and assessed value data from local governments statewide and makes this information available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/property-taxes-in-nys-2019.pdfGateway to Success in Grant Procurements
Presentation from 2016 Fall Conference
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/resources/pdf/fall-conference-2016-procurement-presentation-2.pdfOpinion 2005-6
… of a town youth program, or use of parochial school facilities for a town youth program, would constitute a … of a parochial school, such as an auditorium, gymnasium or outdoor playground, from of a parochial school classroom. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-6Opinion 98-6
… have a prohibited interest in renewal of such a contract and in any additional contracts entered into with the … by the board of supervisors, would authorize the contracts and that the board of supervisors would audit claims … relate to conflicts of interest of municipal officers and employees. Pursuant to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6Opinion 88-61
… REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Payments (use of certificate of mailing to prove timeliness of) REAL PROPERTY … the burden of proving timely payment by producing a certificate of mailing of the U.S. Postal Service which is … the payment of taxes without penalty. You ask whether a certificate of mailing of the U.S. Postal Service postmarked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61Opinion 99-2
… Requiring Bidding (purchase of materials and supplies for construction work performed by municipal employees) -- Municipal Employees (use of for construction as exception to competitive bidding) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Improvements (construction performed by municipal employees as exception to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-2Opinion 94-7
… Municipal Law, §209-b[2][j]; emphasis supplied). Since only the State Legislature may enact general and special … language of section 209-b clearly suggests that it is only the State Legislature which may supersede the provisions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7First Half of 2018: Highest Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections in Almost Eight Years
First Half of 2018: Highest Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections in Almost Eight Years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/first-half-2018-local-sales-tax-collections.pdf