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Consumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… consumers were at increased risk of not paying the correct price for goods and services. Nine Departments did not adopt price accuracy testing procedures. Eight Departments did not perform periodic price accuracy tests. None of the Departments completed all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Rockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
… the County of Rockland’s (County) proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County, … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the 2024 proposed budget are reasonable. The County’s proposed … levy of $141,791,700. Key Recommendations In adopting the 2024 budget, the Legislature should be mindful of the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b23-6-8City of Little Falls – Financial Condition Audit Follow-Up (2021M-54-F)
… implemented. City officials could not provide reasonable explanations for their lack of corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/03/city-little-falls-financial-condition-audit-follow-2021m-54-fLocal Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… business travel remains well below pre-pandemic levels. Broadway attendance continues to grow, rising above 90% of … Glens Falls had the strongest year-over-year increase at 30.8%, followed by Saratoga Springs (24.3%) and Johnstown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022DiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school … a provision that allows school districts to override the cap with 60% voter approval of their budget. DiNapoli’s … the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1, 2023, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearDiNapoli: New York Jobs Top 9 Million, New Statewide High
… New York reached its highest employment level ever of more … steady gains. Job growth was uneven across the state, with New York City gaining three out of four new statewide jobs from 2009 to 2014, while four upstate … New York reached its highest employment level ever of more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-jobs-top-9-million-new-statewide-highDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… filed the proposal at 11 other portfolio companies: Aetna Inc., Delta Air Lines, Express Scripts Holding Co., NextEra Energy Inc., Nisource Inc., Raytheon Company, The Travelers Companies Inc., United …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsNY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… of Absolute Return Strategies. “Anastasia’s talent and varied financial experience are perfectly suited to … to build on the gains we have made in recent years and look for innovative opportunities that offer attractive, … State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerDiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… the results of the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s successful efforts to expand disclosure of corporate … said. "Spending shareholder dollars on politics can be a risky business. When it’s done in the shadows it may result in spending that is contrary to the company’s long-term interests and cause …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingDiNapoli Report Assesses MTA's Capital Needs and Funding Scenarios
… Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) as it prepares to submit its 2025-2029 Capital Program. The MTA must find billions in new funds even as the state tries to resolve the $15 billion gap in revenue created by the … congestion pricing. The report lays out possible sources to fund the MTA’s substantial capital needs and emphasizes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-report-assesses-mtas-capital-needs-and-funding-scenariosDiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… expanding housing options, and improving access to education, job training and employment opportunities are … in the North Country (8.5%). For 18-year-old high school graduates in New York, over half, 56.7%, pursue higher … (87.8%) worked mostly part-time with a median work week of 21.7 hours. Employment for the 18- to 25-year-olds is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesFood Insecurity Persists Post-Pandemic
… Department of Health (DOH). This program provides eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and … and then eventually to $26 for children, $47 for pregnant and postpartum participants, and $52 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/food-insecurity-persists-post-pandemicDiNapoli: Former Old Field Treasurer Pleads Guilty in $60,000 Theft of Village Funds
… former Old Field treasurer Andrea Brosnan to grand larceny for stealing nearly $60,000 from the village. Brosnan, 43, … money. I thank District Attorney Spota and his staff for their diligence and hard work in bringing this local … 14th floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-old-field-treasurer-pleads-guilty-60000-theft-village-fundsNew York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… to start saving and give a gift that will have lasting meaning. New York’s 529 College Savings Program’s Direct … September 2018, Direct Plan fees dropped to 0.13 percent, meaning participants now pay only $1.30 in program fees each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20DiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… Island led the downstate regions with 51,632 jobs; The Finger Lakes, Western New York, Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley … for the fourth straight year; The Long Island (812), Finger Lakes (750) and Western New York (736) regions had the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsDiNapoli: Municipal Spending on Infrastructure Declines While Needs Go Unmet
… Local government capital spending on roads, bridges and water and sewer systems declined by … about $3.9 billion annually to keep up with deteriorating capital assets but are only spending roughly $1.2 billion - … Local government capital spending on roads bridges and water and sewer systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-municipal-spending-infrastructure-declines-while-needs-go-unmetDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… Kanas, 64, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today to 6 months incarceration and 5 years of probation, $45,000 in restitution and a judgment in the amount of $103,092.24 for stealing over $148,000 in … T Schneiderman announced that Renee Kanas 64 was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court to six months incarceration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionDiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has experienced staff cuts and constrained funding since … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “DEC’s staff has declined while funding has barely kept pace … report, “Environmental Funding in New York State,”examines DEC funding and workforce in the context of its mission. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… in the Greater Jamaica area in Queens are increasing at a rapid pace, according to a report released today by … in the Greater Jamaica area in Queens are increasing at a rapid pace according to a report released today by New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshot