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DiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… In this era of extreme voter cynicism brought on by a seemingly endless series of corruption scandals, it’s … New York State to build a new foundation of public trust by enacting campaign finance reform in time for the next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records
… and New York state, according a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s … 12,300 added in 2019. Much of the growth was driven by an increase in jobs that serve the elderly and people with … services, information and manufacturing sectors, grew by 78 percent (62,000 jobs) between 2009 and 2018 (the latest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-new-york-city-job-growth-continues-set-recordsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and seven computers, two audio systems, one projector and 10 other electronic components that cost $9,266 could not be … calculate separation payments or benefits for five of the 10 employees reviewed. Officials made separation payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOpinion 91-19
… equipment previously given as an unconditional gift by a fire company to the fire district. This is in response … firefighting equipment given to the fire district by a fire company. The fire company originally had purchased … Fire districts have those powers expressly authorized by statute and those powers necessarily implied therefrom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-19Opinion 90-2
… in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Contracts (with town library by village) -- Grants (by village to town library) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties … contract with a town public library which was established by the town within which the village is located and which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-2Opinion 88-70
… -- Advisory (fluoridation of water) GENERAL CITY LAW, §20(2), (7); GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §6-c(8): LOCAL … of express statutory authority ( McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401, 153 NE 849; Mills v Sweeney , 219 NY 213, 114 NE 65; … of Town of Warrensburg , 90 AD2d 916, 456 NYS2d 873, mot for lv to app den 58 NY2d 604, 459 NYS2d 1027; Meredith v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-70DiNapoli Releases Review of City's Proposed Budget and Financial Plan
… a review of New York City’s financial plan released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report … about the cost of these initiatives and funding source by the time the Mayor presents his executive budget in May … June 2013, the city has raised its tax revenue forecast by more than $5 billion for fiscal years 2014 through 2018. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-releases-review-citys-proposed-budget-and-financial-planDiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… this public health threat is constitutional and authorized by State law,” DiNapoli said. “It is encouraging that New … III, RPh said, “I appreciate the opinion issued today by our State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli regarding the … line replacement as it relates to the funds announced by Governor Hochul earlier this year and supported in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalXI.2 Comptroller Approval of Contracts and General Contracts Processing – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the State Finance Law, for the pre-audit of certain State contracts. This section provides guidance to State agencies … Amendments Subject to OSC Review Timely Submittal of Contracts Submission and Retention of Bids/Proposals … Termination Provisions Uniform Statutory Provisions for Contracts Authorized Signatures Contract Signature Page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2-overviewDiNapoli: Monster Beverage Needs To Diversify Board
… on its board. The Fund's proposal is co-sponsored by the Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds, The City … expect companies to follow-through on these commitments by actively including diverse candidates in their search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-monster-beverage-needs-diversify-boardState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… with the Office of the State Comptroller, as required by law. The board did not annually audit the clerk-treasurers’ records, as required by law. Town of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (Chautauqua … bank account instead of the treasurer, as required by law. These actions result in an increased risk of theft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Report Looks at New York City Metro Area's Import and Export Economies
… and computer and electronic products all exceeded $10 billion each in exports from the metropolitan area in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-report-looks-new-york-city-metro-areas-import-and-export-economiesTown of Wawayanda – Financial Operations (2024M-160)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Wawayanda (Town) Town Board (Board) and officials properly … for all funds and the surplus fund balance at the end of 2023 totaled $7.7 million. Audit Summary The Board and … approximately $5.2 million and appropriated $2.2 million of fund balance that was not needed to fund operations during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-wawayanda-financial-operations-2024m-160Village of Washingtonville – Budget Review (B25-6-1)
… tentative budget were reasonable. Background The Village is located in Orange County. Chapter 206 of the Laws of 2023, … are issued. Under LFL Section 10.10(d), when a village is authorized by a special or general law to incur debt to … with the fiscal year during which the municipality is authorized to issue deficit obligations, and for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/01/22/village-washingtonville-budget-review-b25-6-1Access to Preschool Special Education Services
… ready to learn. Preschool special education is overseen by SED’s Office of Special Education (OSE), which works to … which the child resides. The child must next be evaluated by an SED-approved agency or a school district’s evaluation … from Early Intervention with an IEP have it implemented by their third birthday. These reviews cover 1/6 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/05/access-preschool-special-education-servicesSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Department, Aviation, World Trade Center, and Leasing of Properties (2019-S-9)
To determine whether the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey collected all revenues due and identified revenue enhancement opportunities and whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s9.pdfDiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… to the pandemic, major crimes in Brooklyn (i.e., murder, rape, robbery, felony assault, burglary, grand larceny, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoverySmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… 2021 Businesses in New York were more severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in the spring of 2020 than in the … businesses continue to recover. Challenges Confronted by Small Businesses in the Economic Recovery Since the U.S. … average, as shown in Figure 1. Conditions have improved by the same margin (23 percentage points) in New York and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressNYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… have filed a shareholder resolution calling on ExxonMobil to set and disclose greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets, … such steps," DiNapoli said. "The world is transitioning to a lower carbon future and Exxon needs to demonstrate its … over the past two years, the company has much more to do. Our request would bring Exxon in line with its biggest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissionsEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… assessed at Mitchell-Lama housing developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s Division of Housing and … on profit, income limits on tenants, and supervision by DHCR. Apartments are rented or sold to prospective tenants from waiting lists maintained by DHCR’s Automated Waiting List System. Applicants must meet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions