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Availability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… Public Service Commission. The Empire State Development Corporation oversees the State’s Broadband Program Office, … Office (BPO) and placed under the Empire State Development Corporation, reflecting in part the importance of broadband … Services and the New York City Economic Development Corporation, commits to providing successful bidders with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
… but City officials never confirmed an actual budget adoption date. Key Recommendations Discontinue reliance on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/12/city-long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6Local Government – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Real Property Taxes and Sales Taxes Are Major Local Revenue Sources Real property taxes remain the single largest source of local government revenue in the State, accounting for $36.6 billion, or 43 percent, of the $85 billion in total revenue from local fiscal years ending in 2019 (not including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/local-governmentDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Village
… of Chatham’s former clerk-treasurer, has pleaded guilty to attempted official misconduct for unlawfully waiving her … expense. “Ms. Henry took advantage of her public position to have the taxpayers fully fund her insurance costs,” said … Those who abuse the system will be caught and brought to justice. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-defrauding-villageDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… Off-Track Betting Corp. (OTB) spent at least $121,000 on tickets to sporting events, concerts, food and alcohol for … Regional OffTrack Betting Corp OTB spent at least $121000 on tickets to sporting events concerts food and alcohol for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksIX.11.B Federal Program Information Act of 1977 (As Amended) – IX. Federal Grants
… by the federal administering agency. These CFDA numbers are used extensively by the Federal and New York … report the status of, federally funded programs. The CFDA numbers represent, in most instances, the primary source for … funds. The importance of obtaining and maintaining CFDA numbers in the State’s grant records cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11b-federal-program-information-act-1977-amendedDiNapoli: MTA Faces Worst Financial Crisis in History
… Authority (MTA) is facing the greatest crisis in its long history, with few viable options without federal funding to avoid cuts in service and staff, additional fare hikes and … that could impair regional transit for decades, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-worst-financial-crisis-historyDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… in competitive grants for schools; Requires the state Department of Health to create a new regulatory program for … for economic development purposes in the state Department of Economic Development (DED) and Urban …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Felony in Theft of More Than $5,000 in Fire District Funds
… funds; Adopt detailed policies for investment, procurement and financial oversight; Contract for an annual … public corruption and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-treasurer-pleads-guilty-felony-theft-more-5000-fire-district-fundsDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or program on openbooknewyork.com , an easy-to-use search tool for the public to see how their tax dollars are being spent. This is the fifth … today that New Yorkers can now trace state spending back to the funding source or program on openbooknewyorkcom an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomDiNapoli: Former Norwood Treasurer Charged With Stealing Over $70,000 From the Village
… District Attorney Gary Pasqua and the New York State Police today announced that Nancy Berger, 55, formerly the … Lawrence District Attorney’s Office and the New York State Police, we will make sure that justice is served on behalf of … residents.” “I will continue to work with the State Police and Comptroller’s Office to hold the defendant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-norwood-treasurer-charged-stealing-over-70000-villageDiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… for their hard work in putting an end to this dishonest act. Mr. Morabito knowingly defrauded, and preyed on the … of property and was sentenced to a conditional discharge and paid back full restitution of $18,772. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreXI.18.A Executive Law Article 15-A- Participation by Minority Group Members and Women with Respect to State Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the program. Among other things, the rules: Require contractors to submit a Minority and Women-Owned Business … review these utilization plans for compliance and notify contractors of deficiencies, and Allow contractors time to correct the noted deficiency and/or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18a-executive-law-article-15-participation-minority-group-members-and-women-respect-stateValue of Industrial Development Agencies' Projects Increase Nearly 50 Percent Over Past Decade
… property tax exemptions. These were partially offset by $680 million in payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/value-industrial-development-agencies-projects-increase-nearly-50-percent-over-past-decadeDiNapoli: NYC Metro Transportation Costs Rose 56% Over Past Decade, Slower Than Other Major Areas
… costs for households in the New York City metropolitan area grew by about 56% between 2012-13 and 2022-23, less than … While transportation costs in the New York City metro area grew at a slower pace than in other major metro areas, … nationally in 2022-23 at 17%. The New York City metro area’s lower transportation share compared to the nation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/draft-dinapoli-nyc-metro-transportation-costs-grew-slower-other-major-cities-still-rose-29-percentState Agencies Bulletin No. 2320
… union dues increase for employees represented by the Police Benevolent Association of New York State, Inc. (University Police, Encon Police, Park Police, and Forest Rangers) in Bargaining Unit … union dues increase for employees represented by the Police Benevolent Association of New York State Inc …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2320-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseReal Property Portfolio
… Objectives To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and … of properties, and if ESD disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State. The audit covered the … To determine whether Empire State Development ESD fully and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/21/real-property-portfolioDiNapoli: 22 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… SY 2023-24, increasing $6.5 billion from $15.6 billion to $22.1 billion (and accounting for 44.6% of total revenues). A … to fiscal stress.” In addition, DiNapoli’s report found 22 districts to be chronically stressed, having been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-22-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking
… To determine if the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development … to achieve the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) goals, followed proper procurement practices for projects designed to reach the goals, and appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/16/climate-act-goals-planning-procurements-and-progress-trackingTown of Windsor – Capital Project (2025M-52)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Windsor (Town) Board (Board) properly manage its highway … the Program The elected five-member Board, composed of the Supervisor and four Board members, is responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s operations and finances including overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-windsor-capital-project-2025m-52