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New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
… safety net, and recently set a laudable goal to reduce child poverty by 50 percent; as the State considers … Constitution requires the State to provide for the “aid, care and support of the needy.” Poverty has been defined … such as the payment of taxes and childcare and medical expenses; and It uses a restrictive definition of family that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-look-poverty-trends-new-york-state-last-decadeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… 23 percent energy reduction until well after the April 1, 2020 deadline. Office of Court Administration: Court … review and approval processes are not standardized across district offices. For the Court Facilities Incentive Aid … for Intraocular Lens Claims Billed by Hospitals (2019-S-31) Auditors reviewed the 3,169 special item intraocular lens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
Millions of New Yorkers face daily challenges as a result of living in or near the federal poverty level resulting in painful choices between satisfying basic needs such as shelter health care food or transportation
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsOpinion 92-56
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (payment of flat monthly … for use of private automobile on official business) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Terms and conditions of employment" (as … use of similar words as they appear in statutes of similar import and character ( People v Bart's Restaurant Corp. , 42 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-56Opinion 96-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST-- Insurance Transactions (town supervisor placing insurance through same agency through … from participating in the proceedings (see Cahn v Planning Board of the Town of Gardiner , 157 AD2d 252, 557 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6Opinion 88-66
… terms in the public interest ( Ross v Wilson , 308 NY 605; Orelli v Ambio , 41 NY2d 952, 394 NYS2d 636; Davis v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-66New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-poverty-trends.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfOpinion 88-16
… by issuing an income execution to the sheriff (also see, National Surety v Macy & Company , 116 Misc 2d 780, 455 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… New York City’s Department for the Aging (DFTA) needs to do more to ensure the meals it provides to homebound seniors are prepared in sanitary conditions and are … trouble preparing their own meals. The city’s Department for the Aging is responsible for helping to ensure their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsLife Changes: Applying for Disability Retirement
… retirement benefit and the steps we take to process your application. It also discusses the medical evaluation and … benefit and eligibility information before you file an application. Our staff is available to answer any questions … Thomas P. DiNapoli State Comptroller Filing an Application Who Can File You can file a disability retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-applying-disability-retirementOpinion 91-45
… the activities of a town highway superintendent are limited to those directly related to town highways or whether … Whether the activities of a town highway superintendent are limited to those directly related to town highways or whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-45DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… has identified 18 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress. For 2015, three villages have been … 11 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Last year, a total of 22 villages were listed in fiscal stress. “The good news is that the number of villages in fiscal stress has decreased and remains low …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… fiscal stress" and the remaining 17 as "susceptible to fiscal stress." The scores are based on the evaluation of … changes provide local officials with more helpful, easy-to-understand information that can help them address specific … To search the complete list of school district fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… designated in “moderate fiscal stress” were: Tannersville (Greene); Akron (Erie); Ardsley (Westchester); and West … Port Dickinson (Broome); Ardsley (Westchester); Hunter (Greene ); Fort Ann (Washington); Andover (Allegany); New … Square (Rockland); Elmira Heights (Chemung); Tannersville (Greene); Wurtsboro (Sullivan); Walden (Orange); Vernon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesDiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… DiNapoli. “Statutory payment requirements, a downturn in racing interest and major fee increases have each contributed … auditors found the total amount wagered on horse racing, also known as the handle, for these OTBs was $3.7 … contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyDiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… ranked third nationwide in the number of certified organic farms, according to a report released today by State … in both sales, at $93.6 million, and in the number of farms, at 402, according to the U.S. Department of … Vermont and Maine. As of 2015, 934 certified organic farms were operating across the state. New York rated fourth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkDiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… The second round of scoring designated 10 school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” 27 in “moderate fiscal … (Niagara); West Seneca Central School District (Erie); Hempstead Union Free School District (Nassau); and the … with the State Education Department, as of Dec. 31, 2014. Today’s announcement does not include scores for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressIndustrial Development Agencies in New York State
Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in New York State
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/industrial-development-agencies-new-york-stateThree Indicted in Multi-State Prescription Fraud Ring
… Ciera Washington, age 35, of the Bronx, New York; Raven White, age 35, of the Bronx; and Bryan Otero, age 36, of Wood-Ridge, New … have been arrested on an indictment charging them with healthcare fraud, healthcare fraud conspiracy, and aggravated … Ciera Washington age 35 of the Bronx New York Raven White age 35 of the Bronx and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/three-indicted-multi-state-prescription-fraud-ring