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Enforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions
… are being properly assessed at Mitchell-Lama housing developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s … families. A total of 269 State-supervised Mitchell-Lama developments with over 105,000 apartments were built under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/10/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisionsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli and Church of England Call on ExxonMobil to Set Targets for Lowering GHG Emissions
… it at odds with its industry peers that have taken such steps," DiNapoli said. "The world is transitioning to a lower … climate. While we have been pleased to see ExxonMobil start to address the impact of climate change on its business … the board can and should support it." The resolution, the first of its kind at ExxonMobil, asks the company to set …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-and-church-england-call-exxonmobil-set-targets-lowering-ghg-emissionsDiNapoli: Contamination of New York's Waterways From Combined Sewer Overflows Remains a Challenge
… of aging infrastructure through continued funding for these priorities, thoughtful capital planning and more … There are 46 CSO communities in New York responsible for 807 outfalls – locations where excess untreated or … systems are overwhelmed. New York City is responsible for about half of the outfalls, and just three other metro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-contamination-new-yorks-waterways-combined-sewer-overflows-remains-challengeDiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State
… a license application check-off box to support New York’s organ donation campaign, according to an audit issued today … percent of that for health-related causes including breast cancer, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. In November … Life Pass it On Trust Fund, auditors reviewed the Autism Awareness Fund, Drive Out Diabetes Fund and the Multiple …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-stateDiNapoli: NYC Remains on Solid Ground but Budget Risks Need to be Managed
… surplus of $2.6 billion in the current fiscal year, ending on June 30, which will be used to balance the 2019 budget, … percent in 2017, the lowest level in 41 years. The city is on pace for continued job gains in 2018, although growth … go to: http://osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt11-2018.pdf Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-nyc-remains-solid-ground-budget-risks-need-be-managedDiNapoli Proposes Option to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced legislation to create an optional investment pool to help the state and … begin making regular annual contributions to a trust and earn a return on investments, it would potentially save … Under DiNapoli’s proposal, there is no limit on how much or how little a government can deposit into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposes-option-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careOpinion 2003-1
… the town board. You ask whether the cost of an improvement for an extension to an existing town water district is borne … expense of an extension to a district is to be collected from "the several lots and parcels of land" within the … the original district. Subdivision 5 also makes provision for charging to the properties within the extension a portion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-1Opinion 94-20
… ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (special assessment for snow removal) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Snow Removal (special assessment for) BONDS AND NOTES -- Budget … but in appropriate circumstances can also be based upon a service which will enhance the value of property to receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20Opinion 88-71
… and Duties (waiver of penalties arising from nonpayment of water rents to compromise a claim) CLAIMS -- Compromise or … of (waiver of penalties arising from nonpayment of water rents) GENERAL CITY LAW, §20(1): Under its general … the property owner relative to the accuracy of his water bill. This is in reply to your letter concerning the waiver …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Opinion 89-11
… Exempt Volunteer Firemen's Benevolent Associations (use of tax moneys to rent meeting room) INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105; … Benevolent Association may expend foreign fire insurance tax moneys to rent a room in which to meet, if the meetings are for the purpose of providing care and relief to disabled or indigent volunteer firemen and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-11DiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… “But 25 years after the adoption of the Prompt Contracting Law, New York is still executing six out of every ten human … recommendations.” “Once again, the New York State Catholic Conference and the Catholic non-profit organizations it represents are grateful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… is accounted for by additional spending from federal clean water funding provided by the federal Infrastructure … of environmental programs, such as State and municipal open space conservation; municipal and agricultural nonpoint … water quality improvement and infrastructure, as well as open space conservation and recreation. Water Since SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… To determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s … families. A total of 269 State-supervised Mitchell-Lama developments (developments), with over 105,000 apartments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… receive tax benefits, the success of the programs hinge on the efforts of both the localities and DEC. DiNapoli’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… budget team deserve credit for increasing reserves to hedge against any future economic setback.” Higher than … gaps, ranging from 2.7 percent to 4.6 percent of city fund revenue, would be smaller if not for a budgeted general … plans to add $280 million to the Retiree Health Benefits Trust, raising the balance to $2.6 billion. The city has used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearDiNapoli Expands State Pension Fund's In-State Investment Program
… provide capital to businesses that are implementing growth strategies, expanding operations or transitioning ownership. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-expands-state-pension-funds-state-investment-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… without competition and did not secure access to the fuel pumps or maintain records for fuel usage or inventory. … accessibility at selected village facilities. Town of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… an increase of 9%, bringing the total to over 3.7 million. Brooklyn gained the most over that time, with 11.4% growth to … often concentrated in specific areas like northeastern Brooklyn (Williamsburg, Greenpoint), Manhattan’s Midtown … and Woodside) with nearly 42% more housing units and Brooklyn (Downtown, Fort Greene) with over 38% more units. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallEssex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… to advance the job opportunities, economic welfare, health and general prosperity of the people of New York … State. IDAs provide financial assistance, including tax exemptions (e.g., real property, mortgage recording and sales … of the approved projects were granted sales and use tax exemptions and three were granted mortgage recording tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mXI.11.G Equipment Acquisition – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… should be purchased, either outright or over an extended term, or whether it should be leased. There are a number of … and whether the need for the equipment is long-term or short-term. Generally, a straight lease should only be utilized to meet a short-term need for the equipment or for equipment with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11g-equipment-acquisition