Search
State Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… The growing number of noise complaints related to nightlife establishments in New York City highlights the … (SLA) and the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to better communicate and crack down on bars and clubs with persistent noise problems, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Tax revenues of $8.1 billion in June were stronger than expected, and collections for the first quarter of the fiscal year were $748.5 million higher than … Tax revenues of $81 billion in June were stronger than expected and collections for the first quarter of the fiscal year were $7485 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportOpinion 92-17
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Agreements (right of towns to receive share) TAX LAW, §1262(c): A sales tax … cities within the county pursuant must provide a portion of the county sales tax revenues not set aside for county or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17DiNapoli Audit Finds Food Inspection Failures at NYC Homeless Shelters
… The state and city agencies in charge of overseeing food services at homeless shelters in New York City were lax in inspecting them and did not check if food service workers were tested for tuberculosis (TB), … it should not come with a health warning," DiNapoli said. "Food operations of many shelters have gone uninspected and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-finds-food-inspection-failures-nyc-homeless-sheltersOpinion 94-16
… OF INTEREST -- Banking Transactions (designation of bank as depository when IDA governing board member and … is stockholder) -- Stock Ownership (designation of bank as depository when IDA governing board member and … -- Industrial Development Agency (designation of bank as depository when IDA governing board member and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-16Opinion 88-25
… of Ardsley v Town of Greenburgh , 55 NY2d 915, 449 NYS2d 27; 29 Opns St Comp, 1973, p 124; 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 887; … 1985 Opn St Comp No. 85-63, p 91; 30 Opns St Comp, 1974, p 27). If the town board, in exercising the discretion granted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-25Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… to claim. "I thank Mayor Brown for partnering with my office to help reconnect the people of Buffalo with their lost money," said DiNapoli. "My office has prioritized making it easy for New Yorkers to … that have yet to check our database to do so by visiting my website. It only takes a few minutes." "I am grateful that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-737
… automatic termination. The report includes the Department ID, Department Description, Employee Name, EmplID Number, … been processed. The report will be sorted by Department ID, then by employee name in alphabetical order. NHRP748 – … terminated. The report includes the Department ID, Department Description, Employee Name, EmplID Number, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-737-2022-automatic-system-termination-inactive-cuny-employeesDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … dashboards track metrics unique to the sectors, such as hotel occupancy for the tourism sector, number of diners for the restaurant subsector, and vacancy rates for the office sector. Key information and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryDiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… Although the state Division of the Budget (DOB) forecasts in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) … remain in balance for the next five years, the direction of the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain issues all … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The budget also proposes billions of dollars in spending that would bypass critical oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office … regularly updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions February 3, 2021 Edition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… for local governments in New York state rose by 49.2% in the second quarter (April to June 2021) compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… while keeping pace with rising fixed costs such as health care, according to the 2016 annual report on the state’s … while keeping pace with rising fixed costs such as health care according to the 2016 annual report on the states local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthDiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… Housing costs in New York rose sharply relative to income from 2000 to 2012, with more than half of renters and … of homeowners paying at least 30 percent of their 2012 income for a place to live, according to a report released … by rising housing costs,” DiNapoli said. “When half your income goes to pay for a place to live, you are going to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideOxford Academy and Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-12)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Oxford Academy and Central School District (District) officials identify, … for sampling or exemption as required by NYS Public Health Law and Department of Health (DOH) regulations. 3 We determined 173 of the 310 (56 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9Town of Lockport – Fuel Inventory (2025M-54)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Lockport (Town) … for implementing controls to safeguard fuel from unauthorized use and to ensure fuel inventory and usage is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-fuel-inventory-2025m-54Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)
… individual reports for the following municipalities: City of Auburn , Town of Babylon , City of Batavia , Town of Big Flats , Town of … or climbing stairs. 1 According to the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , “by the year 2030, … one in four adults in the United States have some type of disability and more than one in 10 have a mobility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1DiNapoli: New York on Stronger Financial Footing
… New York state ended the 2013-14 fiscal year in the strongest … streams to attain balance. “After a tough few years, New York state is in better fiscal shape thanks to an … in this year’s budget. My concern continues to be for New York to achieve long-term structural budget balance. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-new-york-stronger-financial-footingOperational Advisory No. 33
… using any carrier. Account 55203, Postage, now appears in the Supplies and Materials, Non-Personal Service budget … to reflect the proper classification and treatment in the Statewide Financial System. Account 55203 will be phased out in SFY 2023-24 and account code 55220 should be used for any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/33-gfo-updates-postageshipping-account-codesDiNapoli: NYC's 2024 Budget Balanced, but Risks Loom
… risks of $4.8 billion in FY 2025, $6.6 billion in 2026, and $8.3 billion in FY 2027, and projects potential … gaps of $9.9 billion in FY 2025, $13.4 billion in FY 2026, and $16.2 billion in FY 2027. Tax revenue would have to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-nycs-2024-budget-balanced-risks-loom