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DiNapoli Analysis Finds Sharp Decline in Homeless Veterans in New York
… state made substantial progress in reducing homelessness for veterans between 2010 and 2022 with the number of … New York is leading the way in reducing homelessness for our veterans. Continued attention to housing and other … U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. Federal funding for programs addressing Veterans’ homelessness through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-analysis-finds-sharp-decline-homeless-veterans-new-yorkNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Martin McGuinness
… McGuinness was a hero of the peace process and the cause for reconciliation between Catholics and Protestants. It was … at long last. Northern Ireland today is a symbol of hope for people in conflict throughout the world, hope for the peace and justice that can be achieved when people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-martin-mcguinnessDiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… Manager Sara Thorne, of Forest City, North Carolina, for allegedly stealing more than $17,000 from the rescue … and DA’s offices, and our State Police investigators for their stellar work in exposing this fraud,” Acting New … and the local community, they will be held accountable for their crimes and prosecuted appropriately.” Thorne …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadOversight of the Nourish New York Program
… (DOH) are ensuring the Nourish New York Program (Nourish NY) provides adequate access to the program for farmers and … The COVID-19 pandemic revealed weaknesses in the State’s food supply system and caused serious economic hardships for … collection and reliability for information maintained on vendor participation and use the data to build the program’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/21/oversight-nourish-new-york-programDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal stability for the next five years and includes plans to bolster rainy … SFY 2022-23, increasing to $115.8 billion by SFY 2026-27, for an average annual growth of 4.8%. General Fund receipts … Fund spending reflects continuing temporary funding for pandemic recovery and the health care and direct care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planXVI.3.I Budgetary Presentation – XVI. Financial Reporting
… - Combined Schedule of Cash Receipts and Disbursements for the General Fund and the major Special Revenue Funds and … comparison be included in the financial statements for the general fund and major special revenue funds. The … plan with the actual cash receipts and disbursements for the year. The cash basis financial plan is presented as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3i-budgetary-presentationXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… requirements to ensure documentation supporting payments for Accounts Payable and Land Claims processed in the … Payable Voucher meets the auditors’ needs. OSC’s request for payment documentation is in support of its constitutional … or opening conference in conjunction with these requests. For information related to records retention for Expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… largely due to unprecedented federal economic stimulus for businesses and individuals, and direct federal relief to … New York City released its $98.6 billion executive budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021 (FY 2022), … aid since its January plan, but its cumulative budget gaps for the out-years have barely declined, from $12.8 billion in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between … “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New York,” DiNapoli said. “While numbers are down this … Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20. The state generates revenue for its budget and for localities through traditional lottery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… November’s sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for local governments statewide, $102 million less than in … 2019. “Sales tax collections are a crucial revenue source for our counties and other municipalities,” DiNapoli said. “November’s decline reinforces the need for significant aid from the federal government as COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… in May were stronger than projected, with collections for the fiscal year now $142.3 million higher than … be used to fix New York’s crumbling infrastructure or for other non-recurring purposes and not to support ongoing … May tax receipts were $166 million higher than projections for the month, but were 4.6 percent lower than a year ago, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to … data for their Excelsior Jobs Program and START-UP NY Program that showed positive results and led to some … programs to assess performance and ensure they are meeting desired outcomes. Identify additional economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsLead Contamination of State Armories
… adequate controls to ensure all armories are tested for lead and are remediated where excessive levels are … were built with an indoor firing range (IFR), used for training purposes. The firing of weapons inside the IFR … bones and organs. Exposure to lead is especially dangerous for young and unborn children. DMNA is the State’s executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesDiNapoli: NYC FY 2025 Budget Balanced With Strong Revenues and Cost Savings
… difficulty balancing the budget through organic growth in tax revenue alone. Over the past four fiscal years, the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-fy-2025-budget-balanced-strong-revenues-and-cost-savingsDiNapoli: Local Governments Should Improve Enforcement of State Fire Code Regulations
… the review of fire safety plans or evacuation procedures for public buildings such as adult care facilities, … minimum requirements needed to establish good practices for protecting people and property from the hazards of fire, … conditions in new and existing buildings. It also provides for safety to firefighters and other first responders during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-local-governments-should-improve-enforcement-state-fire-code-regulationsDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… Immigrants accounted for $257 billion in economic activity in New York City in … resident who was not a U.S. citizen at birth, account for 37 percent of the city’s population, the largest share in … a more diverse, skilled and educated workforce is vital for the city and our state to compete and succeed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… Solomon Ross and William Lieber, former insurance brokers for the Metropolitan Council on Jewish Poverty (“Met … sends the message that there has to be one set of rules for everyone, no matter how rich or powerful, and that those … against more than 60 public officials and their cronies for abusing state funds, and I look forward to continuing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokersNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess County Executive Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to … called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOversight of the Educational Opportunity Program
… (EOP) and if SUNY and the campuses are using EOP funding for allowed purposes. The audit covered the period from July … the EOP, which provides access, support, and financial aid for disadvantaged students who show the potential to succeed … a pre-freshman summer orientation program (summer program) for incoming students and provides support and enrichment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/26/oversight-educational-opportunity-programDiNapoli: Albany Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing More Than $230,000 From Elderly State Pensioner
… G. James announced the guilty plea of Devin Zielinski, 33, for stealing over $230,000 from an elderly victim. His … predators like Devin Zielinski face the consequences for crimes against the elderly.” Superintendent James said , … Attorney’s Office and the Schodack Police Department for ensuring the suspects will be held accountable for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-albany-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-more-230000-elderly-state-pensioner