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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the state’s economy and … Payments Balloon During COVID-19 Approved payments to New York recipients for Unemployment Insurance totaled $32.1 … year 2019, approved Unemployment Insurance payments for New Yorkers totaled just $2.1 billion. Unemployment payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-22-2020Straight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… It includes information about your retirement benefits, as well as tips on how to develop a well-rounded financial plan. Your … two months. Include expenses that occur periodically, such as car and life insurance, and property and school taxes. … publication includes information about NYSLRS benefits as well as financial planning tips …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… driver’s license applications, assist older adults, and support government services,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit found … systems are reliable and accurate, and no inventory of what AI the state is using. This audit is a wake-up call. … implemented systems for fairness and equity. ITS also does not have an inventory of AI systems in use by state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… a report today highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the … on local governments and school districts. "Property tax exemptions can be a valuable tool to improve housing … or fuel economic growth," said DiNapoli. "Since exemptions result in other taxpayers generally bearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionDiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… includes temporarily pausing new interviews of student visa applicants for review of their social media accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-nyIX.11.A Single Audit Act Accounting and Reporting Requirements – IX. Federal Grants
… New York State is subject to specific accounting and administrative … New York State is subject to specific accounting and administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11a-single-audit-act-accounting-and-reporting-requirementsBest Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic … There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook in Precarious Balance
… fiscal disaster brought on by the COVID-pandemic, but it is not out of the woods yet, according to a report released … limited time for the authority to solve them. “The MTA is the engine that drives New York City’s economy and it is running on borrowed time,” DiNapoli said. “It has so far …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-precarious-balanceXII.4.B.1 Supporting Information – XII. Expenditures
… As part of these requirements, the agency certifier should be satisfied that acceptable information or … where the reviewer can obtain supporting information; and how to evaluate the supporting information. Policy Types of … information from the vendor to accompany the invoice can often deter inappropriate claims. Agency staff can then use a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b1-supporting-informationDiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) made errors and overrode applicant scores when it distributed low-cost power to companies, according to … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found NYPA overstated the number of jobs retained under the ReCharge NY program by … The New York Power Authority NYPA made errors and overrode …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of user accounts. This included 35 active user accounts for individuals who no longer worked for OCFS. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): New … Collect Fines and Fees (Follow-Up) (2018-F-20) An initial report issued in August 2016 determined that approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli High-Tech is on the Rise in NYC
… High-tech is one of the fastest growing industries in New York City, … Manhattan and into Brooklyn and Queens. New York City is attracting tech firms because of its unmatched quality of … as a global center for innovation and my administration is committed to leveraging all of our resources effectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-high-tech-rise-nycOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have … August 27, 2019. About the Program The Smart Schools Bond Act (Act) was approved by New York State voters in … Department is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… military forces, which are composed of the New York Army National Guard, the New York Air National Guard, the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 91-34
… experience by vendor) -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (printing of election materials) -- Professional Services (printing of election materials as not constituting) ELECTIONS -- Printing of Election Supplies (necessity for bidding) GENERAL … Whether a contract for printing certain items related to elections such as voting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-34DiNapoli: LIRR Ridership Is Recovering but Service Improvement Must Remain a Priority
… the Grand Central Madison terminal and on-time performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019. Still, the LIRR had 31% more delays from train car problems last year than in 2019, showing there are still areas that can improve as … the Grand Central Madison terminal and ontime performance in 2023 that was better than in 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-lirr-ridership-recovering-service-improvement-must-remain-priorityArrochar Meats, Inc.
… direction and oversight of DMNA. Arrochar Meats is a food catering business located in Staten Island, New York, that regularly provides food to the New York Army National Guard (National Guard). We … support how it determined the price paid to Arrochar Meats for the fuel was reasonable. DMNA purchased 18,960 gallons of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/29/arrochar-meats-incState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Berkshire Fire District – … if property values do not increase. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 98-16
… been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-16DiNapoli: State Correction Commission Falling Short in Tracking Problems or Inspecting Prisons
… The state agency in charge of the oversight and inspection of 561 state and … Correction is not adequately monitoring what's happening in our prisons," DiNapoli said. "The commission needs to … of complaints received increased 16 percent to 2,316 in 2016, and grievances increased 69 percent to 2,932. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-state-correction-commission-falling-short-tracking-problems-or-inspecting-prisons