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DiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… While about one-third of this was replaced with borrowed funds, $507.2 million, or nearly 15 percent of total … the state's Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT); a portion of unclaimed bottle and can deposits; certain penalties … over deposit initiators' management and repayment of unclaimed container deposits. The shortcomings in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… that would generate an estimated $140 million and an excise tax on opioids expected to produce $127 million in SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer, Rhode Island State Treasurer Seth Magaziner and State of Vermont … I am committed to finding a way to pay for it." "In Rhode Island, government, non-profits and the business community … and the inherent beauty of the Ocean State," said Rhode Island Treasurer Magaziner . "The Clean Power Plan is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerOpinion 96-16
… of proceeds from sale of) TOWN LAW, §198(12); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10: A town may not, pursuant to either Town … When all of the property or facilities of the district is sold, the proposition submitted to referendum must also … 141; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-53, p 84; see also Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][d][3]). Accordingly, since the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Opinion 92-5
… NY2d 80, 320 NYS2d 29; Deniham Enterprises v O'Dwyer , 302 NY 451; Rodrigues v Town of Beekman , 120 AD2d 724, 502 NYS2d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5Opinion 92-42
… A town may enter into an agreement with the owner of a parking lot pursuant to which the town would lease a portion … a town may enter into an agreement with the owner of a parking lot to permit the town to use a portion of the … a town may enter into an agreement with the owner of a parking lot to permit the town to use a portion of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42State Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… Comptroller DiNapoli’s auditors picked up on some red flags village auditors missed, triggered an investigation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… discretion, which ESDC allocated to promoting Start-Up NY, tourism, Taste NY and Masterbrand. As required by law, the State Attorney … contract. ESDC only provided details about Start-Up NY, a tax free incentive program for businesses affiliated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… The New York Daily News published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller … The New York Daily News published an oped from New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadProtect Yourself from Scams
… Scammers have also attempted to create a fake mobile app or website, which looks similar to Retirement Online , … Please be aware, we currently do not have a mobile app. Protect yourself from these scams by accessing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/resources/protect-yourself-scamsOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… is adequately monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and … that received tax exemptions under the 480 and 480a programs for the period January 2017 through December 2019 … enrolled, eligible, and benefiting from the 480a and 480 Programs; and that management plans are followed, adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes. Our audit covered the period from … apartments were built under the Program. In exchange for low-interest mortgage loans and real property tax … living conditions and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… toured Ambrell, a Scottsville-based manufacturing firm, to highlight an investment made by the New York State Common … “By investing in companies like Ambrell, we can continue to deliver positive results for the Fund and for our local … We still have more than $370 million that we want to invest in established, growing or startup companies.” The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundHenderson Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-67)
… purchases (e.g., office supplies and a printer), entry and truck bay doors, and fire pumper equipment. Community room …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/31/henderson-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-67DiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… pre-pandemic levels. Restaurants As of March 2023, the restaurant sector has recovered 95.5% of pre-pandemic jobs, … Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Construction Office Restaurant Retail Securities Tourism Industry Sector Reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… that three major U.S. energy companies have agreed to detail how they will be impacted by the global effort to achieve the Paris Agreement's goals and how they can adapt … announced that three major US energy companies have agreed to detail how they will be impacted by the global effort to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goalsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… that district officials, needed to improve controls over hall rentals, did not adopt an investment policy and update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Surge Again, Giving New York a Fiscal Boost
… could help generate higher-than-expected city and state tax collections if this pace continues. “The securities … 73.4% over the same period last year, while commission income, AI-related dealmaking, and supervisory fees also … securities industry rose to a record 201,500 jobs in 2024, surpassing the previous peak in 2000. Preliminary 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-wall-street-profits-surge-again-giving-new-york-fiscal-boostOpinion 2003-2
… with the village and shall become part of the village for fire protection purposes. 2 Neither sections 17-1704 and 17-1720(1), nor any other … Law §§170[1], [4], 176, 183, 184; see also Village Law §§2-252[1][b], [6], 2-254, 19-1914). Therefore, when a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-2DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… staff payments and repeatedly excluding the public from board deliberations. “Actions in the Hempstead school … I strongly urge Hempstead’s administrators and school board members to act immediately and address the issues … to for more than four months. On Nov. 1, 2012, the board appointed Johnson as interim superintendent and set her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-district