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DiNapoli: Better Monitoring of "Leandra’s Law" Enforcement Needed
… Erie, Montgomery, Otsego, Suffolk and Wayne. “Individuals who attempt to operate a vehicle while under the influence or … report potential violations so that appropriate actions can be taken to protect the public and keep our roadways … offenses occurring on or after Aug. 15, 2010, must install an IID in any vehicle they own or operate for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-better-monitoring-leandras-law-enforcement-neededOpinion 95-15
… discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate … AND ASSESSMENTS -- Refunds and Chargebacks (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate share of tax refund) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Library appropriation (authority to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 16.7% in May compared to the same month in 2021, according … . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly requested …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayXIX.4 Suballocations – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… a suballocation is used when an owning agency for a given project has the need to have assistances from other state … to support their efforts on the activities of the overall project as well as the need for sharing the funding of the project. When this need arises, the owning agency of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix4-suballocationsTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments
… the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for … technology that empower SUNY to research, innovate, and transfer discoveries that transform the world’s knowledge … creators of intellectual property (IP), and industry partners to translate academic discoveries into commercial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/technology-transfer-program-and-royalty-paymentsPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… all laws and regulations regarding the safety and privacy of students’ data and is monitoring New York State school … they are complying with the legislation and regulations that govern data privacy and security. The audit covered the … of cybersecurity threats – including ransomware and other types of cyberattacks. According to a U.S. Government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataDiNapoli: Tax Collections Down $1.3 Billion in First Half of Fiscal Year
… balance was $9.6 billion, primarily reflecting receipt of settlement money the state has largely committed for various … year-end projections. At the same time, the use of some settlement resources for ongoing spending and to boost the … or restitutions from 22 entities. The planned use of these settlement resources has evolved over time. The SFY 2015-16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-tax-collections-down-13-billion-first-half-fiscal-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… compared to the same period the previous year. This marks the eighth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Compared to what was promised, the rollout of electric vehicle chargers … public charging stations by the end of 2021. That same year, NYPA also announced EVolve NY, a $250 million project … track to finish more than two years behind schedule. NYPA did little to promote EVs and EV chargers to its customers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… increases in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, including a 15% increase to maximum SNAP benefit amounts from Jan. through Sept. 2021. Monthly SNAP expenditures increased by $506.4 million, or 142%, from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has two years … that time, it must develop plans to cover budget gaps that start at $2.5 billion in 2025 and grow in the outyears, … is clearer. Gaps are forecast at $2.5 billion in 2025 and 2026 as spending outpaces inflation projections, but could be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Objectives To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by … On April 1, 2020, New York introduced the BuildSmart 2025 program, which expands upon the original program and … in energy usage from the baseline year of SFY 2014-15. On September 20, 2022, Executive Order 22 (EO 22) was issued to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… in New York state increased by 3.8% in August compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … being flat in July,” DiNapoli said. “While this growth is certainly encouraging, local officials must keep in mind … and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustMaternal Health
… in 2008 to 179.8 per 10,000 discharges in 2021—a 22% increase. To address these alarming rates, New York … maternal health programs. More robust outreach will likely increase participation of these programs and positively … morbidity data and develop a strategy to address risks. Increase outreach and collaboration efforts with birthing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… and supported and accurate financial reports were provided to the Board? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 4, 2025 … financial records and providing periodic financial reports to the Board. In order to ensure financial activities are properly managed, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Investment and Funding Choices Facing the MTA
On June 5, 2024, the Governor of the State of New York paused the implementation of the Central Business District Tolling Program (colloquially referred to as congestion pricing).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2025.pdfOverlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation in Workforce Development Programs and Services (Follow-Up) (2023-F-36) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Overlap, Duplication, Gaps, and/or Fragmentation of Workforce Development Programs and Services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f36-response.pdfPatient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Follow-Up) (2023-F-16)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Patient Safety Center Activities and Handling of Revenues (Report 2019-S-15).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f16.pdfOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Follow-Up) (2023-F-35)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law (Report 2021-S-19).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/sga-2024-23f35.pdfBusiness Owners in New York State
While New York exceeds the nation in the share of business owners that are female and minority-owned, they are underrepresented relative to their share of the population.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/business-owners-in-new-york-state.pdf