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DiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… for state fiscal year 2014-15 but increase the Executive’s discretion over spending, including $4.55 billion from … of the Budget (DOB) and could be used for costs incurred before April 1, 2015. The money could also be transferred to … increased projected revenues by $200 million. Based on certain economic projections and actual tax collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… June increased 6.5%, marking the first time since March 2021 that the overall monthly year-over-year growth dipped … 24.9%, from a relatively weak $1.9 billion in April-June 2021 to $2.4 billion. In contrast, year-over-year growth in … State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022Orleans County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-043)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether the County Treasurer’s controls are adequate to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/14/orleans-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-043Housing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… in CARES Act funding between April 1, 2017 and June 9, 2021; $6.8 billion in PBCA funds between April 1, 2017 and June 9, 2021; and $47.2 million through the CARES Act for the COVID … developed some controls to monitor Local Administrator (LA) compliance with inspection standards, we found several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … is the State’s affordable housing agency, with a mission to build, preserve, and protect affordable housing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/12/04/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingTransformation of the MTA
… plan for implementing Transformation with completion dates and the savings to be achieved. We also determined whether … with the various functions in developing new systems, methods, and processes necessary to transform its business; … savings were identified during our audit beyond the removal from the MTA budget of the costs related to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/08/08/transformation-mtaDiNapoli: Special Education Pre-K Provider Claimed Nearly $1 Million in Ineligible Expenses
… claimed nearly $1 million in expenses that did not qualify for reimbursement from taxpayers, including bonuses that were never paid to staff, liquor store purchases and holiday parties, according to an audit released today by … Staten Island and neighboring boroughs. During the 2012-13 school year, Gingerbread served about 145 students. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-special-education-pre-k-provider-claimed-nearly-1-million-ineligible-expensesDiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… Fishing and hunting bring a stream of cash to New York’s … equaled more than one-third of the county’s population. Fishing is the most popular, with two-thirds of New York … license year. Erie County ranked first in total license sales in the 2012-13 season, issuing more than 120,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideOpinion 93-11
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views … in connection with the "115% limitation" contained in that section, applies to all outstanding indebtedness of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-11Opinion 92-43
… repair and maintenance of bridges and to control snow and ice. The policies and procedures may reference the … to repair and maintain bridges and to control snow and ice, without prior board approval, within the amounts … policies and procedures. We further note that, as an officer involved in the procurement process, the board must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-43DiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… state taxes and fees that support the MTA are expected to account for 36 percent ($5.6 billion) of total revenue in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but tax … are manageable under current conditions, but difficult times may lie ahead, depending on the effects of what happens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budgetDiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… a multiyear financial plan with budgets that only spend what the city takes in.” A cash-flow analysis prepared by … when expenditures consistently exceed revenue in a fiscal year, and officials use available fund balance to finance the difference until it is depleted, which was the case in Lockport. Auditors found the city’s treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… Common Retirement Fund's (Fund) estimated rate of return for the third quarter ending Dec. 31, 2013 was 5.14 percent, increasing the Fund's value to an estimated $173.2 billion, according to New York State … "The New York State Common Retirement Fund enjoyed a robust third quarter that saw continued strong performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsOpinion 91-35
… -- Compensation (amount of salary increases for heads of police departments) POLICEMEN AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (amount of salary increase pursuant to General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-35Pandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations
… Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans … that involves functional limitations in the areas of learning, language, and behavior. OPWDD provides these … through State-operated programs and through a network of private non-profit agencies (voluntary agencies). Several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/04/06/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populationsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-761
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform City University of New York (CUNY) agencies of the … who have not received a paycheck since 09/08/2022, and to provide agencies instructions for the use of Reason Code … HRY , AJT , or FEE No paychecks issued after the check date of 09/08/2022 No Job Data entry after the action date of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-761-automatic-system-termination-cuny-employees-not-paid-priorDiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… more than two dozen changes to existing law affecting tax revenues, but with relatively modest immediate impact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingOpinion 94-13
… By expressly providing in section 207-a(6) for a refund to, and recovery in a civil action by, a municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13DiNapoli: Many Homeless Shelters in Poor Condition
… condition with numerous health and safety issues that need to be addressed immediately, according to a report on homelessness released today by New York State … risks to shelter residents’ health and safety, including fire and safety violations, rodent and vermin infestations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-many-homeless-shelters-poor-condition