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DiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… Brooklyn’s economy is expanding, adding jobs and businesses at a faster pace … City between 2003 and 2012, including the first increase in manufacturing jobs in 2012 after decades of losses, … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Business in Brooklyn is booming and people want to live there because of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthDiNapoli: Homeless Families, Adults Living in Squalid Shelters Due to Oversight Failure
… action after its inspections and had not received any plan to remedy the violations from shelter operators. OTDA … anyone — including children — unprotected access to the roof at one shelter; Large holes in walls and ceilings: … homeless shelters — ranging from large former hotels, apartment houses and armories to smaller multi-family houses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-homeless-families-adults-living-squalid-shelters-due-oversight-failureState Agencies Bulletin No. 191
… Overtime Meals, Inconvenience Pay, Hazardous Duty Pay, Safety Incentive Differential and Standby Pay. The Overtime … Intermittent Inconvenience ( IIP , IP1 , IP2 and OIS ), Safety Incentive Differential ( SDS , SDO ), Hazardous Duty … will not be available for employees in BU 01 or BU 67 Safety Incentive Differential: Rate Increases and Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/191-new-earn-codes-overtime-meals-and-intermittent-inconvenience-pay-andDiNapoli: Coney Island and Brighton Beach Jobs Doubled Over Last Decade
… have faced incredible hardship. Yet, this report proves what we already know: Brooklyn always finds a way. I am so … for helping define these neighborhoods’ needs so we can continue to tackle the ongoing issues standing in the way … news for our communities and anyone who cares about our quality of life in southern Brooklyn, but we can’t stop now. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-coney-island-and-brighton-beach-jobs-doubled-over-last-decadeOpinion 89-52
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … AMBULANCE SERVICE -- Regional Coordination (establishment of county office to coordinate training) COUNTIES -- Powers … Whether the county may establish the position of emergency medical services coordinator …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-52DiNapoli: Small Business Owners Are Backbone of New York's Economy
… to make sacrifices and difficult choices. The state and local governments should continue to look for ways to support … onset of the pandemic, applications in New York fell to near 2015 levels, but then surged through the subsequent … In addition to the regulations imposed by the state, local requirements can impact small businesses. For example, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-small-business-owners-are-backbone-new-yorks-economyOversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans
… and economic vitality. Several states – such as Florida, Nevada, Maine, and California – have been the target of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/27/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plansState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Senator Joe Bruno
… "New York lost an icon today with the passing of Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. … New York lost an icon today with the passing of Former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-senator-joe-brunoPlainview-Old Bethpage Central School District - Retiree Health Insurance (2018M-148)
… whether the District is paying health insurance premiums for deceased retirees or their dependents. Key Findings The District did not pay health insurance premiums for deceased retirees or their dependents. District officials … verify whether retirees were living and still eligible for coverage. Key Recommendations Establish a process to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/21/plainview-old-bethpage-central-school-district-retiree-health-insuranceChenango County – Departmental Cash Receipts (2015M-21)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was examine certain County cash receipts processes for the period January 1, 2013 through September 29, 2014. Background Chenango County is located in the central part of New York and has a population of approximately 50,000. The County is governed by a 23-member Board of Supervisors. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/04/17/chenango-county-departmental-cash-receipts-2015m-21Bridgehampton Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2017M-179)
… in Suffolk County. The District, which operates one school with approximately 190 students, is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/11/03/bridgehampton-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2017m-179Maine Endwell Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-14)
… expenditure projections in the District’s proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … located in Broome County. The District’s proposed budget for the 2013-14 school year is almost $45 million. Key … limit. Key Recommendation There are no recommendations for this budget review. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/24/maine-endwell-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-14Cortland Housing Authority – Financial Condition (2015M-205)
… is located in the City of Cortland in Cortland County and was established to provide low-rent housing for qualified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2015/10/23/cortland-housing-authority-financial-condition-2015m-205Long Beach City School District – Controls Over Cash Receipts (2016M-145)
… 1, 2014 through December 31, 2015. Background The Long Beach City School District is located in Nassau County. The … Long Beach City School District Controls Over Cash Receipts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/long-beach-city-school-district-controls-over-cash-receipts-2016m-145The Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… nation fully recovered its losses by October 2020. The New York metropolitan area ranks first among the top 10 … 19 percent. From moving people into and around New York City to delivering food and storing goods, the … a broad-based and vigorous economic recovery in New York City. National and Rest of State Employment In the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityOpinion 2000-10
… light of the requirements of General Municipal Law §6-l. 1 Your inquiry requires consideration of three State … of our conclusion, we note that General Municipal Law §6-1 applies "[n]otwithstanding any other provision of this … Law. There is nothing in General Municipal Law §6-1, however, which suggests that it is to take precedence over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-10DiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… of debt, including voter approval of borrowing and better capital planning for infrastructure projects. "New York faces … My debt reform proposal would help ensure effective capital planning and manageable debt levels." The Debt Reform … Corp. and certain bonds issued in recent years to pay for State University of New York dormitories. Total …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtOpinion 2001-1
… to be paid ( Murray , supra ). 1 January 29, 2001 John S. Edwards, Esq., Village Attorney Village of West …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-1LinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring
… offer free, high-speed Internet access as well as free phone service; a touchscreen tablet interface to access City … services, including 911 emergency and NYC311; free cell phone charging; and digital advertising and public service … due to the City from the Consortium; that the required number of Links were installed according to the specified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/30/linknyc-program-revenues-and-monitoringArtificial Intelligence Governance
… and sometimes serious, consequences. New York City (NYC or City) and some of its agencies have been using AI to aid their operations. For example, the NYC Police Department (NYPD) uses AI to power its facial … To ensure transparency in the use of AI and similar tools, NYC has enacted laws and policies to require the reporting of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governance