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DiNapoli: Numbers of Homeless Population Doubled in New York
… be clear, this isn’t just a New York City problem, it is impacting communities all over the state. New York needs … address this urgent situation.” Measuring homelessness is difficult as individuals are mobile and their situations … (52,462 vs. 78,758) and permanent housing beds (21,672 vs. 26,059), but lags other large states in the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-numbers-homeless-population-doubled-new-yorkThe Condition of Locally Owned Bridges in New York State
… explore data about bridges in New York by owner type and bridge condition. Selecting a county reveals details about … from the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) National Bridge Inventory (Selected data from the 2023 NBI) [xlsx]. Interactive New York Bridge Inventory Map, 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/condition-locally-owned-bridges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… 2009, the industry has added jobs at a much faster rate (24 percent) than the city overall (14 percent). Additional … and 2015, hotel industry employment grew by 160 percent in Brooklyn and 40 percent in Queens, outpacing the gain in … (460) were located in Manhattan. The number of hotels in Brooklyn has tripled and the number in Queens has doubled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryOpinion 96-23
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (towns not exempt from) -- Exemption (of towns from court fees) TOWNS -- Liability (for court fees) CIVIL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Selected Economic Trends Job Losses Are Concentrated in Lower-Paid Sectors Six months into the COVID-19 recession, New Yorkers working in lower-paid sectors continue to suffer a disproportionate … share of job losses statewide and especially in New York City. Among the nearly 1.3 million net jobs the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020DiNapoli: Post-Pandemic Unemployment in NYC Persists for Some Demographic Groups
… in New York City remained higher than pre-pandemic levels for several demographic groups, particularly for youths and Blacks, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli also … in the city. Report New York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Update on Labor Force Trends Related Reports New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-post-pandemic-unemployment-nyc-persists-some-demographic-groupsDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges stemming from an audit and … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Morton Kramer agreed to pay $418,000 in restitution as part of his plea agreement … will not get away with it," DiNapoli said. "I would like to thank Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesSullivan County Funding Corporation – Millennium Revolving Loan Program (2021M-196)
… established policy guidelines (guidelines) and ensured businesses complied with loan agreements. Key Findings … accordance with established guidelines and did not ensure businesses complied with their agreements. The Loan Review … second by $15,710 or 76 percent. Officials did not verify businesses’ self-reported job creation and retention numbers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/03/25/sullivan-county-funding-corporation-millennium-revolvingOpinion 88-71
… arising from nonpayment of water rents to compromise a claim) CLAIMS -- Compromise or Settlement of (waiver of … owner relative to the accuracy of his water bill. This is in reply to your letter concerning the waiver of penalty … added to the user's city tax bill. Under the city's water rent schedule, most residences, including apartments, are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71DiNapoli Releases Report on Environmental Funding in New York State
… quality. DEC programs range widely from managing fish and game populations and overseeing the extraction of natural …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-releases-report-environmental-funding-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Arrested in Tupper Lake Fire Department Theft
… Former Tupper Lake Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer Timothy J. Brown was … Tour, using volunteer department money. I thank the Tupper Lake Police Chief Eric Proulx, Acting Franklin County … us hold Mr. Brown accountable." Brown, 53, of Tupper Lake, was charged with grand larceny in the third degree, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-treasurer-arrested-tupper-lake-fire-department-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 1182
… Purpose To inform agencies of the timeline for processing taxable … contain reimbursable employee expenses, which are subject to Federal, State and Local taxes are loaded in PayServ and … Questions regarding this bulletin should be directed to the Payroll Systems mailbox ( …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1182-processing-taxable-expense-files-payservExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Net Assets Proprietary Funds
… the "net assets" format; the "balance sheet" format also is permitted. Classification of assets and liabilities is required in either case. Business-Type Activities … funds, the nature of the activity accounted for in them is generally governmental. By reporting internal service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34DiNapoli: Managed Care Companies Wasting Millions in State Medicaid Dollars
… (MCOs) that contract with the Department of Health (DOH) to provide health services under the state’s Medicaid program, made at least $6.6 million in improper and questionable payments to ineligible providers over a four-year period, including … organizations that contract with the Department of Health to provide health services under the states Medicaid program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-managed-care-companies-wasting-millions-state-medicaid-dollarsXI.11.H Early Pay Discounts for Procurement Contract Purchases – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts from contract vendors when feasible. If early pay … Although agencies are encouraged to request early pay discounts whenever feasible, they should not be used as a … evaluate proposals/bids. To encourage additional early pay discounts throughout a contract term, contracts should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11h-early-pay-discounts-procurement-contract-purchasesDiNapoli: Pennsylvania Man Who Impersonated Deceased Father to Steal $194K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison
… October 2022, Timothy Gritman, 57, stole $110,897 in pension benefits from the New York State and Local Retirement … attempt to disguise himself as him in order to collect his pension and Social Security payments for more than four … will continue to bring anyone who seeks to defraud the pension system to justice.” “Timothy Gritman chose dollars …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-pennsylvania-man-who-impersonated-deceased-father-steal-194k-nys-pension-and-social-securityNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s … Unemployment Benefits Remain a Financial Lifeline–But for How Long? Unemployment benefits have provided urgently needed … previously reported in July , August , and September on how small businesses in New York State have been impacted. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Rose Sharply in 2009
… the industry lost a record $42.6 billion. “Wall Street is vital to New York’s economy, and the dollars generated by … Tying compensation to long-term sustainable profits is a step in the right direction. We also need the right … locations) are not included. DiNapoli’s estimate is based on tax collections and reflects cash bonus payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2010/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-rose-sharply-2009DiNapoli High-Tech is on the Rise in NYC
… literally no better place to create a tech start-up than NYC. Period,” said Ryan Urban, co-founder and CEO of Bounce … more than the $79,500 average salary for all other jobs in NYC ($65,400 excluding the securities industry); Once …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-high-tech-rise-nycFocus on Identity Theft
… with “https” (rather than “http”) and a lock icon near browser location field. Don’t click on links received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theft