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DiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… poverty. Continued federal resources, along with a greater equity in state services, can help improve the lives of New … of need that reflect modern living standards. Assess current programs for potential improvements, including the … the lives of those who are most in need.” "Despite being home to some of the wealthiest people in the U.S., New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsDebt Impact Study: January 2013
This report examines New York State’s shrinking debt capacity, resulting in part from misuse of borrowing in past years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/debt-impact-2013.pdfTown of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities Audit Follow-Up (2021M-121-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Shelby’s (Town’s) progress, as of May 2024, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Shelbys Towns progress as of May 2024 in implementing our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/09/13/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-audit-follow-2021m-121Town of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest Audit Follow-Up (2021M-36-F)
… the Town of Otselic’s (Town’s) progress, as of May 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in July 2021. Background The Town, located in Chenango … assess the Town of Otselics Towns progress as of May 2024 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-audit-follow-2021m-36-fDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
New York state has the second highest home foreclosure rate in the nation with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsVillage of Herkimer – Water and Sewer Financial Operations Audit Follow-Up (2019M-102-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2019 report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Herkimer’s (Village’s) progress, as of March 2024, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of Herkimers Villages progress as of March 2024 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/06/28/village-herkimer-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-audit-follow-2019m-102-fProperty Tax Cap Property Tax Cap Instructions
Detailed instructions are found in this document.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/instructions.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-918
Changes in Reporting for Occupational Disability Leave
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-918.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of 9/11 Attacks
… "The 9/11 attacks united New York, America and nations around the world in a way not seen in decades. We stood together … The 911 attacks united New York America and nations around the world in a way not seen in decades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-911-attacksTown of Alexandria - Redwood Water and Sewer District Charges (2019M-90)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Town billed charges in the Redwood Water and Sewer Districts in accordance with Town ordinances. Key Findings Town officials did not bill water and sewer charges in accordance with Town ordinances. We found: The water … Determine whether the Town billed charges in the Redwood Water and Sewer Districts in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/13/town-alexandria-redwood-water-and-sewer-district-charges-2019m-90State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Year-End Accomplishments
… with local fiscal stress, returning $412 million in lost money to New Yorkers through the Unclaimed Funds program, and … item fraud, the indictment of individuals for theft and money laundering in Monroe County, and the indictment of several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-year-end-accomplishmentsOpinion 88-20
… in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Courts (authority to relocate family court) -- County Seat (effect of relocation of family court) COUNTY LAW, §216; NY CONST, ART III, §17: A county, by resolution, may relocate its family court from the unincorporated area of a town to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-20Livonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-97-F)
… of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Livonia Joint Fire District’s (District) progress, as of … 2021. Background The District is located in Town of Livonia and the Village of Livonia in Livingston County. An appointed five-member Board … The purpose of our review was to assess the Livonia Joint Fire Districts District progress as of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/01/livonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-97-fCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition Audit Follow-Up (2021M-54-F)
… located in Herkimer County, is governed by its charter and State and local laws. The City Council (Council) comprises an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/03/city-little-falls-financial-condition-audit-follow-2021m-54-fNorth Amityville Fire Company – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-163-F)
… Fire Company’s (Company) progress, as of June 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in April 2023. Background The Company provides fire … Amityville Fire Companys Company progress as of June 2024 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/06/20/north-amityville-fire-company-audit-follow-2022m-163-fOpinion 89-40
… dollars per day. General Municipal Law, §72-o, however, only applies to "volunteer officers or members of the [fire] department " (emphasis supplied). The only officers of a fire district fire department provided for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-40DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… budgeting practices.” New York City’s collections totaled $718 million, an increase of 11.6%, or $74.5 million, over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… package provides $15 billion nationally for shuttered live venues and $284 billion in funds for more Paycheck … because of the health risks associated with attendance at live events. Arts, entertainment and recreation has been the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19NYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street's 2020 Bonuses Rose Amid Volatility
… The average bonus paid to employees in New York City’s … grew by 10 percent in 2020 to $184,000, in line with the city’s most recent 9.9 percent projection, likely … The average bonus paid to employees in New York Citys securities industry grew by 10 percent in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-streets-2020-bonuses-rose-amid-volatilityDiNapoli: Wyandanch Public Library Audit Reveals Missing Cash, Excess Benefits
… Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4,600 in missing cash, overpaid the … leave. The audit findings have been turned over to Suffolk County District Attorney Thomas J. Spota for review. … Officials of the Wyandanch Public Library in Suffolk County failed to notice $4600 in missing cash overpaid the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-wyandanch-public-library-audit-reveals-missing-cash-excess-benefits