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Opinion 89-23
… utilize space in the village hall several times per month for nominal or no consideration. This is in reply to your … hall several times per month without consideration or for nominal consideration. General Municipal Law, §72-h … or department thereof, either without consideration or for such consideration and upon such terms and conditions as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23KIPP Troy Prep Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2024M-20)
… accurately billed and collected resident district tuition for the sample of 50 students we reviewed. They also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/14/kipp-troy-prep-charter-school-resident-tuition-billings-and-collectionsTiconderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-182)
… 1,045 days late and as of October 31, 2023, audits for 2019 through 2022 were not completed and were already … no independent verification that funds have been accounted for and transparency was diminished. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/04/19/ticonderoga-joint-townvillage-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-182New York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act
… the New York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability act; to amend the state finance law and the public authorities law, in relation to contents of the state budget and the capital financing and program plan; to repeal section 49 of the state finance law, relating to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-fiscal-reform-and-accountability-actLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … was the only region in the state to see the numbers climb for both farms and farmland acres in the most recent United … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings for Long Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandMore State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings for the Hudson Valley: There were 2,280 farms in the Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… this industry as outlined in a new report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Some of the important findings for the North Country: There were 3,612 farms in the North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryDiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food … includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers. Among the Findings: New York has several … other categories. New York provides tax benefits for farms, saving farmers an estimated $254 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsXVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… Sports Fund 24955 Mobile Sports Wagering 60800-60801 EPIC Escrow Fund 72850 Sole Custody – Special Revenue Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrDiNapoli Releases Climate Action Plan
… Common Retirement Fund (Fund). The plan lays out a path for the Fund to further address climate risk in its … standards. As a first step standards will be developed for thermal coal, followed by other major industries or … The Plan incorporates many of the Panel’s recommendations for managing the Fund’s exposure to climate risks. “Climate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-releases-climate-action-planThe Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… Current Employment Statistics; OSC analysis The trend in the City was very different, as the transportation … firms (60), followed by general freight trucking (45). The trend in overall firm growth in 2020 was seen across other … FY 2023 from FY 2021, bucking the citywide taxable value trend (1.5 percent). 41 These property types are expected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityTransportation and Warehousing Sector – New York City Industry Sector Dashboards
… visitor numbers fell dramatically, stunting the demand for passenger transportation. At the same time, demand for goods skyrocketed due to shifts in consumer and business … sales; in sales tax year 2023, e-commerce accounted for 18 percent of retail taxable sales in the City. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/osdc/reports/nyc-sectors/transportation-and-warehousing2023 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2023-corporate-governance-stewardship-report.pdfCybersecurity Month Cybersecurity Foundations
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual effort which aims to highlight emerging challenges that exist in the world of cybersecurity today and provide straightforward, actionable guidance to help create a safe and secure digital world. Learn about this year’s themes and other foundational IT contr
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-cybersecurity-foundations-10-3-22.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting for Local Governments
Please join us for a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap legislation, highlight common reporting errors and review reporting requirements. They will also demonstrate how to complete the tax cap form using OSC's online reporting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/local-government-tax-cap-09-08-22.pdfMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (2020-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n7.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these programs could be achieved; and whether it's EVolve NY program met its initial goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38-response.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now?
This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-2-10-12-2021.pdf2020 Census: Municipal Population Shifts in New York State
This report highlights the results of the 2020 Census for local governments in New York State and accompanies a new online interactive map that provides census population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, for each city, county, town and village statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-census-municipal-population-shifts-in-new-york-state.pdf