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DiNapoli Report Examines Broadband Availability, Access and Affordability in NYC
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examined … without access. “Having high-speed internet access is no longer a luxury, but a necessity,” DiNapoli said. … organizations worked to improve availability where gaps existed, while state and federal level subsidies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-report-examines-broadband-availability-access-and-affordability-nycOpinion 95-32
… agreements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§10, 11: A local government is not required by law to enter into security and … specified by subdivision 3 include a pledge of "eligible securities" having an aggregate market value at least equal … deposits in section 10(3) (see also Banking Law, §107-a, which relates to the compliance by a public depositary with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-32DiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… The COVID-19 pandemic wiped out years of growth in New York City’s office sector, erasing nearly $28.6 … however, as employers continue to offer work-from-home options, according to a report released today by State … the pandemic hit, companies shifted office workers to remote work, rents fell, and vacancies rose. I am optimistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… is crucial to improving its finances and the regional transit system,” DiNapoli said. “Keeping stations safe and … from 2019 to 2024, including revenue from fares, tolls, dedicated taxes and fees, state and local subsidies, and … MTA expects continued gradual ridership increases along with lower levels of fare evasion will bring ridership up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsDiNapoli: MTA Financial Outlook Improved
… interest rates, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The MTA has used an … between 2007 and 2015, nearly three times faster than the inflation rate for the metropolitan region (14.8 percent). … and by another 4 percent in 2019, slightly less than the projected inflation rate for this period. DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-mta-financial-outlook-improvedDiNapoli: Fix Delays With Child Support Payments
… had the nation's second-highest balance of undistributed child support collections (UDC), totaling approximately $59 million … a number of problems that need correcting. "Child support payments are languishing in government coffers. This is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-fix-delays-child-support-paymentsOversight and Monitoring of the Universal Pre-Kindergarten Program
… Objective To determine the adequacy of the New York City Department of Education’s (DOE) monitoring of … (UPK) programs’ compliance with applicable health, safety, and financial reporting requirements. Our audit scope covered … require buildings and classrooms used for UPK to be safe and to comply with applicable fire safety, health, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/07/oversight-and-monitoring-universal-pre-kindergarten-programOpinion 91-56
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … (as including accounts payable and contractual obligations for purposes of termination of a public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56SUNY Bulletin No. SU-300
… of OSC’s automatic processing of the December 2020 minimum wage increases for hourly employees and provide … including increases for employees whose annual salary is below the annualized equivalent of the minimum wage for their work location. Affected Employees SUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-300-december-2020-increase-minimum-wage-employees-employedDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… hope the city’s Office of Technology and Innovation acts on my office’s recommendations to help ensure the AI being … Office. DiNapoli’s audit looked at governance policies on AI use at four agencies: the Administration for Children’s … identify facade defects in addition to any required hands-on inspection. DOB does not require facade inspectors to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsLocal Government – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… represent 23 percent ($5.8 billion) of total revenue. State aid, despite some temporary reductions in LFY 2020 … of revenue. School districts are the most dependent on State aid, as it represents almost 38 percent ($16.5 billion) … rate of inflation, with some exceptions, though each local government’s tax cap calculation involves a multi-step …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/local-governmentDiNapoli: More New Yorkers Facing Food Insecurity, Tariffs and Federal Funding Cuts Could Worsen Problem
… more toward food than before the pandemic, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … costs have hit household budgets in New York City hard, with price increases outpacing income growth,” DiNapoli said. … will continue to be necessary to ensure families do not go hungry. Report The Cost of Living in New York City: Food …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-more-new-yorkers-facing-food-insecurity-tariffs-and-federal-funding-cuts-could-worsenComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and Disbursements (Delaware County) While the treasurer does maintain up-to-date and accurate accounting records, the … Over Financial Activities (Steuben County) The board does not provide adequate oversight of the department’s … for supporting documentation. Village of Sharon Springs – Water Accountability (Schoharie County) Village officials do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-267
… units who meet the eligibility criteria: Union Name BU Court Officers Benevolent Association of Nassau County DR … SA Communications Workers of America SD Assoc of Supreme Court Reporters within the City of New York SG … York State Court Officers Association SR New York State Supreme Court Officers Association SY New York State Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-267-october-2018-ucs-increases-location-pay-and-location-pay-midDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Fell 44% in 2008
… Cash bonuses paid by Wall Street firms to their New York City employees declined by 44 percent in 2008 in response to record losses suffered by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2009/01/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-fell-44-2008Compliance With Jonathan's Law
… with the requirements established under Jonathan’s Law. This audit covers the period April 1, 2015 through … at a State operated facility. In May 2007, “Jonathan’s Law” was enacted to expand parents’, guardians’, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/19/compliance-jonathans-lawLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… (Lehman) officials adequately assured that all Lehman bank accounts were authorized and used only for appropriate … purposes and transactions. The audit covered Lehman’s bank accounts for the period of January 1, 2013 through … and has more than 12,000 students. Lehman maintains bank accounts for various purposes, such as tuition and fees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accountsDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… 2021, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report . “IDAs were created to help grow local economies, … lowest net tax exemptions ($26.58 per person) in 2022. The Capital District had the highest ($99.44 per person). IDAs’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… test these devices and check that consumers are getting what they pay for.” Testing of retail pricing and weighing … devices used at local retailers to determine how much a consumer pays. County weights and measures departments are … for goods when counties do not ensure retail pricing is accurate, and weighing and measuring devices are tested. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersDepartment of Health (Department) Examination of Travel Expenses
… was to determine if the travel expenses claimed by a Department employee during the period of February 23, 2012 … staff on how to properly review expense reports prior to approving and submitting them for payment. For a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/20/department-health-department-examination-travel-expenses