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New York City’s Uneven Recovery: Youth Labor Force Struggling
… in New York City were hit significantly harder than in the rest of the nation, facing an unemployment rate of 22 percent (compared to 15.9 percent in the rest of the nation) and a labor force participation rate (or … percent (compared to 53.8 percent) in 2020. 2 While the rest of New York State and the nation have seen strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-youth-labor-force-strugglingUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-303
… Law and the agreement between the Chief Administrative Judge and the Office of the State Comptroller, the total … year must equal: The statutory salary, provided the Judge or Justice serves the entire year at one salary; or The … adjustment in the final paycheck of the year provided the Judge or Justice’s statutory salary is not evenly divisible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-303-2021-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
… mourns the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. "She was a champion for justice, one of the … nation mourns the passing of US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-ruth-bader-ginsburgDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… The Department of Agriculture and Markets (Ag&Mkts) and the Office of General Services (OGS) are now directing all state … better reporting of their purchases of New York produced foods according to an audit released today by State … The Department of Agriculture and Markets AgMkts and the Office of General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-audit-state-agencies-recommends-better-tracking-food-purchases-local-farmersState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… environment in which these local governments operate. Each municipality receives a separate "environmental" score based … in each of the four years. Monroe County is the only municipality listed in "significant" stress each year. Other … category are located in the downstate regions of Long Island and the Mid-Hudson Valley. The number of local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresOpinion 92-34
… AND PENALTIES -- Mandatory Surcharge (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) -- Remission to State Comptroller (partial payment of parking fines and surcharges) PARKING AND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS -- Mandatory Surcharges … when a court or administrative tribunal has assessed a parking fine or penalty and surcharge but receives payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34New York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… in establishing an appropriate artificial intelligence (AI) governance structure over the development and use of AI tools and systems. The audit covered the period from January 2019 through November 2024. About the Program AI-powered tools have an increasingly significant role in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are … of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsSelected Performance Measures
… the miles component of MDBF using the miles per train car rather than the actual distance traveled by the whole … if it is an easily understood, accurate representation of car fleet reliability and service reliability and determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-performance-measuresTown of Gorham – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-106)
… Audit Period January 1, 2023 – July 23, 2025 Understanding the Audit Area Town officials should properly distribute FFI … tax proceeds to ensure that local fire departments receive the financial support they need. This helps maintain the safety and morale of firefighters, who play a crucial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/06/town-gorham-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-106State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits have been issued. Town of Adams – Justice Court Operations (Jefferson County) Overall, auditors found … known liabilities by a total of $1,104. Andes Joint Fire District – Financial Activities (Delaware County) The Board … not audited and approved before payment. Davenport Fire District – Financial Activities (Delaware County) District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew York's Prison Population Continues Decline, But Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
… The state’s prison population declined by half from March 2008 to March … in March 2021. As a percentage of the state’s shrinking prison population, however, the older population has doubled. … March 2021. Thirteen years earlier, just 12% of the then prison population of 62,597 were 50 and over. The share who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingDiNapoli: Fast-Track Payment Program Returns $48 Million in Unclaimed Funds
… of mine, and my office worked with the State Legislature in 2024 to create a way to fast-track money to people,” … expedite unclaimed funds payments of up to $250, with no claim required, has been incredibly successful,” McDonald … If anyone is unsure about a check received in the mail, they can verify it by entering the Claim ID at: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-fast-track-payment-program-returns-48-million-unclaimed-fundsVillage of Coxsackie – Treasurers’ Records and Reports (2025M-119)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Coxsackie (Village) Treasurer (Treasurer) maintain and provide the Village Board (Board) with complete, accurate and timely … Period June 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. We extended the audit period back to May 31, 2019, and forward to January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/01/village-coxsackie-treasurers-records-and-reports-2025m-119DiNapoli: Service-Providing Industry Sectors Dominate State's 21st Century Economy
… services (9.9%) and retail trade (8.6%). The average annual pay across all jobs statewide (including New York … New York City, average annual pay varied significantly by region, from a low of $57,772 in the Mohawk Valley to a high … largest industry sector in the state for decades, had over 1.9 million jobs, more than the next two largest sectors – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-service-providing-industry-sectors-dominate-states-21st-century-economyNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… in previous surveys dating to August 2020. New York State SNAP Recipients Total More Than 2.7 Million in December More … received Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps) benefits in December … Mortgage Association Note: Figures reflect FNMA data on single-family, 30-year fixed-rate home mortgages owned or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and effectively.” Town of Berne – Procurement (Albany County) The town board has adopted comprehensive procurement … by law. Town of Broadalbin – Leave Accruals (Fulton County) The town has not established a system to ensure that … controls over the claims audit process. Although the clerk-treasurer reviews each individual claim on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… Officials in the city of Amsterdam are unable to properly assess and monitor the … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Auditors found Amsterdam’s unreserved fund balance fell from $3.4 million in … conversation about the numbers.” DiNapoli’s auditors found Amsterdam officials lacked basic accounting records for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… “Unfortunately, when one person has control of the purse strings, it can be too easy for the misuse of public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-funds