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DiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… and the creation of the 485-x affordable housing program. “New York City has added housing at a faster pace … an annual average of 33% (2016-2019) to nearly 44% (2020-2024). Based on recent data from the Department of City … added to the neighborhoods that most need them and to review changes in neighborhoods after rezoning. As part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Posts Strong 11.94% Annual Return, Closes at Record High of $295.4 Billion
… fiscal health. While annual returns can fluctuate with market conditions, the Fund continues to deliver strong … deal and whether the proposed fees fall within prevailing market norms. The Fund demonstrates a strategic asset … obligations than its peers and is able to weather market volatility. The funded status was 92.2%, as of March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-posts-strong-11-point-94-percent-annual-return-closes-at-record-high-295-point-4-billionAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… function and for the audit committee to assist the board in the oversight of that function. Pursuant to section 170.12 … audit committee, nor will all activities identified in this sample charter be relevant to every committee. Except … describe the purpose or mission of the audit committee in connection with both external and internal audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateOpinion 91-27
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Real Property (sale of unneeded … by local law to authorize the conveyance of real property in a manner other than that provided by subdivision 6 of that section. This is in reply to your letter concerning the proposed conveyance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27New York City’s Uneven Recovery: Youth Labor Force Struggling
… outcomes of all age groups nationwide. 1 Young workers 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-youth-labor-force-strugglingUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-303
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Judges … salary based on the number of calendar days served in the calendar year for Judges or Justices who serve only … applicable, an adjustment of regular earnings must be paid in the final paycheck of the calendar year. Effective Dates …
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
… "Tonight our nation mourns the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. "She was a … Tonight our 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
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found numerous problems. "In 2013, in an effort to boost New York based agriculture, state law … to buy more locally produced foods. With changes put in place since our audit began, New York farmers and food …
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
… 11 towns, marks the fewest number of municipalities listed in stress since DiNapoli implemented his early-warning system in 2013. "Although the number of local governments designated … municipalities with fiscal years ending on Dec. 31, 2016. In New York, all counties and towns, 44 cities and 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresOpinion 92-34
… and effect for eight years if there be a failure to plead, contest, appear or comply with respect to a charge of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34New York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… To assess various New York State agencies’ progress in establishing an appropriate artificial intelligence (AI) … AI-powered tools have an increasingly significant role in industry operations including agriculture, health care and … enabling entities to improve government operations. In recent years, the use of AI has rapidly gained popularity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC. This includes enforcing provisions of the NYC … to promote the safety of people who visit, live, and work in the City. DOB is also responsible for the permitting and … operations. Key Findings DOB needs to be more proactive in ensuring that owners and other responsible parties comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsSelected Performance Measures
… performance measurements are accurate and consistent. In addition, we sought to determine whether the MTA uses … corporation chartered by the New York State Legislature in 1965. There are six constituent agencies of the MTA: MTA … as ridership and mean distance between failures (MDBF). In addition to the annual report, performance and other …
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)
… safety and morale of firefighters, who play a crucial role in protecting the community. FFI tax proceeds can be used for … The Town disbursed FFI tax proceeds totaling $11,401 in calendar years 2023 and 2024. Audit Summary Town officials … not properly distribute the 2023 and 2024 FFI tax proceeds in accordance with New York State Insurance Law (Insurance …
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
… prepared monthly accountabilities or bank reconciliations. In addition, cash in a retired justice’s bank account exceeded known … all hall rental receipts were collected and deposited in a district bank account. City of Hornell – Foreign Fire …
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
… of older incarcerated individuals has grown from 7,511 in March 2008 to 7,586 in March 2021. As a percentage of the state’s shrinking … however, the older population has doubled. Nearly 1-in-4 (24.3%) of the state’s 31,262 incarcerated individuals …
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
… expedite unclaimed funds payments of up to $250, with no claim required, has been incredibly successful,” McDonald … rigorous verification of rightful ownership. Before a check is issued, the State Comptroller’s office sends a notification letter to let recipients know a check is coming, followed by the check itself. Recipients are …
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)
… treasurer should record and report financial transactions in a complete, accurate and timely manner to enable informed … incorrectly recorded and $91,741 that were recorded twice in the accounting records. As a result, the Board’s ability … Prepare and file the 2019 through 2024 fiscal year AFRs in accordance with General Municipal Law (GML). …
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
… York state (including New York City), while the number of jobs in goods-producing sectors continued a long-term … for all New Yorkers.” Over 85% of the almost 9.7 million jobs statewide, including New York City, were in service-providing industry sectors in 2024, with jobs in the health care and social assistance sector …
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)
… Falls 7,629 2.9% 5.0% 2.2% Hicksville 4,299 5.9% 7.7% 5.9% Jamestown 2,303 2.0% 3.6% 1.4% Mid-Hudson 26,261 4.0% 6.5% …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021