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DiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… selected major metropolitan areas in the U.S., according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … the city spend 30% of their income on rent, forcing them to make tough choices. City and state leaders recognize New York’s housing affordability problem but need to implement cost-effective solutions more quickly.” Housing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesNew York City Government Services: Services for the Unsheltered
New York City’s unsheltered population increased from 3,588 in FY 2019 to 4,504 in FY 2025 — a 26 percent increase from pre-pandemic levels.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-21-2026.pdfTown of Owego Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-26)
… of Owego Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Owego and Tioga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/04/19/town-owego-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-26DiNapoli Faults Oversight at Public Service Commission of Orders and Agreements
… Altice USA, FairPoint Communications Inc. and Rochester Gas & Electric Co. (RG&E). The PSC, through the Department of … or merger, or even revoke a utility’s license. Charter In January 2016, the PSC approved the merger of Time Warner … and underserved premises within four years, beginning January 8, 2016, with a goal of 25 percent expansion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-faults-oversight-public-service-commission-orders-and-agreementsDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… of $9.161 billion, an increase of $216.6 million from opening balance. DOB took the following actions at the end of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsAndes Central School District - Cafeteria Operations (2019M-26)
… The District has the lowest average daily participation for breakfast and second lowest for lunch as compared to all Delaware County school … Consider ways to encourage more daily participation for breakfast and lunch and continue to identify potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/04/12/andes-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2019m-26State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… until the Cayuga County Health Department forced the board to submit a plan. In addition, $42,696 in unauthorized … used incorrect pay rates or incorrect hours/days worked to calculate 16 employees’ pay and paid five employees a … agreements receive longevity payments, their agreements do not include language for these payments upon separation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2National School Lunch, Breakfast Programs – Federal Funding and New York
… for free breakfast and lunch if a family's income is at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty level or if … of funds. Impact In FY 2025, the DOE’s school food budget is about $620 million of which 92 percent is federally … 2026 Total Expenses City Funds $ 24.0 $ 23.9 State Funds 26.7 33.2 Federal Funds 569.8 569.8 Total $ 620.5 $ 626.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/national-school-lunch-breakfast-programsDiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College
… $5,000 from their New York State taxable income. Married couples filing jointly can deduct up to $10,000 each year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-collegeComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… an adequate contract and separate service level agreement for information technology. Brasher Falls Central School … each of the last five years (2013-14 through 2017-18) for a combined total of almost $12.6 million. Find out how your … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… $133 million above updated projections, primarily due to double digit growth in business tax collections, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller … $110.6 million higher than initial projections. The year-to-year increase was primarily due to federal receipts (up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportState Comptroller DiNapoli Launches Academy for Local Government Officials
… Officials that will provide an enhanced training program to help local administrators and employees become more effective in the day-to-day operations of their government. The Academy, operated … watchdog. We look over the shoulders of local officials to make sure the books are managed right, but we also offer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-launches-academy-local-government-officialsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2236
… 2236.1 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for … report NBEN725 (Employees with Maintenance Deductions) to identify employees who have maintenance deductions in each agency. Agency Actions: Agencies are required to become familiar with IRS regulations on employer provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2236-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… payments from the U.S. Treasury’s Unemployment Trust Fund; New York has been doing so since May 2020. As of … by $2 billion from the previous year. The State’s General Fund balance was $19.2 billion as of February 12. The balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… count hit an all-time high of more than 9.8 million in February, reflecting net gains of nearly 2 million jobs … a body blow to the State’s economy, with combined losses in March and April wiping out 24 years of job growth, as shown in the chart below. The April decline of more than 1.9 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-19-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… municipalities across the state as fiscally stressed. The list , which includes eight counties, eight cities and 11 … with chronic budget strain," said DiNapoli. "Looking to the future, local officials should exercise fiscal caution … of scores is based on 2016 financial information provided to DiNapoli’s office by local governments as of Aug. 31, 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresSelected Performance Measures (Follow-Up) (2021-F-26)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Performance Measures (Report 2018-S-18).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f26.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26)
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26.pdfManagement of Internal Controls (2012-S-26)
To determine if the Board of Directors of the Fuller Road Management Corporation (FRMC) promoted internal controls that helped to ensure an ethical business cli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s26.pdfState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Commission $7 million to 26 local governments from Tioga Downs, Rivers, Montreign, and Del Lago casinos for gaming … $3.1 million to Tappan Zee Constructors LLC for the New NY Bridge project. $1.1 million to HNTB New York Engineering … and Architecture PC for engineering services for the New NY Bridge project. Department of Transportation $4.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-april