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DiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… most since 2010. Nearly 93% of 2023’s growth was from new construction, with the largest share in new buildings with … share of 2023’s net new housing (35%), driven by new construction that was likely a combination of rezoning, … signal a few more years of strong annual growth at or near 0.75%, which is a greater rate of growth than the “City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… Process All decisions shall be reached by vote of a simple majority of the total membership of the committee. A quorum constitutes a simple majority of the total membership and meetings will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Youth Labor Force Struggling
… FIGURE 1 – Unemployment and Labor Force Participation Rates for Workers Aged 16 to 24 by Geography Unemployment … with lower skill requirements. Leisure and hospitality and retail trade are two such service industries that were also … Order 22, which aims to place low-income residents in industrial and construction careers with the support of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-youth-labor-force-strugglingDiNapoli: Audit of State Agencies Recommends Better Tracking of Food Purchases From Local Farmers
… state law was changed to encourage state agencies to buy local and track how much the state was spending on food," … not always given the necessary guidelines or training to buy more locally produced foods. With changes put in place …
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
… still too many communities struggling with chronic budget strain," said DiNapoli. "Looking to the future, local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… Technology Services (ITS) was established in 2012 to centralize IT services and develop technology services for … Some agencies have identified key risks and taken steps to address those risks, while others have not created any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… refer immediate emergency conditions to HPD. Of 1,065 shed-related DOB Violations issued between January 1, 2017 … and contractors to complete and submit uniform daily shed inspection reports to DOB and monitor to ensure … and procedures to ensure property owners publicly post shed permits as required. Immediately identify overdue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsSelected Performance Measures
… Objectives To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation … are accurate and consistent. In addition, we sought to determine whether the MTA uses relevant metrics to measure … To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation …
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
… related to FFI tax money. Village of Mayville – Online Banking (Chautauqua County) Online banking transactions that were reviewed were … transactions are secure. The board did not adopt a written online banking policy or implement adequate procedures to …
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
… to Population Change At least two trends may explain the net gain in older prisoners: one is the rise in the number of … individuals during the COVID pandemic and reforms to the Rockefeller Drug Laws in 2009. The most recent state report …
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 … amount that can be returned without the filing of a formal claim, contingent upon rigorous verification of rightful … in the mail, they can verify it by entering the Claim ID at: osc.ny.gov/verify . There is never a fee to collect …
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)
… and timely records and reports? Audit Period June 1, 2022, to December 31, 2024. We extended the audit period back to May 31, 2019, and forward to January 16, 2025, to comment … totaled $1.3 million. Audit Summary The Treasurers 2 did not maintain complete, accurate and timely records and …
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 … for all jobs in the United States. The finance and insurance sector was responsible for almost half of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-service-providing-industry-sectors-dominate-states-21st-century-economyVendor File Advisory No. 8
… has added a new vendor certification to the vendor file for vendors to self-certify as small businesses eligible for payment within, or prompt payment interest after, 15 days …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/8-vendor-certifications-updateNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… Trends More Than 1.7 Million New York Adults Suffer from Food Scarcity New York ranks seventh among all the states in the percentage of adults who are experiencing food scarcity, at 14 percent compared to the 11 percent … and early February. (The Census Bureau refers to either “food scarcity” or “food insufficiency” to characterize these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Madison Central School District and the Starpoint Central … their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Madison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (Madison County) District officials did not seek competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Preliminary Budget
… on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Preliminary Budget: New York City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 $116.9 billion preliminary budget confirms the city’s finances are improving. Over $3 … to fund additional spending in FY 2025 and balance the budget in FY 2026. More resources will also be used to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-preliminary-budgetAbout this Report – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… This report provides citizens with an overview of the financial … information in an easy-to-understand format. The report also presents basic information on trends in State … economic and demographic trends affecting the State. This report fills an information need not met by the traditional, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/about-reportDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection of this contract in March, DOT … Transportation DOT put an independent integrity monitor in place …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-place