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The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in 2020 and supported over 241,000 jobs. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on GDP generated by outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/economic-impact-great-outdoors.pdfDiNapoli: Former Riverside Village Clerk Pleads Guilty in $50,000 Theft
Former Riverside clerktreasurer Kristina Johnson will do jail time and pay $50000 in restitution after admitting Friday to repeatedly pilfering village coffers to pay for white water rafting and dating through Matchcom State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-former-riverside-village-clerk-pleads-guilty-50000-theftOpinion 92-23
… the approval of the town board and after complying with public hearing requirements, may enter into a lease to permit … or the most beneficial terms and conditions in the public interest. This is in reply to your letter asking … above require the approval of the town board? (3) Would a public hearing be necessary for the lease described above if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-23DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Pleads Guilty In $232,000 Fake Prescriptions Scam
… hold him accountable and return the $232,000 to the public.” “The defendant bilked taxpayers out of more than … health insurance to some state and local government and school district employees and their families. The state … taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public corruption and encourages the public to help fight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-pleads-guilty-232000-fake-prescriptions-scamAvailability, Access and Affordability: Understanding Broadband Challenges in New York State
… and support NYS Broadband Program Office Castle Cable TV $7,168,559 Jefferson and St. Lawrence Counties Extend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/availability-access-and-affordability-understanding-broadband-challenges-new-york-stateDiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… New York City’s efforts to address its housing shortage have led to a growth in … increase in housing over those 14 years were in Queens (Long Island City, Sunnyside and Woodside) with nearly 42% more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallAvoiding the Fiscal Cliff: A Lesson in Budgeting and Financial Condition Analysis
This session will identify those concepts commonly misunderstood by local government managers and governing boards, help explain how to properly implement these concepts and ways to prevent pitfalls in the budgeting process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-cliff-budgeting-041625.pdfNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for SFY 2026-27
… today announced employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) for State … System (ERS) and from 33.7% to 36.5% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). NYSLRS is made up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-sfy-2026-27Processing of Paper Tax Returns
… Industries for the Disabled (NYSID)/SourceHOV were met and, if not, to assess actions the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has taken to correct the problems and ensure satisfactory contractor performance in the future. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… Other employers in the city include the Corning City School District, Pathways Inc., Instant Brands, Wegmans Super … position of counties, cities, towns, villages and school districts. FSMS uses a variety of metrics to determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureNewark Valley Central School District – Procurement (2022M-60)
… Audit Objective Determine whether Newark Valley Central School District (District) officials used a competitive … action. … Determine whether Newark Valley Central School District District officials used a competitive process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/newark-valley-central-school-district-procurement-2022m-60Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… motor carriers that must comply with Article 19-A of the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law and enforces its … period January 1, 2016 through October 3, 2018. Background In 1972, a tragic school bus and freight train collision near …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli & Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado Announce Appointment as Lead Plaintiffs in Boeing Shareholder Lawsuit
… of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (the Fund), and the Fire and Police Pension Association of Colorado (FPPA) announced that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-fire-and-police-pension-association-colorado-announce-appointmentTown of Franklinville – Procurement (2024M-56)
… Town of Franklinville (Town) officials complied with the requirements of the Town’s procurement policy. Key … publications or attend free trainings that were available to assist them in their procurement responsibilities. As a … that goods and services were procured in the taxpayers’ best interests and may have missed opportunities to reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/07/12/town-franklinville-procurement-2024m-56State Agencies Bulletin No. 858
… Purpose To inform agencies how the taxable fringe benefit of the Certification and Licensure … tax purposes Affected Employees Employees who participate in the PEF, CSEA or M/C Certification and Licensure Exam Fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/858-certification-and-licensure-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2008Selected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… offerings. The agencies we selected were the Department of Financial Services (DFS), Department of State (DOS), New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA), and State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyAgency Financial Reporting Package
… started. If you forgot your credentials, click “I forgot my User ID” and/or “I forgot my Password” to recover your credentials. New Users To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/agency-financial-reporting-packageState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… and prevent fraud, waste and abuse. The new law (A.5056/S.3757) enables the Office of the State Comptroller to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteSelected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Operating and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/23/selected-operating-and-administrative-practices-bureau-narcotic-enforcement-followBusiness Owners in New York State
While New York exceeds the nation in the share of business owners that are female and minority-owned, they are underrepresented relative to their share of the population.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/business-owners-in-new-york-state.pdf