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DiNapoli: NYC’s Solid Housing Growth at Risk As Permits Fall
… shortage have led to a growth in supply that outpaced that of the state, but a drop in permits suggests slower growth … and implications for growth in other areas under the “City of Yes” initiative and the creation of the 485-x affordable housing program. “New York City has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-nycs-solid-housing-growth-risk-permits-fallOpinion 89-61
… of any incorporated villages. VILLAGE LAW, §3-301(2)(a); UNIFORM JUSTICE COURT ACT, §§201(b), 2001(1), 2101(i)(2); … local law or resolution subject to permissive referendum. When the office of village justice does not exist, the town justice court for the town in which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61Shareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… work today supports the Church of England as a Christian presence in every community. The annual objectives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changePayroll Improvement Project Bulletin No. PIP-017
Payroll Improvement Project Bulletin No PIP017
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/payroll-improvement-project/pip-017-post-production-support-payserv-92Village of Asharoken – Claims Audit and Treasurer's Duties (2025M-82)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Asharoken (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensure that non-payroll disbursements were properly audited and the Village Treasurer’s (Treasurer) financial duties were … Did the Village of Asharoken Village Board of Trustees Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/03/06/village-asharoken-claims-audit-and-treasurers-duties-2025m-82Opinion 91-27
… ask whether the county may make the proposed conveyance in view of the requirement of County Law, §215(6) that county … Whether the county may make the proposed conveyance in view of the requirement of County Law 2156 that county real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27New York City’s Uneven Recovery: Youth Labor Force Struggling
… hit, workers aged 16 to 24 experienced the worst 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 …
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
… how much the state was spending on food," DiNapoli said. "My auditors found the implementation of the program needed …
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
… revenue projections and proper long-term planning." The latest round of scores is based on 2016 financial information … has increased each year from 122 in 2013 to 138 in 2016. For a list of non-filers for fiscal year ending 2016, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresNew York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… use of AI tools and systems. The audit covered the period from January 2019 through November 2024. About the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceOpinion 92-34
… The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or … the Justice Court Fund in the State Comptroller's Office. You have inquired with respect to the mandatory parking … or a court result in a finding of liability, or conviction for the violation of any statute, local law, ordinance or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34New 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 2021, but the population of individuals aged 50 and above grew slightly, according to a follow-up report … The number of older incarcerated individuals has grown from 7,511 in March 2008 to 7,586 in March 2021. As a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/new-yorks-prison-population-continues-decline-share-older-adults-keeps-risingOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… are not corrected can have severe consequences, as in the case of a pedestrian killed on December 17, 2019 after being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… In addition, cash in a retired justice’s bank account exceeded known liabilities by a total of $1,104. … receipts were collected and deposited in a district bank account. City of Hornell – Foreign Fire Insurance Funds … (Suffolk County) The Justice Court did not properly account for court funds. The Justice was unaware that in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSelected Performance Measures
… (Transit [consisting of Transit Subways and Transit Bus]), and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus). (The latter four are the focus of this … to include in ridership for weekly and monthly commutation ticket holders. Commutation tickets were about 60 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/06/selected-performance-measuresDiNapoli: Service-Providing Industry Sectors Dominate State's 21st Century Economy
… employment, followed by educational services (9.9%) and retail trade (8.6%). The average annual pay across all jobs … the next two largest sectors – educational services and retail trade – combined (1.8 million). Retail trade, while still the third-largest sector in 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-service-providing-industry-sectors-dominate-states-21st-century-economyTown of Gorham – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-106)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Gorham (Town) officials properly distribute foreign fire … they need. This helps maintain the safety and morale of firefighters, who play a crucial role in protecting the … operations, including the allocation and distribution of FFI tax proceeds. The Town disbursed FFI tax proceeds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/06/town-gorham-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-106Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-303
… Pursuant to Article 7-B, Section 220 of the New York State Judiciary Law and the agreement between the Chief … year at one salary; or The prorated statutory salary based on the number of calendar days served in the calendar year … employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Payroll Register and Employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-303-2021-year-end-adjustment-judges-and-justices-unified-courtVendor 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-updateChild Support and Spousal Maintenance – Divorce and Your Benefits
… child support or spousal maintenance that was served on a member’s employer before retirement cannot be applied toward the member’s pension payments. A new Income Withholding Order must be served on NYSLRS after … member retires for child support or spousal maintenance to be deducted. NYSLRS can also deduct spousal maintenance if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/child-support-and-spousal-maintenance