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DiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… The occupancy rate in the city was 89.4 percent in 2014, much higher than the national average of 64.4 percent, and … in 2015. Since 2009, the industry has added jobs at a much faster rate (24 percent) than the city overall (14 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryPublic Welfare – 2022 Financial Condition Report
Provides information on public assistance and and the States Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-welfareDo We have Your Money? Nearly $200 Million Returned to New York State Residents This Year
… for money that may be waiting for you,” DiNapoli said. “We return more than a million dollars a day to residents across the state, but we want to do more. It’s your money, we want to give it back.” Unclaimed funds is more than $13 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/do-we-have-your-money-nearly-200-million-returned-new-york-state-residents-yearOpinion 93-22
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … that " [i]f, without sufficient excuse, a principal does not appear when required ..., the court must enter such … Fund should refund the bail as requested by the justice. We should treat this as an act by the court, through its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-22Opinion 92-34
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … charge of a parking violation. Partial payment, of course, does not relieve the person obligated for payment from the … being reported to the Bureau of Justice Court Fund. We note that a city remits to the Bureau only the amount of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-34Due Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… Companies that hold abandoned funds are required to attempt to contact the … due diligence, is not only required by the New York State Abandoned Property Law (APL), but is good customer service. … requirements 90 days before your final report is due Send a notice by first class mail to every person or business with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… debt is appropriate for the state’s capital program, debt becomes a burden when the payment of debt service becomes such a large use of the fund. When this happens New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtOpinion 92-25
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … vehicles during emergency calls, so long as the regulation does not have the effect of interfering with the duties of … the State of New York). Based on this legislative history, we believe that Town Law, §§176(11) and 176-a do not prohibit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25DiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… they put themselves and their shareholder value at risk. We’re seeing more and more companies do the right thing and … the Fund seeks a productive dialogue with the company. If the company agrees to implement the proposal’s request, it … All incumbent nominating committee nominees when a board does not have more than one director identifying as an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… at a greater risk of having a structural budget imbalance if the one-time aid was used for recurring costs, such as … year 2023. However, there are statutory limits to how much a local government can raise in property tax revenue. … had not filed AFRs by Aug. 31, 2024. If a local government does not prepare and submit complete and accurate AFRs in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1822
… criteria. The letter further states any employee who becomes eligible for an LLS payment for the first time after … and Has a Pay Basis Code of ANN, CAL, 21P or BIW (only if the employee is on a Paid Military Stipend Leave) on … Eligible employees in NS positions where the equated grade does not appear on the Position Data page. Agencies must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1822-april-2020-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… on the amount and quality of information provided by OCFS, we determined OCFS Central Office does not maintain adequate oversight of DV residences. For … safety inspections were required yearly. It is unclear if the contradictory information provided so late in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programsSchuyler County Industrial Development Agency – Project and Sublease Approval and Monitoring (2014M-369)
… procedures for selecting projects and subleases. The Board does not document its approval process or rationale for approved projects or subleases and does not prepare a documented cost-benefit analysis or risk … with agreement terms. Enforce recapture provisions if a sublessee does not meet performance expectations or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schuyler-county-industrial-development-agency-project-andState Agencies Bulletin No. 2256
… Code EXD) such as OT for Annual 2080 (Earnings Code OCS). If an employee is eligible for a retroactive increase and has … the effective date of the payment, the payroll system does not consider the AC-230 when calculating the automatic … amount. If the employee did not receive a stipend but becomes eligible for a stipend as a result of the payment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2256-april-2023-and-2024-retroactive-increases-location-pay-supplementalMedicaid Claims Submitted by Accordis, Inc. on Behalf of the New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
… million on behalf of HHC providers. Key Findings eMedNY does not provide a mechanism for associating a paid claim to its previously denied claim. As a result, we could not determine whether changes made by Accordis to previously denied claims were appropriate. We identified 6 claims totaling $533 that were not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/medicaid-claims-submitted-accordis-inc-behalf-new-york-city-health-and-hospitalsOpinion 95-12
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … term "bank" as used in General Municipal Law, §§10 and 11 does not include State or federally chartered savings banks. … savings bank constitutes a "national banking association," we note that sections 10 and 11 of the General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-12DiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it belongs to … record for the third consecutive year for the most unclaimed funds returned in one year totaling $452 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyOther Bulletin No. 60
… the higher grade in April 2021. Withholding Recommendation If the agency determines the full or partial value of the … processing for Administration Pay Period 7L. If the agency does not submit the transaction to withhold the full … amount. If the employee did not receive a stipend but becomes eligible for a stipend as a result of the payment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-60-april-2021-state-university-construction-fund-scfOther Bulletin No. 59
… a performance advance in the higher grade in April 2020. If the agency determines the full or partial value of the … processing for Administration Pay Period 7L. If the agency does not submit the transaction to withhold the full … amount. If the employee did not receive a stipend but becomes eligible for a stipend as a result of the payment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-59-april-2020-state-university-construction-fund-scfOpinion 90-8
… rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court … officer of the fire department or, if the fire department does not have a treasurer or other fiscal officer, to the … the State Legislature. In reaching the above conclusion, we are aware that Insurance Law, §§9104(g) and 9015(e) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-8