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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Such first-time claims have been significantly lower since then, generally below 65,000 in recent weeks. Because …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-30-2020Opinion 89-35
… among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in … of the town, but may authorize its chief fiscal officer or officer having custody of town moneys to temporarily … of separate appropriation accounts, preventing funds or appropriation accounts from being overdrawn and, with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-35State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
… is a positive step for New York state. Governor Cuomo and the Legislature deserve credit for adopting another … as well as the impact it has on the state's debt burden and out-year finances. "Sadly, the chance to enact real campaign finance reform and publicly fund elections was badly handled during budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetKIPP Troy Prep Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2024M-20)
… deposit collections in a timely manner, the School did not have access to the undeposited funds, and the risk of loss, diversion or … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/14/kipp-troy-prep-charter-school-resident-tuition-billings-and-collectionsTiconderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-182)
… of Fire Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained and filed timely. Key Findings While the Board monitored … of Fire Commissioners Board monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/04/19/ticonderoga-joint-townvillage-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-182CUNY Bulletin No. CU-750
… Thermostat Repairers. Affected Employees: CUNY employees in the titles of Plumber, Supervisor Plumber, Plumber’s … Union No. 1, U.A. for retroactive increases for employees in the titles of Plumber, Supervisor Plumber, Plumber’s … 01/01/2020, and 02/01/2021. The agreement, as summarized in a memorandum from Carmelo Batista Jr. dated October 11, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-750-cuny-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-plumbers-supervisorGreater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Greater Amsterdam School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly managed the District’s capital project (project) that includes … building improvements and safety upgrades. Key Findings The Board and District officials properly planned, authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/greater-amsterdam-school-district-capital-project-2022m-50Le Roy Central School District – Reserve Funds (2022M-110)
… million, they did not comply with the District’s reserve policy or transparently fund reserves. In addition, the Board … and District officials: Established an inadequate reserve policy. The District’s reserve policy did not provide … needed. For example, as of June 30, 2021, the unemployment insurance reserve totaled $658,000, enough to pay average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/le-roy-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-110Investment Standards
… (Glick/Mannion) – Relates to investment standards for investments of the New York State college choice tuition … Relates to investment standards for investments of the New York State college choice tuition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standardsNew York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act
… Session 2017-2018: A.10117 (Weinstein) – Enacts the New York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability act; to amend … the state finance law, in relation to establishing the New York state capital asset/infrastructure council (Part B); … Enacts the New York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability act to amend …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-fiscal-reform-and-accountability-actDiNapoli: Agriculture Report Reveals Economic Growth and Challenges Facing New York Farms
… to institution marketing, to help farmers increase the share of New York produced food sold in the state. Support … the efficacy of these policies in siting of renewable energy facilities on lands other than productive farmland. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-ny-farmsLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… of our food supply system. This is especially true on Long Island. It was the only region in the state to see the … of farming across upstate New York along with Long Island and New York City. The report includes an analysis of … for farmers. Some of the important findings for Long Island include: There were 607 farms on Long Island in 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandMore State Investment and Policies Can Create New Opportunities in Hudson Valley Which Saw Unique Gains
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an … statewide trends, seeing growth in both the number of farms and in farmland in some counties. Access to fresh, … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s diverse farms are an essential part of the state’s economy, but there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/more-state-investment-and-policies-can-create-new-opportunities-hudson-valley-which-saw-unique-gainsFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… of farm products topped $2.3 billion in 2022, leading the state. Some counties in this region also countered statewide … healthy food also adds to the quality of life in the state, but this local food supply was put to the test during … of these policies in siting of renewable energy facilities on lands other than productive farmland. Promote supportive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 … The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryLocal Sales Tax Sharing in New York State
… Most counties in New York State share a portion of their local sales tax revenue with cities, towns, villages and, in a few … annual financial data submitted to the Office of the New York State Comptroller). Clicking on a county displays a … Most counties in New York State share some portion of their local sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-sales-tax-sharing-new-york-stateTransportation and Warehousing Sector – New York City Industry Sector Dashboards
… and warehousing sector is an important component of the local economy. During the pandemic, visitor numbers … and business buying behaviors amid the implementation of social distancing measures. The pandemic accelerated an existing trend of increasing e-commerce sales; in sales tax year 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/osdc/reports/nyc-sectors/transportation-and-warehousingComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… (BOCES) – Claims Auditing (Albany County) BOCES officials have established adequate controls over the claims processing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients With End Stage Renal Disease (Follow-Up)
… becomes the primary insurer (payer) and Medicaid the secondary. As a secondary payer, rather than pay for the … who do not apply for Medicare; and recover Medicaid claims paid for any retroactive Medicare enrollments of ESRD … to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved issues discussed in this report. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/reducing-medicaid-costs-recipients-end-stage-renal-disease-followFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… Facilities Planning Bureau (Bureau) completes its review of projects in a timely manner and, if not, what the impacts … is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building … to every facility owned or operated by districts or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) (collectively …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-review