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Opinion 91-31
… the people of the county requires compulsory anti-rabies vaccination of all dogs within the county, the Commissioner … the limited purpose of implementing compulsory anti-rabies vaccination of dogs. Therefore, it is our opinion that a … the people of the county required compulsory, anti-rabies vaccination of all dogs, within the county, six months old …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31Brooklyn Man Pleads Guilty in Check Theft Scheme
… defendant stole checks from unsuspecting Brooklynites as well as local charities. Today’s plea holds him accountable … enforcement partners will continue to pursue mail thieves well into the future.” Galker, 40, took the checks, which had been mailed to addresses around Midwood where he lived, deposited them using a stolen identity, then withdrew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/brooklyn-man-pleads-guilty-check-theft-schemeDiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… adding jobs and businesses at a faster pace than the rest of New York City between 2003 and 2012, including the first increase in manufacturing jobs in 2012 after decades of losses, according to an economic snapshot of Brooklyn released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthDiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… in Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections, where a number of states experienced unexpected declines in April as most … lower than anticipated," DiNapoli said. "The Division of the Budget has released a Financial Plan that responds to … indication that the economy remains unpredictable and we need to be cautious as we look ahead to the remainder of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… at $11.3 billion, the strongest first half since 2011, and may have positioned New York City’s securities industry … the securities industry faces volatile financial markets and an unsteady global economy,” DiNapoli said. “After years … continues to be a major contributor to the city’s economy and a large contributor to the state and city budgets.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… securities industry declined by nearly 2 percent (or 3,600 jobs) in 2020 to 179,900 jobs. The loss of industry jobs in … $92,330 average compensation for the rest of the city’s private sector. In 1981, the gap was much narrower, with Wall … salary only twice the average pay in the rest of the private sector. The average bonuses paid out to NYC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsDiNapoli: NYC Projects $3 Billion Surplus for 2015, Balanced Budget Next Year
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3 billion for fiscal year (FY) … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s budget is balanced for next year and the out-year budget gaps appear manageable,” DiNapoli said. “The city’s economy is strong and shows no signs of slowing. Still, Mayor de …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-nyc-projects-3-billion-surplus-2015-balanced-budget-next-yearOversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… of Health is effectively overseeing the practice of funeral directing in accordance with relevant law and … effectively overseeing selected aspects of the practice of funeral directing. The audit covered the period from April … for governing and regulating the business and practice of funeral directing, undertaking, and embalming in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directingNew York City Bike Share Program – Oversight of Revenue Collection and Monitoring
… (DOT) collects selected revenues from the New York City Bike Share program as required by the terms of the agreement. … About the Program In 2013, DOT launched the New York City Bike Share program, which is part of a public-private … of this report, this program is referred to as Citi Bike. The program is operated by the vendor, and DOT is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/new-york-city-bike-share-program-oversight-revenue-collection-and-monitoringState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… disagreed with the audit’s findings. Their full response is contained in the audit. DiNapoli’s auditors noted that ESD … no tangible results. His office has also released a series of audits on the state’s minority- and women-owned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… Correction, Probation, Parks and Recreation and the Taxi and Limousine Commission. For example, the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… A report released today found more than one of every 100 resident personal … A report released today found more than one of every 100 resident personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycTown of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-37-F)
… specific goals when approving projects. The audit included one recommendation to help the Board and officials properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2025/09/26/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-audit-followTown of Hanover – Procurement (2025M-58)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Hanover (Town) Town Board (Board) use a … seek competition when procuring professional services. Of the 67 professional service providers that were paid … The Board did not always seek competition when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-hanover-procurement-2025m-58Greenburgh Central School District – Procurement (2024M-147)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Did Greenburgh Central School District (District) officials procure time and materials contracts in a cost-efficient manner and … District officials generally procured time and materials contracts in a costefficient manner through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/greenburgh-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-147Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-147-F)
… Greenwood Lake Union Free School District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-147), released in December 2021. … that District officials did not always procure goods and services in a cost-effective manner or ensure claims were audited for accuracy and completeness. The audit included nine recommendations to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/greenwood-lake-union-free-school-district-audit-follow-2021m-147-fSouthwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… improper or fraudulent claims from being paid. A board of education (board) must audit the claims against a … business office (CBO).The BOCES CBO Manager assigned two BOCES employees to audit the District’s claims. These two employees were responsible for examining and allowing or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Essex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… manufacturing, warehousing, commercial, research, renewable energy and recreational facilities).In return for financial … or renovating existing buildings. The seven-member Board is responsible for managing ECIDA’s financial and operational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… use the IT systems for Internet access, email, receiving online payments and to maintain various records, such as … for personal use, such as news and advertising, personal online banking and finances, entertainment and travel, … use the IT systems for Internet access email receiving online payments and to maintain various records such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25DiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefiting From Strong Economy
… up,” DiNapoli said. “New York City added a record 120,000 jobs in 2014, and it is on pace to add 100,000 jobs in 2015. … respectively. These gaps are relatively small (ranging from 2.1 percent to 4.6 percent of city fund revenues), and … begin raising short-term interest rates after keeping them near zero for seven years. While rates will likely rise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefiting-strong-economy