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New York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… saw a significant decline in 2020 as 89,000 (31.4 percent) jobs were lost from 2019, when employment reached a record … relief programs, particularly for the accommodation and transportation industries, ensuring existing and new programs … 2019, the industry in New York City had a record 283,200 private sector jobs, accounting for 53.5 percent of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73Town of Grafton – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-113-F)
… released in August 2013. Background The Town of Grafton is located in Rensselaer County. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted expenditures for 2013 totaled approximately $1.1 million. Results of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/05/20/town-grafton-audit-follow-2013m-113-fTown of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest Audit Follow-Up (2021M-36-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Otselic’s (Town’s) progress, as of May 2024, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Otselics Towns progress as of May 2024 in implementing our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-audit-follow-2021m-36-fDiNapoli: One of the Nation's Largest Energy Suppliers Agrees to Report on Climate Change Risk
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Duke Energy, one of the … with new strategies that embrace low-carbon technologies, grid modernization and renewable energies. Shareholders look … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that Duke Energy one of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-one-nations-largest-energy-suppliers-agrees-report-climate-change-riskNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Writes to President Biden in Support of His Planned Veto of Anti-ESG Resolution
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today wrote to President Biden in support of his planned veto of a resolution that would … fires or floods or take steps to benefit the communities in which they operate, put their profits, reputations and … misguided attempt to politicize investment decisions.” In December 2021, DiNapoli wrote in support of a rule …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-writes-president-biden-support-his-planned-veto-anti-esg-resolutionDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters … per year from 2018 to 2022. Each client who enters a shelter must take part in a needs assessment and the … to be completed within the first 10 days of admission to a shelter. DiNapoli’s auditors found from January 2018 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
… to commit to board diversity, the company had just one female director. In January, it added a second female director to its now 11-person board. “We encourage our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… Act was adopted into law in 2000, a year after the tragic shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado. The SAVE Act … rates varied from 9 per thousand in the North Country to 12 per thousand in the Capital District. Just over a quarter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearTown of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2015M-226-F)
… released in January 2016. Background The Town of Elmira is located in Chemung County and has a population of … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $3.6 million. Results of … was partially implemented and eight recommendations were not implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/04/town-elmira-audit-follow-2015m-226-fAccounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdfDiNapoli: Public Authorities Borrow and Spend Billions With Limited Transparency, Accountability
… on behalf of other entities. The report also detailed how the state relies on public authorities as a backdoor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-public-authorities-borrow-and-spend-billions-limited-transparency-accountabilityDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… altered receipts to show a lower amount collected from the park director and code enforcement officer. DiNapoli’s auditors found that $18,586 in park and recreation fees, $4,146 in code enforcement fees and $800 in town hall rental fees were not deposited. In August 2013, after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500Report on the State Fiscal Year 2018-19 Enacted Budget Financial Plan and Capital Program and Financing Plan, July 2018
Unexpectedly high personal income tax receipts and other factors resulted in a positive end to the State's last fiscal year with a General Fund balance of $9.4B
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2018-19.pdfDiNapoli: Nearly 14% of New Yorkers Live in Poverty; Surpasses National Average for Eight Straight Years
… million New Yorkers, or 13.9% of the state’s population, lived in poverty in 2021, compared to 12.8% of all Americans, … 27 million New Yorkers or 139 of the states population lived in poverty in 2021 compared to 128 of all Americans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-nearly-14-percent-of-new-yorkers-live-poverty-surpasses-national-average-eight-straight-yearsDiNapoli: Former Ontario Town Water Superintendent Charged With Covering Up Failure to Fix Water Leaks
… by the State Comptroller’s Office, the New York State Police, and Acting Wayne County District Attorney Christopher … issue. The Comptroller then partnered with the State Police and District Attorney to fully expose Peets’ alleged … DiNapoli’s audits and investigations have led to over 150 arrests and the ordered restitutions of over $50 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-ontario-town-water-superintendent-charged-covering-failure-fix-water-leaksOversight of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… (including those coming through NYC311), voicemail, CCHR’s online web form, or in person. After initial discussions with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/oversight-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 14.1% in February compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 141 in February compared to the same month in 2022 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli Audit: Growing Number of Youth in Juvenile Justice Centers at Risk Due to Staff Shortages
… ability to properly assess the physical and mental health of youth at intake as physical altercations, illegal drug use, and incidents of self-harm rise. “This audit found some very troubling … the training required to be authorized to restrain youth. Admission assessments and screenings are vital for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-audit-growing-number-youth-juvenile-justice-centers-risk-due-staff-shortagesDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… diverse, and nurture a spirit of innovation and community in their students.” Falling Enrollment and Looming Enrollment Cliff In large part due to demographic changes, attracting … and New York’s share of enrollment has decreased. In Fall 1970, New York’s higher education institutions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up)
… claims. The objective of our initial audit report, issued August 17, 2021, was to determine whether the Department paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/13/improper-medicaid-payments-claims-not-compliance-ordering-prescribing-referring-and