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Finger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… this industry as outlined in a new report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s …
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 … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York’s diverse farms are an essential part of the state’s economy, but there … that is contributing to the consolidation and the loss of farms. Policymakers must consider the ways in which state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… The critical role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an … only region in the state to see the numbers climb for both farms and farmland acres in the most recent United States … 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/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-gainsOpinion 89-23
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Lease (to State agency at less than fair and adequate … LAW, §72-h: A village may allow a State agency, by lease or license, to utilize space in the village hall … board of trustees of a village ... may sell, transfer or lease to or exchange with any municipal corporation or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23Opinion 88-42
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Distribution of (adjustment by county of erroneous … -- Setoff (right of county to recoup erroneous sales tax allocations to other municipalities) TAX LAW, §1262(c): A … Concerning a situation where a county distributed sales tax revenues to towns and villages in the county in a manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42Rockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and Westchester counties, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12Local 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 instances, school districts within their borders. … Most counties in New York State share some portion of their local sales tax revenue with cities towns villages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-sales-tax-sharing-new-york-stateXII.5.H Appropriate Payment Amounts – XII. Expenditures
… Units cannot submit a voucher for payment unless goods or services and a proper invoice have been received. Process and … Units cannot submit a voucher for payment unless goods or services and a proper invoice have been received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5h-appropriate-payment-amountsTransportation and Warehousing Sector – New York City Industry Sector Dashboards
… tax year 2023, e-commerce accounted for 18 percent of retail taxable sales in the City. The sector’s relatively … moving goods rather than people during the pandemic. Employment Private Sector Comparison City, State and Nation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/osdc/reports/nyc-sectors/transportation-and-warehousingNew York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act
… of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Part C). Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-fiscal-reform-and-accountability-actFacilities Planning Bureau Project Review
… its review of projects in a timely manner and, if not, what the impacts on school districts are. We also sought to determine whether districts are commencing project construction prior to obtaining final … its review of projects in a timely manner and if not what the impacts on school districts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/04/facilities-planning-bureau-project-reviewInvestment Standards
… a better life experience (ABLE) savings account program. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/investment-standardsEnvironment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… funding provided by the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. As of March 31, 2023, employment at DEC … Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022 In November 2022, New York State voters … “Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022.” With nearly 68 percent of voters who voted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) distributed tickets from the Marketing and Promotional Program (Program) … Key Findings The Board did not distribute Program tickets in accordance with the New York State Gaming … Corporation officials used resources to purchase tickets that were given to Board members, management, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-andGreater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
… audit and approve seven claims totaling $873,056 prior to payment. Key Recommendations The Board should: Ensure the … the claims auditor audits and approves all claims prior to payment. District officials generally agreed with our …
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)
… unemployment insurance reserve totaled $658,000, enough to pay average annual unemployment expenditures for more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/le-roy-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2022m-110Ticonderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-182)
… Joint Town/Village Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) monitored financial activity … [AFR].) As a result: The 2018 independent annual audit of the District’s records was completed 1,045 days late and as of October 31, 2023, audits for 2019 through 2022 were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/04/19/ticonderoga-joint-townvillage-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-182KIPP Troy Prep Charter School – Resident Tuition Billings and Collections (2024M-20)
Determine whether the KIPP Troy Prep Charter School School Board of Trustees Board and officials accurately billed and collected tuition and deposited and recorded collections in a timely manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2024/06/14/kipp-troy-prep-charter-school-resident-tuition-billings-and-collectionsDiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… fueled by agricultural activity and the production of food,” DiNapoli said. “Farms in New York are 98 percent … and Fresh Fruit and Vegetable programs, which bring farm food to communities and fund school purchases of fresh produce; and The Food Metrics Law, which encourages state agencies to purchase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economy