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DiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores
… 20 local governments in New York State ended their fiscal year 2021 designated in some form of fiscal stress , down from 30 a year ago, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … for municipalities (excluding New York City) twice a year. The scores announced today are for local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scoresState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… 2019. For 69 of the 150 cases, investigators did not make contact with the employer within 60 days of creating a wage … in its procedures. In 55 of the 69 cases, the first contact did not occur for more than 120 days, including 13 … Documentation was not consistently maintained to support projects rated as satisfactory, and, in some cases, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… Conservation (Department) has adequately monitored and enforced compliance with the New York State Rechargeable Battery Law to promote the proper disposal of lithium-ion and other types of rechargeable batteries. The audit covered … of Environmental Conservation has adequately monitored and enforced compliance with the New York State Rechargeable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… allow New York City to generate at least an additional $24 billion in operating surplus in city fiscal year FY 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . Sales tax collections during this period grew by just over … of the state, much of which had begun to see increasing sales tax collections starting as soon as the third quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. DiNapoli urged the federal government to provide relief, as it has after each of … report. New York City also needs clarity from the federal government. Past recessions highlight the role of federal assistance, not just in the worst years but in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-financesStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness
… monitors the cleanliness of New York City’s (NYC) streets and sidewalks. We also assessed the methodology used by the Mayor’s Office of Operations to rate street and sidewalk cleanliness. Our audit covered the period … the Program DSNY’s mission is to keep NYC healthy, safe, and clean – by collecting, recycling, and disposing of waste; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanlinessState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… expenditures auditors reviewed from the three years ended Dec. 31, 2019 (of $57.3 million expended during the period), … lacked documentation of approval or receipt. Gaming Commission: Equine Health and Safety (Follow-Up) (2019-F-49) … An audit issued in November 2018 found that the commission had implemented measures to improve its practices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCourse Offerings
… City University of New York (CUNY) is effectively matching course offerings to student demand. Our audit covered the … there is no system-wide policy specifying when additional course sections should be added. Instead, departments at each … officials at the five senior colleges and were told that course schedules are established using enrollment data from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/01/course-offeringsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… did not have enough to eat at times during the previous week Source: U.S. Census Bureau, based on those surveyed during the week of June 18 through June 23 Clear Racial and … levels at all – a finding 2 percentage points above the national response Source: U.S. Census Bureau, based on those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020Cincinnatus Fire Department – Financial Management (2025M-91)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Cincinnatus Fire … for equipment, training and emergency responses. A lack of oversight can lead to a lack of operational effectiveness, … treasurers collected $270,147 and disbursed $317,776 from 13 bank accounts during the audit period, including nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/03/20/cincinnatus-fire-department-financial-management-2025m-91DiNapoli: Federal Tariffs and Other Actions Hurt Tourism and NY Exports
… to Canada also declined by $3.8 billion due to tariffs. “Federal policies are driving foreign travelers away and … over the same period in 2024, compared to private sector job growth of 1% in all other industries in the state. … support to New York and how changes made by the federal government are affecting New York’s industries and economy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-federal-tariffs-and-other-actions-hurt-tourism-and-ny-exportsThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… number from 2010. Nationwide reports rose sharply over the period as well, as shown in Figure 1. The FTC defines … Justice Services (DCJS) were the fewest during the 10-year period shown in Figure 4. (DCJS reports arrests and … at https://nyassembly.gov/leg/?default_fld=%0D%0A&leg_video=&bn=A04939&term=2001&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Memo=Y&Text=Y …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftDetails About the Audit Process
… contained in various statutes, including the State Finance Law and New York City’s General Municipal Law. The Comptroller also has the authority to … information relevant to their audit objective(s). The aim is to understand the risks associated with the program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/details-about-audit-processOpinion 88-14
… Law, §17-103[4][b]; General Stencils, Inc. v Chiappa , 18 NY2d 125, 272 NYS2d 337). In this connection, we also note … county may then transfer the money to the general fund. March 15, 1988 Cornelius F. Healy Deputy State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-14DiNapoli Issues Preliminary Analysis of 2021-22 Executive Budget
… to eliminate Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) for towns and villages, leaving cities the only class of local governments funded by the program. Overall AIM funding for cities is reduced 5 percent, to $617 million, … continue a trend in recent years of flat or declining AIM funding and further shrink the state’s unrestricted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-issues-preliminary-analysis-2021-22-executive-budgetDiNapoli: The Rockaways Shows Signs of Recovery After Pandemic Setback
… as part of the recovery.” Pre-Pandemic Economic Growth and Post-Pandemic Recovery The Rockaways saw steady business … by a slower percentage than in Queens or citywide. Job losses were reversed by 2021, however, with employment … worked in partnership with Comptroller DiNapoli and his office to furnish an economic and demographic snapshot of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-rockaways-shows-signs-recovery-after-pandemic-setbackDiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery
… Brooklyn’s economy is showing signs of recovery that outpace the rest of New … “As the economy has gradually improved, however, Brooklyn is showing a return to its pre-pandemic job growth. To help … child poverty and food insecurity.” “New York City is coming back, and we’re going to bring all five boroughs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-leads-nycs-economic-recoverySmall Businesses and the Economic Recovery: Work in Progress
… Reporting Negative Effect from COVID-19 Pandemic, New York vs. U.S., May 2020–October 2021 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, … Change in Monthly Average Business Applications, New York vs. U.S., 2006–2021 Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/small-businesses-and-economic-recovery-work-progressTaxes and Your Pension
… from your payments.” Do not complete Steps 2–4. Caution: While you have the right to elect not to have income taxes … after-tax contributions to NYSLRS or took a taxable loan while you were working, a small portion of your benefit may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/taxes-and-your-pension