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DiNapoli: Local Government Employment Outside NYC Fell Nearly 39,000 Since 2007
… government workforce levels were most impacted by two key events during this time – the Great Recession of 2007-09 and … said. “But local governments were hard hit by two major events, most recently the pandemic, that have taken their … pandemic enabling them to restore full-time staffing to near pre-pandemic levels in 2022. Despite this, overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-government-employment-outside-nyc-fell-nearly-39000-2007DiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… Snapple Group Noble Energy Inc. 2 0 12 PG&E Corporation Sempra Energy Safeway Inc. Reynolds American Inc. R. R. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingDiNapoli Audit Finds Lapses in Treatment Under Kendra's Law
… determined that care providers failed to promptly connect with the individual. Under Kendra’s Law, it is … Look into collecting data on the time it takes to connect individuals with their court-ordered services. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-lapses-treatment-under-kendras-lawDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, or nearly … P. DiNapoli. “Sales tax collections were quite strong in the first quarter,” DiNapoli said. “New York City’s … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $55 billion in the first quarter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop for Second Quarter of 2020
… to June 2019, largely due to a steep decline in New York City. Most counties saw an improvement compared to the … “Collections are down markedly, especially in New York City, revealing the effect of the pandemic on consumer … data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-second-quarter-2020DiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… the top programs in the nation. On September 27, 2018, the NY 529 fee drops to 0.13 percent, meaning participants will … in the plan. The national average is more than three times higher. The fee reduction is applied automatically for both new enrollees and current participants. NY's 529 College Savings Program manages approximately $30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesStay Informed – Career Plan
… to retire. Subscribe to our blog, New York Retirement News , where you’ll find tools to help you understand your benefits, as well as important retirement news. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter for quick … updates on a variety of retirement topics. Sign up for E-News , our email newsletter, for the latest NYSLRS news and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/stay-informedCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2022 report – pdf ] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Poughkeepsie … Agency’s (IDA’s) progress, as of September 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report City … The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Poughkeepsie …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-fDiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… and financial outlook, should develop a comprehensive plan to lay out its options before resorting to long-term borrowing to fund operations, according to a report released today by … and financial outlook should develop a comprehensive plan to lay out its options before resorting to longterm borrowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-financesOpinion 94 - 23
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (of district located within two towns) TOWN LAW, §§170, 172-d: In the case of the extension of a fire district located within two towns, if the … be extended on town board motion, without petition (see 12 Opns St Comp, 1956, p 280). Subdivision two provides, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-23Town of Canton - Compensation and Benefits (2018M-159)
Determine whether compensation and benefits were paid in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement CBA or Board authorized amounts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/10/town-canton-compensation-and-benefits-2018m-159DiNapoli: New York State Pension Fund Expands List of Corporations That Disclose Political Spending
… In 2016, the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) reached … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. The latest agreement is with J.M. Smucker Co., which has adopted the Fund’s request that it publicly report all direct and … In 2016 the New York State Common Retirement Fund Fund reached …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-new-york-state-pension-fund-expands-list-corporations-disclose-political-spendingDiNapoli Releases Report on FY 2027 Proposed Executive Budget
… to the states, including funding to support child care, food assistance, clean energy projects, and major …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-releases-report-fy-2027-proposed-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… the city’s economy, but resilient New Yorkers fueled small business growth. Changes to how people work and how … along with federal aid, allowed people to either start a business or expand by providing services more easily online.” … businesses grew 9.6%, rising to 990,419 jobs. All other business class sizes had employment levels in 2023 that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityOpinion 93-33
… -- Powers and Duties (publication of notice of annual meeting) EDUCATION LAW, §2004(1); PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §70-a; … may publish notice of the school district's annual meeting in the newspaper. A school district, however, may not … may publish notice of the school district's annual meeting in a publication which is entered as second-class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33New Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… workplace. Over time, federal policy actions bolstered by State and philanthropic efforts have contributed to … by the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other efforts, the rate of food insecurity in New … agencies should ramp up outreach activities to increase participation in SNAP and WIC, and make it easier to apply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Department in Patterson, New York (“PFD”), pled guilty today to wire fraud and false subscription to tax returns … U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara said: “As he admitted today, Albert Melin betrayed the trust placed in him by the … Fire Department in Patterson PFD New York pled guilty today to wire fraud and false subscription to tax returns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisOpinion 90-32
… (acquisition of land and construction of building for storage of) BONDS AND NOTES -- Referendum Requirements (for DEC ordered construction of town salt storage shed) HIGHWAY LAW, §142(4); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, … of bond proceeds for the construction of a town salt storage shed is not subject to referendum under either Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-32Opinion 2004-6
… unneeded space in a village building (see, e.g., 1991 Opns St Comp No. 91-62, p 165; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-1, p1). With respect to the gratuitous use of … and a not-for-profit organization (see e.g. 2002 Opns St Comp No. 2002-16, p 35; 1986 Opns St Comp No. 86-44, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-6Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Follow-Up) (2022-F-31) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare (Report 2018-S-71).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f31-response.pdf