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Village of Cato – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-145-F)

… of Cato’s (Village’s) progress, as of June 10, 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Village of Cato – Water Financial Operations (2023M-145), released in March 2024. The audit determined that the Village Board … the Village of Catos Villages progress as of June 10 2025 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/09/19/village-cato-audit-follow-2023m-145-f

Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (2025-MS-1)

… difficulty walking or climbing stairs. 1 According to the ADA Update: A Primer for State and Local Governments , “by … are offered. Using the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Checklist for Existing Facilities 4 as a guide, we … under, or the Municipalities’ compliance with, the ADA. See Appendix A for more information on the ADA Checklist …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/06/physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-2025-ms-1

DiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape

… new programs funded only in FY 2023, presenting new fiscal cliffs. These are in addition to a number of budgetary risks … year to nearly $9.9 billion, excluding some of the fiscal cliffs, the potential cost of labor contracts and the risk of … of the City of New York, April 2022 Identifying Fiscal Cliffs In New York City's Financial Plan New York City …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscape

Opinion 90-47

… PUBLIC OFFICERS LAW, §§17, 18: The duty of the State or a municipality to provide a legal defense to an employee … facts or ultimate factual determination ( Mathis v State , 140 Misc 2d 333, 531 NYS2d 680 [1988], re: §17; Spitz v … that reasonable minds could reach no other conclusion (140 Misc 2d at 339, 531 NYS2d at 684). The Attorney General's …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47

DiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits

… report is essential to the nonprofit sector,” said Reg Foster, President and CEO of United Way of New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profits

Due Dates for Your ROA – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials

… Begins Complete Your ROA By Submit Your ROA By January 1, 2026* May 30, 2026 June 29, 2026 April 1, 2026 August 28, 2026 September 27, 2026 July 1, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/due-dates-your-roa

DiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS

… “Travelers from around the world are drawn to all corners of the state and keep coming back because they fall in love … visitors. In contrast, National Park sites, including the Statue of Liberty, had fewer visitors than in 2019. Agritourism Grows: …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nys

DiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices

… conditions may not last. As of city fiscal year (FY) 2022, approximately 40% of the city’s spending was … Nondiscretionary spending rose to $41.6 billion in FY 2022, an increase of $7.4 billion from FY 2015. As a share of … public safety, and sanitation, as well as cultural events, 3-K education services, and the Fair Fares program. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choices

DiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities

… two bank branches. "Residents of New York City, and the neighborhood businesses where they spend their money, … a loan," DiNapoli said. "The state's Banking Development District program helps open bank branches that provide … the Bronx." "Access to affordable and consumer friendly neighborhood financial services are key to promoting personal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communities

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020

… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent in the third quarter compared to the same period last year, … DiNapoli said. “Still, collections are down, especially in New York City, and local governments are facing serious … Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 95 percent in the third quarter …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020

Long Island Rail Road: On-Time Performance by the Numbers (2023)

In 2023, the LIRR carried 65.2 million riders, a reduction of 25.9 million from levels last reached before the COVID-19 pandemic in 2019, when ridership reached 91.1 million passengers.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-9-2025.pdf