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License Fee Revenues (Follow-Up) (2013-F-6), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs to implement the recommendations contained in our audi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f6-response.pdfRequirements and Procedures for “Abandoned Property Location Services”
If you are interested in becoming an “Abandoned Property Location Service Provider” in New York State, or if you have been contacted by someone who claims they
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/aplsp-requirements-and-procedures.pdfComptroller’s Update: State Fiscal Year 2015-16 Revenue Trends through the Mid-Year, October 2015
The State’s cash position continues to improve, as illustrated by the $10.7 billion balance in the General Fund through the middle of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 20
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-mid-year-2015-16.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… made in our audit report, the agency needs to ensure that all inspections are complete and thorough so that New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit examined the computer and software systems that … track the history of grade changes. “When proper controls are not in place, there is the possibility of student grades being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… pretax profits totaled $13.7 billion in the first half of 2018, 11 percent higher than last year, according to a … "Wall Street has profited every year since the end of the recession in 2009, and compensation last year reached … DiNapoli said. "The securities industry is a major source of revenue for New York City and New York State, and is an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… the state of $232,000 after the scam was uncovered in two audits by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. … the two audit reports, visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093013/12s11.pdf and http://www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093013/12s10.pdf Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraudDiNapoli Finds Schools Falling Short on Emergency Planning
… Schools are not doing enough to prepare for emergency situations like shootings, according to an audit of safety planning at 19 schools released today by New York … to make sure our children and school personnel are safe. Emergency planning must be a priority for all New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-finds-schools-falling-short-emergency-planningDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Monitoring of Mental Health Facilities
… New York’s mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified of incidents of … New Yorks mental health facilities are not ensuring parents and guardians are properly notified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-monitoring-mental-health-facilitiesOpinion 90-21
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … or her office. In addition, the town clerk must prepare an abstract of the audited claims directed to the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21Opinion 90-3
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … by: excluding real property wholly exempt from county taxation; using the total assessed value of property … Whether the allocation of county sales tax revenue required by Tax Law 1262d should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-3Opinion 90-31
… CONSTRUCTION LAW, §41; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A committee formed by seven towns to operate a joint airport … Law, §353-a must act by majority vote of the whole committee. The participating towns may not, by local law, authorize the committee to act by majority of the quorum present at a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-31Opinion 89-32
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … treasurer would have a conflict of interest by virtue of the countys renewal of a lease of a gravel pit from a corporation of which the treasurer owns more than 5 of the stock …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-32DiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… “In many places the situation has continued to get worse. Foreclosed properties displace families and weigh heavily on local … to resolve cases that have become stalled, to monitor properties with delinquent mortgages and to return vacant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsOpinion 95-23
… by section 119 of the Town Law (34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 168; 1971 Opns St Comp No. 71-659, unreported). The town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-23DiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… but there is no requirement for ORES to track or account for how long it takes to complete an application. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2024 State of the State Address
… gaps totaling over $21 billion through State Fiscal Year 2026-27. “With federal pandemic funding winding down, it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2024-state-state-addressDiNapoli: Nourish NY Needs Better Oversight to Connect More Food Banks and In-State Farms to Funding
… The Nourish New York program (Nourish NY) was created to help the 1-in-10 New Yorkers facing food insecurity and local farmers by connecting food banks to New York-grown products. However, an audit released today … managing Nourish NY may have limited the program's ability to fund certain food bank purchases, and thus benefit fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nourish-ny-needs-better-oversight-connect-more-food-banks-and-state-farms-fundingDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2023 State of the City Address
… seeing profitability and bonuses decline, adding further to the city’s budgetary pressures. “The city’s economic … fragile and relies on the city and state working together to address these challenges. The mayor identified … and savings in his budget. Still, more can be done to incorporate recurring costs, including those to help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2023-state-city-address