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Essex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… agencies (IDAs) are established by special act of the State Legislature to advance the job opportunities, economic … welfare, health and general prosperity of the people of New York State. IDAs provide financial assistance, including tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mBeaver River Central School District – Collection of Real Property Taxes and Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2021M-123)
Determine whether Beaver River Central School District (District) officials ensured that real property taxes and retiree health insurance contributions were properly collected, recorded and deposited.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/beaver-river-2021-123.pdfXI.11.G Equipment Acquisition – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to state agencies on the procurement of equipment, including: … decision making process. Sections 160.5 and 160.6 of the State Finance Law provide that cost may include the price of … Purchase - Title to the equipment transfers to the State immediately and payments are made over an extended term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11g-equipment-acquisitionContract Submission System Guide for Public Authority Users
… authorities to submit contracts and contract amendments for prior approval or filing to the Office of the State … and respond electronically, maximizing timeliness for each contract transaction which requires approval. As a … contract documents Submit contracts and amendments to OSC for filing or approval Access all contracts that your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-public-authority-usersBusiness Partners
… additional information, please see the descriptions below. Hearings One of the responsibilities of the Comptroller, as … and trustee of the Common Retirement Fund, is to conduct hearings to review agency decisions affecting pension … Hearings are held across the state and may be conducted live, by video conference or by telephone, depending on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/business-partnersDiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… an all-time high, but spending in future years is expected to require additional resources beyond the EPF's dedicated revenues, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … state established a permanent fund with dedicated revenues to protect New York's environmental, recreational and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… picture but also weakens checks and balances over the use of public dollars, according to a report released today by … Washington, questions over state tax revenues and billions of dollars in out-year gaps pose significant threats," DiNapoli said. "At a time of difficult financial challenges, transparency, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… on the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to halt the Trump administration's repeal of the Clean Power Plan, an … destabilizing impacts of climate change." In October, the Trump administration announced its intention to roll back the … calling on the Environmental Protection Agency to halt the Trump administrations repeal of the Clean Power Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerOpinion 96-16
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … and town taxes (Town Law, §198[12][e]). There is, however, no authority in section 198 for the town board, irrespective … e.g., McCabe v Voorhis , 243 NY 401; 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-64, p 145, relating to the general rule that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-16Opinion 92-5
… CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (granting of license or concession for fair and adequate consideration) … grant license) STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1: There is no contravention of the gift and loan prohibition in … inconsistent with the analysis and conclusion herein. It is a well-established principle that property held for public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-5Opinion 92-42
… is paid to the town under a contract (see, e.g., 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-41, p 81; 1985 Opns St Comp No. 85-37, p 51; 1983 Opns St Comp No. 83-103, p 127; 29 Opns St Comp, 1973, p 122). It is not an improper use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-42Audit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… Development Corporation (ESDC) spent $211 million on an advertising contract to promote economic development and … no tangible results, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “When government … said. “ESDC’s attempts to measure the results of this advertising campaign were weak at best, leaving real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Cautions NYC Leaders to Prepare for Challenging Fiscal Times Ahead
… annually, exist despite healthy FY 2021 year-end operating results. While the city has increased the size of its newly … recommit to building deeper reserves now, when operating results are stronger than anticipated, to stay prepared for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-cautions-nyc-leaders-prepare-challenging-fiscal-times-aheadDiNapoli: Wall Street Profits Surge Again, Giving New York a Fiscal Boost
… Wall Street’s profits could top $60 billion in 2025 if current trends continue, according … Wall Streets profits could top $60 billion in 2025 if current trends continue according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-wall-street-profits-surge-again-giving-new-york-fiscal-boostState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… school audits were issued. Town of Elmira Fire District No.1 – Long-Term Planning (Chemung County) District officials … including an investment policy, a procurement policy and a code of ethics. It did not use reserve funds in a transparent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… Objective To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation … monitoring the 480 and 480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and … To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsDivision of Housing and Community Renewal – Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments Located Outside New York City
… Objectives To determine whether residents of Mitchell-Lama developments, … was created in 1955 by the Limited Profit Housing Act to provide affordable rental and cooperative (co-op) housing to middle-income families. A total of 269 State-supervised … To determine whether residents of MitchellLama developments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/08/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellDiNapoli Highlights Investment in Rochester Region Through State Pension Fund
… like Ambrell, we can continue to deliver positive results for the Fund and for our local communities. We still have more than $370 … rate returns consistent with the risk of private equity for the Fund while expanding the availability of capital for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-highlights-investment-rochester-region-through-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… New York City has recovered 99.4% of private sector jobs it lost in the pandemic, but unevenly across key … lost 73% of jobs compared to 22% in the rest of the private sector. Retail Retailers have only regained 87.4% of … New York City has recovered 994 of private sector jobs it lost in the pandemic but unevenly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsDiNapoli: Energy Companies Agree to Report on Impact of Paris Agreement Goals
… change, addressing material risks and opportunities for the Fund's investments. At his direction, the Fund … the Fund's investment decisions, including: $4 billion for the low emissions index; $3 billion in sustainable … of a wind farm in Western New York; ESG risk assessments for all new investments; and annual reviews of ESG oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-energy-companies-agree-report-impact-paris-agreement-goals