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COVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… jobs and bringing tourism dollars back to New York. Thank you to State Comptroller DiNapoli for compiling a report that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryThe Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
… 2022 PDF Version June is National Great Outdoors Month. As New Yorkers prepare for summer vacations and to celebrate the … gardening or stargazing. All types of outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in … in compensation. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) generated by outdoor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/economic-impact-great-outdoorsVillage of West Haverstraw - Summer Program (2019M-146)
… $4,730 were not documented. These payments were made in cash and no receipts were provided at the time of service. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/11/22/village-west-haverstraw-summer-program-2019m-146Opinion 93-24
… TOWN LAW, §176(14): A fire district may not improve vacant land owned by the district with permanent outdoor competitive … of the fire department. Fire districts are established for the purpose of providing fire protection and responding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-24New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… 2022 PDF Version The agriculture industry supports jobs and communities throughout New York State. According to the … of overtime for hours worked over 60 hours per week and one day of rest per week, and lowered the threshold at which … Agriculture is vital to New York’s health and economy, making it important for the State to work to ensure that this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economies2022 Virtual Lunar New Year Celebration
… wisdom and strength. New York City is home to the largest population of Asian Americans of any individual area outside of Asia. Each year, Chinatown hosts one of the … in the State, drawing thousands of people to the area for its annual parade, cultural festival and fireworks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-lunar-new-year-celebrationDiNapoli Audit: State Oversight of Animal Shelters Found to Be Adequate, But Better Safeguards Needed Before Dogs Are Euthanized
… These dogs were adopted, transferred or euthanized in fewer days than the redemption period, or there was … the department generally completed required inspections in a timely fashion. But of approximately 2,000 inspections … with local shelters to address the deficiencies identified in the audit, which includes: Evaluating the current dog …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-audit-state-oversight-animal-shelters-found-be-adequate-better-safeguards-needed-dogs-areComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… purchased incidentals for the program. Payments made to a movie theater totaling $4,730 were not documented. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… period, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New York State Police announced today. “Ms. Simchik … said. “My office makes it a priority to combat fraud and protect public money. I thank the New York State Police … We will not tolerate any illegal financial acts, and I applaud the work of our members and our partners at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Controls Over Selected Expenditures (Follow-Up)
… directly reimbursing State-licensed providers for forensic rape examination (FRE) services. The FRE Direct Reimbursement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/controls-over-selected-expenditures-followOpinion 91-31
… within the town. We assume that the town is a local health district (see Public Health Law, §§2[1][c], 302[2], 341). … to the health officer of the county or any local health district contained therein, it is the duty of the health … be paid by the chief fiscal officer of the local health district without further audit. Based upon the language in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… sharing. According to Authority officials, the Authority is committed to public service and strives to be a model of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2XI.2.A Thresholds – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Education Law § 355, § 373, § 6218 and § 6275) and agency discretionary buying thresholds (State Finance Law § 163). … Prefixes of this Chapter, for additional information). DISCRETIONARY BUYING THRESHOLDS State Finance Law § 163(6) … thresholds above solely apply to permit agencies to purchase services and commodities without conducting a formal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2a-thresholdsDiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… had 23,650 establishments in 2019, provided 317,800 jobs, paid $10.7 billion in total wages citywide and … pandemic, leaving tens of thousands unemployed, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … businesses and our economy.” In June, the city started the Open Restaurant program, which issued special sidewalk and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economyTown of Woodbury – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-32)
… steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town facilities. Key … Specifically: 47 components at the Senior Center and Woodbury Public Library (Senior Center/Library) such as … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 131 components identified in this report. Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/07/town-woodbury-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-32Arts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… arts events throughout the state. As part of the Revival, NY PopsUp, a series of free ‘pop-up’ events, will be held …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Town of Babylon – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-30)
… at the Recycling Center, such as adequate clearance on the latch side of doors to accommodate a wheelchair. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/01/31/town-babylon-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-30Town of Brookhaven – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services(S9-24-45)
… steps to increase physical accessibility to programs and services provided at selected Town facilities. Key … Hall, such as at least one van accessible parking space and an accessible route with openings in the pavement no … as accessible parking spaces with marked access aisles and an accessible route to the main entrance with an even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/03/07/town-brookhaven-physical-accessibility-programs-and-servicess9-24-45Public Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… (Burglary, Larceny and Motor Vehicle Theft), accounted for the majority of the overall increase (collectively rising … reporting on this data in 2022. This decline follows steep increases in the two years prior. When comparing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safetyMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs (Follow-Up)
… and gun-related deaths. For the contract year ending June 30, 2022, the Division awarded $13.3 million in GIVE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/16/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programs-follow