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Arts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… sector grew by 42 percent, faster than the 30 percent rate for total private sector employment. Establishments and total … in economic activity. In 2020, however, they expect the number of tourists declined to 23 million. Until the sector … be referred to as the arts and recreation sector in this report. 2 Unless otherwise indicated, data on employment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… and comprehensive manner on their websites, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … When they did post the information, it was often hard to find. “Taxpayers should have easy access to information about their school districts’ finances,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli Moves State Pension Fund Toward Net Zero Target, Restricts Investments in Oil Sands Companies
… Fund will not directly purchase or directly hold debt or equity securities, or invest through an actively managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-moves-state-pension-fund-toward-net-zero-target-restricts-investments-oil-sands-companiesDiNapoli: New York's Public and Private Colleges and Universities Face Significant Challenges in Years Ahead
… A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli highlights the challenges New York’s higher education sector is facing, including a looming … diverse, and nurture a spirit of innovation and community in their students.” Falling Enrollment and Looming Enrollment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-new-yorks-public-and-private-colleges-and-universities-face-significant-challenges-yearsOvertime and Other Time and Attendance Matters Found in the Use of Certain Federal Funds
… 2009 to June 30, 2012. Background The LIRR, a constituent of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), received … there is a high level of transparency and accountability in the spending of its funds on these projects. Key Findings … Management and Control of Employee Overtime Costs (2009-S-88) Metropolitan Transportation Authority/Metro-North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/24/overtime-and-other-time-and-attendance-matters-found-use-certain-federal-fundsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… for asylum seekers and strong revenue, largely from growth in business and property tax collections. But potential policy changes on the federal level creates uncertainty for the coming years … of $785 million in FY 2025, and less than $100 million total during FY 2026 and 2027. The Savings Program reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueDiNapoli Op-Ed in Times Union: NY Needs an Independent Commission to Review State's COVID Response
… home deaths. The report cites figures based on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services data, stating, “New York’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-op-ed-times-union-ny-needs-independent-commission-review-states-covid-responseDiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… 30 will focus on budgeting practices and the resulting property tax levy related to the Payment in Lieu of Taxes … completion of the audits. For access to state and local government spending and more than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to promote openness in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectDiNapoli: Rochester Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing $121,000 in Pension Checks Sent to Late Grandmother
… woman pleaded guilty to stealing more than $121,000 in state pension checks that were sent to her deceased … today. The defendant, Elona Roberts, was arrested in June. “Elona Roberts exploited her grandmother’s death to … Pension System is a benefit for those who give themselves in service to others in the state,” Baxter said. “I applaud …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-rochester-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-121000-pension-checks-sent-late-grandmotherDiNapoli: NYC Transit Must Ensure Cameras and Security Equipment Are Maintained and in Working Order
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s New York City Transit (Transit) needs to do a better job of … report. Audit Metropolitan Transportation Authority - New York City Transit: Selected Aspects of Safety and … Facilities … The Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys New York City Transit Transit needs to do a better job of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-transit-must-ensure-cameras-and-security-equipment-are-maintained-and-working-orderDiNapoli: People With Disabilities in New York City Have Higher Unemployment Rates and Lower Incomes
… we have ahead of us. Tools like the Disability Equality Index (DEI) helps companies measure their own progress on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-people-disabilities-new-york-city-have-higher-unemployment-rates-and-lower-incomesState Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Executive Budget Preliminary Overview, December 2008
The Executive Budget recommends $9.5 billion in spending reductions, $3.1 billion in new and higher taxes and fees, and $1.1 billion in nonrecurring resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-preliminary-2009-10.pdfTown of Willsboro – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-68-F)
… review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of May 2016, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in July 2014. Background The Town of Willsboro is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/08/05/town-willsboro-audit-follow-2014m-68-fHancock Fire Department – Audit Follow Up (2018M-236-F)
… Department’s (Department’s) progress, as of February 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in May 2019. Background The Department is located in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2022/07/01/hancock-fire-department-audit-follow-2018m-236-fVillage of Delhi – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-204-F)
… - pdf ] | [ read complete 2020 report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Village of … of April 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in January 2020. Background The Village … of Trustees and has approximately 30 employees. General fund appropriations for 2019-20 totaled approximately $3.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2022/05/20/village-delhi-audit-follow-2019m-204-fTown of Webb – Audit Follow-Up (2018M-188-F)
… - pdf ] | [ read complete 2018 report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of … February 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in November 2018. Background The Town … of four council members and a Town Supervisor. General fund appropriations for 2018 totaled approximately $6.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/05/20/town-webb-audit-follow-2018m-188-fCity of Elmira – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-90-F)
… - pdf ] | [ read complete 2017 report - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the City’s … as of May 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2017. Background The City of … governed by an elected seven-member City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/10/30/city-elmira-audit-follow-2017m-90-fTown of Fishkill – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-246-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March 25, 2015, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in February 2014. Background The Town of Fishkill is located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/19/town-fishkill-audit-follow-2013m-246-fTown of Fishkill – Audit Follow-Up (2013M-188-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of March 25 2015, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in September 2013. Background The Town of Fishkill is located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/19/town-fishkill-audit-follow-2013m-188-fTown of Carroll - Audit Follow Up (2013M-221-F)
… year totaled $555,463 and were funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Results of Review Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-carroll-audit-follow-2013m-221-f