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Town of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Assess whether the Town of Big … taking additional steps to increase physical accessibility for the 100 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and indicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37DiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… from 23 districts in fiscal stress the prior year. This is the lowest incidence of fiscal stress recorded for schools … of the largest increases in aid. However, the federal aid is temporary so school district officials may face difficult … one school district in “significant fiscal stress,” which is the highest category - Mount Vernon City School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Tentative Agreements to End UAW Strike
… regarding the tentative labor agreements between the UAW and the big three automakers. “With the announcement of a … to a close. My congratulations to the United Auto Workers and Ford, General Motors and Stellantis for coming to terms that will secure the … regarding the tentative labor agreements between the UAW and the big three automakers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-tentative-agreements-end-uaw-strikeBig Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… 21, 2012. Background The Big Flats Fire District No. 2 is located in Chemung County. The District’s general fund … $101,467 for the 2012 fiscal year. Included in the budget is $30,000 for rent of the Golden Glow Volunteer Fire … of Fire Commissioners consists of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012mCorning City School District – Procurement (2016M-222)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District's procurement practices for the period … or bids. Key Recommendations Revise the procurement policy to include clear language addressing the procurement of professional services and require strict adherence to the requirements of the procurement policy. Solicit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/corning-city-school-district-procurement-2016m-222Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Treatment of the Big 4 Cities/School Districts
Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Treatment of the Big 4 Cities/School Districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/Big4CitiesSchoolDistricts.pdfDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… first applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy … with fiscal years starting July 1, 2024, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school … rate of inflation or 2%. School districts may override the cap with 60% voter approval of their budget. DiNapoli’s … districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1, 2022, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-percentDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent
… 2 percent cap in each of the two previous years, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … 2 percent, school district and municipal officials need to be fiscally cautious and examine where they can limit spending to stay under the cap,” DiNapoli said. “Local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… first applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy … with fiscal years starting July 1, 2025, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… and those systems have been proven to work. New York City has operated under a voluntary publicly funded system … Attorney General, State Senate and Assembly. Campaigns are big business in New York, and vast sums are required to mount … household income? Many believe the influence of big money in politics sometimes causes elected officials to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-op-ed-new-york-should-opt-public-financing-electionsDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… the power of special interests by beginning to take big money out of politics. This is a victory for the people — … program is already being used successfully in New York City, and we urge those who currently hold office and those … are beholden to all voters and not to special interests or big donors. This system’s design incentivizes smaller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. List of allowable tax levy growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearHorseheads Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-138)
… 2016. Background The Horseheads Central School District is located in the Towns of Baldwin, Big Flats, Catlin, Erin, … operates seven schools with approximately 4,000 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/horseheads-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-138DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. The tax cap, which first applied to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Public Campaign Financing Commission to Keep Fusion Voting and Open Up Political Process
… tear down those obstacles and open the path. After years of proposals falling to the wayside, New York finally has … which third parties have the option to cross-endorse major-party candidates. It has a strong history in New York; even … they care about. Not everyone affiliates as a Democrat or Republican, so let’s support a system that allows them to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-public-campaign-financing-commission-keep-fusion-voting-and-openDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… at 1.26 percent for the 2017-18 fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … consecutive year, school and municipal officials will need to plan around a tax cap below two percent,”said DiNapoli. … “My audits have shown some school districts will be able to rely on ample rainy day funds to offset the low growth in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentYour Pension and Planning for Retirement
… Retirement is a big deal and we want you to be as prepared as you can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/your-pension-and-planning-for-retirementGolden Glow Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-170)
… Background The Golden Glow Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. is located in the Town of Big Flats in Chemung County. The … The Company currently has two existing fire stations and is building a new fire station that is near completion. The Company’s revenue for the 2011 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/25/golden-glow-volunteer-fire-company-internal-controls-over-financialDiNapoli Announces $500 College Savings Sweepstakes
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today a $500 sweepstakes to help a lucky New Yorker plan ahead for … said DiNapoli. “Having an additional $500 to invest now can help make a big difference later on when college bills … owners, anyone can open a 529 Direct Plan account for a child or an adult for as little as $25. New York state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-500-college-savings-sweepstakes