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DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments (excluding New … allow school districts and municipalities to override the cap. DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at … manage their budgets and ensure they comply with the tax cap law.” The 2% allowable levy growth affects the tax cap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearDiNapoli: School District Tax Cap Levy Remains at 2%
… districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1, 2026, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers, as well as Amsterdam, Auburn, Corning, Long Beach, Watertown, and White Plains. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-cap-levy-remains-at-2-percentDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… For the first time since 2019, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2%, up from 1.23% last year, according to data released … The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to …
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
Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 181 percent for the 20202021 fiscal year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percentFiscal 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.pdfYour 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-retirementDiNapoli Op-Ed: New York Should Opt Into Public Financing of Elections
… state offices. * * * In 2014, I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career: Should I opt into a public financing … tool that allows candidates and elected officials to make decisions without undue influence from large campaign … In 2014 I faced one of the hardest decisions of my career Should I opt into a public financing …
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
… and State Senator Zellnor Myrie, Chair of the Committee on Elections. The full op-ed is below: Putting the Public … or state assemblymember to access matching funds based on those individual, small-dollar donations from their … that year who received public financing raised as much, on average, as their white and male counterparts. When …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeHorseheads Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-138)
… School District is located in the Towns of Baldwin, Big Flats, Catlin, Erin, Horseheads and Veteran in Chemung County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/19/horseheads-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-138DiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… biggest cities will be capped at 2%, the same as last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller … factor at 8% for those with a June 30, 2024 fiscal year end. “School and local communities are still navigating … states biggest cities will be capped at 2 the same as last year according to data released today by State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… officials must remain fiscally cautious to stay under the cap as they prepare their budgets,” DiNapoli said. “The … more closely to control expenses.” The 1.23 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with …
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 … state to collect ideas on what changes might work. Some of the ideas are smart, some are practical and many are way … But I urge the commission to focus on the urgent issue of campaign finance, which will truly make a difference, and …
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
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 … and municipal officials will need to plan around a tax cap below two percent,”said DiNapoli. “My audits have shown … can limit spending or cut costs in order to stay under the cap.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentGolden Glow Volunteer Fire Company – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-170)
… Big Flats in Chemung County. The Company has approximately 40 members. The Company currently has two existing fire … project, it cannot be assured it obtained the best price. Furthermore the Company’s plan to repay the debt …
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
… due. It’s never too early to start planning ahead for a bright future.” The sweepstakes is open to eligible New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-announces-500-college-savings-sweepstakesComptroller DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… districts have been designated as fiscally stressed under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress … in “significant stress” are Eldred (Sullivan County); New Suffolk (Suffolk); Norwich (Chenango); Schenevus (Otsego) … the fiscal stress scores showed the regions of Central New York, Long Island and the Southern Tier as those having …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… foreclosure challenge is squeezing municipal budgets when property values decrease, tax bases shrink and crime jumps. … bills, but homes that become safety hazards and require demolition. Communities on Long Island and the Hudson Valley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsWest Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… this reserve in the late 1990s to fund future costs of new vehicles. However, the Board could not provide us with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160Local Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… Visits to selected public facilities including libraries, meeting halls and government offices in 20 cities, towns and … should face barriers when they go to vote, attend a town meeting or use public services,” said DiNapoli. “My office … such as installing accessible signs, adjusting the closing speed of doors, and other low-cost improvements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits were issued. Auditors conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and villages across the … whether local officials adequately considered the impact of the pandemic on their financial operations while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits