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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns and fire districts, … of the higher costs facing these localities. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school … a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. Chart Allowable Tax Levy Growth Factors for Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs
… Services (APS) program to assist vulnerable adults. APS is a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age … exploitation, or other harm; or have no one available who is willing and able to assist them responsibly. Services … APS programs statewide. OCFS’ network of APS providers is composed of several categories of entities: the 57 county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/17/oversight-adult-protective-services-programsXI.3 Submission of Agency Purchase Orders – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… and submission of these transactions in the SFS as “OP” transactions. For guidance on creation and submission of … OSC approval, see Section XI.8.A Centralized Contracts . OP transactions are generally for one-time purchases that … for additional information). Upon OSC approval of the OP transaction, agencies are able to create and dispatch the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi3-overviewDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire … as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a fifth consecutive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Oversight of Food Service Establishments
… monitors designated health departments’ oversight of food service establishments to ensure they comply with the … for overseeing New York State’s more than 90,000 food service establishments (Establishments) and for ensuring … monitors designated health departments oversight of food service establishments to ensure they comply with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/04/05/oversight-food-service-establishmentsTown of Palermo - Timeliness of the Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2020M-67)
… Objective Determine whether the Town Supervisor maintained up-to-date accounting records and reports. Key Findings The Town Supervisor: Did not maintain up-to-date records and reports. Completed the 2018 and 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/08/21/town-palermo-timeliness-supervisors-records-and-reports-2020m-67Audits of Local Governments & Schools
… York State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability conducts performance audits of local governments and school districts. Performance audits provide findings or … us at [email protected] . For audits of State and NYC agencies and public authorities, see Audits . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsLife Changes: Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary?
… beneficiary designations and how you can change them. For more detailed information about the benefits available to … death benefit, and/or A New York State survivor’s benefit (for beneficiaries of New York State employees). You may … benefit is mandated by law. Please read your plan booklet for eligibility information on the accidental death benefit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-why-should-i-designate-beneficiaryAssessment and Collection of Selected Penalties
… made by the carrier, the law requires WCB to impose a $50 penalty (HP-1 penalty) on the carrier. The proceeds of these penalties are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/24/assessment-and-collection-selected-penaltiesOversight of Homeless Shelters
… while guiding them to self-sufficiency, and oversees a network of transitional homeless shelters to ensure shelters’ … reimbursements for homeless services or reconsidering provider eligibility in the homeless shelter system in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/10/oversight-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli 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-budgetVendRep System Guide for Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of Contracts Users
… for review by authorized New York State Contracting Entity users. As an OSC auditor you can: Review … and certified questionnaires, Additional Business Entity Identities and Authorized Contacts. Search Vendors … when a Vendor Certifies a Questionnaire State contracting entity users can set themselves up to be automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-office-state-comptroller-bureau-contracts-usersTown of Charlton – Procurement (2022M-5)
… competitive methods when procuring applicable goods and services. Key Findings Town officials did not always seek competition when procuring goods and services. Town officials: Made 17 purchases, totaling … of other government contracts used to procure goods and services. Key Recommendations Follow the Town’s procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/06/17/town-charlton-procurement-2022m-5Oversight of Water Supply Emergency Plans
… years. Plans must include both an Emergency Response Plan (ERP) and a Vulnerability Assessment (VA). In the VA, Water … vulnerabilities. According to Department officials, the ERP is one of many tools that may be useful in responding to … where it had been more than 10 years since the last ERP or VA submission, and some Water Systems had never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/27/oversight-water-supply-emergency-plansOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… court-placed youth. The nine facilities include three secure facilities, five limited-secure facilities, and one … that all the required medical assessments were completed on time) and missing history and systems review forms (used … in a different incident in February 2023 was overdue on their crisis prevention and management training by more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilitiesAmerican Academy of Pediatrics, District II
… Unit, we examined select payments the Department of Health (Department) made to the American Academy of Pediatrics, District II (AAP) under contract C028275.After … Key Findings To date, we found that the Executive Director of AAP falsely certified and submitted to the Department 16 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/american-academy-pediatrics-district-iiDiNapoli Orders Divestment of Russia Holdings
… a month, Russia’s unconscionable and immoral invasion has brought devastation and destruction to Ukraine,” DiNapoli … violent and unpredictable foreign policy has rightfully brought on substantial sanctions and his war has made Russia …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-orders-divestment-russia-holdingsLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools
… Objectives To determine whether the State Education Department’s … is verifying that schools have sufficient resources prior to initial licensing; and whether the Bureau is adequately … To determine whether the State Education Departments Bureau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/21/licensing-and-monitoring-proprietary-schoolsPlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… Library (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) made purchases in compliance with its procurement policy and invested in accordance with statutory requirements and its adopted … invested. Key Recommendations Ensure purchases are made in accordance with the procurement policy. Update the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Village of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… until 10 months later. Code enforcement did not account for all tickets issued or voided. These findings were referred to outside law enforcement for review. Key Recommendations The Justices should provide … The Board should ensure that code enforcement accounts for all tickets, and that it reconciles its records with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/15/village-port-jefferson-justice-court-operations-2020m-56