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DiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over the past three fiscal … districts were twice as likely to override the tax cap compared to high-need districts. “Local school district … are working hard to operate within the confines of the cap,” said DiNapoli. “As the cap fluctuates below two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli: MTA’s Subway Station Repair List Is Growing
… for the MTA capital program has translated into a longer list of needed repairs in New York City’s subway stations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-mtas-subway-station-repair-list-growingState Comptroller DiNapoli and Ulster County Executive Metzger Announce Findings of Gulnick Investigation
… examination and investigation of former Ulster County Commissioner of Finance Burton Gulnick Jr. found no evidence … by my office found no evidence that the former Commissioner committed fraud in his public position,” … finances considering the criminal actions by our former Commissioner of Finance at other organizations,” said Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-ulster-county-executive-metzger-announce-findings-gulnickDiNapoli: Former Hoosick Falls Police Chief Charged With Stealing From Rescue Squad
… misconduct. He was issued a desk appearance ticket for Nov. 20 at Hoosick Falls Town Court. The charges filed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/dinapoli-former-hoosick-falls-police-chief-charged-stealing-rescue-squadOpinion 91-53
… notice of public hearing on the town's preliminary budget. You state that at the annual reorganization meeting, town … board members so chosen are designated as "commissioners". You also ask: whether a town board member may be paid an … offices separate from the office of town board member, you may wish to contact the Attorney General for an opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53DiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… and informed consent of local communities and free of human rights violations including forced and child labor, human trafficking and poor working conditions. Complete an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… today examined Rehabilitation Support Services Inc. (RSS) which, in 2014, claimed nearly $7.8 million in expenses … Cumulatively, these six audits have identified about $2.4 million in recommended disallowances and questioned … identified over $32,000 in unallowable expenses paid to RSS in 2014, including nearly $17,000 for a company board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: Former Medical Office Manager Arrested for Scheme to Defraud the New York State Health Insurance Plan
… employee, and the family was enrolled in NYSHIP. As a medical office manager, Bradshaw was aware that under NYSHIP, … state employees and their beneficiaries can receive medical services from out-of-network providers. In those … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-former-medical-office-manager-arrested-scheme-defraud-new-york-state-health-insurance-planDiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… Brooklyn’s economy is expanding, adding jobs and businesses … decades of losses, according to an economic snapshot of Brooklyn released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … of the former Loew’s Kings Theater on Flatbush Avenue is expected to create more than 50 permanent jobs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthDiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… in April as most taxpayers settled tax liabilities for 2013. "The state ended the last fiscal year in a strong … another indication that the economy remains unpredictable and we need to be cautious as we look ahead to the remainder … every month detailing actual state revenues and spending for the prior month. The cash report focuses on two primary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Investigation (“IRS-CI”), William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Division … P. DiNapoli, New York State Comptroller, and George Beach, Superintendent, New York State Police, announced that ALBERT … for their diligent work on this case.” State Police Superintendent George Beach said: “This arrest should serve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… at which farmers are required to provide unemployment insurance coverage for their workers. As employment … tips and overtime payments, but exclude benefits such as health insurance or pension contributions. In 2021, the … local food production. Agriculture is vital to New York’s health and economy, making it important for the State to work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesXIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… of the State Finance Law, the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance is required to publish in the State Register, on … New York State Register to ensure that all bank account and financial institution names are correctly shown. Updates … should be immediately reported to the Department of Tax and Finance – Division of the Treasury (DTF – Treasury). To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliationsXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . Submission of a transaction after the dates … in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) arranged for eligible students to be placed in special … students in special education. In New York City (NYC), the DOE is responsible for determining eligibility for and … such students. Specifically, the Regulations require that DOE arrange for the placement of eligible students in special …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Objectives To determine whether the 20% reduction in energy use required by Executive Order 88 was achieved by … 8, 2020 was to provide clean, low-cost, and reliable energy consistent with its commitment to the environment and … vibrant New York through customer partnerships, innovative energy solutions, and the responsible supply of affordable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … 6, 2016 to October 31, 2016. Cycle Two: January 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2025. 2 Audit Summary District officials did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for the general management and control of financial … as the District’s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving and disbursing District funds, maintaining … 1 that identified certain conditions and opportunities for the Board’s review and consideration. We returned to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Avoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… vendors, totaling $3.5 million, subject to the competitive bidding requirements set forth in GML. Additionally, the … $1.2 million, which were not subject to the competitive bidding requirements and purchases from 10 vendors, totaling … and services not subject to New York State competitive bidding laws as required by the District’s procurement policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29DiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… Wall Street’s run of prosperity extended into the first half of … workers in 2020 grew by 10% to $184,000 and made up 41% of wages. Based on the industry’s increased set asides … increase of 17.4% over 2019. In 2019 (most recent data), 41% of Wall St. workers commuted from outside of the city — …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levels