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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Nassau County) The board does not audit individual claims to ensure they represent legitimate library expenditures and … fund from $31,503 to $3,521 (89 percent). Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… oversight of city operations because officials failed to file annual financial reports, provide interim financial … they did not have financial information available to develop multiyear financial or capital plans, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls , Elmira City School District and Patchogue-Medord … and effectively.” Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Girls – Financial Operations (Albany County) The school contracts with a not-for-profit foundation for various services. The contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
The number of cities counties and villages in New York that are close to reaching their Constitutional Tax Limit CTL has more than doubled since 2012 according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Below Two Percent
… municipalities are facing add to the challenge of adhering to the tax cap,” DiNapoli said. “At the same time … in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with certain exceptions, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-below-two-percentState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Municipal Audits
… following municipal audits have been issued. Procurement of Electricity and Natural Gas through Aggregators (2018MS-5) … the lowest prices for electricity and natural gas. Five of seven entities reviewed (city of Albany; counties of Broome, Cortland and Oneida; and North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-municipal-auditsOpinion 94-27
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (imposition of assessment for road improvement against non-fronting owners) TOWN LAW, … Comp No. 69-703, unreported; 24 Opns St Comp, 1968, p 900; 22 Opns St Comp 1966, p 677; see also 9 Opns St Comp, 1953, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-27Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Oswego School District Public Library . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … underestimated revenues and overestimated expenditures in the adopted budgets for fiscal years 2008-09 through … and more than 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Village of Quogue and the Shelby Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … have full access rights to record financial transactions in the accounting system with no oversight. Facility … The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. The proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-85) Records maintained by the county clerk and surrogate’s court were up-to-date and complete. The treasurer established adequate procedures, maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Local Tax Cap Will Be Two Percent in 2022
… federal financial assistance. At the same time, the risk of inflationary cost increases and the need for investments … in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions, including a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-tax-cap-will-be-two-percent-2022NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan
… of all Americans. Comptroller DiNapoli, was joined in the filling to the EPA by California State Treasurer John … The White House cannot afford to stick America's head in the sand when it comes to creating a cleaner economy. If … don't act now, American businesses are at risk of lagging in the world marketplace." "At a time when the White House …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-leads-coalition-comptrollers-treasurers-opposing-trump-repeal-clean-powerMitchell Lama Applicants Charged $200 for Virtually No Chance of Apartment in Their Lifetime
… very slow, some developments continued to collect $200 fees from applicants who had virtually no chance of getting … combined with development managers’ failure to return fees to applicants not only misleads applicants about their … an apartment, but also created a risk that application fees could be misused. “My office has conducted several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/mitchell-lama-applicants-charged-200-virtually-no-chance-apartment-their-lifetimeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Engine Company , Columbia County and the Town of Tuxedo . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … financial activities. The treasurer withdrew $12,505 in cash from the company’s fundraiser savings account without … as abandoned property even though the funds have been in the custody of the treasurer for over three years. Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Review (Westchester County) The 2015-16 budget relies on nonrecurring funding of $14 million to finance operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli to Audit Hempstead IDA, Valley Stream School District in Wake of Controversial Development Project
… multiple requests his office received related to approval of the Green Acres Mall project in Hempstead. “The Green … Valley Stream Mayor Edwin Fare, have brought the concerns of their constituents to the attention of my office. As a result, our auditors determined there were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-audit-hempstead-ida-valley-stream-school-district-wake-controversial-development-projectDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2020 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, including a provision that allows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020Life Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… P. DiNapoli I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and Local … future and the future of your loved ones. Whether you are just joining NYSLRS or have been a member for a … Understanding the benefits you are entitled to receive as a NYSLRS member is important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report … Pitts Management Associates (PMA), which it charged to SUNY Downstate while working on this project. "SUNY … problems were severe and it needed help. But it failed to monitor PMA's $34 million contracts and did not get what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… necessary will be levied when adequate financial resources are already available. Town of Thompson – Board Oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits