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DiNapoli: State’s Financial Plan Reflects a Bleak Economic Outlook
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As much as $8.2 billion would be cut from Aid to Localities … of fighting the coronavirus,” DiNapoli said. “New York is facing an unprecedented public health and fiscal crisis … on the SFY 2020-21 Enacted Budget Financial Plan Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-states-financial-plan-reflects-bleak-economic-outlookDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… report summarizes the most recent annual data, which is self-reported by IDAs through the Public Authorities Reporting Information System. The data is not independently verified by the State Comptroller’s … in 2012. On a regional basis, net tax exemptions were much higher downstate, with IDAs in New York City, Long …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… growth in 2021-22, although the city’s growth was much stronger than the rest of New York – a gain of 18.1% to … fiscal year 2022 (ended in June 2022). The city’s estimate is conservative given elevated prices and continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthFare Evasion (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 19 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Fare Evasion ( 2019-S-7 ). … network, serving a population of 15.3 million people in the 5,000-square-mile area fanning out from New York City … the MTA’s goal to give summonses to fare evaders but to get its riders to pay the appropriate fare. Passengers on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/fare-evasion-followCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key Findings The City’s … fund balance and appropriated $24,770 of fund balance for the water fund. However, the water fund already has a … corresponding expenditures in their 2024 adopted budget for the New York State Touring Route Program because there is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9DiNapoli: Audit Finds Counties Are Not Checking Prices and Scales at Retailers
… Thomas P. DiNapoli said today. “When consumers shop for groceries or buy gas or even mulch, they expect the … it can add up and consumers may end up paying more for everyday items,” DiNapoli said. “Our audit found that … devices and check that consumers are getting what they pay for.” Testing of retail pricing and weighing devices falls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-counties-are-not-checking-prices-and-scales-retailersDiNapoli Op-Ed: Act on Proposal to Help State & Local Governments Pay for Retiree Health Care
… and other post employment benefits (OPEB). * * * New York is behind other states when it comes to paying for benefits … costs over the long term. There would be no limit on how much or how little a government can deposit into the trust. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-op-ed-act-proposal-help-state-local-governments-pay-retiree-health-careAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… goods and services are acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using formal … and verbal quotes, a well-planned solicitation effort is important to reach as many qualified vendors as possible. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29DiNapoli Releases Executive Budget Report
… through State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2028-29 and state spending is projected to rise at a rate that outpaces revenues. … as receipts, which are projected to grow 5.3% – twice as much as average annual inflation projected for the period. … in-migration of more than 519,000 people, offsetting much steeper losses of domestic out-migration of more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-releases-executive-budget-reportDiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… percent increase in the fiscal year ending (FYE) in 2013. Much of this occurred even before the enactment of the 2011 … suggest an improving economy, property tax growth is slow and the pressure remains on local governments to do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsNYSARC, Inc. – NYC Chapter (School-Age Program): Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… two fiscal years ended June 30, 2014. Background NYSARC is a New York City-based not-for-profit organization … their compliance with the provisions of the RCM. Determine how much of the $3,022,083 in agency administration costs should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/31/nysarc-inc-nyc-chapter-school-age-program-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1004
… The overtime compensation limit for calendar year 2010 is $15,000 and will be increased by 3% each calendar year … calculation process for Tier 5 employees to determine how much of their current overtime compensation, if any, will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1004-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-employees-enrolled-new-yorkState Agencies Bulletin No. 1005
… The overtime compensation limit for calendar year 2010 is $15,000 and will be increased by 3% each calendar year … calculation process for Tier 5 employees to determine how much of their current overtime compensation, if any, will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1005-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-employees-enrolled-new-yorkUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… district employees, and their dependents. The Empire Plan is the primary health benefits plan for NYSHIP. The New York … Often, the rates for non-participating providers are much higher than the rates for participating providers. … made directly to the provider (instead of the member, as is the case for the payment of claims from non-participating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesDiNapoli: Public Authority Debt Ballooned to $329 Billion
… an outsized impact in New York where they are responsible for a wide range of public functions, particularly in the … of $78.3 billion. State authorities alone accounted for $49.5 billion in spending, equivalent to nearly … billion or 55.7%) of their debt was revenue debt issued for authority purposes, $68 billion (20.7%) was issued for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-public-authority-debt-ballooned-329-billionOversight and Enforcement of the Rechargeable Battery Law
… Recycling’s Product Stewardship and Waste Reduction Unit, is responsible for overseeing required recycling and waste … for retailers and manufacturers, and still carries out much of the recycling of rechargeable batteries in the State. … State and recycled by quantity or weight. The Department is responsible for analysis of this information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/29/oversight-and-enforcement-rechargeable-battery-lawDiNapoli: More Needs to Be Done to Provide Mental Health Training to School Staff
… lacked some or all the recommended components, including how to access crisis support and recognizing warning signs … personnel are often the first to notice if a student is having mental health challenges, and they need effective … and communities. Unfortunately, my office has found much of this vital training is not taking place. School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-more-needs-be-done-provide-mental-health-training-school-staffDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… by the COVID-19 pandemic,” said DiNapoli. “While this is good news, local leaders are advised to budget carefully. … and was slower to reopen than the rest of the state, much of which had begun to see increasing sales tax … outcome during this period was likely due, in part, to how the pandemic influenced consumer behavior by reducing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… early outbreak of the pandemic in the United States with a value of $194.3 billion. Globally, assets swiftly recovered … employees, retirees and their beneficiaries. The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.25 … expected rate of return is 6.8 percent. The Fund’s value and rate of return in prior years is available online: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionDiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… COVID-19 pandemic has created a significant revenue loss for the city while driving up costs to deal with its … if and when deficit financing is truly needed. Washington, for its part, can, and must, help the city weather this … potential revenue shortfalls and should be a prerequisite for considering deficit financing as a revenue source, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-finances