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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… overestimated appropriations and allocated approximately $1.4 million in fund balance from 2016-17 through 2018-19 that … Officials overestimated appropriations by an average of $1.4 million (5.6 percent) from 2016-17 through 2018-19. In … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm products topped $1.2 billion in … for farmers. Some of the important findings for the North Country: There were 3,612 farms in the North Country in 2022, a nearly 14% decrease from 2017. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryOpinion 91-50
… of Local Government Assistance Corporation bonds for) STATE FINANCE LAW, §139; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §106; … Corporation are securities which may be deposited for the release of retained percentages held by the State … Assistance Corporation ("LGAC") may be substituted for cash retainage pursuant to section 139 of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50DiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… year results, tax collections through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of … fell short of the previous February, and were down $60.5 million, or 4.9 percent. Year-to-date, consumption and use … the General Fund held a balance of $20.3 billion, $327.2 million higher than DOB projections, and $9.4 billion higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… of 2.4 percent over 2018, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Annual … and whether their local officials are holding the line on tax increases," DiNapoli said. "Overall, … counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, fire districts and other special districts. Property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… purchased incidentals for the program. Payments made to a movie theater totaling $4,730 were not documented. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… state and local governments this week, it must be at the top of the agenda for quick action in the new year.” Personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in July fell 8.2 percent compared to … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections for counties and cities in July totaled $1.3 billion, or $116 … This is going to have a long-lasting effect on revenues for counties, cities and many towns and villages around the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Monroe County) The town granted a total of 1,479 non-NYS STAR property tax exemptions for non-municipal-owned property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… Local sales tax collections in May increased by 57.8 percent over … May of last year. “For the second straight month, local sales tax collections had a tremendous boost. Strong … federal assistance and restored state aid, the recovery of sales taxes will help New York’s local governments rebound …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Berkshire , Chestertown Fire District , Town of DeKalb , Town of Hartford , Town of Taylor and the West Hempstead Water District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Berkshire Chestertown Fire District Town of DeKalb …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… year. This is largely due to higher federal reimbursement for Medicaid spending, as well as the withholding of certain … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearOperational Advisory No. 27
… Subject: Accounting Date Policy Change Confirmation Reference: Guide to Financial Operations … Section 2 - Obligation, Accounting and Budget Dates . This change in policy regarding the Accounting Date will enable … appropriate revisions to the GFO sections impacted by this change on April 1, 2017. Any questions or feedback on this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/27-accounting-date-policy-change-confirmationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Bolton Central School District – Fund Balance Management (Warren County) The … operations from 2015-16 through 2017-18. Deposit Central School District – Financial Condition (Broome County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2344
… compensation calculation of any overtime earned after the appointment date. Therefore, agencies must insert a row on … Date: Last date in eligible position (date prior to appointment) OT Eff Date: Same as original OT Eff Date Annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2344-april-2025-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $2 Billion Lower Than Last Fiscal Year
… said. “It is important that President Biden’s relief package is passed to prevent cuts to vital services in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-2-billion-lower-last-fiscal-yearSaranac Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-139)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Saranac Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately oversee the District’s financial operations? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – June 30, 2025 We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2021, to review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/05/01/saranac-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-139New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Church Avenue Merchants Block Association, Inc.
To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services DHS is effectively monitoring its contract with Church Avenue Merchants Block Association Inc CAMBA to ensure reported costs are allowable supported and program related
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-church-avenueDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… and an all-time low unemployment rate, according to an economic report released today by New York State … fell from the recession era peak of 8.6 percent in 2010 to 4 percent in 2017, lower than the citywide rate and the … Since 1980, the population has increased by 25 percent to a record 2.4 million, driven by a doubling in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offCase Management
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging provided and paid case management services appropriately for eligible seniors. The audit covered the period from January 2019 … To determine whether the New York City Department for the Aging provided and paid case management services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/26/case-management