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City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-7)

… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the … which a property owner can challenge the real property tax assessment on a given property to reduce its assessment. The …

The North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales

… role farms play in New York cannot be overstated, both as an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in the North Country where sales of farm … The report includes an analysis of state programs and tax benefits for farmers.  Some of the important findings for …

DiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead

… other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum … acted on critical budget issues that will help New York move forward. However, billions of dollars in spending … uncertainty, are key risks to this budget.” DiNapoli’s report shows that the state reduced tax revenue projections …

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DiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year

… State tax receipts through the first nine months of the state fiscal year were $2.5 billion lower than last … $1.8 billion higher than anticipated by the state Division of the Budget (DOB), according to the monthly State Cash … pandemic, is another hopeful sign. We still have a long way to go, and it’s essential that leaders in Washington act …

Oversight of Student Immunization in Schools

… following the State’s public health procedures to ensure New York’s schools are adequately preventing, and are prepared to … through June. Healthy People 2020 is an initiative led by a group of federal agencies that provides sciencebased, …

DiNapoli Announces Improvements to College Savings Plan to Save Money for College

… a  Disclosure Booklet and Tuition Savings Agreement  at  nysaves.org  or by calling 877-NYSAVES (877-697-2837). This includes investment objectives, …

DiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments

… to 5.4% and 5.8% of villages and towns, respectively. ARPA payments in 2021 represented more than 30% of 2019 total …

The Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19

… industry added a total of 99,800 jobs at an average annual rate of 3.2 percent. After reaching a record 406,600 in 2019, … a record high of 176,400 in 2019, although the growth rate had slowed and was nearly zero that year (see Figure 7). … and Budget The MTA’s $54.8 billion capital plan for 2020-2024 was put on hold in response to the pandemic. 12 This …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July

… compared to the same period last year, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections for … seen in June, this represents another month where the city’s sales tax revenue dropped significantly over the same month …

City of Poughkeepsie – Budget Review (B6-17-1)

… City departments for overhead services. The City complied with the law by adopting a local law to override the State’s …

DiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances

… pandemic has caused extraordinary economic challenges in New York with punishing, still-evolving impacts on public health, … one and will require a long-term strategy.” DiNapoli’s report notes the state has delayed the filing deadline for …

DiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections

… according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The strong tax … Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public …

DiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When they did post the information, it was often hard to find. “Taxpayers should … a responsibility to foster public trust by operating with the greatest possible transparency and making comprehensive information readily available to the public.” Auditors examined 13 randomly selected school …

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli On Governor Cuomo's 2014 State Of The State Address

… to achieve structure balance. In this current fiscal year, my office identified almost $5 billion in temporary resources … governments require serious discussion and solutions. My office will continue to examine local finances closely …

DiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs

… debt capacity, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.  "Taxpayers have … funding to reconstruct, replace and preserve the state’s highways and bridges. Funding comes from dedicated taxes …

Compliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act

… Purpose To determine whether school districts outside of New York City are properly and accurately reporting statistics on … need to provide a safe learning environment for New York’s students in pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. To comply …

DiNapoli Audit Finds Hundreds of Millions of Dollars in Medicaid Payments Went to Providers Not Enrolled in the Program

… An audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found Medicaid … of Health must do a better job ensuring the program’s integrity.” DOH pays for Medicaid in two ways — …

Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)

… drug should be dispensed. Usually, brand name drugs are more expensive than generic drugs. DOH uses two methods … partially implemented.  Key Recommendation DOH officials are requested, but not required, to provide information about …

DiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold

… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified seven villages and three cities in New York in some level of fiscal stress in 2018. DiNapoli …