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DiNapoli: 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 that will stimulate economic growth and … in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-tax-cap-will-be-two-percent-2022State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… school district audits have been issued. Alexandria Central School District – Financial Condition Management … the district did not need to use most of the appropriated fund balance for operations. The surplus fund balance in the … contains similar findings and recommendations. Prattsburgh Central School District – Financial Management (Steuben …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsNursing Home Surveillance
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) consistently follows federal and State … and whether survey processes, including the issuance of fines and other enforcement actions, are effective in … the Department’s enforcement policies and procedures need to be strengthened to better protect the health and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/nursing-home-surveillanceDiNapoli: NYC’s Tech Boom Partially Offset City's Pandemic Job Losses
… in manufacturing and telecommunications, subsectors which have been declining over the past decade. Not only did tech … all other workers. Less than 29% of tech workers were women, a much lower share than the rest of the overall … than doubled since 1990. Fears of an economic recession have slowed tech leasing in the first eight months of 2022. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nycs-tech-boom-partially-offset-citys-pandemic-job-lossesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Allegany-Limestone Central School District , Cassadaga … and the Laurens Central School District . "In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it's … officials did not properly manage fund balance and need to improve their budgeting practices. Although the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Director
… protect it. I am committed to using every tool at my disposal to prevent people from abusing the public trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-councilState Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… Postal Inspection Service today announced the arrest of Gennady Galker for allegedly stealing checks from … a stolen identity to further his scheme. Galker is accused of thefts totaling $31,149, including a $1,148 check from … stole from charitable organizations and people in need,” DiNapoli said. “I’m grateful for my office’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are not identified, the authority may have to raise fares and tolls faster than planned to improve a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesXII.3 Record Retention – Accounts Payable Vouchers and Land Claims – XII. Expenditures
… Section Overview and Policies: The purpose of this section is to provide guidance to agencies about … Financial System (SFS) is readily available to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). OSC’s Bureau of State … payments. Agencies should not anticipate an engagement letter or opening conference in conjunction with these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii3-record-retention-accounts-payable-vouchers-and-land-claimsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and effectively." Bath Central School District – Online Banking (Steuben County) Officials lacked adequate bank agreements for online banking transactions. The board did not adopt an online banking policy and officials did not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsOpinion 96-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … referendum requirements. This is in response to your letter concerning a fire district which has recently made the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-24Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… Hochul, 2022 State of the State: A New Era for New York , pg. 67, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1898
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic … lump sum payment in the amount of $1,250 or $2,500. A side letter to the agreement dated October 19, 2016 states that … Processing . Note: The employee’s increment code may need to be adjusted as a result of the leave of absence in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1898-april-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsDiNapoli: Thousands of Young Children With Disabilities Not Receiving Early Intervention Services
… young children did not receive services or faced delays in care. The audit recommended the New York State Department … and New York City, which operate the program at the local level. Services are available for children under 3 … or are facing delays in care and develop and implement strategies to improve participation and timely delivery of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-thousands-young-children-disabilities-not-receiving-early-intervention-servicesArea #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. Local governments and schools cannot protect the … threats, underscores the importance of including all users in IT security training. It is also important to update the … a variety of sources. The following organizations offer free or low-cost IT security training and awareness …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessDiNapoli: Nearly 1 in 3 Students Were Chronically Absent From School
… grades, lower standardized test scores, and increased risk of dropout,” DiNapoli said. “Students who chronically miss … around pandemic-era learning loss. School districts need to engage students, families, and their communities to … SY 2022-2023. Chronic absenteeism rates are higher in high-need school districts than in low-need districts. High …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-nearly-1-3-students-were-chronically-absent-schoolDiNapoli and Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso Op-Ed: New York Mothers Should Not Be Dying in Childbirth in 2025
… Borough President Antonio Reynoso about maternal health in New York State, and what can be done to save lives. The … deeply affected our state. New York had a 33% increase in maternal deaths from 2018 to 2021. For every 100,000 live … risks, detect and address negative trends and develop strategies to improve health outcomes. Making this data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-and-brooklyn-borough-president-antonio-reynoso-op-ed-new-york-mothers-should-not-be-dyingOpinion 90-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Contracts (with town library by … §256: A village may contract with a town public library which was established by the town within which the village is located and which is supported by town-wide taxes, for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-2DiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of five agencies, including the Department of Financial … education and giving New Yorkers the resources they need to safeguard their finances can improve and better … 2019, DiNapoli signed an executive order recognizing the need for more robust financial education in the state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… Billions of dollars have been spent on Medicaid home care services for … remain in their homes and communities,” DiNapoli said. “We need to know that Medicaid recipients and New York state are … that were paid for. This audit found a disturbing lack of oversight and failure to comply with the required service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verification