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State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget
The passage of the 201415 state budget is a positive step for New York state Governor Cuomo and the Legislature deserve credit for adopting another spending plan on time
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budgetNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Estimated First Quarter Results
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) … The New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-estimated-first-quarter-resultsTown of Eden - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-231)
… We reviewed 58 out of 765 agricultural, veteran and senior citizen exemptions, totaling $2.9 million, on properties with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-eden-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-231IV.4.B Department Operations – Non-Personal Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… to independent contractors to coordinate, supervise and inspect all facets of property management including repairs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4b-department-operations-non-personal-serviceTown of Elba - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-261)
… Audit Objective Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate … Determine whether select real property tax exemptions are properly supported by adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-elba-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-261DiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… stable, long-term results that ensure continued retirement security for our members for generations to come.” The Fund's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyTown of Holland - Real Property Tax Exemptions (2018M-232)
… We reviewed 60 agricultural, veteran, disability and senior citizen exemptions totaling $2.5 million, on properties with a total assessed value of $16.4 million. Twenty-seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/15/town-holland-real-property-tax-exemptions-2018m-232NYS Common Retirement Fund Contacts
… and pensioners. Prior to Ms. Titarchuk’s appointment in August 2019, she had been Deputy CIO since February 2015. She …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/nys-common-retirement-fund-contactsOpinion 2001-7
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS … equivalent to the assessments that would have been imposed on the properties for the five previous years, had they been … equivalent to the assessments that would have been imposed on the properties for the five previous years had they been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7Opinion 88-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … LOCAL LAWS -- Refuse and Garbage Collection (imposition of benefit assessment for in village) REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- … Whether a village may impose user fees for the collection of garbage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-2DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Record High of $176.2 Billion
… “It was a stellar year for us. The Fund grew in value to a historic high of $176.2 billion," DiNapoli said. “The … growth. The Fund’s diversified asset allocation continued to help generate strong positive returns. The financial … last few years but our investment strategy has allowed us to capitalize on opportunities and minimize risks.” Returns …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-record-high-1762-billionOpinion 98-15
… requirements of General Municipal Law, §119-dd(4) and such sale is not subject to the permissive referendum … government programs for the preservation, restoration and maintenance of the historical, architectural, … of statutory construction that a prior general statute yields to later more specific statutes (see, gen., McKinney's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-15Opinion 89-61
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (salary charged on townwide basis) SUPERINTENDENT OF HIGHWAYS -- Compensation (salary charged on townwide … Whether the salaries of the town supervisor town clerk town superintendent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-61NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the second quarter of the State Fiscal Year 2018-2019 was … 30, 2018, the Fund had 41.4 percent of its assets invested in publicly traded domestic equities and 15.6 percent in international public equities. The remaining Fund assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsOversight of the Agricultural Assessment Program (2017-S-26)
To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance’s (Department) Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) is properly calculating and communicating...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17s26.pdfStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on President Trump's Budget Proposal
… Americans, would decimate vital programs that millions of New Yorkers rely on. His proposal also creates real consequences for the state budget, putting New York's taxpayers on the hook for billions of dollars in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-president-trumps-budget-proposalVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight provided by the Board for the period … over $147,000 for Village bank accounts. Village officials do not know the amount of cash available to fund operations, … ensure that disbursements are made by the Treasurer only after such approval. Gain a full understanding of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program … and makes up the difference by increasing State aid to school districts. The State’s costs for underwriting this … the program’s inception, from $582 million in 1998-99 to $3.2 billion in 2010-11. Key Findings Local assessors have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Town of Carroll - Audit Follow Up (2013M-221-F)
… year totaled $555,463 and were funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Results of Review Based on our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/12/20/town-carroll-audit-follow-2013m-221-fMargaretville Central School District – Fund Balance (2015M-55)
… five-member Board of Education. The District’s general fund budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 fiscal year were … Ensure that the amount of the District’s unrestricted fund balance is in compliance with Real Property Tax Law statutory limits and reduce the amount of unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/margaretville-central-school-district-fund-balance-2015m-55