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State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Moses Causeway in Suffolk County. $2.4 million with IBI Group Inc. for maintenance of New York’s 511 Traveler …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-14-19)
… expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town … Town due to expenses related to the Town-owned hospital for the fiscal year that ended December 31, 2005. Local … fund balance that is unavailable. The Hospital Fund would report an estimated fund balance deficit of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/04/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-14-19DiNapoli: Small Business Growth in New York Outpaced National Average
… than 4.1 million jobs in the state in 2016, just over half of all private sector jobs in New York. Small businesses … more than $212 billion in payroll, nearly 40 percent of the total private sector payroll in the state. “Small … have a substantial financial impact in every region of the state and helped fuel New York’s recent job gains and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-small-business-growth-new-york-outpaced-national-averageDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … fiscal stress the prior year. This is the lowest incidence of fiscal stress recorded for schools since the system’s inception (2012-13 school year). “The number of districts designated in a fiscal stress category has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Releases April Cash Report
… rose sharply from the previous year, but the outlook is for more moderate growth in coming months,” DiNapoli said. … was $11.6 million lower than Enacted Budget projections. Payments made in association with tax filing extensions made … $1.2 billion lower than April 2014, largely reflecting a recent agreement with the federal government to reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-releases-april-cash-reportDiNapoli: NYC Finances Gain Stronger Footing
… and finances are recovering, largely due to unprecedented federal economic stimulus for businesses and individuals, and direct federal relief to New York state, New York City and the … in 2021 due to better than projected income and corporate tax collections in FY 2021, driven by less severe impacts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-nyc-finances-gain-stronger-footingNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Moody's Upgrade of New York State General Obligation Bonds
… programs to Aa1, its highest level since the fiscal crisis of the mid-1970s. The state is now within one notch of the … and reduce out-year budget gaps, which are actions that I have consistently highlighted as essential reforms. I am also pleased that Moody’s points to the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-moodys-upgrade-new-york-state-generalEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B25-5-2)
… 89 of the Laws of 2016, as amended, the New York State (NYS) Department of Education (SED) is required to appoint up … settled. Our review of District records, as of January 31, 2025, indicates the District will not use the $19.2 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/04/03/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b25-5-2City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B21-6-8)
… and $587.9 million for the City. The 2021-22 budget is $16.7 million more than the City’s budget for 2020-21, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/02/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-8City of Yonkers - Budget Review (B19-6-5)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … of 2014 requires the City to submit its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-5DiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Higher Than Projections in First Quarter
… receipts totaled $33.2 billion through the first quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26, $580.5 million higher than the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) estimates. State tax collections were also $3.3 billion higher than the first quarter of 2024, according to the monthly State Cash Report released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-higher-projections-first-quarterDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… budget,” DiNapoli said. “As the taxpayer watchdog, my office is responsible for providing an independent and … our existing efforts and will be critical in keeping the public informed of how the state is balancing its books and … She has written extensively on government budgeting, labor relations, public workforce and infrastructure issues, and is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Quarter Exceed Financial Plan Projections by $1.7 Billion
… Budget Financial Plan forecast by $1.7 billion, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by State … day reserve funds on or ahead of the schedule included in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan should be a priority.” … Entity Tax (PTET), which allows certain taxpayers to make business tax payments rather than personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-quarter-exceed-financial-plan-projections-1-point-7-billionAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Niskayuna (S9-21-11)
… - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted … governments across New York State. Some local governments have seen little to no impact on their financial operations, … sewer districts. When adopting the budget, officials did not identify the specific appropriations in each department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/07/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-niskayuna-s9-21-11DiNapoli: Environmental Protection Fund Spending Reflects Historic State Commitment
… Disbursements from New York's Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), one of … Historically, the EPF's cash disbursements have lagged behind authorized spending levels. Over its life, more than $953 million has been diverted from the EPF to the General Fund for budget relief. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-environmental-protection-fund-spending-reflects-historic-state-commitmentCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-6)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the … taxes may be limited in future years if property values do not increase. Key Recommendations Replace nonrecurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/24/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-6DiNapoli: Federal Aid, Increasing Tax Revenues and Savings Boost New York City's Surplus
… New York City is expecting to generate a surplus of $3.7 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2022 due to … previously raised. Still, more can be done to prepare for unforeseen risks and to manage challenges as increased … of FY 2023 spending, enhance its rainy-day fund or retiree health benefits trust, or reduce future expenses in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-federal-aid-increasing-tax-revenues-and-savings-boost-new-york-citys-surplusAdministration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health
… To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) is effectively administering its Supportive Housing Contract … through the end of our fieldwork. Background OMH’s mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers. One of OMH’s major programs is known as “supportive housing,” which combines affordable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-healthUpdate on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
The devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in New York, necessitating borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/update-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund.pdfDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said today in recognition of 529 College Savings Day. The investment program, overseen … to begin saving for your child’s future," DiNapoli said. "I encourage parents and loved ones to take advantage of this opportunity and open an account today. Saving for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-children