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Due Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… funds are required to attempt to contact the rightful owner of the property before transferring, or escheating, the … property report. In the notice, be sure to tell the owner that their property will be reported as abandoned … your report. Include that date in the notice to give the owner a deadline for contacting you. Exemptions to this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64% for those local governments … The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for First Quarter
… today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York state, New York City and their major public authorities during the first quarter of 2026. The planned sales of $5.34 billion include $3.89 … billion of refundings as follows: $4.48 billion scheduled for January, $3.28 billion of which is for new money purposes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterSOMOS 2026: Important Information for New Yorkers
… Impact: New York State Farming and Agriculture , January 2026 Federal Impact: Higher Education , October 2025 Tax … Tuition Assistance Program Still Meeting Need? , February 2026 Violent and Disruptive Incidents and Bullying in New York Schools , February 2026 School Districts: Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/somosDiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… is strong, but job growth and tax collections in the near future are unlikely to be as robust as they have been in … and taxes, as well as regulations affecting the financial services industry. New York City’s budget includes about $7 … as the result of the rapid expansion of ride-sharing services. The Governor will release his budget in January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… Language (ESL) schools — operating in New York. SED can refund students tuition, in some cases of school closures, … to identify which schools are at risk of closing, growing refund claims could deplete the TRA. One of SED’s oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleDiNapoli: Identity Theft Cases Surged in New York in 2020
… known, New Yorkers should be aware of potential scams and guard against them. The FTC has compiled identity theft … waiting list and, in the process, take their Social Security, bank account or credit card information. Private … cards you need. Use two-factor authentication for online security where possible. Use a password manager or strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-identity-theft-cases-surged-new-york-2020DiNapoli: MTA Faces $9.8 Billion Capital Plan Shortfall
… Authority (MTA) will be able to limit future fare and toll increases to 4 percent as planned will depend on the … amount of capital funding made available by New York state and New York City, and whether the economy continues to grow without … Whether the MTA will be able to limit future fare and toll increases to 4 percent as planned will depend on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-faces-98-billion-capital-plan-shortfallDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Additional Steps to Reduce Student Absenteeism
… up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism, but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … up efforts to combat chronic student absenteeism but an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-audit-recommends-additional-steps-reduce-student-absenteeismDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… It is essential that additional resources are used for critical infrastructure projects to reduce debt issued … bolster reserve funds beyond planned levels to help us to weather the next crisis or recession.” Financial Plan … is statutorily authorized. If collections remain above forecast and are not needed to cover unanticipated expenses, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Alb Co Dept of Weights Measures Allegany Co Carle Place Water Dist Circleville Fire Comp Vil of … Corners Vol Fire Comp Humphrey FD Livonia Hook Ladder Co 1 McConnellsville FD Putnam Co Vil of Speculator Vil of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Silencing Excessive NYC Noise a Major Challenge
… Noise complaints to New York City's 311 system rose from approximately 200,000 to about … 2015, yet few complaints are ever found to be in violation of the city's Noise Code, according to a report , Noise in … The report maps noise trends and patterns over six years of 311 complaints and examines the efforts to address them. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-silencing-excessive-nyc-noise-major-challengeFederal funds to New York City: National School Lunch, Breakfast Programs
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) (Assistance Listing Number 10.555) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP) (Assistance Living Number 10.553) provide low-cost or free breakfast and lunch to students in public and non-profit private schools across the United States.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-national-school-lunch-breakfast-programs.pdfMedicaid Program: Reducing Medicaid Costs for Recipients Who Are Eligible for Medicare (2021-S-16)
To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) took sufficient steps to control the Medicaid costs of recipients who were eligible for Medicare based on age but were not enrolled in Medicare.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s16.pdfRetirement Option Election Form for Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Members for Designating Multiple Beneficiaries (RS6400)
To select a pension payment option when applying for retirement, Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 members with multiple beneficiaries use form RS6400.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs6400.pdfTax Levies and Tax Rates for 2012 and Prior Years - Supplementary Information for 2012
Explanation of Tables for Real Property Tax Levies
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/data/pdf/narrative12.pdfNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Reimbursement for Multi-Year Financial Planning for Stressed Local Governments
… municipalities identified as experiencing fiscal stress to be reimbursed by the state Financial Restructuring Board … financial planning into their budgeting process. “I want to thank the Governor Andrew Cuomo for recognizing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-reimbursement-multi-year-financial-planningDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $21,000 in Pension Checks Meant for His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man was arrested yesterday for allegedly stealing over $21,946 in state pension payments meant for his deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … on his mother’s death by pocketing pension checks meant for her,” DiNapoli said . “I will continue to safeguard the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-syracuse-man-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-21000-pension-checks-meant-his-deceased-motherEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughEmpire BlueCross BlueShield Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2011 Through March 31, 2011
… which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they negotiate with member hospitals. Payments for hospital services are generally based on standard fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-through