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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… Local sales tax collections in 2014 suffered the slowest annual … 5.2 percent. New York’s 15-year annual average growth in sales taxes is 4.2 percent. “Municipalities across this state know all too well the volatile nature of sales tax revenue in uncertain economic times,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has designated 40 municipalities across the state as fiscally stressed . This … by local governments as of Aug. 31, 2016 and includes only municipalities with fiscal years ending on Dec. 31, 2015. In … Hempstead, Jefferson, Middlefield and Colonie. Another 18 municipalities have been listed in the third category as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 22 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress . DiNapoli’s office evaluated … May 31. For 2014, three villages have been classified as in “significant fiscal stress,” four in “moderate fiscal … Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 22 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress DiNapolis office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… 2017. In New York, all counties and towns, 44 cities and 10 villages have a calendar-based fiscal year – a total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresForestville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-170)
… and application user accounts were not properly managed. In addition, sensitive information technology control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/21/forestville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-170Bemus Point Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-216)
… Key Findings The Board overestimated appropriations by a total of $3.1 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and … of 2019-20 appropriations, exceeding the statutory limit by approximately $74,000. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/02/14/bemus-point-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-216Approved State Contracts and Payments
… construction of the New York State Fairgrounds Exposition Center. $3.6 million with MMC Corporation for proceeds from … to construct the Western New York Welcome Center at Grand Island, Erie County. $17.1 million with Slate Hill … for the Disabled Inc. for janitorial services at the Long Island Expressway Welcome Center. $4.2 million grant to CSX …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/1018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsOpinion 2002-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … of services by private organization); (contribution to private organizations) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Contracts Not … with the operation of the town's recycling center and pay the individuals consideration for such services under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9Opinion 88-26
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses (financing construction of … for State Police use on State land located in the town and finance the cost by the issuance of town obligations. You state that the town has no police force and that police protection is currently provided by the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-26State Contract and Payment Actions in December
… Civil Service $6 billion for HMO Health Benefits for the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) including … Physician’s Health Plan Inc., $1.4 billion with HealthNow New York Inc., $1 billion with Independent Health Association … of Environmental Conservation $16.2 million with the New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837
… statutory maximum on employee earnings. Affected Employees All employees are affected. Background In response to the … in the Federal or State Law’s regarding COVID-19. All benefits under the FEPSLA and the EFMLA are available to … of either FEPSLA or EFMLA paid leave: PLA/ 19F – FEPSLA PD LV 100%: Employee wages under this section of the FEPSLA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1837-new-paid-leave-action-reason-codes-and-earnings-code-related-covid-19State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… COVID-19 hotline for New York State. Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services $1.1 million to New York City for the Urban Area Security Initiative Program. Office of Information Technology … and prime contractors. Cumulatively through September for calendar year 2021, the Comptroller’s office has approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberApproved State Contracts and Payments
… Development $1.4 million to Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai for the High Technology Matching Grants Leverage … the Hunger Prevention & Nutrition Program. $1.4 million to Medical Answering Services LLC for Medicaid transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsDiNapoli: City of Kingston Is Addressing Infrastructure and Affordable Housing Needs While Maintaining Fiscal Stability
… institutions and local amenities, enhancing its status as a regional destination for arts, culture and history, even as … It has embraced its role as a destination city and is home to historic buildings, a maritime museum, parks, art … John Tuey, and the Common Council to ensure that Kingston is forward-thinking in our approaches without burdening the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-city-kingston-addressing-infrastructure-and-affordable-housing-needs-while-maintainingDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… Vanderbaan . “With the labor of Local 1000, 1034 Correlle Brand and Locals 104M,135T & 180M Anchor Glass, we will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2016
… the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also … York website. Highlights for September 2016: Legislative Travel and Per Diem Expenses Legislative travel and per diem … Chisholm State Office Building in Brooklyn. Department of Health $1.2 billion for four Medicaid Advantage Plus Managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2016Rockville Centre Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-140)
Determine whether Rockville Centre Union Free School District (District) officials monitored users’ compliance with the District’s acceptable Internet use policy (AUP).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/rockville-centre-union-free-school-district-2023-140.pdfFillmore Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2023M-115)
Determine whether Fillmore Central School District (District) credit card and purchase card charges were properly approved, supported and for appropriate purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/fillmore-central-school-district-2023-115.pdfFriendship Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2022M-55)
Determine whether the Friendship Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed fund balance and reserves.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/friendship-2022-55.pdfWaterville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency Planning (2022M-111)
Determine whether Waterville Central School District (District) officials adequately managed network user accounts and developed an information technology (IT) contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/waterville-central-school-district-2022-111.pdf