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Opinion 91-16
… publishing such notice is entitled to the additional per line charge allowed by statute. You ask whether the … that unless such lands are redeemed on or before such day they will be conveyed to the purchase". As such, it would … 6, 1991 Francis T. Murray, Esq., County Attorney County of Ulster … Whether the charge for a notice of unredeemed lands …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-16DiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… on Learning Loss from COVID-19 Fiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: School Year 2019-20 Results; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… which increases economic stress on families and can damage local economies by reducing household spending, leading to job losses. State lawmakers and the Public Service Commission have acted to provide meaningful relief to … of Utility Arrears in New York State Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… Key Findings We found DHSES did not maintain sufficient records to show it received all the lights, heaters and … received, (ii) disposed of in a manner contrary to the State Finance Law, or (iii) was not recovered. This includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/examination-superstorm-sandy-expensesEast Ramapo Central School District – Budget Review (B21-5-4)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The objective of this review was to provide an independent evaluation of the East Ramapo Central School District’s (District’s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4Opinion 94-18
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties (conveyance for nominal consideration to private not-for-profit … CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (transfer of village real property for nominal consideration to not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18DiNapoli: New Yorkers Foot the Bill for Billions in Public Authority Spending and Debt
… foot the bill. These shadow governments are responsible for the bulk of our hefty debt burden and are used to provide … would be created to identify new resources to help pay for the new Tappan Zee Bridge. To date, however, the … remain largely exempt from many day-to-day controls that apply to other government agencies. The report is based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-foot-bill-billions-public-authority-spending-and-debtTax Exemption Administration - Town of Smithtown
To determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/smithtown-town.pdfTax Exemption Administration - Town of Huntington
To determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/huntington-town.pdfTax Exemption Administration - Town of Brookhaven
To determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/brookhaven-town.pdfTax Exemption Administration - Town of Babylon
To determine whether the Town Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/babylon-town.pdfCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… sector saw the largest decline among all sectors in the city’s economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as … United States and will be 135 years old this April,” said James J. Claffey Jr., Local One I.A.T.S.E President . “We are … arts organizations such as independent live venues, movie theatres and museums, with additional grants set aside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryResources for Local Officials
… Quick Start Guide [pdf] Planning Resources Population Data, Resources and Publications File Data with the Office of … Use Online Services to file for the following: Property Tax Cap Property Tax Cap Compliance Constitutional Tax Limit Tax Data Verification Assessment Roll Verification Justice Court Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/resources-local-officialsDiNapoli: NYC Finances Strong But Slowing Economy Presents Risks
… growing, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Strong job growth, … FY 2020. The gaps are relatively small as a share of city fund revenues, and the budgets for those years include a … Read the report , or by go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt10-2016.pdf … New York Citys economy bolstered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-nyc-finances-strong-slowing-economy-presents-risksState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… The non-reimbursable costs included $5,394 in ineligible property expenses, $3,609 in ineligible food costs, $2,337 in … staff food costs. Department of Taxation and Finance: Property Tax Freeze (PTF) Credit Auditors examined 138,962 individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 91-41
… property taxes may be annually increased. October 10, 1991 Alan M. Simon, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Ramapo … Whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41Town of Mentz – Board Oversight (2016M-403)
… has not adopted a comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plan or a fund balance policy. The Board adopted … Develop and adopt a multiyear financial and capital plan for a three- to five-year period and a fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-mentz-board-oversight-2016m-403Local Government
… Monitoring System local government data and resources for local officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-governmentDiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… Housing costs in New York rose sharply relative to income from 2000 to 2012, … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Regardless of where they live, more New Yorkers are feeling pinched by rising housing costs,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Major Local Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real property tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years … State aid remained the second largest source of local government revenue in LFY 2021. School districts were the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-government