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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64% for those local governments …
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 … billion of refundings as follows: $4.48 billion scheduled for January, $3.28 billion of which is for new money purposes and $1.20 billion of which is for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-first-quarterDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists
… 60 cents to the dollar, it has remained approximately 80 cents since 2015. 1 The most recent state-level data … in terms of share—meaning New York’s women take home more dollars relative to men than in most other states. (See … has remained relatively consistent, hovering between 80 and 81 percent. FIGURE 2 – Median Earnings Gender Pay Gap, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/despite-progress-pay-gap-women-persistsCaucus 2025: Important Information for New Yorkers
… and view recent reports on issues that affect New Yorkers. 2024 Year in Review Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship, Transparency (December 2024) Education & Higher Education "Nation's Report Card" Underscores New York's Need for Academic Recovery (March 2023) Economic Impact: Higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/caucus2025SOMOS 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/somosAssessment Roll Verification (ARV) for School Districts
… Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Background The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) provides taxable assessed value data to the State Education Department (SED) each year to assist in the … OSC provides taxable assessed value data to the State Education Department SED each year to assist in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/assessment-roll-verification-arv-school-districtsDue Diligence for Companies Holding Abandoned Funds
… before transferring, or escheating, the property to New York State. This process, called due diligence, is not … first class mail to every person or business with a valid address that you expect to appear on your abandoned property … the property from being deemed abandoned. This includes email communication from the entitled owner of the property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/due-diligence-companies-holding-abandoned-fundsDiNapoli: Funds Dedicated for Highway & Bridge Capital Projects Continue to be Diverted for Operating and Debt Costs
… in the last fiscal year, including the costs of snow and ice removal by the Department of Transportation and … of Motor Vehicles. Typically, staff expenses and snow and ice removal costs are regarded as ongoing costs of state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-funds-dedicated-highway-bridge-capital-projects-continue-be-diverted-operating-and-debtNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Reimbursement for Multi-Year Financial Planning for Stressed Local Governments
… Jack Martins and Assemblymembers Kenneth Zebrowski and Anthony Brindisi for acknowledging that the state should …
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
… Police announced. Michael Glinski, 45, is charged with grand larceny. “Mr. Glinski allegedly tried to capitalize on … Center Centralized Arraignment Court on a charge of grand larceny in the third degree. He is due back in court on … State Police announced Michael Glinski 45 is charged with grand larceny …
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
… whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield's (Empire) payments for certain special items were reasonable in relation to the … portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire processes Plan claims for hospital services in accordance with agreements they …
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
… whether Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the … member hospitals. We also sought to determine if charges for certain cardiac devices from hospitals with contractually … portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for inpatient and outpatient hospital services. Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2011-throughEmpire BlueCross BlueShield – Selected Payments for Special Items for the Period January 1, 2012 Through June 30, 2012
… paid claims for special items according to the provisions of the agreements between Empire and its member hospitals. … district employees and their dependents. The Department of Civil Service contracts with Empire to administer the hospitalization portion of the Empire Plan (Plan), which includes coverage for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/13/empire-bluecross-blueshield-selected-payments-special-items-period-january-1-2012-throughNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members Report 2019S32
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/27/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-empire-bluecross-hospital-servicesNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members … and their dependents. Civil Service contracts with CVS Health (CVS) to administer the Empire Plan’s pharmacy benefits. Civil … included in our initial audit report Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy Services for Ineligible Members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/04/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-cvs-health-pharmacy-services-ineligibleFinancial Condition Analysis (for Board Members)
Performing a regular, timely financial condition analysis can provide board members with valuable information on the current and future state of a local government's finances. Regular analysis can highlight potential fiscal problems and provide information necessary for timely corrective action.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/financial-condition-analysis-110823.pdfAccessibility for People With Disabilities (2022-S-3)
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation has taken adequate steps to ensure State parks and historic sites are accessible and can accommodate persons with disabilities, including meeting State and federal requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s3.pdfBalance of Contract For SUNY Employees
Balance of Contract For SUNY Employees
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/balance-contract.pdfQuestions for PUG Round Table Discussions:
Questions for PUG Round Table Discussions:
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/april_roundtable.pdfWaiting for Special Education - June 2008
Each year in New York City, more than 100,000 public and private school children between the ages of 5 and 21 are referred to the NYC Department of Education.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2009.pdf