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Opinion 91-48
… to the planning board is not a contract within the meaning of article 18 and, as a result, that section 801 is … application even if it were deemed a contract within the meaning of article 18. We also note that General Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-48Applying for Benefits – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… we will consider the form as filed on the date the transmission is received, you must still mail us the original …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/applying-benefitsAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… and Community Renewal (HCR) have led to years-long delays in projects outside New York City, according to an audit … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Our audit found substantial delays in the awarding of construction contracts, questionable … significant cost increases,” DiNapoli said. “People living in moderate- and low-income housing should not have to wait …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Audit Exposes Significant Management Issues With Tonawanda Housing Authority
… the city of Tonawanda in Erie County, manages a 257-unit apartment complex that consists of four main apartment … toward applicants who paid or would pay fair-market value rent. Meanwhile, the THA maintained a consistently high … in its responsibility to provide adequate and safe low-rent housing for qualified individuals. DiNapoli’s auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-exposes-significant-management-issues-tonawanda-housing-authorityCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements (Follow-Up)
… additional guidance. For example, DOE’s District Safety Team must develop a comprehensive district-wide school safety … issued June 12, 2019 and covering the period July 1, 2015 through February 15, 2019, was to determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/11/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirements-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11.9% in … million as compared to July of last year. “Statewide local sales tax collections growth continued to be strong in July, … continue to monitor economic factors that impact overall sales tax revenues." New York City’s collections totaled $776 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… totaled almost $751 million, an increase of 20.6% – or $128 million – over August of 2021. Most counties saw at … year quarter, these distributions are adjusted upward or downward, so that the quarter as a whole reflects reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by Nearly 9% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 8.8% in … time last year. “November marked another solid month for sales tax collections for local governments,” DiNapoli said. … many forecasters are predicting that national retail sales will be strong this holiday season, local officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-9-percent-novemberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for the purpose of maximizing patient safety, reducing medical errors, and improving overall quality of health care. … screened and enrolled in Medicaid and have an “active” provider status. A prior audit, issued in April 2022, found … to prevent payments for services with an inactive OPRA provider were flawed, and Medicaid made $965 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 92-18
… §§81[1][h], 220[5], 221: A town which provides solid waste disposal facilities as a town-wide function and has enacted … generate solid waste. The fee may be imposed retroactively for a short period of time unless the retroactivity would be … difference between the actual per ton cost of solid waste disposal facilities and the revenue realized by way of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-18DiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Expected to Fall for First Time Since Great Recession
… even when the economy fully reopens. In April, Mayor de Blasio released his executive budget for FY 2021 and a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-expected-fall-first-time-great-recessionWall Street Bonuses Rose In 2012
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street is still in transition, but it is slowly adjusting to changes in its … banks. The industry is also smaller, with 10 percent fewer jobs in New York City. Regulatory reforms are changing the … industry resumed downsizing. Employment totaled 169,700 jobs as of December 2012 -- 1,000 fewer jobs than one year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/02/wall-street-bonuses-rose-2012Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Charges Against Georgia Resident for Stealing Over $200K in NYS Pension Benefits
… today announced the unsealing of a one-count indictment charging Richard L. Cook III, 57, a resident of Atlanta, Ga., … today announced the unsealing of a onecount indictment charging Richard L Cook III 57 a resident of Atlanta Ga with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-charges-against-georgia-resident-stealing-over-200kDiNapoli: June Tax Receipts Down 17.3% From Last Year
… report: June tax receipts were $475 million below DOB’s latest projections, with shortfalls in personal income, … a balance of $6.9 billion, $5.1 billion higher than the latest projection by DOB. June Cash Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-june-tax-receipts-down-173-last-yearElba Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-240)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the … July 30, 2013. Background The Elba Central School District is located in the Towns of Batavia, Byron, Elba, Oakfield, and Stafford in Genesee County. The District is governed by a Board of Education, which comprises seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/elba-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-240Whitesboro Central School District – Separation Payments (2020M-146)
… properly supported and accurately calculated in accordance with Board-approved agreements. Key Findings Separation … calculated, supported and disbursed in accordance with the terms of CBAs and individual employment contracts. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and initiated or plan to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/05/whitesboro-central-school-district-separation-payments-2020m-146Copiague Union Free School District - Information Technology (2023M-150)
… two user accounts assigned to employees that left the District more than 17 years ago. Ensure that employees had the appropriate access to the financial software necessary to perform their job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/03/15/copiague-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2023m-150City of Newburgh – Budget Review (B23-6-9)
… their 2024 adopted budget for the New York State Touring Route Program because there is no assurance the State will … shortfalls based on revenue estimates for sewer usage and sale of metered water. The City budget includes a reduction … and amend as necessary. Lower the estimate for the sale of metered water or pass a resolution to raise water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/17/city-newburgh-budget-review-b23-6-9Enforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Follow-Up)
… of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Report 2017-S-12 ). About the Program Our initial report, which was issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions-followNewfield Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-238)
… 22, 2013. Background The Newfield Central School District is located in Tompkins County. The District is governed by the Board of Education which comprises seven … resulting in three reserves having more money than is likely necessary. The District reported liabilities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/newfield-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-238