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Town of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/bath.pdfTown of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
Determine whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/milo.pdfLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… for local governments with a calendar fiscal year in 2024 is 6.26 percent. The combination of high inflation and the 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentExamination of Superstorm Sandy Expenses
… of that equipment. We also found DHSES did not effectively account for the lights, heaters, or generators prior to … procurement and receiving. Develop a plan to properly account for, track, recover and/or dispose of all …
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) … The objective of this review was to provide an independent evaluation of the East Ramapo Central School Districts Districts proposed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/05/05/east-ramapo-central-school-district-budget-review-b21-5-4DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… owed $1.8 billion with customers from New York City and Long Island comprising 60% of those in arrears and 68% of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicAbandoned Property
… Program Legislative Session 2021-2022: Abandoned Property – Signed into law on November 22, 2022 as Chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/abandoned-property-0Abandoned Property
… – To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property covered under the abandoned property law, shorten … dormancy period for wages, and authorize the promulgation of regulations recognizing electronic communication as … To include unclaimed virtual currency within the scope of property covered under the abandoned property law shorten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/abandoned-propertyDiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… were nearly 23,000 lower than the previous year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … state's IDAs and how these entities fulfill their mission to attract, retain and expand business within their … “Although the amount of tax breaks IDAs provided to private companies noticeably increased, job gains did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsDiNapoli: Foreclosure Filings Fall Nearly 50 Percent Statewide Since 2013
… to mid-2014 when the statewide foreclosure caseload was near its peak. At that time, 18 counties had foreclosure … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-foreclosure-filings-fall-nearly-50-percent-statewide-2013DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap Below 2 Percent for Second Straight Year
… officials must remain fiscally cautious to stay under the cap as they prepare their budgets,” DiNapoli said. “The … more closely to control expenses.” The 1.23 percent cap affects the tax cap calculations for 676 school districts and 10 cities with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-below-2-percent-second-straight-yearOpinion 91-41
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Tax Limitation (authority by … tax increases is not one of the specific listed questions in Town Law, §81. Further, although Town Law, §81(1)(e) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-41State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… been issued: State Education Department (SED): The Child Development Council Inc., Compliance with the Reimbursable … The non-reimbursable costs included $5,394 in ineligible property expenses, $3,609 in ineligible food costs, $2,337 in … ineligible costs included $7,042 in other than personal service costs and $6,159 in personal service costs. State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included in our initial audit report, … Vendor Registration Practices (Report 2020-S-40 ). About the Program The Department of Taxation and Finance … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendation included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… of the five collection steps we tested: using applicable search tools to identify taxpayer resources that might be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesDiNapoli: Local Tax Cap Will Be Two Percent in 2022
… at 2% for 2022 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, State Comptroller Thomas P. … "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a third time in four years for local governments with … rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions, including a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-tax-cap-will-be-two-percent-2022Town of Covington – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-24)
… all collections as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law). Key Findings The Tax Collector did not remit … Treasurer within the timeframes established by Town Law Section 35. As a result, funds were not provided to … all collections as required by New York State Town Law Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/03/town-covington-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-24-0State Contract and Payment Actions in September
… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,515 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.4 billion and approved nearly … the fire alarm system at Fishkill Correctional Facility in Dutchess County. $1.4 million with Greenway USA LLC to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberDiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it gets back from … New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonHow to Search & Claim Property
… If you’re a current or former resident of New York, you may have lost money waiting to be claimed. All claims can … and most are paid within 30 days. We will contact you if any documentation is needed to prove your claim. To … If youre a current or former resident of New York you may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/how-search-claim-property