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Tax Cap Tightens As Inflation Drops: Local Governments Will Need to Prepare for Little or No Levy Growth

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/taxcaptightens0715.pdf

City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-13)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt totaling $45 million to liquidate the current deficits in the City School …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-13

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… implemented. State Education Department – Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up) (2023-F-21) Under … (SED) is responsible for enforcing a requirement for mental health education in schools. An initial audit, issued …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

DiNapoli: Federal Funding Uncertainty Jeopardizes Impact of Inflation Reduction Act for New Yorkers

… Reduction Act (IRA), including close to $2 billion in funds for environmental and energy purposes that could … issued by President Trump. “The possible policy changes in Washington could lead to delays or cuts to the remaining … tax credits,” DiNapoli said. “Given the strong interest in improving affordability for consumers, small businesses, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-federal-funding-uncertainty-jeopardizes-impact-inflation-reduction-act-new-yorkers

DiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017

… Local sales tax collections across New York grew 3.3 percent in the … to $7.8 billion during the same period last year. "Local sales tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially … struggled with tough economic conditions," DiNapoli said. "Sales tax, however, can be a volatile source of revenue and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017

DiNapoli Proposal Would Provide More Accountability for Personal Income Tax Check-Off Funds

… the money was spent to the public and state officials. “New Yorkers have contributed more than $50 million for worthy … starting with the 2015 tax year. A 2014 State Comptroller’s report found that over the previous five years, receipts … the Conservation Fund and the World Trade Center Memorial Fund) at the end of state fiscal year (SFY) 2012-13. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-proposal-would-provide-more-accountability-personal-income-tax-check-funds

State Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program

… after companies did not meet expectations to not verifying if jobs were full-time or part-time. ESD also could not … of economic development programs and often cannot verify if programs are achieving desired results. In May 2015, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-program

Child and Dependent Care Credit

… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for tax year 2015 because the expenses claimed were not paid by … (ACS). To accomplish our objective, we matched a file of tax year 2015 personal income tax returns processed by the Department to the subsidized day …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/29/child-and-dependent-care-credit

Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B8-15-13)

… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village of … budget relies on a 16 percent property tax increase to finance the general fund budget deficiencies because there are no other sources available to reduce the property tax levy, such as fund balance. For …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-suffern-budget-review-b8-15-13

DiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year

… increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions, including a provision that allows school districts to override the cap with 60% voter approval of their budget. DiNapoli’s office … local communities are still navigating the post-pandemic needs of their students and residents while dealing with high …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-year

DiNapoli: State Fiscal Year 2021-22 Tax Revenues $3.3 Billion Over Final Projections

… than DOB’s initial forecasts from May 2021, according to the March State Cash Report released today by New York … PTET proceeds are expected by the Division of the Budget to be offset by lower personal income tax (PIT) collections … “The state ended the fiscal year in a good position due to higher than projected receipts and lower than projected …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-state-fiscal-year-2021-22-tax-revenues-33-billion-over-final-projections

City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-5)

… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 million to liquidate current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-5

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022

… statewide, especially in New York City, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and Ithaca (10.7%). Olean had the lowest growth at 0.5%. Report Local Sales Taxes for 2022 Track state and local … sales statewide especially in New York City according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-127-221-billion-2022

Rockland County – Budget Review (B22-6-9)

… fiscal year and an $8.6 million decrease from projected 2022 revenues of $269.6 million. Based on our projection, the … of the State Comptroller Rockland County Budget Review 2022 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/18/rockland-county-budget-review-b22-6-9

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances … an annual income recertification for eight of the 10 tenants reviewed. Oneida County Department of Social … improve their monitoring of contracts with community-based agencies to ensure that the services provided and payments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1

The Ex-spouse’s Payments – Divorce and Your Benefits

… state that intent, note the specific retroactive date, and provide a payment schedule setting forth an additional … with a repayment schedule. Retirees can see a monthly and year-to-date breakdown of their pension payment amounts … the prior calendar year. An ex-spouse cannot collect benefits until the member retires and their pension payments …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/ex-spouses-payments

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