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DiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… pandemic has caused property tax disparity to worsen in New York City, driving housing costs higher for many, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Property tax … and aspects of how the city calculates property taxes. “New York City’s residential real estate market has proven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersDiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… “New Yorkers have always had a great entrepreneurial spirit and drive, and that was no different even during some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersDiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… free of defects, and just 1-in-4 had most or all of their station components in good repair. “New York City Transit … Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which determines station conditions by surveying “structural” components — … serious defects. NYCT data also showed that 27 percent of station components — such as ceilings or columns — needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsOversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health is effectively overseeing the practice of funeral directing in accordance with relevant … To determine if the Department of Health is effectively overseeing the practice of funeral directing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/26/oversight-practice-funeral-directingNY State Common Retirement Fund Selects New Deputy Chief Investment Officer
… to have her with us.” “Anastasia’s experience across the spectrum of assets classes is invaluable as we continue to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/ny-state-common-retirement-fund-selects-new-deputy-chief-investment-officerTown of Worth – Audit Follow-Up (2014M-323-F)
… was to assess the Town’s progress, as of February 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in February 2015. Background The Town of Worth (Town) is … was to assess the Towns progress as of February 2020 in implementing our recommendations in the audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/02/19/town-worth-audit-follow-2014m-323-fDiNapoli Announces State Pension Fund's 2024 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
… has updated its proxy voting guidelines and released its 2023 Stewardship Report. “Companies that take steps to be … In 2023, the Fund cast more than 30,900 votes at 3,235 public company meetings. Key updates to the Fund’s … and sexual harassment disclosure proposals at Tesla Inc., Wells Fargo and Co., and Chipotle Mexican Grill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-announces-state-pension-funds-2024-corporate-governance-stewardship-prioritiesOversight of Language Access Services
… Objective To determine if New York City Health + Hospitals Corporation is adequately serving the … through December 2024. About the Program The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (H+H), a public benefit corporation created by the New York City (NYC) Health and Hospitals Corporation Act of 1969, is the nation’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/25/oversight-language-access-servicesTown of Livonia – Justice Court (2015M-76)
… March 17, 2015. Background The Town of Livonia is located in Livingston County and has a population of approximately … not remit more than $151,000 collected to the Supervisor in a timely manner. Neither the Justices nor the Court clerk … so that appropriate action can be taken to enforce payment in a timely manner. Annually audit the Justices’ books and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/07/24/town-livonia-justice-court-2015m-76Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) Auditors found that four employees in 2013 and six employees in 2014 did not receive the correct gross pay. … the court clerk properly accounted for all issued parking tickets. Town of Sand Lake – Justice Court (Rensselaer … ensure the clerk is pursuing collections of unpaid traffic tickets. As a result, the court had 17 unpaid tickets during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the appropriations for the Cherry Valley Community Health Center. Although all other significant revenues and … 2026 preliminary budget includes an estimate for health center appropriations of $495,000 in the general fund. Auditors’ projection of health center expenditures for 2025 is approximately $1 million. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1Opinion 88-72
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Establishment (of town … LAW, §250; TOWN LAW, §§190, 209: The establishment of a county sewer district would not necessarily preclude the … of a town sewer district within the county district. This is in reply to your inquiry regarding the formation of a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-72Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… Metropolitan Preschools, Inc.) and its president and owner Michael C. Koffler, together with his sons, Brian and Daniel … revealed a complicated leasing arrangement created by Michael Koffler and SDS with the purpose and effect of … Realty III, LLC, an entity created and controlled by Michael Koffler, entered into a lease for space for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementVillage of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… The Agency, which was created by State legislation in 1976, is governed by a five-member Board of Directors, … records. Consider amending the Agency’s lease and payment in lieu of taxes agreements from the 1980s to distribute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardVillage of Fairport Urban Renewal Agency – Board Governance (2015M-196)
… established to plan and undertake urban renewal projects in the Village of Fairport. The Agency is governed by a … three entities. The Agency inappropriately gifted $250,000 in assets to the FLDC. The Agency made an annual contribution …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/miscellaneous/2016/03/31/village-fairport-urban-renewal-agency-board-governance-2015m-196Wage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… contractors when participants achieve certain employment milestones. Contractors receive reimbursement based on … and preparing vouchers for wage subsidies and achieving milestones. The Office’s system for tracking and monitoring milestones and goal attainment is outdated. As a result, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsDiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… is an open question, however, as employers continue to offer work-from-home options, according to a report … double in the decade before the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “When the pandemic hit, companies shifted office workers to … in April 2020. DiNapoli’s report found that average asking rents showed little change in the early stages of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicDutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… May 31, 2013. Background The DCIDA was established in 1976 and is governed by a Board which comprises seven members who … reported 33 active projects including 22 active bonds and 12 PILOT agreements with 21 businesses. Key Findings The … or implement an adequate system to monitor, evaluate, and control benefits and incentives granted to businesses. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… written multiyear financial and capital plans to help guide the budget development process or establish … vendor contracts. City of Hudson – Payroll and Accrued Leave (Columbia County) City officials did not segregate the … that the council did not adopt policies that address how compensatory (comp) time will be authorized, earned and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of St. Johnsville – Records and Reports (2015M-1)
… Key Findings The Clerk-Treasurer did not complete accurate bank reconciliations, and numerous bank account balances did not reconcile to the accounting … and 2013-14. Key Recommendations Compare reconciled bank balances with the cash balances in the accounting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/07/village-st-johnsville-records-and-reports-2015m-1