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DiNapoli Honored with National Leadership Award
… in government financial management. “It is a great honor to receive this prestigious award from the Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-honored-national-leadership-awardDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… Local sales tax collections in 2014 suffered the slowest … in uncertain economic times,” said DiNapoli. “When our local governments have slower-than-expected revenue growth, … the future. As the 2015 fiscal year unfolds, I recommend local leaders continue their vigilance in monitoring their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… school districts will be capped at 2 percent, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Syracuse and Yonkers. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentDiNapoli Honors Hispanic Leaders
… Retired 1199 SEIU, UHWE Judith Aucar, Executive Director, El Centro Hispano, Inc. State Comptroller DiNapoli and … American Advancement; Judith Aucar, Executive Director, El Centro Hispano, Inc. and Yadira Ramos-Herbert, Mayor of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-honors-hispanic-leadersOpinion 94-19
… zero coupon bonds); (amount chargeable for bonds sold at discount) -- Discount Bonds (amount chargeable to debt limit); (need to … zero coupon bonds); (amount chargeable for bonds sold at discount) -- Discount Bonds (amount chargeable to debt … Whether the face amount of zero coupon bonds ie deep discount bonds on which no periodic interest is payable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-19Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… apparent business needs. Department of Transportation (DOT): Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues (Follow-up) … An initial report, issued in March 2013, determined DOT was not collecting all unpaid lease and permit fees. At the time of the audit, DOT was owed $6 million in lease and permit revenues, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… in July 2011, examined the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) oversight of grant activity. Auditors found that the … effective communication and information sharing within the DOT and with other state agencies that also provide grant funding. In a follow-up, auditors found DOT has made progress in correcting the problems identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsOpinion 89-23
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY -- Lease (to State agency at less than fair and adequate consideration) … A village may allow a State agency, by lease or license, to utilize space in the village hall several times per month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23Opinion 92-40
… COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (imposition of fees at county landfill) FEES -- Rates (authority to impose fees to produce revenue for general purposes) LANDFILL -- County (imposition of fees) -- Fees (authority to impose fees to produce revenue for general purposes) COUNTY LAW, §226-b: A county may establish rates or fees for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-40Opinion 98-12
… that the school fund is a "fund" of the city within the meaning of section 9-a. Ordinarily moneys in a city's general … in the city's general fund constitute "moneys" within the meaning of section 9-a and may be temporarily advanced to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-12Opinion 93-18
… to require referendum on establishment of service award program) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Towns (circumstances requiring referendum on service award program) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Service Award Program (circumstances requiring referendum on program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-18Opinion 2002-15
… for the cost of street lighting within a town pursuant to Town Law §64(19) and Highway Law §327 are raised on a … that requires or permits monies for any given purpose to be raised from taxes levied only in the unincorporated … have concluded that a local government may not, pursuant to its home rule powers, exempt properties in that portion of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-15-0DiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jordan Green after an investigation and audit found that she paid … thousands of dollars in unauthorized payroll payments. Green also had the town pay back her loans from the state’s … and Essex County District Attorney Kristy Sprague. "Ms. Green used her control over the town's accounts to allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsEmployment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally. 1 In addition, the national share of people with disabilities who are working reached a new high in 2022, while the share in New York continued to decline … disabilities and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2026 Executive Budget Address
… proposes several actions to improve affordability, speed housing construction, expand child care opportunities, mitigate food insecurity, address energy costs and invest in clean water. … proposes several actions to improve affordability speed housing construction expand child care opportunities mitigate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2026-executive-budget-addressDiNapoli: Former Poestenkill Employee Charged With Stealing $3,000 From Town
… a four-year period. “The defendant abused her position to treat herself to video rentals, gifts, groceries and spending money,” … DiNapoli said. “Those in public service have a duty to ensure taxpayer dollars are not lost to fraud. I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-former-poestenkill-employee-charged-stealing-3000-townXII.5.H Appropriate Payment Amounts – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES In accordance with Article 7, Section 109 of the State … documentation to the Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with Section 3 - Record Retention - Accounts … In accordance with Article 7 Section 109 of the State Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5h-appropriate-payment-amountsChanging Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… Some special retirement plans require service in a particular title. A special plan allows for retirement … position, or considering a job change that would result in a change in their retirement plan, we strongly recommend any employees … count toward retirement under a 20 or 25year special plan In some instances PFRS members may be eligible to join and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Preliminary Budget
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a statement today on New York City’s preliminary budget. In December, DiNapoli … were understated. “Given federal funding uncertainty, New York City must plan defensively and be clear about the … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli released a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-preliminary-budgetResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… For example, the number of facilities undergoing on-site full compliance evaluations (FCEs) declined from 392 in … History Online, at https://echo.epa.gov . 4 Environmental Site Remediation Database, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-funding