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DiNapoli: NYC's Property Tax Bills Rise Along With Burden on Working- and Middle-Class Homeowners
… were even more pronounced from fiscal years 2007 to 2024 as the gap in tax burden based on property value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-nycs-property-tax-bills-rise-along-burden-working-and-middle-class-homeownersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… of 50 claims totaling approximately $2.3 million out of 1,394 claims totaling approximately $26.3 million. All … (88 percent of total reserves) as of June 30, 2015. When the unused appropriated fund balance and excess reserves … acceptable-use policies are inadequate because they do not detail practices for enforcement, such as monitoring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Department , Sachem Public Library and Ulster County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … plan should incorporate the board’s decisions about when equipment should be replaced and whether to accumulate … percent of the time for city inmates. In addition, NYSDOL did not receive data from each county in each biweekly data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… established 210 days as the expected time required for installers to complete most projects, and an extension … inspections of the initial three jobs for some new installers, nor has it documented the reasons for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." City of … properties with elevators and related equipment, the list is incomplete and inaccurate. Auditors found 75 of 85 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… a critical contributor to its economy and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These higher market values are being fueled by growth outside of … districts in the outer boroughs have helped increase market values, which ultimately will remain a key contributor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceChallenging a Determination – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… had a retirement benefit denied can request a hearing: By email: Email the Hearing Administration Bureau at [email protected] . By mail: Hearing requests sent by regular mail will be considered filed on the date they are received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/challenging-determinationState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Preliminary Budget
… on New York City's Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Preliminary Budget: New York City’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 $116.9 billion preliminary budget confirms the city’s finances are improving. Over $3 … to fund additional spending in FY 2025 and balance the budget in FY 2026. More resources will also be used to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-preliminary-budgetDiNapoli: MTA's Future Unthinkable Without Aid From Washington
… Transportation Authority's announcement of its plans for severe cuts and other measures, if it does not … Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys announcement of its plans for severe cuts and other measures if it does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-mtas-future-unthinkable-without-aid-washingtonCanajoharie Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-170)
… June 2021, the District’s incomplete records prevented us from determining the total amount of high-credit risk fees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/07/canajoharie-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-170Wayne Central School District – Property Disposal (2021M-161)
… officials do not have assurance that they received the best value for this property. We noted similar deficiencies … written policy and detailed procedures for the sale and disposal of District property to ensure that the District receives the best possible value for its surplus property. District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/wayne-central-school-district-property-disposal-2021m-161Bethpage Public Library – Procurement (2019M-219)
… (Library) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured goods and services were procured competitively and in accordance with … policies. Key Findings The Board did not ensure goods and services were procured competitively and in accordance with … related parties. Competitive proposals for professional services are obtained on a periodic basis and that credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/06/04/bethpage-public-library-procurement-2019m-219Town of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing insurance claims and annual contracts to be paid before audit … allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the Town’s bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on … allowing the service provider access to the Town bank account. Town officials agreed with our recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Mount Pleasant Blythedale Union Free School District – Procurement (2022M-86)
… not support that they periodically sought competition for purchases totaling $478,613. In particular, officials did … the purchasing policies to include sufficient guidelines for the procurement of professional services. Periodically … service providers. The District used the same vendor for liability insurance for 18 years, heating, ventilation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/10/28/mount-pleasant-blythedale-union-free-school-district-procurement-2022m-86Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-207)
… Educational Services (BOCES) officials properly monitored and accounted for fixed assets. Key Findings BOCES officials did not properly monitor and account for fixed assets. Thirty-two (64 percent) of the assets tested and valued at $64,300 were not properly accounted for. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/04/08/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixedSouth Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (2021M-164)
… complete - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the South Seneca Central School District’s (District) Board of … Determine whether the South Seneca Central School Districts District Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/03/south-seneca-central-school-district-online-banking-2021m-164Town of Corning – Procurement (2020M-93)
… awarded for $26,000 to a company owned by a Board member’s sons even though the company was not the lowest bidder. The … for the mowing contract. Appendix B includes our comment on the issue raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/12/04/town-corning-procurement-2020m-93Phelps-Clifton Springs Central School District – Fuel Purchasing (2021M-19)
… audit period, the District could have reduced the District’s fuel expenditures by at least $124,428. The savings would … by using the Office of General Services (OGS) contract price. Officials should not have paid $74,980 to a local gas station. The erroneous payments comprised $57,415 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/16/phelps-clifton-springs-central-school-district-fuel-purchasing-2021m-19Chatham Central School District – Financial Management (2023M-11)
… over $1.3 million of fund balance they did not need or use to finance operations; therefore, taxpayers were taxed more … Unemployment insurance reserve has about $747,000, enough to pay annual claims for 14 years. Workers’ compensation … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/08/11/chatham-central-school-district-financial-management-2023m-11Franklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Project State Aid (2024M-39)
… Services (BOCES) officials properly claimed State aid for the Adirondack Educational Center (AEC) and North … Findings BOCES officials did not properly claim State aid for the project. As a result, as of January 31, 2024, five … not received $652,054 in State aid they were entitled to for the project, and two districts received $916,278 in aid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/07/12/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-project