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Assessing the Targeting of the Federal Coronavirus Relief Fund
In March and April 2020, Congress passed four stimulus bills to address the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the public health system and the economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/covid-19-relief-funds.pdfDeveloping an Effective Fund Balance Policy
Please print out the slideshow presentation prior to the webinar to following along for valuable information on how to develop an effective fund balnce policy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fund-balance-012319.pdfExpress Scripts Shareholders Letter
Vote FOR Item 5, my Stockholder Proposal requesting a Cyber Risk Report at Express Scripts Holding Company’s annual meeting to be held on Thursday, May 10, 2018
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/express-scripts-shareholder-letter.pdfHomeless Shelters and Homelessness in New York State, June 2016
This report focuses on conditions found in homeless shelters outside of New York City, and also presents demographic data “snapshots” for ten regions that repre
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/housing-homelessness-2016.pdfCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71), 90-Day Response
To determine whether school districts outside of New York City are properly and accurately reporting statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education De
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s71-response.pdfWorkers’ Compensation Program: Statement of Assessable Expenses for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2011 (2012-S-71)
To express an opinion on the fair presentation of the Report of Workers’ Compensation Program Statement of Assessable Expenses for the three fiscal years ended
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s71.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2013, October 2015
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and the 50 states, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/federal-balance-of-payments-2013.pdfNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2013, October 2015
This report examines the flow of funds between the federal government and the 50 states, with special attention to its impact on New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/excel/federal-balance-payments-2013.xlsxComptroller’s Fiscal Update: Year-End Results for State Fiscal Year 2014-15, May 2015
New York spent $143.9 billion in SFY 2014-15 on an All Governmental Funds basis, an increase of $6.4 billion or 4.6 percent from SFY 2013-14.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-year-end-results-2014-15.pdfDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… the inflation factor at 2.95% for those with a June 30, 2026, fiscal year end. “For the fourth year in a row, the … face the difficult task of managing costs that continue to rise.” The 2% allowable levy growth affects the tax cap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentDiNapoli: School District Tax Cap Levy Remains at 2%
… districts and 10 cities with fiscal years starting July 1, 2026, including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, … Note: Allowable levy growth is expressed as a percentage. List of allowable tax levy growth factors for all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-cap-levy-remains-at-2-percentDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… For the first time since 2019, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2%, up from 1.23% last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-percentGuide to Financial Operations
… The New York State Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) acts as a reference source for … financial management systems where applicable. Subscribe to GFO Updates … The New York State Guide to Financial Operations GFO acts as a reference source for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfoDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state’s cities will be capped at 2%, the same as last … in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions. The law also … Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the states cities will be capped at 2 the same as last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearDiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… (19.5%). Rates were significantly lower for Black business ownership: 3.4% of owners compared to 14.2% of population in … 28.7% compared to 18.5% nationwide. The share of business ownership is also higher than the share of New York’s … often identified as a key reason for low rates of business ownership among women and people of color. The New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… New York State agency overtime costs in 2023 were $1.2 billion, down 11.6% from 2022, marking the first decrease in total overtime earnings since 2016, according to a report by State … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016The Securities Industry in New York City, October 2023
The securities industry saw record performance in 2020 and 2021, facilitated by lower borrowing costs and increased liquidity resulting partly from the federal government’s policy response to the pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2024.pdfBorrowing for College, May 2009
Over the past five years, the average cost of a college education has grown by over 30 percent, more than twice as fast as the inflation rate during this period
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-borrowing-college-2009.pdfAs Personal Income Tax Checkoffs Increase in Number, Disbursements Lag for Most Funds
Of the 42 states that impose a personal income tax, nearly all allow taxpayers to make charitable contributions through checkoffs on their personal income tax (PIT) returns.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/tax-checkoffs-2024.pdfMedicaid Program: Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (2021-S-20) 180-Day Response
To determine if Medicaid made inappropriate fee-for-service payments to pharmacies on behalf of recipients who had third-party insurance and, if so, whether appropriate recoveries were made.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s20-response.pdf