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DiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but … taxpayers know if their community is receiving promised jobs and economic benefits.” In 2013, the most recent full … million in payments-in-lieu of taxes, leaving the total net exemptions for the year at $660 million – an increase of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
… for that? Public-private partnerships are a good option to look at, but those partnerships don’t come risk-free. It … report on long-term capital planning, visit here . … As NYS grapples with costeffective solutions for its estimated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … that ORDA did not have any data published to the state’s Open Data website. In addition, it did not designate a data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions to support the implementation of the Fund’s Climate Action Plan. “We are fortunate to have Andrew Siwo’s experience and expertise to help advance … is an increasingly urgent risk facing all investors, and I am determined to protect New York State’s pension fund by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic that likely exacerbated … today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Remote learning disrupted the entire educational system, but … services because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic that likely exacerbated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Transportation … (Department) has established adequate controls to effectively monitor and ensure accountability over its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/07/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expensesComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea of Former NYC Council Member Ruben Wills
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the guilty plea today of former New York City Councilman Ruben Wills. Wills pleaded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-former-nyc-council-member-ruben-willsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Funds (Genesee County) District officials did not properly account for all extra-classroom activity (ECA) funds and, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: New York's Higher Education Sector Boosts State and Local Economies, but Job Recovery Lags
… over 296,000 people, paying wages of around $26.5 billion in 2023, but the sector still has over 13,000 fewer jobs … of our economy.” Consumer spending on higher education in the state totaled $15.7 billion and spending on research … (R&D) by colleges and universities totaled $8.3 billion in 2022. New York ranks third nationally for consumer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-new-yorks-higher-education-sector-boosts-state-and-local-economies-job-recovery-lagsTown of Spencer – Disbursements (2025M-35)
… that tax dollars are spent properly, efficiently and in the best interest of taxpayers. Audit Summary The Board … for payment. Sixteen disbursements totaling $32,100 in which the amount approved on the Board-approved abstract … match the amount disbursed on the canceled check image. In addition, we reviewed 123 of these disbursements totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/18/town-spencer-disbursements-2025m-35Planning
… all depends on what you want to do. You need to determine how much income you will need in retirement. The first step is to … Retirement Estimator ( disponsible en español ) or you can get your personal Social Security Statement online by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/planningFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfAccounting for Capital Assets
A municipality's inventory of capital assets often represents its most significant investment of resources. This session will cover the proper accounting for these valuable assets. We will also discuss best practices to ensure these assets are properly safeguarded from theft or loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-assets-110624.pdfDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for May 2014
… this monthly notice to provide current information about the number and types of contracts and payments entered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/06/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-may-2014Oversight of Hazardous Materials and Waste
… 2015 through May 4, 2018. Background The State University of New York (SUNY) is the largest comprehensive system of public education in the nation, comprising 64 autonomous … in Albany. For fiscal year 2015-16, SUNY had a budget of $13 billion, including State support totaling $4 billion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/03/oversight-hazardous-materials-and-wasteDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… accountability,” said DiNapoli. “IDAs are leveraging tax breaks in exchange for long-term jobs and future revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightDiNapoli Presses Companies on Political Disclosure
… in 2018) Duke Energy Corp. Simon Property Group Inc. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. The Kroger Co. Sysco Corp. NYS Common …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/dinapoli-presses-companies-political-disclosureDiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… approved more than 1.5 million payments worth more than $10 billion in January 2014. His office also rejected 191 … the playing field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. The independent audits ensure … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014Opinion 94-18
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … to private not-for-profit corporation) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (transfer of village real property for … (see, e.g., 1994 Opns St Comp No. 94-12, p __). October 31, 1994 Sanford L. Church, Esq., Village Attorney Village of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Subway Wait Assessment
… whether those standards take into account demand for service, physical structure, and other factors; and where … services that provide limited service to carry the same weight in the overall average as a line that runs more … weekday and a wait assessment of 81 percent carry equal weight in the overall system-wide average. This likely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/06/subway-wait-assessment