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Hunter-Tannersville Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-33)
… financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in … Posting a prepared plan further enhances the transparency of the District’s fiscal decisions. Key Recommendations Post … multiyear financial plan to help residents see the impact of fiscal decisions over time. District officials agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)
… of Taxation and Finance (Department) is responsible for administering more than 40 State and local taxes, … and require vendors that make these sales to register for a Certificate of Authority (COA), collect the tax from … represented 13.9% of all taxes collected by the Department for the State Fiscal Year (SFY) ending March 31, 2022. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-followTown of Athens - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-41)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) maintained adequate records and … and remitted money in a timely manner. Key Findings Real property taxes totaling nearly $2.2 million in 2016 and $1.3 … between four to six weeks later. Clerk fees and real property taxes were not always deposited within the required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/08/town-athens-town-clerktax-collector-2018m-41City of Troy – Budget Review (B5-15-22)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, issued debt totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/10/city-troy-budget-review-b5-15-22Personal Income Tax Refunds and Property Tax Credits-Final Report 2019-BSE08-01
We examined personal income tax refunds (refunds) approved by the Department of Tax and Finance between January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/bse-2019-09-12.pdfDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… be capped at 2 percent for the 2020 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … mixed economic signals may require local governments to respond to changing financial conditions,” DiNapoli said. “Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… questions about an unfamiliar vendors or unusual claim amounts on the abstracts; however, this did not often occur. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMedicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… beyond two years. The State may be eligible for equitable relief from CMS for its share of $13 million in premiums paid … as warranted. Follow up with CMS to request payment relief on the 3,439 cases where recipients were added to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsDiNapoli: State’s Financial Plan Reflects a Bleak Economic Outlook
… Budget Financial Plan anticipates a dire fiscal outlook in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2020-21 and projects sweeping … from Aid to Localities spending, while large reductions in funding for State Operations are also planned. School children and college students, people living in poverty, individuals with disabilities, and aging New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-states-financial-plan-reflects-bleak-economic-outlookSchroon Lake Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-145)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition … Lake Central School District is located in the Towns of Schroon Lake and North Hudson in Essex County and the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/20/schroon-lake-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-145Property Tax Cap for School Districts Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/property-tax-cap-for-school-districts-02-09-2022.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting for School Districts Presentation
Please print out the Property Tax Cap Reporting for School Districts presentation to follow along with webinar.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/property-tax-cap-reporting-for-school-districts-presentation.pdfProperty Tax Cap for Local Governments Webinar Presentation
This webinar will provide a general overview of the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/property-tax-cap-for-local-governments-10-07-21.pdfProperty Tax Cap for Local Governments Webinar Presentation
Print out the Property Tax Cap for Local Governments Presentation to follow along with the webinar.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/2020/pdf/property-tax-cap-local-governments-10-08-20.pdfProperty Tax Cap How to Calculate Retirement Exclusions
Learn How to Calculate Retirement Exclusions From Example
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/exclusion_example.pdfDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… plans to override the tax cap. Property tax levy growth for school districts is capped at 0.12 percent above current levels for the 2016-17 fiscal year. “School districts are feeling … see additional districts deciding to seek voter approval for an override.” The tax cap, which first applied to local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capVillage of Monticello – Financial Condition (2020M-107)
… of Trustees (Board) properly managed financial condition. Key Findings The Board did not adequately manage the … infrastructure needs that it lacks the funds to address. Key Recommendations The Board should: Create a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/12/23/village-monticello-financial-condition-2020m-107DiNapoli: Temporary Federal Spending Drives Up NY’s National Ranking in States’ Balance of Payments
… The surge in federal spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic significantly improved … Fiscal Year (FFY) 2021, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. For every dollar New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-paymentsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped … as 10 cities, including the “Big Four”cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “For the fourth consecutive … the cap with 60 percent voter approval of their budget. Last year, school districts and the 10 cities of Amsterdam, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentThe Tourism Industry in New York City
… in tourism came to an end, and the number of visitors to New York City fell by 67 percent to 22.3 million (from 66.6 … for visitors drawn to its museums, entertainment, restaurants and commerce. The City is also host to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/tourism-industry-new-york-city