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DiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over the past three fiscal … districts were twice as likely to override the tax cap compared to high-need districts. “Local school district … are working hard to operate within the confines of the cap,” said DiNapoli. “As the cap fluctuates below two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capOpinion 91-53
… fixed, however, may not exceed the amount set forth in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget unless a local … of deputy supervisor is not required to be listed in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget. (3) A town board … additional salary in excess of the amount set forth in the notice of hearing on the preliminary budget for the highway …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53DiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… projections included in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan released earlier this month, according to the April Cash Report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The year-over-year … projections included in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan released earlier this month according to a report released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… Investigation (“IRS-CI”), William F. Sweeney Jr., the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the New York Field Division … by writing checks to the two businesses he owned, 211 Medical, P.C. (“211 Medical”) and N.A.S. Management Co., Inc. (“N.A.S.”). MELIN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… a 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in response to climate-related hazards such as increased flooding and storm damage, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Climate change poses significant threats to communities in New York. Concerns are growing about severe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsDiNapoli: Brooklyn is King of NYC Economic Growth
… Brooklyn’s economy is expanding, adding jobs and businesses at a faster pace … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "Business in Brooklyn is booming and people want to live there because of the … the high cost of housing, the borough’s overall economy is flourishing and is poised to keep growing." "There is no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-brooklyn-king-nyc-economic-growthXIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… to publish in the State Register, on or before the last day of each month, a detailed statement of all balance(s) on deposit in any bank account under the administrative control of any state officer or board. This includes, but is not limited … to publish in the State Register on or before the last day of each month a detailed statement of all balances on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliationsXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the end of the fiscal year, vouchers and journal transfers including … be paid by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . Submission of a transaction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… New York City’s restaurant, retail and recreation (RRR) sectors continued to … the nation felt the impacts of the pandemic on their restaurant, retail and recreation sectors, New York City was … of the jobs lost during the pandemic have returned, the restaurant subsector still employs 30% fewer workers than in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Wall St. 2021 Profits near Record Levels
… grows in other states. As of August, the city was home to 17.8% of all securities industry jobs, a 32-year low. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-wall-st-2021-profits-near-record-levelsCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… Objective To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) arranged for eligible students to be placed in special education … To determine if the New York City Department of Education DOE arranged for eligible students to be placed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has identified $32,271 in unallowable expenses and $489,616 in questionable costs that were paid by the state Office of … examined Rehabilitation Support Services Inc. (RSS) which, in 2014, claimed nearly $7.8 million in expenses to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… Wall Street’s pandemic boom came to an end in 2022, with pretax, first half profits of $13.5 … $31 billion earned in the same period last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on … fueled in part by the extraordinary federal response to the pandemic were not sustainable,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… State’s agricultural receipts came from crops grown for animal feed in 2020. 1 According to the New York State … information on farming, encompassing both crop and animal production. As shown in Figure 1, employment in animal production grew steadily in the years leading up to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… energy goals, has made good progress on reaching its goals for distributed solar capacity and leveraged funds, but is behind in meeting its energy efficiency targets for 2025, according to a report from New York State … have underperformed,” DiNapoli said. “It is important for the state’s climate goals that these funds are used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli: Safeway Supermarkets Commit to Sustainable Palm Oil
… only sustainable palm oil in all of its Safeway-brand products. As a result of the company’s new policy, the New … "Shoppers don’t see where the palm oil used in hundreds of products comes from, but often it’s harvested in ways that … suppliers to provide palm oil and palm derivatives for its products that are verified to be free of deforestation, free …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-safeway-supermarkets-commit-sustainable-palm-oilAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… requirements set forth in GML or with the District’s procurement policies and procedures. When officials do not solicit competition during the procurement of goods and services, taxpayers have less … officials also did not develop procedures governing the procurement of goods and services not subject to New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29As Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted … loans provided to low-income and minority borrowers over the last 10 years. However, wide racial and ethnic … The St of NY Mortgage Agency boosted lending and programs for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… On April 1, 2020, New York introduced the BuildSmart 2025 program, which expands upon the original program and … of 11 trillion BTUs of energy savings to be achieved by 2025 through the BuildSmart 2025 program. Each ASE shall work … in ASE non-compliance and asserted that they had no recourse to enforce EO 88. Key Recommendations Although …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88DiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… Council, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued an advisory opinion finding that the city could … McDonald III, RPh said, “I appreciate the opinion issued today by our State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli regarding … City Council New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today issued an advisory opinion finding that the city could …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutional