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DiNapoli: 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-2020Otego-Unadilla Central School District - School District Website (S9-19-26)
… certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other … property tax report card. Budget-to-actual results in an easily accessible location. Corrective action plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-26Island Trees Union Free School District - School District Website (S9-19-34)
… certain financial information was not posted, resulting in a lack of transparency. Information that was posted was limited in comprehensiveness. This prevents taxpayers and other … budget, a comprehensive appended property tax report card in its entirety and all external audits. Should enhance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/island-trees-union-free-school-district-school-district-website-s9-19-34Hunter-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-s9-19Henrietta Fire District – Financial Condition (2021M-27)
… (Board) effectively managed the Henrietta Fire District’s (District’s) financial condition. Key Findings The Board did not effectively manage the District’s financial condition and presented budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/henrietta-fire-district-financial-condition-2021m-27City 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-b5-15-22DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… For the second year in a row, property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 2 percent, according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentMedina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
Determine whether the Tax Collector (Collector) received, recorded, deposited and reported real property tax collections in an accurate and timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/medina-2019-151.pdfOpinion 96-4
… a county budget because the estimated year-end cash balance in the county's general fund as set forth in the … budget 'shall' contain a statement of the estimated cash balance. The requirement is in accord with the strong policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4Schroon 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-145Lancaster Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-37)
… officials properly managed fund balance and reserve funds. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance and reserve funds. The Board and District officials: Did not implement … officials properly managed fund balance and reserve funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-37Medicaid Program – Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-in Premiums for Ineligible Recipients
… Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. Many Medicaid recipients are … For the period January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2019, New York’s Medicaid program paid $8 billion in Buy-in Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/29/medicaid-program-improper-payments-medicare-buy-premiums-ineligible-recipientsOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… a tax break, they must submit an annual commitment form recommitting their land for the next succeeding 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for. Town of Parma – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (Monroe County) The town granted a total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and Water Conservation District and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … were approved before payment or for proper purposes. In addition, auditors found the village began to effectively … enforce the collection of delinquent real property taxes in March 2016, but $172,900 remains outstanding as of Feb. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: 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-capState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on the passage of the final state budget: “After extended deliberation, the Governor and Legislature have finalized a state budget. Major policy … shadow on this budget. Market volatility and declining business and consumer confidence may upend the state’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetDiNapoli Issues Report on Transparency of Village Fiscal Activities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office released a report and series of audits today reviewing compliance by villages with … State Comptroller’s office 60 to 120 days after the close of their fiscal year. The AFR must be made available to the … 210 villages (40%) filed late, after the statutory due date, and 76 villages (14%) had not filed as of Sept. 13, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-issues-report-transparency-village-fiscal-activitiesTown of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… governs the Town. In 2010, 2011 and 2012, the adjusted warrants from the County totaled $2.3, $2.6 and $2.6 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Opinion 2002-5
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Permissible Uses (financing acquisition of … preservation); (investment of monies held in) -- Deposits and Investments (of monies in capital reserve fund) REAL … of an amount to be funded by real property tax and to be paid into a capital reserve fund for the purpose of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5