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Town of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over Town Clerk operations for the period January 1, 2011, to … We found that at least $19,107 of taxpayer funds were missing from 2010 through 2012. We also identified that the … were so poorly maintained. Key Recommendations Record each tax payment received in a cash receipts journal itemizing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215DiNapoli: 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 New York’s per … for fiscal recovery, economic support, Medicaid and vaccine manufacturing contracts,” DiNapoli said. “This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-paymentsDiNapoli: Problems Plague State's Rent Relief Program; Federal Funds To Help Renters at Risk
… Fund, reflecting payments and support for the program. With unemployment in New York City close to double the … more than 30 percent of income on rent. Hispanic and Black households make up disproportionate shares of New York … and Disability Assistance OTDA in implementing the states Emergency Rental Assistance Program ERAP according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-problems-plague-states-rent-relief-program-federal-funds-help-renters-riskTown of North Salem - Agricultural Exemptions (2018M-194)
Determine whether the Town Assessor (Assessor) is properly administering agricultural real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/north-salem-194.pdfProperty Tax Cap Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
Property Tax Cap Overview of the Role of the Office of the State Comptroller
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/overview.pdfCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)
… such as fund balance, one-time State funding and sale of property, to balance its budget. Includes revenue estimates for income tax surcharge, city and state mortgage tax, sales and use tax and sales and use tax-education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7Opinion 98-16
… the year the moneys are deposited in the fund and/or which will not reasonably be required to pay any such judgment or … initial deposit, but no later than on that date. You ask how long a school district must hold moneys paid into a tax …
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/get-helpLocal Government Data
… Data Population Data, Resources and Publications Real Property Tax Levies, Taxable Full Value and Full Value Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/dataDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… have played to the city’s advantage – proximity to the Canadian border, home to a state university and government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghDiNapoli: NYC Finances Stabilizing With Drop in Costs for Asylum Seekers and Resilient Tax Revenue
… tax collections. But potential policy changes on the federal level creates uncertainty for the coming years which … fiscal preparation, according to a report on the city’s November financial plan modification released today by State … In November, the city also introduced the fiscal year (FY) 2025 Savings Program, consisting entirely of savings from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-nyc-finances-stabilizing-drop-costs-asylum-seekers-and-resilient-tax-revenueCity of Yonkers - Budget Review (B19-6-5)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … tax limit. We caution the City that if property values do not increase, its ability to increase taxes may be reduced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-5State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… The New York Agricultural Districts Law allows reduced property tax bills for land in agricultural production by limiting the property … under the act. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA): New York State Supplemental Payments (SSP) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsSchenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating and monitoring projects for … to the businesses leasing those properties and creating jobs. The Agency does not have a process in place to … agents. Establish and implement procedures to ensure that PILOT payments are made accurately and timely. … Schenectady …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectVillage of Livonia – Board Oversight and Information Technology (2014M-221)
… 15, 2014. Background The Village of Livonia is located in the Town of Livonia in Livingston County and has a population of approximately … that the former or current Clerk-Treasurer filed the AUD in a timely manner. Also, the current Clerk-Treasurer did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/01/09/village-livonia-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2014m-221Property Taxes in New York State
The Office of the State Comptroller collects property tax levy and assessed value data from local governments statewide and makes this information available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/property-taxes-in-nys-2019.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , City of Lackawanna , Town of Willing and the Town of Wright . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Town of Elmira , City of Lockport and the City of Troy . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… $112,000 lacked adequate supporting documentation. Miller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (Suffolk County) … In addition, the treasurer did not always complete bank reconciliations and half of the reconciliations prepared were not supported. As a result, adjusted bank balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as … the “Big Four”cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “For the fourth consecutive year, school and … be able to rely on ample rainy day funds to offset the low growth in revenue, but others must examine their budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percent