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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… of 1.8 percent from the previous year, but $28.8 million lower than updated projections due to weaker sales tax … of $122 billion through February was $147.2 million lower than updated projections. Spending for local assistance … year, and $2.6 million below projections; and The General Fund ended February with a balance of $11.2 billion, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileDiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… below average trade-in values and got rid of scrap metal and plant equipment valued at over $900,000 without … Establish controls over the valuation and sale of scrap metal and improve controls over fleet asset sales; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programOpinion 89-59
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER RENTS -- Imposition of (authority to impose water rates to raise both operation and maintenance and … Whether a town water district may raise the cost of both operation and … maintenance and debt service solely by the imposition of water rates on the users of the water district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-59Opinion 88-47
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Enforcement (applicability of general statutes of limitations to lien enforcement) REAL … Whether a sixyear statute of limitations would bar the enforcement of outstanding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-47Opinion 89-13
… (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used … equipment from another municipality of this State at an auction pursuant to the exception contained in General … of this State may be purchased by a county at an auction without contravening the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13DiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… include related services such as occupational and speech therapies. Auditors compared the district’s special education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… shrink and crime jumps. “Our communities are paying a big price when people lose their homes,” DiNapoli said. “We must continue efforts to help homeowners and implement solutions that support local … problematic when it contributes to increasing the number of vacant abandoned properties, which have come to be known …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsOpinion 95-7
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … commissioners to participate) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§119-n(b); 119-o(1); TOWN LAW, §§61, 203, 210, 215, 341(10): A … April 8, 1932, and which, by referendum on petition filed no later than June 29, 1933, elected to continue to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7Opinion 91-42
… -- Villages (authority to transfer department funds to village treasurer); (cooperative investment of department funds and village funds); (gift of department funds to village subject to condition regarding use) VILLAGE TREASURER … Whether a village and a village fire department may agree to transfer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42DiNapoli: State Needs to Ensure Timely Execution of Contracts with Not-For-Profits
… a priority.” The report noted that the most recent initiative known as the Grants Gateway leverages technology … Broader use of multiyear contracting timeframes, early renewal of existing contracts where appropriate, and early …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-state-needs-ensure-timely-execution-contracts-not-profitsDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… today. The purchase brings the state pension fund’s holdings in Israel bonds to $267.8 million. “New York state’s pension fund buys Israel bonds because we have confidence … bonds purchased by the fund have a 10-year maturity with a coupon of 5.96%, which equals a spread of +138 basis points …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bondsDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… have helped establish a stable financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative and is the latest in a series of fiscal profiles on municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghDue Dates for Your ROA – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Begins Complete Your ROA By Submit Your ROA By January 1, 2026* May 30, 2026 June 29, 2026 April 1, 2026 August 28, 2026 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/due-dates-your-roaWhen Employees Retire – When Employees Retire
… Information about when an employee applies for retirement and the employers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retireCUNY Bulletin No. CU-782
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37, Local 375 in Bargaining Units TG, TJ, TP and SJ. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase for employees represented by DC37 Local 375 in Bargaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-782-district-council-37-dc37-local-375-dues-increaseLake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved before payment. Key Findings We found the Board … However, claims were not always properly audited and approved before payment. Eleven signed checks (22 percent) … printed and mailed before the claims auditor audited and approved the corresponding claims. Five non-check …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202Crown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Crown Point Central School District (District) used District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… Long Island (-1%) and Central New York (-1.6%) are closest to their pre-pandemic levels. Other key findings: … visitors than Florida, Nevada, and Texas combined. State Park Visits Jump: Visitors to the state’s parks increased by … with over 2 million more visitors. In contrast, National Park sites, including the Statue of Liberty, had fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… Equipment Could Not Be Located To address the impacts of a winter storm, certain equipment is required to be on hand. … newly added recommendations are implemented; Improve winter weather monitoring and tracking; Revise its Hurricane … Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management (Follow-Up) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
A new report by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli analyzed the federal tax provisions enacted under Public Law No 11921 at the beginning of July and how they may impact New Yorkers
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomes