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DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… Municipalities and school districts face growing challenges to keep pace with increasing costs, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s 2014 Annual Report on Local Governments . The report found that property tax … Municipalities and school districts face growing challenges to keep pace …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town of Chateaugay – Real Property Tax … $80,126 in tax reductions. Finally, the assessor did not have any documentation on file for four properties receiving … receiving senior citizens exemptions and the owners may have incorrectly received $2,551 in tax reductions. Etna …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 897
… below. ;The Longevity Payments are effective the first pay period of the fiscal year. If the employee is not Active in the first pay period of the fiscal year, the Longevity Payment is effective … year. Effective Date(s) Payments may be submitted in Pay Period 1, paychecks dated 4/23/09 Institution Extra Lag …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/897-april-2009-50000-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 976
… procedures to process Longevity Payments and adjustments for overtime payments. Affected Employees Certain seasonal … Chapter 10 and Chapter 114 of the Laws of 2008 provide for $500.00 Longevity Payments for long-term seasonal employees who meet the eligibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/976-april-2010-50000-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonal-employeesMTA Makes Progress Funding Capital Programs But Faces Risks From Federal Actions
… be forced to add debt or postpone projects if federal choices undermine recent progress,” DiNapoli said. “Given … could pressure its operating budget, requiring difficult choices such as service cuts or fare and toll increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/mta-makes-progress-funding-capital-programs-faces-risks-federal-actionsBuffalo Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… To determine whether the costs and revenues reported by Buffalo Hearing & Speech Center, Inc. (Center) on its … To determine whether the costs and revenues reported by Buffalo Hearing Speech Center Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/buffalo-hearing-speech-center-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Individuals Receiving Hospice Services Covered by Medicare
… on behalf of dual-eligible individuals receiving hospice care covered by Medicare. This audit covered the period … Hospice is a coordinated program of home and/or inpatient care that treats terminally ill individuals and their families. Hospice programs provide palliative care, including nursing, physician, and counseling services; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/28/medicaid-program-improper-medicaid-payments-individuals-receiving-hospice-services-covered“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… of student academic performance. Unlike individual state assessments, the NAEP is the only common measure of … and “advanced.” Sources: NAEP Data Explorer ; OSC analysis Federal Funding and the Plan to Address Impacts of COVID-19 … Recover from Pandemic Learning Losses,” Albany Times Union , January 10, 2023, at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… and interests must be above reproach. This brochure is intended to help you better understand New York State law … government, is provided in poster format [pdf - 2019] . What is a conflict of interest? You may have heard of the … part of municipal officers and employees are governed by Article 18 of the General Municipal Law. Among other things, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on the Bronx
… decline. The pandemic, however, has stalled progress in the borough that is home to one-fifth of New Yorkers and has threatened to reverse the gains it has made in recent years. “More than a year of sustained damage caused … the Bronx Spanish Version Tendencias recientes e impacto de la COVID-19 en el Bronx Find out how your government money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-bronxPublic Authorities – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… provide services to the public as well as to the State and local governments. New Yorkers pay for public authorities … a variety of ways including service charges, tolls, fees, and in some cases, taxes. Public authorities are generally … however, in some cases, governmental financial assistance and support is provided for operating and other expenses. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-authoritiesElementary and Secondary Education – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… State led all states in per-pupil disbursements for public elementary and secondary education at $25,519 according to … Source of Funding In SY 2020-21, support for public elementary and secondary schools in New York came from the … about New York States per pupil expenditures for public elementary and secondary education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/elementary-and-secondary-educationState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Adopted Budget Agreement
… laid out earlier this year on public and mental health, childcare subsidies, employment, safety, housing programs, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-adopted-budget-agreementPublic Authorities – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… chief executive officer and chief financial officer. Not all authorities have complied with reporting requirements for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-authoritiesDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Indicted for Allegedly Stealing Go-Kart Proceeds
… Police today announced the indictment of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons and his father Carl Emmons Sr., a … for allegedly stealing a total of nearly $14,500 from the fire company. “The Emmons allegedly cheated Hannibal … P DiNapoli announced the indictment of former Hannibal Fire Chief Chris Emmons and his father Carl Emmons Sr a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-indicted-allegedly-stealing-go-kart-proceedsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1129
… Purpose and General Information To inform agencies of action required to ensure that payroll earnings charges are properly … To inform agencies of action required to ensure that payroll earnings charges are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1129-updates-cost-centers-statewide-financial-system-sfs-and-payserv-accountMedicaid Program – Accuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health
… Objective To determine whether NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s online health plan marketplace) … February 28, 2020. About the Program The Department of Health (Department) administers New York’s Medicaid program. Many of the State’s Medicaid recipients receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-accuracy-medicaid-eligibility-determined-ny-state-healthLong Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)
… (Act) in 2008 for the purpose of making homeownership more affordable for the workforce in Nassau and Suffolk Counties. … Counties to set aside 10 percent of their housing units as affordable housing in approved developments with five or more … density maximum levels. Developers can build the affordable housing units in the approved development or in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4Franziska Racker Centers, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… provides preschool special education services to children with disabilities who are 3 to 5 years of age. Racker is … be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with RCM requirements. For the fiscal year ended June 30, … personal service costs, consisting of $69,538 in payments with inadequate time records, $20,977 in costs that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/franziska-racker-centers-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… raise issues regarding checks and balances over use of the public's dollars and would diminish independent … Care Act and other policy changes and is projected to rise another $3.3 billion over the next four years. The … For access to state and local government spending and more than 50,000 state contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversight