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Opinion 92-57
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SEWER RENTS -- … is no authority for the State to pay to a village interest on late charges for water and sewer rents. You inquire … of late charges imposed by the Village of Attica (Village) on water and sewer rent bills sent to two state correctional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-57DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fourth year in a row, according to data released today by State … governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of … a June 30, 2026, fiscal year end. “For the fourth year in a row, the property tax levy for school districts and 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentDiNapoli: School District Tax Cap Levy Remains at 2%
… and 10 cities will remain capped at 2% for the fifth year in a row, according to data released today by State … governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of … and 10 cities will remain capped at 2 for the fifth year in a row according to data released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-cap-levy-remains-at-2-percentFinancial Toolkit for Local Officials
… Is My Municipality in Fiscal Stress Addressing a Current Budget Deficit Budgeting in Future Years Cash Flow Management Strategies … district leaders are faced with unprecedented challenges in the wake of the pandemic including simultaneously managing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/financial-toolkitPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Pandemic Planning and Care for … face significant health issues making them more vulnerable in an emergency. For example, individuals with IDD have a … and mortality). OPWDD’s clients largely receive services in congregate settings, posing special infection control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/pandemic-planning-and-care-vulnerable-populations-followCheektowaga Central School District - Capital Project Management (2022M-90)
… Union East Elementary School capital project(Project) in a transparent manner. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not manage the Project in a transparent manner and did not provide adequate … Union East Elementary School capital project Project in a transparent manner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/16/cheektowaga-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2022m-90Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… (Board) ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and claims were … Board did not ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and that all claims … not have assurance that goods and services are purchased in the most economical manner. Seven claims and 44 debit card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Livonia Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-22)
… Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by … educators should know were not included in the District’s training. District officials did not maintain documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/livonia-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-new-yorkSewanhaka Central High School District – Business Office Information Technology Systems (2023M-12)
… (IT) contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. … plan to help them adequately secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. … plan in place that is properly distributed to all business office staff and periodically tested for efficacy, District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-business-office-informationCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B24-7-4)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City of Long Beach’s (City) proposed budget for the … fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt not to exceed $12 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b24-7-4DiNapoli: NYC Budget Faces Uncertainty Without More Federal Relief
… services sector, but the city will face some dire choices in 2021 if the federal government does not deliver direct aid … up revenue shortfalls caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.” In November, the city released its modified financial plan, … 2021, which it expects to use to help balance the budget in FY 2022. However, payments deferred in FY 2021 will need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-budget-faces-uncertainty-without-more-federal-reliefXII.5.K Federally Reportable Payments – XII. Expenditures
… (e.g., employment discrimination, defamation, or emotional distress) Other damages Prizes and Awards Payments for awards … Personal physical injury or physical sickness Emotional distress (only when accompanied by physical sickness) Out of … to be payable to the claimant for $70,000 for emotional distress (not related to personal injury). Result: $70,000 is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5k-federally-reportable-paymentsDiNapoli, Social Security Administration IG Ennis Announce Guilty Plea of Maryland Man for Stealing Deceased Mother’s Retirement Payments
… Jr. to two counts of felony theft for stealing $53,320 in payments from the New York State Common Retirement Fund … $24,641 from the SSA. Bump was sentenced to eight years in prison minus time already served and three years … Office of Inspector General for their partnership in seeing that justice was served.” “This sentence holds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-social-security-administration-ig-ennis-announce-guilty-plea-maryland-man-stealing-deceasedWest Sparta Independent Volunteer Fire Department Company Number 1, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-44)
… the Treasurer by recording all financial activities in the Department’s financial software and preparing … did not enforce the limited financial provisions outlined in the Department’s rules and standard operating guidelines … and written purchasing policy related to disbursements. In addition, the Board did not adopt other financial policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/08/29/west-sparta-independent-volunteer-fire-department-companyRochester Prep Charter School 3 – IT Asset Management (2025M-36)
… and safeguard information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period? Audit Period July 1, 2023 … the special project managers, for the respective middle or elementary school, who can order IT assets and are … IT assets, such as those that the Directors of Operations or special project managers purchased directly with other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/08/29/rochester-prep-charter-school-3-it-asset-management-2025m-36Shareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the Church of England — supported by more than 60 institutional investors — … Edward Mason, the Head of Responsible Investment for the Church of England's investment fund said, "I am delighted … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and the Church of England supported by more than 60 institutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeState Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Political Spending Disclosure Agreements With Seven Companies
… companies to enhance disclosure of their spending on political causes, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … minimum, proactively disclose all corporate funds spent on political causes. The Fund remains steadfast in its … for or against a candidate, or to influence public opinion on an election or referendum. Travelers Companies Inc. agreed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-political-spending-disclosure-agreements-seven-companiesBuilding Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Building Blocks Developmental Preschool, Inc. (Building Blocks) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) … Cost Manual (RCM). The audit covered expenses reported on Building Blocks’ CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/10/06/building-blocks-developmental-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… The expiration of one-time federal pandemic aid, combined with state aid that has not kept pace with inflation and slower growth in local revenue may push … and how they have affected local budgets in recent years. “With pandemic aid coming to an end and uncertainty coming out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… Rolling Stock Programs Department has managed the M9 contract so that the contractor delivers the cars on time, … the New York region. On September 18, 2013, LIRR awarded a contract to procure new M9 train cars. The procurement is … experts representing LIRR’s operating departments. The contract includes a firm initial base order of 92 cars with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-management