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DiNapoli: Local Tax Cap Will Be Two Percent in 2022
… tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a third time in four years for local governments with calendar fiscal … first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of … Dec. 31) had their levy growth capped at that amount. In 2021, the allowable levy growth was 1.56%. The Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-tax-cap-will-be-two-percent-2022DiNapoli Appoints Government Relations Staff
… impressive range of experience to our government relations staff," DiNapoli said. "The Office of the State Comptroller … the state on fiscal, policy and other issues. We need staff that can quickly and effectively help people and … director of the Monroe County Democratic Committee and staff director for the Democratic Caucus of the Monroe County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-appoints-government-relations-staffExecutive Director of Baychester Youth Council Indicted for Stealing More Than $100,000 From Federal Grant
… denied betting, then explained the figures also showed winnings she bet. Russell also told investigators that she …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/executive-director-baychester-youth-council-indicted-stealing-more-100000-federal-grantDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… (DoE) and other school districts for salaries paid to his sons and other relatives as discovered in an in-depth review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review Determine whether the significant revenue … 2020-21 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 … 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/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4State Contract and Payment Actions in December
… In December, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,898 contracts for state … & Substance Abuse Services $1 million with New York City for substance abuse prevention and intervention … $8 million for cadet lodging, including $2.9 million with Albany Hilton, $2 million with Site Solutions Worldwide, $2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberNew York's 529 College Savings Program Turns 20
… New York’s 529 College Savings Program, the popular college savings investment tool, is marking 20 years … school. … New Yorks 529 College Savings Program the popular college savings investment tool is marking 20 years …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/new-yorks-529-college-savings-program-turns-20Approved State Contracts and Payments
… valued at more than $1.2 million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at … to Tully Construction Co. Inc. for bridge rehabilitation on the Major Deegan Expressway. $4.3 million to National … El Sol Contracting ES II Enterprises JV for bridge repairs on the Gowanus Expressway (I-278) in Kings County. $2.7 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/1018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsApproved State Contracts and Payments
… million. More information on these contracts and payments is available at www.openbooknewyork.com . Major Contracts … Leverage Program. $993,000 with GTI Tourism to market New York tourism in Australia. Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/approved-state-contracts-and-paymentsNew York State Accounting System User Procedures Manual
… 11 18000 MAIN OFFICE SOCIAL SERVICES 18200 TONAWANDA INDIAN HOUSE 18500 WELFARE RESEARCH INC. P-R 18999 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-york-state-accounting-system-user-procedures-manualPreventing Inappropriate and Excessive Costs in the New York State Health Insurance Program
… Program (NYSHIP), administered by the State Department of Civil Service (Civil Service), is one of the nation’s largest … be reimbursed at rates established by United. Members also pay a nominal copayment to the in-network provider. Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/05/09/preventing-inappropriate-and-excessive-costs-new-york-state-health-insurance-programDiNapoli: Proposed Budget Holds the Line on Spending, Gives Executive Wider Discretion
… The Executive Budget holds down spending and boosts state … Nevertheless, the out-years remain a concern and there is a lack of clarity for some key spending areas. New York … few years to get its financial house in order, but there is still work to be done." The General Fund is projected to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-proposed-budget-holds-line-spending-gives-executive-wider-discretionDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… uses of such moneys include a wide range of economic development, education, environmental and other purposes. … water projects include more than $2 billion for economic development and other purposes and more than $1.8 billion for … Includes $2.8 billion in appropriations for economic development purposes in the state Department of Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadTown of Queensbury - Water System Cybersecurity (2018M-268)
… officials have not implemented comprehensive procedures for managing, limiting, securing and monitoring user access. … not prevent or monitor public disclosure of information on the Town’s water system. In addition, sensitive IT control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-water-system-cybersecurity-2018m-268City of Jamestown – Financial Condition (2016M-298)
… of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012 through August 19, 2016. … City Council. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016 fiscal year total approximately $35.1 million. … and Director of Financial Services did not properly budget for, and the Mayor did not ensure that the Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/09/30/city-jamestown-financial-condition-2016m-298DiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… drinking water and prevent contamination that could result in health problems, according to a report released today by … take for granted," DiNapoli said. "Water contamination in Hoosick Falls, Newburgh and Long Island revealed our … water safe, the state and localities have to take the lead in strengthening safeguards for public water supplies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionPatchogue-Medford Public Library - Non-Payroll Disbursements (2019M-126)
… 26 totaling $59,691 were not of the type legally permitted to be paid in advance. The Treasurer did not maintain custody …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2019/10/11/patchogue-medford-public-library-non-payroll-disbursements-2019m-126Get Credit for All Your Public Service
… or military service might qualify NYSLRS members for additional service credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/get-credit-all-your-public-serviceState Agencies Bulletin No. P-975
Employment Restrictions to Retirees of Public Retirement Sys in NYS
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-975.pdfOpinion 99-14
… the cost of the removal at $30,000. A contractor, who has the ability to reuse the tanks and equipment, has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-14