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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2025 inflation factor at 3.30% for those local governments … Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendarbased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025Ripley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not properly manage fund balance in accordance with statute. The Board and District officials: Overestimated … officials properly managed fund balance in accordance with statute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23XI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… one year has passed since the Expire Date of the contract and there has been no activity (SFS amendment transactions or … in a timely fashion by disencumbering excess funds and processing retainage, if applicable (see Section 11.E - …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsOpinion 88-47
… statutes of limitations to lien enforcement) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§902, 1422: The enforcement of liens for unpaid … would bar the enforcement of outstanding village tax liens for 1966 through 1978 that were levied before village tax enforcement was undertaken by the county. You have raised …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-47DiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… have helped establish a stable financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh, according to a report issued … and an expanding manufacturing industry. But in order for Plattsburgh to maintain a positive financial standing, … million in 2012. This includes $25.7 million from charges for services, $9.8 million from property taxes and $4.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghImproper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (Follow-Up)
… form, and strength. Generally, this means a brand name drug will be substituted with a generic drug that is equivalent to the brand name drug. Prescribers … their approval status by the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA). However, our follow-up found that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… to meet the needs of beekeepers requiring certificates to ship honey bees out of State. It was able to conduct all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followIX.12.K Functional Clearance Patterns – IX. Federal Grants
… liabilities, it is necessary for OSC to develop functional clearance patterns. This is done by compiling data from the … then uses this information to calculate dollar-weighted clearance patterns for all payments made from federal funds. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12k-functional-clearance-patternsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-275
… fiscal year ending 2018-19 and the fiscal year beginning 2019-20, the PayServ chart of accounts must be updated to reflect the 2019-20 budget references where appropriations and … . Effective Date(s) Institution pay checks dated July 03, 2019 Administration pay checks dated July 10, 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-275-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-suny-fiscal-year-endCUNY Bulletin No. CU-646
… fiscal year ending 2018-19 and the fiscal year beginning 2019-20, the PayServ chart of accounts must be updated to reflect the 2019-20 budget references where appropriations and … . Effective Date(s) Institution paychecks dated July 03, 2019 Eligibility Criteria All CUNY employees paid through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-646-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-cuny-fiscal-year-endControls Over Vehicle Use and Transportation-Related Expenses (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Vehicle Use and … required to negotiate costs with the private repair shops in its network and ensure costs are competitive and … $9.5 million to the Contractor and more than $10.2 million in commercial fuel purchases using the statewide refueling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/controls-over-vehicle-use-and-transportation-related-expenses-followReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… in costs exceeding approved levels or in the allocation of money year after year that historically has not been expended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-centerOversight of Adult Protective Services Staffing and Case Management (New York City Human Resources Administration)
… unable to meet their essential needs (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, medical care, securing entitlements); are in need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/20/oversight-adult-protective-services-staffing-and-case-management-new-york-city-humanHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… including assessment of needs, case management, access to health care (including physical and mental health), treatment for substance abuse, childcare … the need for temporary housing and treatment of physical, mental health, and/or substance abuse issues. Beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, … The Long Island Rail Road LIRR needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesVillage of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… Findings The Justices did not provide adequate oversight of Court operations. As a result, errors and irregularities … office were altered. There was a cash shortage of $2,096. The Senior Court Clerk deposited 12 personal … 10 months later. Code enforcement did not account for all tickets issued or voided. These findings were referred to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2022/04/15/village-port-jefferson-justice-court-operations-2020m-56Lockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… and services in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and applicable statutes. Key Findings District … with GML. Comply with the District’s procurement policy that requires the use of request for proposals to … written quotes as required by the District’s procurement policy. District officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation (Follow-Up)
… statewide plan for implementing the Program that includes progressive milestones and participation goals. The Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementation-followBenefits Advisement Services for Individuals With Disabilities Seeking Employment (Follow-Up)
… adults (ages 18–64) with disabilities in New York State in 2021. The employment rate of working-age people with … more than twice as likely to live in poverty. The New York State Employment First Commission (Commission), established … system customers may not have been receiving notifications on important benefits, as notifications were delivered only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/benefits-advisement-services-individuals-disabilities-seeking-employment-followTown of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… fund balance when needed and ensure encumbrances are for valid commitments. Comply with the statutory surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53