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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… for a fourth consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “The rate of inflation has decreased since the highs of 2022, but local governments are still facing higher prices … year, above the 2% allowable levy increase, and indicative of the higher costs facing these localities. The tax cap, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025Administration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… $2 for every $500 of consideration exchanged. The base tax is generally paid by the seller (grantor), unless the seller is exempt from the tax or does not pay, in which case the … had adequate systems and practices in place to allow it to effectively collect RETT, as required by relevant law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followRipley Central School District – Financial Management (2021M-23)
… the Ripley Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of appropriated fund balance that will be used to fund … whether the Ripley Central School District District Board of Education Board and District officials properly managed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-financial-management-2021m-23Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill Funds ( 2014-S-59 ). Background Chapter 845 of … To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followOpinion 95-18
… to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) VILLAGES -- Powers … to impose one-time maintenance fee in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) LOCAL LAWS -- … maintenance fee in lieu of annual assessment in connection with operation of village-owned cemetery) -- Fees (imposition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18Homeless Services Housing Needs Assessment (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation, as of June 2025, of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit … To assess the extent of implementation as of June 2025 of the seven recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessment-followService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation (Report 2015-S-81 ) . Background The … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/16/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementation-followVillage of Port Jefferson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-56)
… receipts were collected, deposited, recorded and remitted in an accurate and timely manner. Key Findings The Justices … As a result, errors and irregularities were found in the Court’s records: The Senior Court Clerk’s duties were … Court Clerk deposited 12 personal checks totaling $2,096 in place of missing cash. The Senior Court Clerk deposited …
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)
… $238,000. Officials did not obtain the required number of written quotes for three purchases totaling $46,000. Key … the District’s procurement policy that requires the use of request for proposals to solicit professional services. Obtain the required number of written quotes as required by the District’s procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198IX.12.K Functional Clearance Patterns – IX. Federal Grants
… occurs. To calculate CMIA interest liabilities, it is necessary for OSC to develop functional clearance patterns. This is done by compiling data from the SFS and reports received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12k-functional-clearance-patternsOpinion 88-47
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- … have raised the question because of the conclusion reached in 10 Opns St Comp, 1954, p 162. 10 Opns St Comp, 1954, p 162 … of limitation provisions analogous to those previously in the Civil Practice Act. Subsequent to the issuance of that …
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)
… in Medicaid overpayments for brand name prescription drugs where generic drugs were available. This included … 2021. These overpayments were for brand name drug claims where prescriptions allowed for generic substitutions and … care organization from October 2019 through December 2020 where a brand name drug was incorrectly dispensed and paid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/03/improper-payments-brand-name-drugs-followProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Report 2021-S-40 ). … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followIndustrial Development Agency Board Governance (2017-MS-1)
… provided effective oversight of the IDAs’ operations for the period January 1, 2014 through May 31, 2015. Background An IDA is an independent public benefit corporation whose purpose is … actually created or retained 10,209 jobs, a shortfall of 26 percent. Key Recommendations Ensure the IDAs’ actions are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2017/09/22/industrial-development-agency-board-governance-2017-ms-1II.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… year, the State Comptroller and DOB monitor the flow of revenue and the pattern of expenditures against financial plan projections. The State Comptroller is required under Section 8 of the State Finance Law to issue monthly, quarterly, and … fiscal year the State Comptroller and DOB monitor the flow of revenue and the pattern of expenditures against financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationXI.12.D Closing Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the contract was subject to OSC prior approval. A contract is eligible to be closed if it meets all the following criteria: A minimum of one year … in either “Cancelled” or “Complete” status. No retainage is remaining on the contract. Periodically, OSC will close …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12d-closing-contractsThe 80/20 Housing Program (Follow-Up)
… were occupied and had allocated 20 percent of their apartments (approximately 6,600 units) to low-income tenants. … units and tenant eligibility. We also analyzed the costs and resources used to achieve program results at four … to address the unresolved issues discussed in this report. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest Homes and Community …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/8020-housing-program-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The treasurer processed 55 electronic transfers and 10 cash withdrawals totaling $856,347 without board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center
… Objective To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (Office) adequately monitors and properly approves reimbursement of claims by homeless shelter providers, such as Westhab … Homeless shelters across the State provide an array of services to families and adults, including assessment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/01/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-center