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DiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… cities, counties and villages in New York that are close to reaching their Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL) has more … the maximum amount of real property tax a local government can raise in a single year. In 2012, only seven … and two counties out of 57 reporting (3.5 percent) were also found to have exhausted at least 80 percent of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsDiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… has not ensured that the employees who transport clients in NYC drive safely and have valid driver's licenses, according … for traffic violations so that fines are paid on time and recouped. Monitor DMV reports to ensure drivers' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsCost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… To effectively manage your local government’s capital assets, you must develop a long-term plan. The plan … developing a structured approach for assessing and funding capital assets, you can help avoid the unexpected, such as … road or building closures or cost overruns. Benefits of Capital Planning Multiyear capital plans allow you to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsNew GASB Standards
… New York State will implement Governmental Accounting … basis using the following templates. Statement 87, Leases New Lease Reporting Template – Lessee New Lease Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/guidance/new-gasb-standardsDiNapoli: Contribute to 529 College Savings Account by Dec. 31 for Tax Benefits
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a reminder to New Yorkers that not only are contributions to New York's … and the Advisor-Guided Plan , sold exclusively through financial advisors. The Advisor-Guided Plan has different … grandparents and others can use the program to save money to help cover qualified higher educational costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-contribute-529-college-savings-account-dec-31-tax-benefitsDiNapoli Takes Action to Hold Corporate America Accountable for Failing to Address Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
… voted against board directors at companies that failed to meet the Fund’s expectations for board diversity and filed shareholder proposals calling on companies to address investors’ concerns about diversity, equity and … a result, the Fund voted against board director nominees due to specific diversity concerns, including: 1,176 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-takes-action-hold-corporate-america-accountable-failing-address-diversity-equity-andDiNapoli: MTA Outlook Shows Growing Need for New Funding as Budget Gaps Widen
… The MTA has begun to lay out options for its funding partners, leaving them with some tough decisions. The … and narrow budget gaps, the MTA suggests that if funding partners provide additional dollars by 2023 it would allow it … about one-third in the years ahead. If the MTA’s funding partners move forward with this approach, DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-mta-outlook-shows-growing-need-new-funding-budget-gaps-widenReview of the Enacted Budget: State Fiscal Year 2021-22
… from those increases. Total school aid (as detailed on the district-by-district “school aid runs” from the State Education … The school aid runs identify two federal aid sources by district, but separate from the State-funded, annual Formula …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/review-enacted-budget-state-fiscal-year-2021-22United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… Purpose To determine whether the practice of Dr. John Gomes routinely waived Empire Plan members’ … City, an obstetrics and gynecology practice operated by Dr. John Gomes, located on Franklin Avenue in Garden City, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomesDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… New York City’s revised four-year financial plan shows … service costs, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… policies? Audit Period July 1, 2022 – February 20, 2025 Understanding the Program Generally, school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29DiNapoli and Heather Briccetti Mulligan Op-Ed: NY's Tax Base Dips with Population
… New York Daily News today published an op-ed from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and President and CEO of … July 2020 and July 2023, New York’s population declined by more than 533,000 people — about as many people as in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-and-heather-briccetti-mulligan-op-ed-nys-tax-base-dips-populationDiNapoli: NYC Sales Tax Collections Strong Due to Tourism and Commuter Return, Fueling Statewide Strength
… in the near future.” At the onset of the pandemic, local consumption in New York City fell drastically as shutdowns … is conservative given elevated prices and continued consumption, which show fiscal year-to-date collections … growth rates following the next two fiscal years. Report NYC Taxable Sales and Purchases: Resilient Amid Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-nyc-sales-tax-collections-strong-due-tourism-and-commuter-return-fueling-statewide-strengthState Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… SLA limited its use of data relevant to noise problems in NYC. As such, there was substantial risk that serious noise … from 2010 to 2015, here: http://osc.state.ny.us/press/docs/nyc-nightlife-noise-complaints-map.pdf Read the report , or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycComptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… the city of Middletown, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress May be Looming for Glens Falls
… that outpace revenues, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report, part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-may-be-looming-glens-fallsState Health Department Slow to Inspect Violations at Adult Care Facilities, Audit Finds
… The state Department of Health (DOH) is not adequately overseeing … health and safety of vulnerable residents, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-health-department-slow-inspect-violations-adult-care-facilities-audit-findsOpinion 96-6
… to procurement of insurance) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§104-b, 800(3): A town supervisor who places insurance … insurance contracts. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .) contains the provisions of law which … is deemed to have an "interest" in the contracts of a firm, partnership or association of which he or she is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6Fare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… MTA Faces Substantial Gaps That Will Require Cost and Revenue Solutions Even before the pandemic, the Metropolitan … annually once federal pandemic relief is exhausted in 2025, in addition to $401 million in known budget risks, and … or reducing expenses. Current MTA projections anticipate annual average spending growth of 3 percent compared to 4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authorityDiNapoli: New York City Job Growth Continues to Set Records
… 24 percent rate of growth outpaced the nation and New York state, according a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-new-york-city-job-growth-continues-set-records