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DiNapoli: Three Arrested for Scheme to Steal Unclaimed Funds from New York State
… charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. TUNKARA was arrested on July 19, 2022 and … charges arising out of their scheme to fraudulently obtain unclaimed funds held by the New York State Comptrollers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-three-arrested-scheme-steal-unclaimed-funds-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… Local sales tax collections in May increased by 57.8 percent over the same month in 2020, the highest one month increase in recent history, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Local sales tax collections in May increased by 578 percent over the same month in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and comprehensive manner on their websites, … Schools in 13 districts statewide did not always post required financial information in a clear and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… vacancy rates of more than 20%. This means services for child support, early childhood education, park facility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… Property tax levy growth will again be capped at 2% for 2023 for local … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire … as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to two percent for a second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023DiNapoli: 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-plattsburghXV.2 Fiscal Year Period – XV. End of Year
… year, e.g. SUNY and CUNY. Pursuant to various sections of law and to complete the execution of the financial plan for the State Fiscal Year, the last business day of the State fiscal year is identified in the Calendar . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv2-fiscal-year-periodComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audit of the Hamlin Fire Department , Islip Terrace Fire District , Town of Minden and the Village of Owego . “In … audit of the treasurer’s records. Islip Terrace Fire District – Claims Audit and Payroll (Suffolk County) The … an audit of the Hamlin Fire Department Islip Terrace Fire District Town of Minden and the Village of Owego …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Investigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Objective To determine whether the Division of Human Rights reviewed and addressed housing discrimination … February 2024. About the Program The Division of Human Rights (DHR) enforces the New York State Human Rights Law (Law) to help ensure that every individual has an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… such as a higher standard deduction and increased child tax credit, that alleviated the federal tax burden for … in occupations, such as wait staff, bartenders, personal care workers, delivery drivers and hotel staff, that … childcare, the nonrefundable credit as a share of these expenses was increased for those with incomes less than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… Education Department (Department) is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts … 1, 2015 through August 27, 2019. About the Program The Smart Schools Bond Act (Act) was approved by New York State … school aid they received. Districts must develop a Smart Schools Investment Plan (Plan) that details how they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… economic, and environmental factors. In the decision to permit such facilities, ORES must review all proposed major … ORES for review. ORES has 60 days to determine whether a permit application is complete or missing required … ORES must make a final decision and issue a final siting permit for any major renewable energy project within 1 year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) in Niagara , Tompkins and Wyoming counties failed to … said DiNapoli. “IDAs are leveraging tax breaks in exchange for long-term jobs and future revenue for their communities, but without adequate safeguards in place the effectiveness of these efforts cannot be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightNYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals
… the New York state college choice tuition savings program. Memo Bill Text Status …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nys-529-program-qualified-withdrawalsTaxes – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… reflecting the one-time homeowner’s property tax relief credit, and enhanced earned income and child tax credits. … of the business entities are authorized to claim a PIT credit for their shares of the PTET paid. Approximately $11.5 … reflecting the onetime homeowners property tax relief credit and enhanced earned income and child tax credits …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/taxesDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… systemwide risk assessment of its infrastructure for over a decade and failed to complete several resiliency … 2023. Systemwide Risk Assessment Delayed Auditors found that a systemwide weather-related risk assessment of the … their system vulnerable to damage if hit by another major storm. The LIRR said the risk assessment would be completed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli Announces More Climate Actions; NYS Pension Fund Launches Evaluation of Shale Oil and Gas Companies
… those companies to the list of 22 that the Fund divested from in 2020. “A low-carbon economy is already becoming a … review are those that derive over 10% of their revenue from crude oil and gas production from shale. Included on the … transition readiness. The Fund annually reviews the universe of companies that derive 10% of their revenues from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-announces-more-climate-actions-nys-pension-fund-launches-evaluation-shale-oil-and-gasDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… management." "Too many Bronxites and New Yorkers work hard for their pay check and then work even harder to find a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesDiNapoli Calls on Companies to Increase Board Diversity
… Advisor — seeking increased board diversity, inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity and sexual … companies seeking increased board diversity inclusive of sex race ethnicity age gender identity and sexual orientation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-calls-companies-increase-board-diversity