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DiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… Development Agencies (IDAs) reported $715 million in net tax exemptions in 2016, up almost 3 percent from 2015, … – $20 million (2.9 percent) over the prior year. In 2015, net tax exemptions were up $63.2 million, or 10 percent, from … and Long Island ($125 million) regions had the highest net tax exemptions; The Mohawk Valley ($17 million) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Chenango Bridge Fire Company , Franklin County , Newfield Fire Company , Town of Southold and the Union Center Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … his office completed audits of the Chenango Bridge Fire Company Franklin County Newfield Fire Company Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Municipal Spending on Infrastructure Declines While Needs Go Unmet
… (five percent) from 2010. A 2013 study projected local transportation needs would total about $35 billion through … to provide additional funding for water, sewer and transportation systems; Seek additional grant funding and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-municipal-spending-infrastructure-declines-while-needs-go-unmetDiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as $50,000 … paid day trips and overnight trips. The town’s recreation director is responsible for the center’s financial … The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Issues Behind Broome County's Fiscal Stress
… fund balance (excluding appropriated fund balance) were one of the lowest in the state with only 2.7 percent of gross … Other findings in the audit include: Broome County is one of only seven counties in the state that have issued … subsidies from the general fund, including: the airport, two entertainment venues, the nursing home and the public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-issues-behind-broome-countys-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… was arrested on a warrant by the city of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida. After being … and Comptroller DiNapoli thank the city of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sheriff’s in Florida for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … disbursements that may not have been for appropriate company purposes, including approximately $3,800 paid to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018
… and 10 villages. "After two years of tax growth being limited to less than one percent, inflation has crept up … said. "This increase is offset by rising fixed costs and limited budget options. I continue to urge local officials to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018Geddes Town Clerk Charged in $30K Swindle
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick announced the arrest today of Geddes … to our partnership with Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick, we were able to reveal her scam. We … out fraud and theft," Onondaga County District Attorney William J. Fitzpatrick said. "My office has always had a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/geddes-town-clerk-charged-30k-swindleDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… the inflation factor at 2.95% for those with a June 30, 2026, fiscal year end. “For the fourth year in a row, the … face the difficult task of managing costs that continue to rise.” The 2% allowable levy growth affects the tax cap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentDiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… budget would cut the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) budget by nearly one-third. In numerous instances, the EPA has failed to set standards for contaminants with harmful …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionDiNapoli: State Paid $14.5 Billion for Medicaid Home Care Services That Lacked Verification
… Billions of dollars have been spent on Medicaid home care services for New Yorkers without the required … from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Medicaid’s home care services are vital and allow many New Yorkers to … the delivery of Medicaid personal care services (2021) and home health care services (2023) to validate service delivery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-state-paid-145-billion-medicaid-home-care-services-lacked-verificationDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… noted total upstate employment reached nearly 3.1 million jobs in mid-2008 and declined over the next 19 months, to a … 2016, upstate had regained 79 percent of a total 128,000 jobs lost during and after the recession. Currently, total employment across upstate New York stands at slightly over 3 million, representing 32 percent of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyDiNapoli: Help for Vulnerable Adults in NYC Falls Short
… letters, progress notes and other documentation. In seven cases, APS may have closed files before fully addressing the … offices. In some instances, some caseworkers had up to 90 cases, while others had much lower caseloads and a stated … responded that staffing was insufficient, and only 22% felt cases were being assigned in a manner that promotes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-help-vulnerable-adults-nyc-falls-shortDiNapoli Releases Guide to Federal Funding in New York
… A new online resource released by New York State Comptroller Thomas … and analysis of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act . The online guide will be expanded with additional analysis and reports as federal actions become more concrete. Online Tool Federal Funding in New York Other Resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-guide-federal-funding-new-yorkDiNapoli: Women in New York Still Earn Far Less Than Men
… on the dollar compared to men in 2023, according to a report on the gender pay gap released today by New York State Comptroller … wider than the state’s, on average, since 2015. DiNapoli’s report also found: Women continue to make considerably less … cents on the dollar compared to men in 2023 according to a report on the gender pay gap released today by New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-women-new-york-still-earn-far-less-menOpinion 92-8
… street and highway projects). April 3, 1992 Donald E. Freed, Director of Finance City of Binghamton …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-8Opinion 91-44
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … Whether a member of the board of fire commissioners of a fire district may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-44DiNapoli: Dangerous Dodd-Frank Roll Back Plan Threatens Consumers, Markets and Investors
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today wrote to members of the House Financial Services Committee, including Chairman Rep. … Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli wrote to members of the House Financial Services Committee to express his strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapoli-dangerous-dodd-frank-roll-back-plan-threatens-consumers-markets-and-investorsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for overtime was not required. In addition, the town does not take a physical inventory of its fuel and does not reconcile fuel purchases and usage. Town of … Supervisor’s Records and Reports (Steuben County) The town does not have complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting …
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