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DiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over the past three fiscal … districts were twice as likely to override the tax cap compared to high-need districts. “Local school district … are working hard to operate within the confines of the cap,” said DiNapoli. “As the cap fluctuates below two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli: Comprehensive Planning Needed for Billions in State Infrastructure Spending
… New York state expects to spend an average of $13.4 billion in each of the next five years on capital projects, but would benefit … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Investment in roads, bridges, water and sewer systems, schools and other … New York state expects to spend an average of $134 billion in each of the next five years on capital projects but would …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-comprehensive-planning-needed-billions-state-infrastructure-spendingDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustCitywide Payment Services and Standards – Controls Over Payments
… respond to ad hoc requests for information) exceeded the production reports for the month of May 2022. Until we … 3 days before they were logged into an informal tracking sheet and then held for up to 19 days before they were … Recommendations Review and update CPSS reporting tools and production reports to ensure they provide updated and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/01/citywide-payment-services-and-standards-controls-over-paymentsDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… sales tax collections across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report released … Lakes (4 percent) regions had the highest growth rates in the state. Additionally, Long Island's growth rate (3.3 … Local sales tax collections across New York grew 33 percent in the first six months of 2017 according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017DiNapoli Statement on Guilty Plea in Federal Court of Cancer Care Provider
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today issued a statement on the guilty plea in U.S. District Court by Joseph L. Junkovic related to a scheme to defraud the state Health Department (DOH), which was uncovered by … plea sends a strong message to others who might defraud the state. I commend U.S. Attorney Bharara and his staff for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-statement-guilty-plea-federal-court-cancer-care-providerState Comptroller DiNapoli & U.S. Attorney Announce Guilty Plea & Sentencing of Former Albany Resident for Defrauding NYS Retirement System of $130,624
… and was sentenced to probation for three years, including one year of home confinement. Grossmann was also ordered to … and was sentenced to probation for three years including one year of home confinement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-us-attorney-announce-guilty-plea-sentencing-former-albany-residentOpinion 92-21
… in criminal cases (Hon. Frank C. Moore, Memorandum to the Gov. Thomas E. Dewey, re: Senate Patro. 141, Pr. 141, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-21Opinion 95-15
… discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate … AND ASSESSMENTS -- Refunds and Chargebacks (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate … REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§556(6)(a), 726(1)(c), 734(1): A school district making a real property tax refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15Exxon's Investors Call for Meaningful Climate Risk Plan
… Investors led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, as trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), and the … on ExxonMobil to explain how its business will be impacted by global efforts to mitigate climate change. "ExxonMobil has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/exxons-investors-call-meaningful-climate-risk-planOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for the general management and control of financial … as the District’s chief fiscal officer and is responsible for receiving and disbursing District funds, maintaining … 1 that identified certain conditions and opportunities for the Board’s review and consideration. We returned to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Maternal Health
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) has implemented recommendations with the goal of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity in New York … monitoring related actions and outcomes to ensure rates of maternal mortality and morbidity are improving. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Going Hungry Increases Despite Improving Economy
… to rise,” DiNapoli said. “These benefits drove down the number of households facing food insecurity and food … increases in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, including a 15% increase to maximum SNAP benefit amounts from Jan. through Sept. 2021. Monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-going-hungry-increases-despite-improving-economyDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… A report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … In its October 2023 Needs Assessment (2025-2044) Report, the MTA's first since 2013, it departed from prior … rate, could improve service reliability, DiNapoli’s report notes. Contractor problems and pandemic-related delays …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight to the Affected State Entities (ASEs) in line with Executive Order 88 … the transition to a carbon-free, economically vibrant New York through customer partnerships, innovative energy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88DiNapoli: Majority of Contracts with Not-For-Profit Organizations Still Approved Late
… of the time in approving contracts with not-for-profit providers (NFPs) last year, with half of all agencies … contracting. “The state relies on nonprofit human services providers to deliver essential programs that contribute … which destabilizes nonprofit organizations and forces providers to ‘float’ the government by taking out loans, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-majority-contracts-not-profit-organizations-still-approved-lateDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, or nearly $369 million, compared to the same three-month period last year, according to a report … P. DiNapoli. “Sales tax collections were quite strong in the first quarter,” DiNapoli said. “New York City’s ongoing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… may face fiscal cliffs, according to a new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report compared the … of Education Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… programs it oversees. Too many New Yorkers are struggling with housing costs to allow available resources to go … to prolonged safety risks. Deficiencies included no gas, exposed electrical wires, faulty carbon monoxide detectors and the presence of vermin. DiNapoli’s audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has failed to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers where they are most needed by … DiNapoli. “Compared to what was promised, the rollout of electric vehicle chargers has been a disappointment so far,” … said. “Since encouraging more drivers to switch to electric cars is a part of the state’s strategy for lowering …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-schedule