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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… third consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “Although the rate of inflation has begun to decrease, it still poses a … well above the 2% allowable levy increase, and indicative of the higher costs facing these localities. The tax cap, … in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… from 1.23% last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which … DiNapoli said. “Even with significant funding from the state and federal governments, school and local communities … Tax Cap: Inflation and Allowable Levy Growth Factors Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-percentDiNapoli: 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: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) continues to … setting,” DiNapoli said. “In too many cases, the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance is failing to ensure a … response is included in the audit. Full Report Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance: Oversight of Homeless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersUniversity at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/university-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesCollege at Cortland – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive agencies … associated with in-state and out-of-state sporting events, including transportation, meals and lodging. Some of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/13/college-cortland-selected-employee-travel-expensesCollege at Purchase – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a Statewide initiative to determine whether the use of travel … we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State. These employees incurred over $100,000 in … campus housing was exhausted, charging these expenses to her procurement card. Housing students at local hotels has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/14/college-purchase-selected-employee-travel-expensesCollege at Brockport – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the … employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud waste and abuse …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-brockport-selected-employee-travel-expensesCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesHomeless Outreach Program at the Metro-North Railroad
… Railroad (Metro-North) has appropriate oversight and monitoring controls over its homeless outreach services contract and whether Metro-North has met its goal in assisting … With an annual ridership of nearly 87 million customers – and an average of 298,300 customers daily – Metro-North is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/21/homeless-outreach-program-metro-north-railroadDiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the New York City Department of Education (DoE) found it did not … and Disruptive Incident Reports (VADIRs) with SED. In New York City, schools first file an incident report with … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsState University of New York at Stony Brook
All agency audits from 2009 to present.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/zip/state-university-new-york-stony-brook.zipTuition Assistance Program at LaGuardia Community College (2013-T-4)
The objective of this audit was to determine whether LaGuardia Community College (LaGuardia) officials complied with the State Education Law and the
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13t4.pdfCost-Effective Investments in Children at Risk, February 2011
Programs focused on children at risk of becoming delinquent have demonstrated effectiveness in preventing them from entering the juvenile justice system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-investments-2011.pdfDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… period, while expenditures will grow by 10.3%. All Funds health disbursements are projected to grow by almost $16 … growth is largely due to a projected rise in Department of Health Medicaid costs of nearly $10 billion (from $77.4 … approximately one-quarter of funds were used for public health and safety payroll, and more than half (almost $4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… City officials announced today. "We're making it easier for all New Yorkers, regardless of income level, to invest in … We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college attendance among … and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program provides a platform to empower …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeDiNapoli: Executive Budget Reduces Out-Year Gaps, Diminishes Independent Oversight
… by up to $250 annually over five years, and proposes the DREAM Act to make certain undocumented immigrants eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-executive-budget-reduces-out-year-gaps-diminishes-independent-oversightHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program
… Objectives To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has established and maintains … adequate internal controls to oversee and monitor the federally funded Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program … Performance-Based Contract Administration Program (PBCA), and the COVID Rent Relief Program (COVID RRP) to ensure they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/16/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-over-and-maximization-federal-fundingDiNapoli: Restaurant Industry Critical to New York City's Economy
… as restrictions were imposed on businesses. Taxable sales for the city’s restaurant industry also fell by 71 percent … of immigrants and providing a range of options fitting for a world-class metropolis. It’s important that the state … afloat is a step in the right direction along with opening for indoor dining.” The restaurant industry accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-restaurant-industry-critical-new-york-citys-economyOpinion 97-7
… into the court and trust fund and that some of these funds are held beyond the five year dormancy period set forth in … the State the owner of such funds but rather the funds are placed in the custody of the State for the benefit of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-7