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DiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past four fiscal … to tighten their budgets even more to stay within the tax cap and deliver services that homeowners expect. I believe … leaders next year will be especially difficult.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli: Albany Challenged by Budgetary, Demographic Factors
… The city of Albany’s economy has been stabilized by state government and new industries, but is troubled by high poverty and a reduced tax base due to a large number of vacant and … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is part of DiNapoli’s fiscal stress initiative and is the latest in a series of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-albany-challenged-budgetary-demographic-factorsDiNapoli: Pandemic Disrupts Special Education; Many Students Missing Mandated Services
… New York students with disabilities lost partial or full … because of school shutdowns and the shift to remote learning during the pandemic that likely exacerbated … achievement gaps, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Remote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-pandemic-disrupts-special-education-many-students-missing-mandated-servicesDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… Empire State Development (ESD), the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to fully … most of its programs to determine if they are boosting the state’s economy and promoting promised job and business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… and other benefits because the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) failed to include key features in its … and poverty than the general public, and the Office of Mental Health hasn’t done enough to fix those problems,” … response is included in the audit. Audit Office of Mental Health: Benefits Advisement Services for Individuals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workLead Contamination of State Armories
… Objectives To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) has … and are remediated where excessive levels are detected. The audit covers the period January 1, 2015 through March 12, … To determine whether the Division of Military and Naval Affairs DMNA has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/03/lead-contamination-state-armoriesAudit Finds Construction Delays in Public Housing Program Across New York State
… Problems with the administration of the public housing modernization program run by New York … officials explained that, although they have oversight of the overall selection process, the final selection was … Problems with the administration of the public housing modernization …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/audit-finds-construction-delays-public-housing-program-across-new-york-stateDiNapoli: Environmental Facilities Corporation Faces Significant Funding Backlog for Essential Water Infrastructure Projects
… CWSRF spending almost doubled that of California ($10.6 billion), the next highest spender, and was more than other … come from state grant appropriations since 2015, of which $1.4 billion has been spent. Despite these investments, … needs of $28.7 billion for clean water projects and $35.1 billion for drinking water projects in the state. The EPA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-environmental-facilities-corporation-faces-significant-funding-backlog-essential-waterSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… Objectives To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how … To determine selected State agencies roles in providing financial literacy offerings including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2068.1
… for the bi-weekly Security Supervisors Hazardous Duty Pay, and to provide instructions for payments not processed … Employees in the Security Supervisors Unit (SSPU BU61 and BU91) who meet the eligibility criteria are affected. … the 2016-2023 Agreement between the State of New York and the NYS Law Enforcement Officers’ Union, District Council …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20681-new-security-supervisors-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employeesDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy … and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report … Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities Cover Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Dutchess … in December 2015. The bill authorized the Office of the State Comptroller to administer NY ABLE. DiNapoli's office … State Comptroller DiNapoli and Dutchess County Executive … Marcus Molinaro urged local residents to sign up for a new savings plan called the New York Achieving a Better Life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-cover-costsOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates … of Youth and Family Justice, the New York City (NYC) Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) is charged with … Key Findings We found numerous weaknesses in ACS’ administration/operation of the two juvenile facilities that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/10/oversight-horizon-and-crossroads-juvenile-centersIndividuals with Disabilities Education Act – Federal Funding and New York
… supported with IDEA funds. Allowable IDEA expenses include school aide or paraprofessional services, school psychologists, other related services as required by a … Number of Schools IDEA Funding Bronx 1,345 312 $19,681,298 Brooklyn 2,914 432 $42,633,142 Manhattan 1,165 244 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/individuals-disabilities-education-actState Police Bulletin No. SP-250
… an Action/Reason code of Leave of Absence/MLS) who meet all remaining eligibility criteria are eligible for the lump … after 10/03/2024 but on or before 02/12/2025 and who meet all other eligibility criteria will receive the payment on … NPAY770 – One Time Payment Report This report identifies all employees who received the Non-Pensionable Lump Sum …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-250-state-police-troopers-and-commissionednon-commissioned-officersDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… need for significant aid from the federal government as COVID-19 infection rates increase and more restrictions curb economic activity. Federal aid will keep … the vaccine.” Regionally, November sales tax collections were down across the board, ranging from a decline of 3.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Organic Farms Growing in New York
… Sales of organic farm products rose 56 percent statewide from 2008 to 2014 … ranked third nationwide in the number of certified organic farms, according to a report released today by State … in both sales, at $93.6 million, and in the number of farms, at 402, according to the U.S. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-organic-farms-growing-new-yorkChautauqua County Asst. Treasurer Guilty in $4,100 Theft
… and partnered with Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson in the criminal investigation. Kelley, 48, of … to the public. I thank Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick Swanson for working with us on this case.” “It is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/chautauqua-county-asst-treasurer-guilty-4100-theftDiNapoli: Audit Finds More Than $16 Million in Medicaid Cost Savings
… million it spent on patients with severe kidney disease whose expenses could have been covered by the federal … million it spent on patients with severe kidney disease whose expenses could have been covered by the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-more-16-million-medicaid-cost-savingsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former Met Council Insurance Brokers
… to five years of probation and will each pay $1.5 million in restitution to Met Council. As part of their sentence, … broad conspiracy was an insult to those who donated money in good faith to help the needy," said State Comptroller … Ross and Lieber previously pled guilty to Grand Larceny in the Third Degree (a class D felony), Criminal Tax Fraud in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-met-council-insurance-brokers