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Village of Ballston Spa – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-256F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Village’s progress in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in October 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/ballston-spa-follow-up-2017-256f.pdfPocatello Fire District - Audit Follow-Up (2016M-301-F)
… in January 2017. Background The Pocatello Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … in Orange County. The Board of Fire Commissioners is composed of five elected members and is responsible for the District’s overall financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/12/27/pocatello-fire-district-audit-follow-2016m-301-fDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… and recreation fees, $4,146 in code enforcement fees and $800 in town hall rental fees were not deposited. In August …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500State Fiscal Year 2009-2010 Executive Budget Preliminary Overview, December 2008
The Executive Budget recommends $9.5 billion in spending reductions, $3.1 billion in new and higher taxes and fees, and $1.1 billion in nonrecurring resources.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-executive-preliminary-2009-10.pdfNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 than it got back in federal spending, ranking it last among the states, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York paid $266 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year FFY 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… is an open question, however, as employers continue to offer work-from-home options, according to a report … double in the decade before the pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “When the pandemic hit, companies shifted office workers to … in April 2020. DiNapoli’s report found that average asking rents showed little change in the early stages of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicNYC Construction Noise Complaints Soar
… Exhibit A in the audit for addresses), including the 30 locations with the highest number of construction noise complaints in the city (29 of these locations were in Manhattan) and an additional five locations … In June, DiNapoli’s office released an audit that looked at noise complaints …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/nyc-construction-noise-complaints-soarDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… “moderate fiscal stress” and four villages as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” “Our indicators show fiscal stress remains … officials are encouraged to continue to be mindful about how budget practices today impact budgetary solvency in the … transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… system helps keep local officials and the public informed on this important community issue each year, including the … villages, which predominantly have a fiscal year ending on May 31. The most recent round of scoring also assessed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesOpinion 88-39
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BAIL MONEYS -- Disposition (cash bail on … JUSTICE COURT ACT, §2021(1): Cash bail which is posted in a town justice court in connection with a felony complaint, is held by the … Whether a county a town in the county or a village located within the town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-39DiNapoli: Temporary Federal Spending Drives Up NY’s National Ranking in States’ Balance of Payments
… The surge in federal spending in response to the COVID-19 pandemic significantly improved New York’s per capita ranking in the federal balance of payments from 49 th in 2019 to 30 … The surge in federal spending in response to the COVID19 pandemic significantly improved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-temporary-federal-spending-drives-nys-national-ranking-states-balance-paymentsDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Questionable Financial Decisions, Lack of Transparency in Hempstead School District
… contractually entitled to for more than four months. On Nov. 1, 2012, the board appointed Johnson as interim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-audit-reveals-questionable-financial-decisions-lack-transparency-hempstead-school-districtDiNapoli: Potential Changes in Federal Policies Pose Risks for New York City's Budget
… New York City projects a surplus of nearly $4.2 billion in FY 2017, the largest since FY 2008, … as well as slowing growth in tax collections and job creation, according to a report released today by State … New York City projects a surplus of nearly $42 billion in FY 2017 the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-potential-changes-federal-policies-pose-risks-new-york-citys-budgetMedicaid Program – Mainstream Managed Care Organizations: Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting
… of Health (Department) and whether the Department is appropriately applying the administrative costs in … 31, 2015. Background The New York State Medicaid program is a federal, state, and locally funded program that provides … for nearly 5.2 million Medicaid enrollees. The Department is responsible for setting the monthly managed care premium …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/13/medicaid-program-mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premiumDiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… tax growth across the state is welcome news, especially for many of our upstate communities that have struggled with … remain cautious. While consumer spending is holding up for now, the upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping … percent) in the first half of 2017. This increase accounts for nearly half (48 percent) of the total growth statewide of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017State Comptroller DiNapoli and Brooklyn DA Gonzalez Announce Arrest in Check Theft Scheme
… first degree. He was arraigned in Kings County Criminal Court before Judge Danny Chun, Kings County Supreme Court, Criminal Term and is due back in court on February 23, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-brooklyn-da-gonzalez-announce-arrest-check-theft-schemeOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools Report 2019S29
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 03 in January compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October to December) will be available in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: NY State Pension Fund Purchases $20 Million in State of Israel Bonds
… because we have confidence in the spirit of innovation and tenacity of Israeli people and in the strength of our … equals a spread of +138 basis points versus the 10-Year Treasury at the time of purchase. The state pension fund has … always be standing with you.” said Howard L. Goldstein, US and International chairman of the board of directors for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-ny-state-pension-fund-purchases-20-million-state-israel-bonds