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DiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and dipped below 2 percent in 2015, where they remained until … to know how their taxes compare to other municipalities and whether their local officials are holding the line on tax … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesState Audit Finds Rochester Transportation Authority Incorrectly Administered Compensation Program
… usage. However, auditors identified certain weaknesses in subsidiaries’ fuel purchasing and monitoring practices. … for buses, it paid more than necessary for fuel at two subsidiaries. DiNapoli recommended RGRTA: Ensure subsidiaries accurately log daily fuel consumption for each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/state-audit-finds-rochester-transportation-authority-incorrectly-administered-compensation-programUnclaimed Property Relating to Pawn Brokers
Unclaimed property subject to Section 1301 of the Abandoned Property Law includes any surplus monies resulting from the sale of personal property by the pledgee
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/pawn-brokers.pdfTown of Olean Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Inc., - Controls Over Financial Activities
… or provide the Board with monthly financial reports. Board minutes were missing from 14 of the 20 meetings held during … provide monthly financial information. Ensure that Board minutes are complete and remain in the Company’s custody. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/04/03/town-olean-volunteer-fire-company-no-1-inc-controls-overAccounts Payable Advisory No. 72
… Acquisition Payments (formerly “Paying for the Purchase of Land”) informs State agencies how to process vouchers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/72-land-acquisition-paymentsDiNapoli Appoints Senior Budget and Policy Staff
… he has appointed Maria Doulis as deputy comptroller and Todd Scheuermann as assistant comptroller in the Division of … The wide depth of experience and knowledge that Maria and Todd will bring to our team will greatly enhance our existing … he has appointed Maria Doulis as deputy comptroller and Todd Scheuermann as assistant comptroller in the Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-appoints-senior-budget-and-policy-staffResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Report … To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report Responsiveness to Noise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-construction-projects-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows During First Half of 2019
… two quarters of 2019 grew at a moderate pace compared to the stronger early quarters of 2018, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … said. “These latest results should remind officials to closely watch future collections and plan accordingly.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slows-during-first-half-2019DiNapoli Announces Sale of $634 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… DiNapoli said. “Once again, there was significant investor interest in the state’s bonds. The combination of strong market interest and a low interest rate environment translated into favorable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-634-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bondsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Half Hollow … or 72 percent of operating expenditures, and there is no plan for the use of these surplus funds. City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Accounts Payable Advisory No. 6
… Units must ensure there is a unique invoice number for each voucher. For information on how to process payments to Time Warner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/6-complex-entity-time-warner-cableEDSS - Glossary of Terms
Terminology related to a Contract Reporter Exemption Request and a Procurement Record
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/edss-glossary-termsMember Contributions
… (up to a certain limit) . Example: New Employee: You hired John Smith, who joined NYSLRS with a date of membership of June 1, 2023 (John is in Tier 6). At enrollment, you provided NYSLRS with a … contribution rates for the next State fiscal year, John’s contribution rate was still based on the projected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/member-contributionsCollection of Fines Related to Tenant Complaints
… laws and regulations related to nearly 1 million regulated apartments in the State. Between January 1, 2016 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/11/collection-fines-related-tenant-complaintsDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan, Warns of Federal Risks
… New York state is facing signs of increasing fiscal challenges, … budget and tax changes, according to a report on the state's Enacted Budget Financial Plan issued today by New … New York state is facing signs of increasing fiscal challenges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan-warns-federal-risksTown of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Owego (Town) Board (Board) properly planned, authorized … Because the Board did not have a thorough understanding of the Project’s overall scope and cost prior to the … which is $8.1 million over the Board’s authorized cost of $6.9 million. The Board was not transparent about the cost …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42State Comptroller DiNapoli and Department of Financial Services Superintendent Harris Designate New Banking Development District Branch To Support Community Banking in Red Hook
… Adrienne A. Harris today announced the approval of Spring Bank’s Red Hook Branch as a Banking Development … there is a demonstrated need for banking services. The Spring Bank Branch, located at 356 Van Brunt Street, … a bank branch. The $10 million in public funds for Spring Bank will support their operations and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-and-department-financial-services-superintendent-harris-designate-newNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s economy and … Be Extended Again? New Yorkers’ average student loan balance rose by 3.9 percent from the previous year to $37,600 … New Yorkers average student loan balance rose by 39 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-january-7-2021Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… these convictions. The Comptroller's investigation was led by his Division of Investigations. Assistant Attorneys … Dillon Kraus provided important support. The Bureau is led by Bureau Chief Daniel G. Cort and Deputy Bureau Chief … of Deputy Chief John McManus. The Investigations Bureau is led by Chief Dominick Zarrella. The Attorney General's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenOut-of-State Orders – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS requires the registration of out-of-state Orders with a New York court prior to … submission. In lieu of registration, NYSLRS will accept an out-of-state Order if a notarized Consent to New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/out-state-orders