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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 068 percent for 2017 decreasing slightly from 2016 when it was 073 percent according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… which was less than $1 million lower than planned. Debt service totaled $3.4 billion and was $671.2 million lower … Governmental Funds includes General, Special Revenue, Debt Service and Capital Projects funds, as well as funds from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileOpinion 90-9
… BOARD -- Powers and Duties (delegation of authority to make budget transfers) VILLAGE LAW, §§5-524(3), 5-532; … may not, by resolution or local law, authorize the auditor to audit and order paid certain claims only. VILLAGE LAW, … A village board of trustees may not delegate its authority to make budget transfers between appropriations. VILLAGE LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 94-1
… in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to chargeback salaries to sewer district) LOCAL LAWS -- Improvement Districts (authority of county to chargeback salaries to district) SEWER DISTRICTS -- … a county sewer district may be allocated and charged back to the sewer district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1Opinion 90-1
… CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- Gifts and Loans (gifts of moneys to public entities) LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (authorizing gift of to another municipal corporation) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- … hazardous waste facility assessments); (contributions to public entities - school district) ENVIRONMENTAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 89-39
… and duties exception); (contracts entered into prior to election to office) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800[3], 801, 802[1][b], … have a prohibited conflict of interest if the town were to purchase insurance coverage from an insurance agency with … have a prohibited conflict of interest if the town were to purchase insurance coverage from an insurance agency with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-39New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Federal Tax Reform
… projects. "Middle-class families and individuals have no clear idea how the Republican tax plans will ultimately raise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-federal-tax-reformDiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… Board of Cooperative Educational Services discontinued operating two special education service classes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… with 1 in 21 home mortgages in foreclosure, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … their homes,” DiNapoli said. “We must continue efforts to help homeowners and implement solutions that support local … recovery.” DiNapoli’s report noted that some changes made to New York’s foreclosure process to help borrowers avoid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsOpinion 95-7
… (as "governing body" of district); (authority to enter into a municipal cooperation agreement) MUNICIPAL … may, by a majority vote, authorize the district to enter into a municipal cooperation agreement with other … district governed by article 13 of the Town Law may enter into a municipal cooperation agreement pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7State Agencies Bulletin No. 2182
… in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2024: The regular yearly contributions amount … for a combined maximum contribution of $30,500.00 for calendar year 2024. The Deferred Compensation “Retirement … for a combined maximum contribution of $46,000.00 for calendar year 2024. Employees are not eligible to choose both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2182-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2024VI.2.C Budget Journal Transactions – VI. Budgets
… Commitment Control (KK) module, budget journals are used to record the budget control records based upon the enacted … purpose. Budget Journals are used by: State Agencies to establish/maintain budgetary control records for the … denied by either DOB or OSC. OSC BSAO Budgets and Spending to establish/maintain the required budgetary control records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi2c-budget-journal-transactionsOverview – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… conference expenses. One of the purposes of this guide is to provide you with an overview of key elements that you … of the local government or school district. In addition to policy development, this guide also includes practical … travel forms; using credit cards and cash advances to pay for travel; extension of travel for personal reasons; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/overviewTravel and Conference Expense Management – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… One of the purposes of this guide is to provide you with an overview of key elements that you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expenseNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
… “New York City released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Executive … New York City released its Fiscal Year FY 2023 Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… foundation for the city of Plattsburgh, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … said DiNapoli. “A number of factors have played to the city’s advantage – proximity to the Canadian border, home to a state university and … financial foundation for the city of Plattsburgh according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… A Buffalo City School District technician was sentenced today … a vendor’s IT specialists. DiNapoli recommended that the Buffalo City School District: Adopt written policies … work to ensure it meets contractual requirements. The Buffalo City School District agreed with the Comptroller’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianWhen Employees Retire – When Employees Retire
… by submitting final payment and service information to NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retireEconomic Impact of Tariffs – Federal Funding and New York
… The U.S. has a long history of imposing tariffs on goods imported into the country; for the most part, tariffs make the cost of foreign goods more expensive to U.S. consumers. Over the course of 2025, tariff levels were in flux; 43 executive orders were … The US has a long history of imposing tariffs on goods imported into the country for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/economic-impact-tariffsCapital – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… assets can weaken the State’s economy and its ability to attract and retain business. Capital assets include not … billion (4 percent) from the prior year. From SFY 2018-19 to SFY 2022- 23, capital spending increased by $1.8 billion … five years earlier. The increase is largely related to spending for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/capital