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DiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… of school districts initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly doubled … estimated the state’s school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four city school districts) will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capThe Proposed Framework for Federal Tax Changes, A New York Perspective, October 2017
New Yorkers have a big stake in all aspects of the debate over the federal tax revisions proposed by the Trump Administration.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/federal-tax-changes-2017.pdfDiNapoli: 59 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… This is a decrease from 82 districts that were listed in stress last year and 90 the year prior. This is the fourth … scored the financial stability of school districts. The latest round of scoring designated two school districts in “significant fiscal stress,” nine in “moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-59-school-districts-fiscal-stressPublic-Private Partnerships Potentially a "Good Option" but Financial Risks for Taxpayers Must Be Addressed
As NYS grapples with costeffective solutions for its estimated $250 billion in infrastructure needs over the next 20 years the state should examine both the opportunities that publicprivate partnerships offer as well as the underlying financial risks associated with forming those partnerships
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/01/public-private-partnerships-potentially-good-option-financial-risks-taxpayers-must-be-addressedDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… levels, according to a new report from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The city estimates it … levels and welcome a record 68 million visitors by 2025. “The number of tourists is nearly back to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … food totaling approximately $1,300 for a private, personal event. Without the superintendent’s involvement, the manager … agreements since the initial audit was completed. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli: 31 School Districts Designated in Some Level of Fiscal Stress
… uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to disrupt school district operations and finances,” DiNapoli said. “I urge school district leaders to closely monitor their financial conditions, even if their … position,” meaning there may not be enough cash on hand to cover operating costs. Almost half have a new or increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-31-school-districts-designated-some-level-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Billions Needed for Repairs to Local Bridges
… need an estimated $27.4 billion in repairs, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … for repairs is growing as Washington considers changes to infrastructure aid. "Local communities are facing a big … but they will need help. While the state has taken steps to make funds for repairs available, the assistance of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-billions-needed-repairs-local-bridges“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… New York’s fourth grade average math scores dropped 10 points, double any other decline in the past 20 years. … Grade 4 – Math New York 237 227 -10 U.S. 241 236 -5 … 15 The State’s Plan identifies academic recovery as a top priority and has invested in summer learning and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for January 2017
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … field is level and taxpayers get the best value for their money. These independent audits also help ensure payments are … about the number and types of contracts and payments by the state. This builds on his commitment to added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-january-2017DiNapoli: 82 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… scored the financial stability of school districts. The latest round of scoring designated eight school districts in … closely to see if the limited growth allowed by the tax cap this year pushes more school districts into fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-82-school-districts-fiscal-stressDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… Tourism in New York state has grown post-pandemic but employment in … levels, according to an analysis released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report found strong … Back to New York: An Analysis of Post-Pandemic Travel NYC Tourism Reports Tracking the Return: The Tourism Industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysDiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget
… New York state’s dependence on gaming revenues has grown over the past two decades, … which includes lottery revenues, is smaller now than in the year the New York State Lottery was created. In State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14, total gambling revenues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budgetWhat is a Defined Benefit Plan?
… a monthly pension payment for the rest of your life. How Defined Benefit Plans Work Defined benefit pension plans, … members and employers. However, the biggest contributor to your pension plan is the New York State Common Retirement … defined contribution plan, the employer, employee or both make contributions to an individual retirement account, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/defined-benefit-planState Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… inconvenienced by delays and cancellations, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … said DiNapoli. "On-time performance has fallen to the lowest level in nearly two decades, hurting riders. … The MTA must ensure the LIRR has the resources it needs to provide reliable service and is managed effectively." A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017DiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… counties, two cities, five towns, five villages and nine school districts are encountering stress according to the … Region Economic Profile , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/economicprofile/midhudsonregion.pdf … New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… in New York state comprise 22 percent, or 4.4 million, of the state’s population, which is well above the national … 73,000 made their homes in upstate cities, primarily Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse. The report found that the … English.” Read the report , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/immigration/immigration_2016.pdf For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were issued. Montgomery County – Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Childcare Assistance Program … to the town supervisor. The clerk accurately recorded tax collections but did not always deposit collections … $160 for membership dues could not be located and provided for our review. As a result, auditors could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… Using financial indicators that include year-end fund balance, short-term borrowing and patterns of operating … common characteristics. Most are operating with low fund balance, a pattern of operating deficits and limited cash on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… computers and 62 tablets and paid approximately $17,000 in annual service fees in the 2021-22 fiscal year for missing … software, which allowed them to potentially control all phases of financial transactions. Officials paid BOCES … responsibilities of each party may not be understood by all parties resulting in cybersecurity gaps. Indian River …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits