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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016
… the lowest growth in their property tax revenue in the tax cap era,” said DiNapoli. “Municipalities may have to operate … choices may be required on staffing levels, delivery of services, fund balance reductions, and deferral of capital … faced with zero growth in property tax revenue.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016Controls Over Capital Improvements at City-Owned Homeless Shelters
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS) has appropriate … adequate controls over the capital improvement process at City-owned homeless shelters. Our audit covered the period … the Program DHS, an administrative unit of the New York City Department of Social Services, is the primary agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/25/controls-over-capital-improvements-city-owned-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… makes Queens the most sought after place to live in NYC. I only hope the next census properly reflects the 25% increase … higher than the citywide share (32 percent) and second only to Staten Island. Queens has the most single-family …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offDiNapoli: Oversight of Supportive Housing Falls Short
… conditions that pose health or safety hazards, that OMH only pay for eligible contract expenses and that it recover … the DePaul affiliates during the 34-month audit period and only visited the other affiliate once (in 2015). OMH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-oversight-supportive-housing-falls-shortDiNapoli Releases 2024 Fiscal Stress Scores for Villages and Some Cities
… as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” The Village of Island Park (Nassau County), the Village of Saugerties (Ulster … classified as “susceptible to fiscal stress” were: Huntington Bay (Suffolk County), Kaser (Rockland County), Chateaugay (Franklin County) and Liberty (Sullivan County). “The number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-releases-2024-fiscal-stress-scores-villages-and-some-citiesReporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Reporting and Utilization of Bias Incident Data, issued September 25, 2014 ( 2014-N-2 ) . … is accurately collecting, recording, and reporting bias incident statistics and utilizing the data for management … that the NYPD has begun efforts to review and reconcile incident reports to assure that all bias incidents are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/12/reporting-and-utilization-bias-incident-data-followRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… For example, at four depots, records were provided for only 59 of the 336 inspections required for snow fighters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/01/02/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsOperational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… Our review of training files for 45 employees showed that only 16 employees (35 percent) received a passing grade of 80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/19/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followLifespire, Inc.: Compliance With the Consolidated Fiscal Reporting and Claiming Manual
… fiscal years ended June 30, 2015. Background The Office for People With Development Disabilities (OPWDD) is responsible for coordinating services for more than 128,000 New Yorkers … including intellectual disabilities, cerebral palsy, Down Syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, and other neurological …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/14/lifespire-inc-compliance-consolidated-fiscal-reporting-and-claiming-manualDiNapoli: Economic Snapshot Shows The Bronx Making Impressive Gains in Addressing Challenges
… the past nine years. Comptroller DiNapoli’s report not only highlights our successes but outlines our continuing … ensured that the economic future of the borough is not only strong, but continues to value community equity over profit." The Bronx was the only borough in New York City that did not lose jobs during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-economic-snapshot-shows-bronx-making-impressive-gains-addressing-challengesRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… prevent flood water from entering 14 fan plants; however, only 11 fan plants were mitigated. Transit officials stated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… the Board’s oversight of selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … and recycling pickup services to households and businesses in parts of the Town of Hempstead. The District is separate … elected five-member Board of Commissioners. Expenditures for 2013 were approximately $9.8 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingInternal Controls Over the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s Federally Funded Programs
… that GOSR Disaster Recovery program funds are: Awarded only to eligible applicants and for eligible properties; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/30/internal-controls-over-governors-office-storm-recoverys-federally-funded-programsComptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… to check our database to do so by visiting my website. It only takes a few minutes." "I am grateful that State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsDiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… expanding housing options, and improving access to education, job training and employment opportunities are … 23.2% of the state’s population and 6.1% of the young adult population nationwide, according to the Census Bureau’s … across the state experienced a decline in their young adult populations, with the largest decrease in the North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… (Steuben), Fultonville (Montgomery) and Sackets Harbor (Jefferson) were designated as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-thresholdNew York Children in Need
Nearly one in five New York children live in poverty, and rates are significantly higher in some of New York's largest cities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/nys-children-in-need.pdfReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center … including those that serve the homeless. OTDA’s funding of shelter services is administered through the Local Districts, … operate Coachman Family Center (Coachman) as a certified shelter for families with children. Coachman, with capacity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-center-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… for operating the subways and most of the public bus service throughout New York City, and MTA Bus Company (MTA Bus) provides bus service in portions of the Bronx, Queens, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits-0DiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2019 … levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019