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DiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… budgets when property values decrease, tax bases shrink and crime jumps. “Our communities are paying a big price when … said. “We must continue efforts to help homeowners and implement solutions that support local governments’ … foreclosure has drawn out the process, increasing costs for individuals and municipalities. This is particularly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsOpinion 90-9
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 94-1
Whether a portion of the salaries of county employees who perform services for the administration and operation of a county sewer district may be allocated and charged back to the sewer district
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1Opinion 95-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … to render opinions involving issues arising under the State Constitution or State statutes having general … payment to principal and interest on that indebtedness (NY Const, art VIII, §3; Town Law, §§ 202, 231; see Belinson v …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller … will be limited to two percent for a second consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “Just as local governments are … prepare their budgets for 2023.” DiNapoli said given this year’s inflation factor calculation of 7.17%, a majority of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-121
… Paid Military Stipend Leave) on 09/30/2022; and Has five (5) or more years, ten (10) or more years, or fifteen (15) or … If the employee’s combined job rate credit equals five (5) or more years, ten (10) or more years, or fifteen (15) or … With Pay with an Action/Reason code of 19F (FEPSLA PD LV 100%) on 09/30/2022 receive an amount based on the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-121-october-2022-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationDiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… Rochester, Rye, Salamanca, Syracuse, Utica, Watertown, White Plains and Yonkers. The Comptroller’s fiscal stress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghState Agencies Bulletin No. 2088
… the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2023: The regular yearly contributions amount for … a combined maximum contribution of $30,000.00 for calendar year 2023. The Deferred Compensation “Retirement Catch-Up” … a combined maximum contribution of $45,000.00 for calendar year 2023. Employees are not eligible to choose both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2088-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2023DiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… their political spending under agreements reached with the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York State Comptroller … Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the United States with assets of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
… Budget today, totaling $99.7 billion, allocating funds to newly announced agency initiatives and addressing a number … dramatically from budget adoption and still has room to improve before the end of the year. "This improvement … transfer, total budgeted spending in FY 2023 is expected to near $105 billion. “The Executive Budget mitigates some …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetCrown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE … the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 per New York State Education Department (SED) regulations. Only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newOversight of Sidewalk Sheds
… Objective To determine if the New York City (NYC or City) Department of Buildings (DOB) adequately … monitors that NYC sidewalk sheds are erected and removed when required, are safely maintained, and have valid … 1, 2017 through October 1, 2020. About the Program DOB is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/oversight-sidewalk-shedsImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … program offers managed long-term care (MLTC) coverage to people who are chronically ill or disabled and who wish to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-followCopiague Fire District – Procurement (2020M-114)
… service providers and ensured that no conflict of interest existed in the procurement process. Key Findings … services or professional services or ensure no conflicts of interest existed. No competition was sought for … service providers and ensured that no conflict of interest existed in the procurement process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/07/16/copiague-fire-district-procurement-2020m-114Administration of the Contract With the Postgraduate Center for Mental Health (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the nine … sampled clients were program-eligible and were referred to the program via the proper authorities and that client …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/administration-contract-postgraduate-center-mental-health-followOverview – 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
… should consider when developing or updating your travel and conference policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expenseDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… A Buffalo City School District technician was sentenced today … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was prosecuted by Erie County District Attorney … Since taking office in 2007, DiNapoli has committed to fighting public … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… of local jobs. Our city and state leaders need to focus on keeping New York a desirable and safe destination for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… Tax collections of $4.9 billion in February were $21.6 … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Through 11 months of the fiscal year, tax collections were $636.6 million higher than originally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatile