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New York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… New York paid $26.6 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2018 than it got back in federal spending, ranking it last among the states, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … New York paid $266 billion more in taxes to the federal government in federal fiscal year FFY 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… The number of counties overriding New York’s property tax cap has declined by more than half over the past four … need to tighten their budgets even more to stay within the tax cap and deliver services that homeowners expect. I … leaders next year will be especially difficult.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments beginning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… in May were stronger than projected, with collections for the fiscal year now $142.3 million higher than projections from the Enacted Budget, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York State … in May were stronger than projected with collections for the fiscal year now $1423 million higher than projections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Audits Reveal Millions in Lost Revenue for Local Water Systems
… noted: Several municipalities were routinely transferring money into the water fund from other funds, which continued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-audits-reveal-millions-lost-revenue-local-water-systemsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits of Village of Alden , Town of Bainbridge , Cortland County , Franklin County , Town of Liberty , Town of … each of the past three years, totaling more than $310,000. Cortland County – Public Water Supplies (2016M-318) County … completed audits of Village of Alden Town of Bainbridge Cortland County Franklin County Town of Liberty Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0CUNY Bulletin No. CU-296
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases … earnings Background The rate increases are pursuant to the New York City Comptroller’s Consent Determination … dated 5/24/07. Agency Actions Reporting the Rate Increases To increase the regular hourly rate(s), the agency must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-296-retroactive-salary-rate-increases-painters-and-supervisorDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today called for changes to the state’s fiscal practices, including limiting … lump sum spending, restricting “backdoor spending” by public authorities and imposing a constitutional limit on … New York State Comptroller DiNapoli today called for changes to the states fiscal practices restricting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (Follow-Up)
… the State. The unprecedented housing crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic escalated the need for programs that … for individuals, families, and businesses affected by COVID-19, and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 enhanced … grant years 2017 through 2023, and about $127 million CDBG COVID-19 relief aid (CDBG-CV) through the CARES Act. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/11/housing-trust-fund-corporation-internal-controls-and-maximization-federal-funding-communityOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… determine the extent of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Registration, … new drugs, and to study cellular functions. Additionally, in various industrial applications, radioactive materials can … and regulation of radiation and radioactive materials in New York State, outside of New York City. To fulfill these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andTime and Attendance Practices of Selected Employees
… whose home addresses were beyond the metropolitan area were actually residing in New York City and would therefore owe New York City … Background The MTA provides transportation services in and around the New York City metropolitan area. Each MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/04/time-and-attendance-practices-selected-employeesOversight of Building Construction Site Safety
… of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in NYC through enforcement of, among other laws and rules, … managers, contractors, and subcontractors engaged in construction or demolition operations to institute and … From 2018 through 2020, 26% of all worker deaths in NYC were construction related. DOB reported that 2,003 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/01/oversight-building-construction-site-safetyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Leicester , City of Newburgh , Niagara County Court and Trust , Village of Scottsville and the Town of Ulster . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … Town of Leicester City of Newburgh Niagara County Court and Trust Village of Scottsville and the Town of Ulster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Local Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… not opted to implement a local component of the state’s “gas tax holiday.” However, this only slightly offset overall … in collections for the quarter participated in the gas tax holiday, but only two of these counties (Monroe and … Taxes Regional/County-by-County Data Related Resources Gas Tax Holiday Data Inflation in the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022DiNapoli Reaches Agreement With Mattel Inc. on Political Spending Disclosure
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that Mattel Inc., one of the world's largest toy manufacturers, has agreed to … Retirement Fund's (Fund) request that they publicly report on and adopt board oversight of all direct and indirect … State and Local Retirement System on behalf of more than one million state and local government employees and retirees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-reaches-agreement-mattel-inc-political-spending-disclosureTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… funds, which are the general fund town-wide (TW), highway fund TW, general fund town-outside-village (TOV) and … During the audit period, the Board adopted budgets for the general fund TW, highway fund TW and highway fund TOV … which underestimated revenues in total by $3.1 million for the highway fund TOV and $257,000 for the general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3XI.2.A Thresholds – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… that are food, including milk and milk products or animal or plant fiber products, that are grown, produced, … in New York State or textile products manufactured from animal or plant fiber grown or produced predominantly in New … Contracts (BOC). Guide to Financial Operations REV. 06/03/2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2a-thresholdsSmall Wonder Preschool, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Preschool, Inc. (Small Wonder) on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special … are based on the financial information that Small Wonder reports to SED on its annual CFRs. For the 3 fiscal years … by Small Wonder Preschool Inc on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports CFRs were reasonable necessary directly related to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/small-wonder-preschool-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualProtection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees) (Report 2021-S-40 ). About the Program Wild and … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/12/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-bees-followCapital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services – State Aid (2025M-22)
… component districts (local districts that partner with and are supported by the BOCES) and receive BOCES aid payments, which they then distribute to … fiscal year. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, please refer to our brochure, Responding to an OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2025/07/18/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-state-aid-2025m-22Schenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… to initiate corrective action. A written corrective action plan (CAP) that addresses the findings and recommendations in … should be prepared and provided to our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of GML. For more information on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5