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Allegany-Limestone Central School District – Reserve Funds and Fixed Assets (2013M-228)
… $1 million to reserves and increased the real property tax levy by approximately 26 percent. The Board failed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/allegany-limestone-central-school-district-reserve-funds-and-fixed-assetsSample electronic forms Inventory Sheet • Real Property Record • Personal Property Record • Physical Inventory Worksheet
Sample electronic forms Inventory Sheet • Real Property Record • Personal Property Record • Physical Inventory Worksheet
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/capitalassetselectronicworksheet.xlsxOpinion 94-27
… (assessments against non-fronting owners) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (imposition of … Town Law, §200 against both abutting and non-abutting property owners if it is determined that all of such property owners are benefited by the improvement. Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-27Opinion 90-30
… SERVICES LAW, §106-a: A county clerk is entitled to a fee for recording a satisfaction of mortgage where the county … department of social services is not liable for any such fee. This is in reply to your letter concerning fees for … is delivered to the mortgagor. You ask whether a recording fee is due the county clerk when the satisfaction is offered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-30New York State Rent Relief Update: Spotlight on New York City
As of June 14, 2023, ERAP has distributed nearly $3.1 billion to 248,057 applicants statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-5-2024.pdfNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
Millions of Americans still face housing insecurity as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York City not only houses the majority of the State’s renters but also had relatively high rates of rent-burdened tenants prior to the pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2022.pdfPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … of dependents or understated income) 9,875 $ 32,144,145 Tax preparer submitted returns with refundable credits based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/07/personal-income-tax-refundsPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/16/personal-income-tax-refundsPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds approved by the Department of Taxation and … and processed in accordance with applicable New York State tax laws and regulations. We examined refunds processed … Department processes all New York State personal income tax returns. All returns that result in refunds are subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/11/personal-income-tax-refundsTax Check-Off Technical Amendment
… Session 2015-2016: Enacted pursuant to Chapter 57 of the laws of 2016 (Public Protection and General Government Article …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/tax-check-off-technical-amendmentOpinion 88-41
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … contracts for any of the purposes authorized by law...." It is well settled that, absent express statutory authority, … 2 McQuillin, Municipal Corporations, §10.39). However, it is also well settled that, subject to applicable civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… practices and ensure proper policies and procedures are in place to protect taxpayer dollars from waste, fraud and … school districts annually spend approximately $60 billion in federal, state and local funds. For additional background … buildings and the bus garage. The project was approved in December 2014 with a total budget of $12.4 million. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Governor Cuomo's Proposed Budget Continues Fiscal Progress
… gaps,”DiNapoli said. “Still, without specific proposals on how spending will be limited to 2 percent in the coming … the expected surplus. DOB projects the state will realize small surpluses annually beginning in state fiscal year … aid has remained relatively flat or decreased for many schools in recent years; Proposes reforms to preschool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-governor-cuomos-proposed-budget-continues-fiscal-progressDiNapoli: State Could Face Tough Fiscal Decisions in Year Ahead
… other programs, but authorizes more than $10.5 billion in new state debt and allows billions of dollars in lump sum … acted on critical budget issues that will help New York move forward. However, billions of dollars in spending … revenue projections four times last fiscal year, and All Funds tax collections for last year, $74.4 billion, were $2.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-could-face-tough-fiscal-decisions-year-aheadDiNapoli: Proposed Congressional Cuts to SNAP Program Mean More New Yorkers Without Enough Food
… Would Be Detrimental The House approved the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” and the Senate approved a similar bill; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-proposed-congressional-cuts-snap-program-mean-more-new-yorkers-without-enough-foodReporting Resources
… Handbook Abandoned Property Law National Association of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/reporting-resourcesState Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Program. $5.4 million with Parsons Transportation Group of NY Inc. for engineering feasibility and planning study for … of the New York Food and Agriculture Challenge in the Central New York, Finger Lakes, and Southern Tier regions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… $845,000. Auditors also recovered more than $619,000 from vendors owing debts to the state and held nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryOpinion 2008-3
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … Law § 176 [21]; see e.g . , 2003 Ops St Comp No. 2003-4, at 10; cf . Wells v Town of Salina , 119 NY 280). Except as … the source of the monies ( see e.g. 1970 Ops St Comp No. 70-174; compare General Municipal Law § 94 [authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-3