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DiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… Attrition outpaces hiring among New York City’s municipal workforce, which could have an … Recession of 2008. Despite the city hiring over 40,000 new employees in the last fiscal year, city job vacancies … service which followed. In September, the Mayor ordered New York City agencies to cut spending by 3% in FY 2023 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… Property tax levy growth will again be capped at 2% for 2023 for local … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire … as well as 44 cities and 13 villages. "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to two percent for a second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023XV.2 Fiscal Year Period – XV. End of Year
… The Fiscal Year period in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) is April 1 – March 31, the State Fiscal Year, for all Business Units, including those which operate … The Fiscal Year period in the Statewide Financial System SFS is April 1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv2-fiscal-year-periodComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Investigation of Housing Discrimination Complaints
… Division of Human Rights reviewed and addressed housing discrimination complaints timely and in accordance with its … life of the State. Among other things, the Law prohibits discrimination in housing based on age, race, lawful source … and other protected classes. Under the Law, housing discrimination occurs when sellers, owners, landlords, real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/15/investigation-housing-discrimination-complaintsDiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… breaks for seniors and the working class that are largely temporary, according to DiNapoli’s report. These minimal tax … reportedly aimed at helping working class Americans are temporary and limited in scope. New deductions for seniors, … do not receive tips will not. In 2031, when these temporary provisions expire, JCT estimates those with incomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesOversight of Smart Schools Bond Act Funds
… Objective To determine whether the State Education Department … is monitoring the use of Smart Schools Bond Act funds to ensure that school districts have appropriately utilized them for their intended purpose. … To determine whether the State Education Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/oversight-smart-schools-bond-act-fundsApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… and Community Protection Act (Climate Act), effective January 1, 2020, was designed to put the State on a path to … to establish a renewable energy program by the end of June 2021 to meet two requirements: by 2030, a minimum of 70% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… monitor projects to determine whether the community is getting an appropriate return on its investment and … based on unconfirmed reports from project owners, which is not considered a best practice. Wyoming County IDA IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightNYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals
… – Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and Roth IRA rollovers … Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and Roth IRA rollovers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nys-529-program-qualified-withdrawalsTaxes – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… State Tax Collections Declined in SFY 2022-23 from $121.1 Billion to $111.7 Billion In SFY 2022-23, reported New York State tax collections decreased by … due, in part, to financial market volatility during 2022 which resulted in a 26 percent decline in securities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/taxesDiNapoli: LIRR Must Better Prepare for Severe Weather to Prevent Service Disruptions and Costly Damages
… The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, … The Long Island Rail Road LIRR needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-lirr-must-better-prepare-severe-weather-prevent-service-disruptions-and-costly-damagesDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… growth, job creation and family savings. I am proud that my office and New York state have been able to deposit $20 … the 35th Council District in Brooklyn. "Aspiring home and small business owners, particularly women and … City's five boroughs, Long Island and Westchester and a mobile branch that serves 23 assisted living facilities. With …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesCrown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 per New … Key Recommendation Provide mental health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as … did not provide mental health training as required to all staff for the 202021 school year by September 15 2020 per …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newFranklin-Essex-Hamilton Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Project State Aid (2024M-39)
… do not claim approximately $1.5 million in eligible unclaimed project expenditures, seven districts will not … submitted in a timely manner. Review all the identified unclaimed project expenditures and submit corresponding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2024/07/12/franklin-essex-hamilton-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-projectReports
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/reportsState Audit Recommends Improvements to NYC's Oversight of Agencies Placing Foster Children
… improve oversight to ensure that non-profit agencies that place foster children are doing home visits and other … in foster care. The general rule in foster care is to place the child in the least restrictive, most family-like … improve oversight to ensure that nonprofit agencies that place foster children are doing home visits and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-audit-recommends-improvements-nycs-oversight-agencies-placing-foster-childrenState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… “My thanks to Assemblyman Magnarelli and Senator Marchione for encouraging New York to adopt meaningful oversight and … to recognize the New York Economic Development Council for its partnership in creating sensible legislation to that … local communities. My thanks also to Governor Cuomo for recognizing the value of this proposal and signing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915State Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… hundreds of complaints lodged against them faced little or no repercussions. For the sake of city residents, more … Auditors determined that 277 locations had 100 or more complaints lodged against them. Auditors examined the … of 32 with a noise component were opened, investigated, or prosecuted by the SLA between 2010 and 2015. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Death of Chief Justice Kaye
… the boundaries of the law and tradition. Her contribution to New York will be remembered, studied and make a difference for years to come.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-death-chief-justice-kaye