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DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent

… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped at 1.26 percent for the … calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 cities, including the “Big … Syracuse and Yonkers. “For the fourth consecutive year, school and municipal officials will need to plan around a tax …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percent

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April

… County was the only county to see a decline, down 12.6% in April. Among cities that impose their own general sales … results for the quarter as a whole. The next quarterly numbers (for April-June) will be reported in July. Table … State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-april

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May

… quite strong in May, as consumers continued to face higher prices for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office is closely monitoring New York’s economy, including the impact of inflation on consumer … partially due to recent high inflation, including soaring gas prices. Yates County saw the largest increase at 34.8% in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-may

DiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access

… The number of New Yorkers earning less than $20000 with a broadband subscription rose from 64 to 76 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-access

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … Village of Painted Post – Board Oversight (Steuben County) The board did not adopt policies and procedures for cash … of user charges, payroll and information technology. The board also did not make budget transfers on a timely …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… spent appropriately and effectively." Town of Aurora – Real Property Acquisition and Sale (Erie County) Auditors … received only one offer for the property, did not use a real estate broker to identify potential buyers and did not publicly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

Town of LaGrange – Financial Management (2023M-139)

… plan and effectively managed the Town’s general fund balance. Key Findings The Board did not develop a multiyear financial plan or manage general fund balance in accordance with Town policy. As of December 31, 2022, the general unassigned fund balance was $3.3 million, or 51 percent of the ensuing year’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/03/29/town-lagrange-financial-management-2023m-139

Gowanda Central School District – Financial Management (2024M-104)

… the Gowanda Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … appropriations from 2020-21 through 2022-23 by a total of $13.1 million and appropriated nearly $6.7 million of fund balance that was not needed or used. The continued …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/13/gowanda-central-school-district-financial-management-2024m-104

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

… official in New York surrendered her pension as a penalty for corruption while in office. Summary of three audits … village funds and misappropriated more than $1.1 million for personal gain. The former clerk-treasurer was able to … enabled the former clerk-treasurer to abuse her position for personal gain. Payroll The board did not ensure the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1

Town of Solon - Financial Management (2018M-233)

… plans to address the Town’s operational and capital needs in the general and highway funds. Key Findings From December … 2014 through December 31, 2017, unrestricted fund balance in the general fund increased by $106,230 (110 percent). … During the same period, unrestricted fund balance in the highway fund increased by $50,007 (24 percent). …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/01/town-solon-financial-management-2018m-233

Norwood-Norfolk Central School District – Financial Management (2022M-129)

… Did not use $0.9 million restricted in a debt reserve to pay related debt as required. Key Recommendations Reduce …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/10/norwood-norfolk-central-school-district-financial-management-2022m-129

Cicero Fire District – Financial Condition (2023M-132)

… Effectively monitor available fund balance, resulting in the unrestricted fund balance deficit increasing to as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/12/29/cicero-fire-district-financial-condition-2023m-132

West Webster Fire District – Financial Management (2023M-23)

… The District did not have a written multiyear financial plan and comprehensive capital plan, which inhibited the Board and District officials from effectively managing finances and addressing future …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/07/07/west-webster-fire-district-financial-management-2023m-23

Lansing Fire District – Financial Condition (2013M-80)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2012. Background The Lansing Fire District is … These unrealistic budgets caused total fund balance to increase significantly. At the end of 2012, total fund …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/07/05/lansing-fire-district-financial-condition-2013m-80

Town of Schuyler – Financial Management (2014M-182)

… fund balance in the Town’s general fund would cover more than a full year’s appropriations. The sewer … has enough unrestricted, unappropriated fund balance to cover more than seven years’ appropriations. The Board did …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/29/town-schuyler-financial-management-2014m-182

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… the board’s fund balance policy states that it will strive to ensure that surplus fund balance does not exceed 4 percent. Surplus fund balance continued to consistently exceed the 4 percent limit by an annual … and accurately reported as teacher center costs. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… , Clarence Central School District , Franklin Square Union Free School District , Greater Amsterdam School District , Greenburgh-Graham Union Free School District , Locust Valley Central School District … in fund balance. Furthermore, the district paid health insurance and retirement system costs for cafeteria …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1

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