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Constitutional Tax Limits
… The New York State Constitution places a legal limit on the authority … applies to all Counties, Cities, and Villages located in New York State. Slide Show Presentation [pdf] …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/required-reporting/constitutional-tax-limitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Berkshire – Town Clerk (Tioga County) The town clerk did not properly safeguard taxpayer funds. As a result, auditors … budget are reasonable. Additionally, town officials have increased the real property tax levy for the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXI.18.B Procurement Lobbying Act – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… attempts to influence State and other governmental entity procurement contracts. Sections 139-j and 139-k … for its approval. OSC has developed the form "Governmental Entity Representation Concerning Compliance with State … subject to the State Comptroller’s approval the procuring entity must make a separate responsibility determination as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18b-procurement-lobbying-actCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … City of Long Beach Budget Review B7169 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9Caton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Districts’ financial operations for the period … did not establish or implement adequate internal controls to properly oversee the District’s financial operations. The … and reports for 2011 and 2012. The Treasurer failed to prepare and submit the 2012 AUD and did not file the 2011 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262Saratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the County’s financial condition … to May 31, 2013. Background Saratoga County covers an area of approximately 840 square miles and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Sullivan West Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … buyout payments and separation payments were accurate, in compliance with the terms of employee contracts and … estimates for expenditures and use of fund balance in the annual budget. While revenue estimates were generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … planning. The bill would provide reimbursement from the state to municipalities for costs incurred for hiring … of our localities,” said DiNapoli. “The tax cap and our state’s continued slow economic recovery underscore the need …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingSelected M/WBE Purchases by Various Facilities
… transactions is not readily apparent; especially in cases where facility staff still did the work of obtaining prices, selecting vendors and picking up the purchased products. These purchases raise certain issues that we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/07/selected-mwbe-purchases-various-facilitiesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… – Budget Review (Orange County) The city continues to rely on one-time revenue from the sale of real property which, if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… only have to grow less than one-percent to $7.3 billion for receipts to hit the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) … latest projections and $5.8 billion higher than last year for the same period. Year-to-date spending growth has come … largely to strong settlement dollars and PIT collections. For a detailed breakdown, go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… and $698.2 million for the City. The 2023-24 budget is $52.1 million more than the City’s budget for 2022-23, an … settlements in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge … agreements are reached. The City’s contingency reserve is less than 1 percent of the City’s general fund budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… which impact the City of Yonkers' financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2022-23 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2022-23 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6Town of Parma – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-96)
… management and oversight of financial operations and information technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2010, … Town of Parma Financial Management and Information Technology 2012M96 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-parma-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-96Town of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations … 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Bridgewater is located in Oneida County and has a … Town of Bridgewater Financial Operations 2013M309 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309City of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… audit was to review the City’s financial management system for the period January 1, 2010, through February 29, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Executive Budget
… The city has also rescinded a planned drawdown from its retiree health benefits trust of $1.6 billion. “The financial … related to increases in state income or corporate tax rates, which push the city’s combined income and corporate tax rates to the highest rates in the country, would widen the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-executive-budgetTown of Hanover – Town Supervisor and Town Clerk Operations (2013M-40)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures for the Town Supervisor and Town Clerk’s financial operations for the period January … The Town of Hanover is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 7,000. The Town Board , …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/10/town-hanover-town-supervisor-and-town-clerk-operations-2013m-40Town of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements and the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, … Town of Gardiner Selected Financial Activities 2013M67 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Town of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… We found that at least $19,107 of taxpayer funds were missing from 2010 through 2012. We also identified that the … that were not accounted for and additional moneys missing. We were unable to determine if this was the case or quantify additional missing moneys because the records were so poorly maintained. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215