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DiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… number of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over the past three fiscal … districts were twice as likely to override the tax cap compared to high-need districts. “Local school … Overall, 6.5 percent of districts exceeded the tax cap in 2012-13 (44 districts), 4.7 percent (32) in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the … the dates specified may not provide OSC sufficient time to conclude its review prior to the beginning of the SFS blackout period. Guide to … In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made from federal funds by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsDiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… The federal government provided a range of COVID-19 relief options to businesses through the U.S. Small Business … Grant (SVOG) program and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) program. Businesses in the city received at least … the neighborhood. While the state and city have expanded relief efforts targeted at businesses in the tourism industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms. There are now 126 member firms, down from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsState Contract and Payment Actions in August
… In August, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,149 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $56.4 billion and approved more … . The Governor’s Executive Order 202 suspended the Office of the State Comptroller’s review and approval of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustOpinion 90-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the time the hydrants became operational or only from the date of the written rental agreement. You also ask whether … obligated to pay the waterworks corporation for the rental of the fire hydrants from the time the hydrants became …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-25New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Economic Trends New York State Ranks Second Nationally in Jobs Lost While all states have lost employment since the … earlier this year, New York surpasses almost every other in both number and percentage of job losses. From February … August 2020, the Empire State ranks second to Hawaii in percentage of employment decline and second only to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020State Comptroller DiNapoli Report Details LIRR Delays in 2017
… inconvenienced by delays and cancellations, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … or more after its scheduled arrival time. DiNapoli’s report revealed on-time performance fell to 91.4 percent in … 2017, nearly one-fifth more than in 2016, according to the report. The report noted that performance was affected by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-report-details-lirr-delays-2017VI.3.A Overview – VI. Budgets
… Budget Entry Type are the fields highlighted below which is used to classify the type of budget entry. The Budget Entry Type chosen is crucial both for reporting and for reappropriation … Transfer journal IF either the improper Budget Entry type is chosen or the type is not consistently used in both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3a-overviewMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (Follow-Up)
… instruction in the kindergarten–grade 12 health education curriculum. With the passage of the legislation, which … to have mental health instruction as part of the curriculum, and that DOE could make improvements in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/mental-health-education-supports-and-services-schools-followVillage of Rockville Centre – Cash Receipts from Recreational Activities and Information Technology (2013M-63)
… May 31, 2012. Background The Village of Rockville Centre is located in the Town of Hempstead, Nassau County. The Village is governed by an elected Board of Trustees which consists of … that copies of back-up data are not stored in a secure off-site location, and the Board has not developed a disaster …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/31/village-rockville-centre-cash-receipts-recreational-activities-and-informationState Agencies Bulletin No. 266
… Purpose To explain the General Checking Account bank change from Key Bank to Fleet Bank Affected Employees All employees who … To explain the General Checking Account bank change from Key Bank to Fleet Bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/266-bank-account-change-new-york-state-employee-payroll-checksComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea by New Jersey Woman Over Theft of More Than $162,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… “Ms. Miller stole her dead mother's pension; now she is a convicted felon facing state prison,” said State … faces one to three years in state prison when she is sentenced on October 14, 2015. The Joint Task Force on Public Integrity is a cooperative effort between Comptroller DiNapoli and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-new-jersey-woman-over-theft-more-162000Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentence Of Former Met Council Chief Financial Officer For Role In Stealing $9m In Kickback Scheme
… announced the felony conviction and sentence of Herbert Friedman, former Chief Financial Officer of the Metropolitan … Council on Jewish Poverty (Met Council). Herbert Friedman, together with other co-conspirators, stole … York City grants, legislative member items and contracts. Friedman, 80 years old, pleaded guilty on May 6, 2014, before …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentence-former-met-council-chief-financial-officerSelected Aspects of Safety and Security in Subway Facilities
… Objectives To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in … 2019 through March 2023. About the Program New York City Transit (Transit) is a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) … To determine whether New York City Transit has taken steps to implement safety and security in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/selected-aspects-safety-and-security-subway-facilitiesDiNapoli: Local Tax Cap Will Be Two Percent in 2022
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2022 for local governments that … as 44 cities and 13 villages. "Allowable tax levy growth will be limited to 2% for a third time in four years for … cost increases and the need for investments that will stimulate economic growth and fund essential services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-tax-cap-will-be-two-percent-2022School Districts – Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting (2025-MS-2)
… and 418 (6 percent) could not be matched to a District test result because records were not available and District … had at least one or more issues with reporting their test results, including no reporting at all, late reporting, … and/or guardians in writing, and/or no posting of all test results on the Districts’ websites. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/31/school-districts-lead-water-testing-and-reporting-2025-ms-2DiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… for its residents, vacationers and other visitors from near and far," State Comptroller DiNapoli said. "Thanks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… output and nearly twice the level in 2000, according to a new report issued today by New York State Comptroller … and educated workforce is vital for the city and our state to compete and succeed in the global economy.” DiNapoli’s … attainment has provided workers with the opportunity to obtain higher-skilled and better-paying jobs. While a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (Follow-Up)
… health instruction in the kindergarten–Grade 12 health curriculum. With the passage of the legislation, which … and implemented the required mental health education curriculum. Furthermore, we determined that, for many school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/27/oversight-mental-health-education-schools-follow