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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Slightly Stronger Than Expected in February but Remain Volatile
… $147.2 million lower than updated projections. Spending for local assistance grants totaled $88.8 billion and was 6.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-slightly-stronger-expected-february-remain-volatileComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… "President Trump’s decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake, is bad policy and relegates the United States to the sidelines of the global response to climate change. "The creation of a lower carbon future is … President Trumps decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake is bad policy and relegates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… with Cube Construction Services LLC for rehabilitation at Roberto Clemente State Park in Bronx County. Division of … Inc. for E-ZPass NY Customer Service Center systems and license plate owner identification services. $84.3 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryLake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
… ensured claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved … that claims we reviewed were adequately documented and for appropriate purposes. However, claims were not always … ensured claims were supported by adequate documentation for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/03/04/lake-pleasant-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2021m-202DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… local economies in the city, driven by small businesses with fewer than five employees. Among the pre-pandemic … grew 81.8% to 9,250, faster than Queens (44%) or NYC (29.6%). In 2019, 87.4% were microbusinesses with fewer … in early 2021. Flushing area businesses received 22.4% of Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) grants and 29.5% of RRF …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaPompey Hill Fire District – Financial Management (2021M-136)
… whether the Pompey Hill Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) properly established and … were not filed timely and the required independent audit of the financial statements was not conducted. We also found: … to permissive referendum. The District used $97,000 of capital reserve funds for operating costs which was not an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/11/05/pompey-hill-fire-district-financial-management-2021m-136Opinion 89-18
… unauthorized payments) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§310, 318; STATE CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1: In the absence of … of payments made to the chairman of assessors in 1987. Section 318 of the Real Property Tax Law requires that any … 4 of section 318 provides that: Notwithstanding the provisions of this subdivision or any other law, the travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Capital – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… program can support healthy economic growth, while the deterioration of capital assets can weaken the State’s economy and its ability to attract and retain … and recreation. Capital Spending Has Increased Over the Past Five Years* At the end of SFY 2022-23, the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/capitalMedicaid Program – Excessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans
… Medicaid program. Many Medicaid recipients are enrolled in Medicare and are referred to as “dual-eligibles.” … premium rate for certain Medicaid recipients who enroll in Medicare and do not need long-term services and support. However, recipients in MMC or HARP who enroll in Medicare but are not eligible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/31/medicaid-program-excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstreamPark Accessibility for People With Disabilities
… of Parks & Recreation facilities were accessible for people with disabilities, as required. Our audit covered the period … spaces, and recreational amenities; build a park system for present and future generations; and care for parks and … Department of Parks Recreation facilities were accessible for people with disabilities as required Our audit covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/03/22/park-accessibility-people-disabilitiesNYS 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals
… 529 Program, Qualified Withdrawals – Signed as Chapter 310 of the Laws of 2024, A.10209/S.9701 (McDonald/Stavisky) – Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and … Provides that the payment of principal and interest on a qualified education loan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/nys-529-program-qualified-withdrawalsDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… Bank, in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn and Spring Bank, in the South Bronx, to highlight the importance of Banking Development Districts (BDDs). The … Savings Bank in Clinton Hill Brooklyn and Spring Bank in the South Bronx to highlight the importance of Banking Development Districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesDiNapoli: Fulton County Snowmobile President Arrested for Stealing Over $8,000 From Nonprofit
… District Attorney Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley, 52, for allegedly stealing over $8,000 from a … secure $40,000 in state grant money for the organization. “Chad Daley allegedly violated the trust of club members and … District Attorney Mike Poulin announced the arrest of Chad Daley 52 for allegedly stealing over $8000 from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-fulton-county-snowmobile-president-arrested-stealing-over-8000-nonprofitApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… economic, and environmental factors. In the decision to permit such facilities, ORES must review all proposed major … ORES for review. ORES has 60 days to determine whether a permit application is complete or missing required … ORES must make a final decision and issue a final siting permit for any major renewable energy project within 1 year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsDiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… potentially have their federal tax burden eliminated while childcare workers and home health aides who generally do not … billion of which was refundable. For taxpayers who pay for childcare, the nonrefundable credit as a share of these … for two or more, failing to address the rising cost of childcare for most families. The average cost of childcare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesMedicaid – Federal Funding and New York
… funded by the federal government and the states; in New York, counties and the City of New York also make contributions to the program. While the … a state’s per capita income to the U.S. average. Since New York is a relatively wealthier state, it receives a statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/medicaidEssential Plan – Federal Funding and New York
… New York is one of three states to have a “basic health plan,” as authorized by the Affordable Care Act ; in New York, this is known as the Essential Plan (EP). The EP provides health insurance to individuals … New York is one of three states to have a basic health plan as authorized by the Affordable Care Act in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/essential-planSocial Security – Federal Funding and New York
… 2023, 3.8 million individuals in New York received Social Security benefits totaling more than $6.8 billion for … in each of three counties: Queens, Kings and Suffolk. Social Security Benefits Paid and Number of Beneficiaries: … 488,169 Note: Annual benefits are estimated. Total Social Security Benefits Paid: New York, CY 2014 – CY 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/social-securityFederal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… West Virginia 26,586 $2,591,044,794 $97,458 Wisconsin 31,362 $2,645,019,909 $84,339 Wyoming 8,106 $719,673,239 … in New York are the Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Army, Department of the Treasury, Social Security … of Defense in this context does not include the Air Force, Army and Navy. Partnership for Public Service, Beyond the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-stateElmira City School District – Capital Projects (2025M-21)
… to the 2020 Capital and Energy Performance Improvements Project (Project)? Audit Period March 19, 2020 – January 31, … Understanding the Audit Area Proper procurement of goods and services helps ensure the prudent and economical use of public money and helps guard against favoritism, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/10/24/elmira-city-school-district-capital-projects-2025m-21