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Town of Thurston – Financial Management (2013M-280)

… did not adopt a policy, or ensure that procedures were in place, to govern the level of fund balance to be maintained. … of the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Tax Collector and Town Justice in a timely manner. The Board had still not performed … fiscal records of the Town Clerk, Tax Collector and Town Justice as of the end of audit field work. Key …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-thurston-financial-management-2013m-280

DiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows

… total net jobs gained through IDA projects in 2016, with Long Island achieving nearly 25 percent of the statewide total. … gains, with the Capital District adding the most (23,900). Long Island led the downstate regions with 51,632 jobs; The …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slows

Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Stony Brook University Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011 (2012-S-53)

We audited selected claim payments made by Empire BlueCross BlueShield (Empire) to the State University of New York’s Stony Brook University Hospital (Stony Bro

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2012-12s53.pdf

Town of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)

… 6, 2015. Background The Town of Middlefield is located in Otsego County and has a population of approximately 2,100. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-middlefield-budgeting-2015m-109

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Charlton – Procurement (2022M-5) Town officials did not … state contract. The town also did not always retain copies of other government contracts used to procure goods and … upon review and approval or ensure claims had department head approval. Village of Hewlett Bay Park – Financial …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

DiNapoli: Fairport Audits Reveal Unauthorized Practices for Economic Development Agencies

… separately and distinctly from the FURA and the FLDC; Only use the FIDA’s cash for the payment of the FIDA’s …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-fairport-audits-reveal-unauthorized-practices-economic-development-agencies

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year

… Local government sales tax collections totaled $18.2 billion from January to September 2025, an increase of 4.3% ($747 million) compared to the same period last year, … Local government sales tax collections totaled $182 billion from January to September 2025 an increase of 43 $747 million compared to the same …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-year

Town of Reading – Financial Management (2013M-217)

… fund and 93 percent in the highway fund for the ensuing year’s appropriations. The Town comingled cash for various … but did not account for cash separately by fund until the year-end financial reports were prepared. Therefore, at the … level and only assign fund balance for the ensuing year that is available. Account for cash balances by fund …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-reading-financial-management-2013m-217

United States Auto Industry and the New York Economy, December 2008

A collapse of one or more of the major auto makers would further exacerbate New York’s already gloomy economic situation.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-auto-industry-2008.pdf

State Contract and Payment Actions in September

… In September, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,661 contracts for state … Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved Department of Civil Service $3 million with OpAD Media Solutions LLC to … services for continuous recruitment campaigns. Department of Environmental Conservation $2.9 million with Tetra Tech …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-september

DiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap

… that homeowners expect. I believe the financial decisions for county leaders next year will be especially difficult.” … property taxes are the second leading source of revenue for counties at 24 percent, DiNapoli found. Additional … aid (23 percent) and other local revenues such as charges for services (20 percent). In 2012, a total of 15 counties …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-cap

Community Development Block Grant – Federal Funding and New York

… The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program (Assistance Listing Numbers 14.218 and 14.269) provides annual grants on a formula basis to … Funds may be used for a variety of purposes, including community development efforts and community services, but the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/community-development-block-grant

DiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion

… Authorities (IDAs) reported 4,324 active projects with an aggregate value of $126 billion in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 … number of IDA projects increased by 1.5%. “IDAs can play an important role in helping local economies and businesses … exemptions for IDA projects totaled almost $1.9 billion, an increase of $134 million, or 7.7%, over 2020. The largest …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billion

State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Enacted State Budget

… 2017-18 state budget. The agreement provides new funding for education, affordable housing and clean water projects, … Still, the budget was late and provided no opportunity for public review of the details. The budget does not include … the 201718 state budget The agreement provides new funding for education affordable housing and clean water projects as …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-enacted-state-budget

DiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds

… should not be shortchanged by contractors cutting corners and reaping the benefits of lax state oversight,” DiNapoli … said. “The State Education Department needs to step up and do a better job of making sure that taxpayers are only … day services for the SED. SCO provides academic, arts and music activities during non-school hours to children who …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-funds

DiNapoli Statement on NYC's 2025 Budget Modification

… that were canceled last year and make up for cost overruns on cash and rental assistance, which continue to outpace the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-statement-nycs-2025-budget-modification

Federal Income Tax Provisions Under The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

In 2022 (the latest data available), there were over 159.6 million federal individual income tax filers nationally, 6.1 percent (9.8 million) of whom were New York residents.

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-income-tax-provisions-under-the-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act.pdf

IX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants

… Budget will enter the new fringe benefit and indirect cost standard rates into the State Financial System. In some … by the Division of Budget. For example, a special rate can be developed for a state-administered program or an … in SFS which, once approved at the agency level, will be routed to DOB for further review and final approval. An …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costs