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Allocation and Budgetary Controls Over Unrestricted Funds
… Purpose To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York had: … over allocations of unrestricted funds. Background The Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) is a private, nonprofit educational …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/allocation-and-budgetary-controls-over-unrestricted-fundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Yates County) Village officials did not ensure the chief water operator procured all goods and services in accordance … best interest of taxpayers. For example, of the 195 water treatment plant purchases totaling approximately $1.15 million that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Rise in NYC Metro Area Housing Costs Outpaces Other U.S. Cities
… half of tenants in the city spend 30% of their income on rent, forcing them to make tough choices. City and state … housing costs, which include shelter (mortgage payments, rent and property taxes), utilities, operations/maintenance, … or 53% of households spent over 30% of their income on rent in 2021, which has remained significantly high over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-rise-nyc-metro-area-housing-costs-outpaces-other-us-citiesTown of Wethersfield – Capital Project (2025M-46)
… Although the Town Attorney notified the Board in October 2023 that the Board did not properly establish a capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-wethersfield-capital-project-2025m-46Opinion 2010-1
… Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND … park trust moneys to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) VILLAGE … the dedication of park land constitutes an unauthorized "tax" or an "illegal taking." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1-0Opinion 2010-1
… Park Land (use of to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) ZONING AND … park trust moneys to fund the purchase of a portion of a parcel to be dedicated for park or recreation use) VILLAGE … the dedication of park land constitutes an unauthorized "tax" or an "illegal taking." …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… passenger safety. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): Homeless Outreach Program at the Long Island Rail Road … responsibilities. Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA): New York City Transit, Manhattan and Bronx Surface … method for monitoring out-of-network providers who bill for higher-level evaluation and management services. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsPine Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-35)
… the 2015-16 through 2017-18 fiscal years, the Board raised real property taxes by $50,000 during that same period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/pine-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-35Three Town Fire District - Board Oversight of Financial Activities (2018M-106)
… insurance premiums totaling $43,334 that included coverage for property and equipment not owned by the District. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/09/07/three-town-fire-district-board-oversight-financial-activities-2018m-106Cattaraugus County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-85)
… of Review The purpose of our review was to examine the County’s controls to safeguard and account for court and … may be provided to the court and then delivered to the County Treasurer. Payments made pursuant to court orders … the condition of court and trust funds and abandoned property to the Office of the State Comptroller. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/11/cattaraugus-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-85North Bellmore Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2014M-47)
… surplus funds exceed the level established by Real Property Tax Law. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/20/north-bellmore-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-47Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-13-18)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2014 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Deerpark, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling … Town of Deerpark Budget Review B61318 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/01/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-13-18DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal … P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 … Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for 2025 for local governments that operate on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… The 2026 property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for local governments … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2026 inflation factor at 2.64% for those local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2024
… third consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “Although the rate of inflation has begun to decrease, it still poses a … well above the 2% allowable levy increase, and indicative of the higher costs facing these localities. The tax cap, … districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain exceptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2024DiNapoli: City of Troy's Finances in Precarious Position
… by the Board. “City officials were repeatedly cautioned by my office about adopting unbalanced and unrealistic budgets,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-city-troys-finances-precarious-positionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… In addition, the account clerk is authorized to use their electronic signatures without their direct supervision. … million for refuse and garbage fees to finance the city's waste and recycling services, but the council has not yet authorized or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Kiantone – Town Clerk (2014M-273)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures over … The purpose of our audit was to review the processes and procedures over Town Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-kiantone-town-clerk-2014m-273Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B7-14-18)
… 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, issued debt totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/04/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b7-14-18Town of East Hampton – Budget Review (B7-15-19)
… 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, issued debt totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b7-15-19