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DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… will be capped at 2%, the same as last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The tax cap, which first applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2% with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearDiNapoli Reaffirms Commitment to DEI Initiatives
… than one million state and local government employees and retirees and their beneficiaries. It has consistently been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-reaffirms-commitment-dei-initiativesState Contract and Payment Actions in December
… contractors. Cumulatively through December for calendar year 2023, DiNapoli’s office approved 24,015 contracts valued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-decemberState Agencies Bulletin No. 2212
… is to notify agencies that OSC will be unable to print SFS checks for Payroll Check Reissues, Reversals, Exchanges and Direct Deposit Returns during the SFS blackout period. Affected Employees: Employees whose … Effective from March 28, 2024, through the completion of SFS fiscal year end processing. OSC Actions: Direct Deposit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2212-payroll-check-reissues-reversals-exchanges-and-direct-deposit-returnsHomeless Services Housing Needs Assessment
… 2022. About the Program Homeless shelters across the State provide various services to individuals and families, … and return to self-sufficiency. Our prior audits focusing on shelter living conditions ( 2015-S-23 , issued February … (3%). 4 clients were incarcerated (3%). 2 clients moved out of their Local District (1%). 1 client passed away (1%). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/15/homeless-services-housing-needs-assessmentState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… authorities valued at $3.4 billion and approved more than 2.1 million payments worth nearly $15 billion. The office … payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts … Department of Corrections and Community Supervision $35.2 million with Securus Technologies LLC to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberSewanhaka Central High School District – Business Office Information Technology Systems (2023M-12)
… plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. Key Findings … adequately secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. Without a comprehensive written IT contingency plan in place that is properly distributed to all business office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-business-office-informationState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,046 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.2 … gaming revenue distributions for the Del Lago Resort and Casino, Rivers Casino and Resort, Tioga Downs Casino, and Resorts World …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,580 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.7 billion and approved … Department $29.9 million in general aid payments to 61 school districts. Empire State Development Corporation $5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyDiNapoli: Special Education Provider Pleads Guilty to Felony Charges
… provider IncludED Educational Services pleaded guilty in Manhattan Supreme Court today to grand larceny charges … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Morton Kramer agreed to pay $418,000 in restitution as part of his plea agreement and is banned … from getting critical services cannot be tolerated in our special education. My office will continue to do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-special-education-provider-pleads-guilty-felony-chargesMessage from the Comptroller – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… in the State’s finances, New York ended the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 budget on stable ground. Historic federal … and were more than $38 billion higher than the prior year. This report provides information and analysis on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/message-comptrollerSUNY Bulletin No. SU-332
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for processing the April 2021 and April 2022 Retroactive General Salary Increases and July … the following: Code Description 406 Strike/Discip Fine 410 Health Care Spending Account 416 Deferred Comp 420 NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-332-april-2021-and-april-2022-retroactive-general-salaryState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved … $5.5 million with B/A Investors LLC for office space in Albany County. $1.2 million with Duff & Phelps LLC for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberDownsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that goods … procurement policy and that all claims were approved prior to payment. None of the 18 purchases of goods and services … Ensure compliance with the District’s procurement policy is clearly documented. Ensure that all claims are audited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130DiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… Coordinating Committee, which was created by Gubernatorial Executive Order primarily to coordinate the borrowing activities of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterDiNapoli Op-Ed in Crain's New York Business
… Covid Relief Funds? The new state budget reflects robust tax revenue growth and an unprecedented infusion of federal … even for New York, which has been among the largest net tax-dollar losers. But the extraordinary federal aid is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-op-ed-crains-new-york-businessDiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… Court distinguished today’s decision from its 2009 charter school decision (New York Charter Schools Assn v DiNapoli) — …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersDelaware County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-2)
… 2 These actions are recorded in the County Clerk’s office when payments are deposited as required by court order. … Court must develop sound procedures and processes which, when implemented properly and consistently, provide a system … payment for contracted services rendered on the property 3 When the whereabouts of any person entitled to payment from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/07/22/delaware-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-2Putnam County – Court and Trust Funds (2017M-221)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to determine whether … trust funds and abandoned property. Pursuant to New York State Finance Law, the Commissioner is required to submit a report on an annual basis to the State Comptroller accounting for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2017/12/01/putnam-county-court-and-trust-funds-2017m-221Columbia County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-353)
… are responsible for safeguarding court and trust funds in their care. Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may … such as surplus moneys from foreclosures. Also, in certain circumstances, funds from estates are entrusted to … property are turned over to the State Comptroller in a timely manner. Maintain an up-to-date County Clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/01/16/columbia-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-353