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A Comparative Assessment of New York City’s Federal Pandemic Education Aid
The COVID-19 pandemic placed many State and local governments in a precarious position, both financially and operationally. Continuing to provide services during the pandemic increased costs at the same time revenue stability came into question, straining municipal budgets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2023.pdfThe Arc Erie County New York – Compliance with the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-10)
To determine whether the costs reported by The Arc Erie County New York on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s10.pdf2021 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2021.pdfDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 0.68 percent for 2017, decreasing slightly from 2016, when it was 0.73 … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest inflation figure affects the tax cap calculations for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017DiNapoli and James Announce Guilty Plea of Former New York City Council Candidate in Straw Donation Scheme
… Crotona Day Care Center. “Mr. Alvarez thought he could game New York City's public campaign finance system through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/dinapoli-and-james-announce-guilty-plea-former-new-york-city-council-candidate-straw-donation-schemeDiNapoli Releases November State Cash Report
… for Medicaid (up $2.8 billion, primarily from federal sources) and other public health programs (up $1.7 billion … state. All Governmental Funds includes General, Special Revenue, Debt Service and Capital Projects funds, as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-releases-november-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… source of revenue.” DiNapoli’s report noted growth in county sales tax collections, excluding New York City, was … sales tax collections in the wake of Hurricanes Irene and Lee in 2012. In New York City, retail sales have continued to … collections grew in 43 of New York’s 57 counties. Essex County had the highest growth rate at 8.8 percent followed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013DiNapoli Audit Finds Problems with Arts Education in NYC Schools
… New York City public high school students are not getting the arts … said. “Students should be taught by certified teachers for the required number of hours each week. We all want to … students received the arts instruction SED requires for graduation. Their records did show that 7 students did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-problems-arts-education-nyc-schoolsOpinion 90-1
… facility assessments); (contributions to public entities - school district) ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION LAW, §27-0925; … are credited to the general fund, town-wide (1980 Opns St Comp No. 80-784, p 214; see also 1979 Opns St Comp No. 79-614, unreported; 29 Opns St Comp 1973, p 173; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1DiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… transportation costs,” said DiNapoli. “By delivering these classes in-house, district officials have ensured tax dollars … discontinued operating two special education service classes housed in Unadilla Valley schools, the district began operating these classes to provide special education services using district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationDiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… process to help borrowers avoid foreclosure has drawn out the process, increasing costs for individuals and … become safety hazards and require demolition. Communities on Long Island and the Hudson Valley saw the biggest hit to … issued by DiNapoli in August found these same counties on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley had the greatest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsOpinion 90-9
… either certification or verification by oath of the claimant. You ask whether a village board of trustees which … shall have prohibited the adoption of such a local law" ( id .). In this regard, we note that the Legislature has … certified or verified by oath of the claimant or his duly authorized agent." Prior to the enactment of chapter 9 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Opinion 94-1
… salaries to district) COUNTY LAW, §267; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1): A county is not authorized to chargeback to a county sewer … enumerated in section 10 of the Municipal Home Rule Law (Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][i],[ii]), including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-1Opinion 95-7
Whether the commissioners of a town improvement district governed by article 13 of the Town Law may enter into a municipal cooperation agreement pursuant to article 5G of the General Municipal Law
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-7DiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… Property tax levy growth will again be capped at 2% for 2023 for local governments that operate on a … year (Jan. 1 through Dec. 31) had their levy growth capped at that amount. In accordance with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the inflation factor at 7.17% for those with a calendar fiscal year in 2023. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023DiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… Elmira, Gloversville, Niagara Falls, Poughkeepsie, Rochester, Rye, Salamanca, Syracuse, Utica, Watertown, White … fiscal stress monitoring system for municipalities and school districts. Based on financial information provided to … 16 counties, 18 towns, five cities, 16 villages and 87 school districts. The city of Plattsburgh is listed in the no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghState Agencies Bulletin No. 2088
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the following maximum contribution limits for employees … defer up to $7,500.00 for a combined maximum contribution of $30,000.00 for calendar year 2023. The Deferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2088-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2023DiNapoli: New York State Common Retirement Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies on Disclosing Political Spending
… their political spending under agreements reached with the New York State Common Retirement Fund, New York State … The Fund has consistently been ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. … Five major US companies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-disclosing-politicalNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
… City released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Executive Budget today, totaling $99.7 billion, allocating funds to newly … total budgeted spending in FY 2023 is expected to near $105 billion. “The Executive Budget mitigates some … City released its Fiscal Year FY 2023 Executive Budget today totaling $997 billion allocating funds to newly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetImproper Fee-for-Service Payments for Services Covered by Managed Long-Term Care Plans (Follow-Up)
… each member enrolled. Some services are excluded (i.e., carved out) from benefit packages and may be paid separately by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/31/improper-fee-service-payments-services-covered-managed-long-term-care-plans-follow