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DiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… In this category, the state's School Tax Relief program (STAR) – which applies to a large portion of owner-occupied … outside of New York City – represents the majority share. STAR accounted for 2.4 million partial exemptions in 2016, … of all exempted value. However, unlike other exemptions, STAR creates no direct additional burden on other local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… costs for the Program's Direct Plan . New York taxpayers can deduct their annual contributions to NY's 529 Program up … disclosure booklet here or go to: http://cdn.unite529.com/jcdn/files/NYD/pdfs/DisclosureBooklet.pdf *May be subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesDiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… you can learn more about unclaimed funds by visiting: osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds . Upcoming Events in New York State: … 12:00 p.m. OUF in the Town of Ramapo Ramapo Town Hall 237 NY-59 Suffern, NY Rockland June 5, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 … p.m. Homer Fireman Field Days Homer Fire Department 45 South Main Street Homer, NY Cortland Capital District June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backOpinion 89-13
… furnishing the required security after advertisement for sealed bids in the manner prescribed by section 103. … distinguish between purchases of new or used equipment, it is the opinion of this Office that the purchase of both new and used equipment is subject to the competitive bidding requirements contained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… you must develop a long-term plan. The plan should address how you monitor and maintain assets and how much you can spend within your budget. By developing a … unexpected, such as sudden road or building closures or cost overruns. Benefits of Capital Planning Multiyear capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… used the same attorneys since 2011 and an occupational and physical therapy provider since 2006 without seeking competition. Town … totaling approximately $922,000 to the town supervisor at least weekly as required. The tax collector improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New York. In response, he urged New … National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) shows student performance dropped significantly in 2022 from 2019. … federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalNew York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… New York City projects a surplus of more than $2.7 billion for fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from $550 million in November 2019, which it plans to transfer to FY 2021 to … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s economy has been strong in recent years, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearSee if any of NY's $12.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds is Yours at Upcoming Statewide Events
… York Public Library Clason’s Point Branch 1215 Morrison Avenue Bronx, New York Bronx Feb. 13 7:30pm-8:30pm North … Lexington School for the Deaf & Center for the Deaf 30th Avenue & 75th Street Jackson Heights, New York Queens …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/see-if-any-nys-125-billion-unclaimed-funds-yours-upcoming-statewide-eventsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $916 Million State of New York General Obligation Refunding Bonds
… outstanding State of New York General Obligation bonds to reduce debt service costs. The bonds would mature over 22 … State of New York reserves its right to change, amend or cancel this scheduled sale of General Obligation Refunding … the Preliminary Official Statement is available. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-announces-sale-916-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-refunding-bondsOversight of Child Protective Services Outside New York City (Follow-Up)
… determined that the districts are intervening in a timely and appropriate manner to protect the children who are at … interventions have actually occurred, not that they are simply undocumented. The objective of our follow-up was to … officials have not made progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial report. Of the three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/19/oversight-child-protective-services-outside-new-york-city-followBohemia Fire District – Purchasing and Employee Overtime Costs (2017M-158)
… overtime for the period January 1, 2015 through September 30, 2016. Background The Bohemia Fire District is a district … Key Recommendations Ensure that District officials comply with competitive bidding requirements when purchasing goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/11/03/bohemia-fire-district-purchasing-and-employee-overtime-costs-2017m-158County of Cortland – Departmental Operations (2013M-157)
… to examine the County’s departmental financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, through December 12, 2012. Background Cortland County is located in central New York State and has a population of … Chairman of the Board. The County’s budgeted expenditures for the 2013 fiscal year are $123.1 million. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/08/13/county-cortland-departmental-operations-2013m-157Vestal Central School District – Fund Balances (2017M-91)
… to fund needed reserves, to pay down debt or to reduce taxes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/28/vestal-central-school-district-fund-balances-2017m-91Warsaw Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-278)
… and appropriated fund balance and reserves. Review all reserves at least annually to determine if the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/16/warsaw-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-278Mahopac Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-302)
Mahopac Central School District Financial Condition 2013M302
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/10/mahopac-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-302Friendship Central School District –Procurement (2016M-175)
… The Friendship Central School District is located in the Towns of Friendship, Belfast, Cuba and Wirt in Allegany County. The District, which operates one school … auditor did not always ensure that purchases were made in compliance with the requirements of this policy or require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/friendship-central-school-district-procurement-2016m-175Lancaster Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-101)
… District (District) is located in the Towns of Lancaster, Cheektowaga and Elma in Erie County. The District, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/15/lancaster-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-101Bradford Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-253)
… the Towns of Bath, Bradford, Urbana and Wayne in Steuben County and the Towns of Orange and Tyrone in Schuyler County. The District, which operates one school with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/07/bradford-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-253