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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018
… for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 1.84 percent for the 2018 fiscal … for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec 31 will be capped at 184 percent for the 2018 fiscal year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot
… The population, number of businesses and household incomes in the Greater Jamaica area in Queens are … is four times higher than the citywide average. The median household income in the Greater Jamaica area increased by 11 percent in 2015, twice as fast as the city overall. Household income reached $58,315, surpassing the citywide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshotDiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY
… noted total upstate employment reached nearly 3.1 million jobs in mid-2008 and declined over the next 19 months, to a … 2016, upstate had regained 79 percent of a total 128,000 jobs lost during and after the recession. Currently, total … at slightly over 3 million, representing 32 percent of all jobs statewide. From the end of the last recession in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-nyUncollected Penalties (Follow-Up)
… Background Our initial report was issued on July 31, 2013 and covered the period of April 1, 2007 to February 1, 2013. … to determine whether the Department effectively pursues and collects outstanding penalties. During the initial audit, … routinely had no collection activity for two years or more and were often deemed uncollectible. This audit also found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/uncollected-penalties-followDiNapoli: Municipal Spending on Infrastructure Declines While Needs Go Unmet
… only spending roughly $1.2 billion - less than a third of what is necessary. DiNapoli’s report found that local … in local government spending on water and sewer systems was significant. In 2012, combined spending was $291 million, … frame and spending on sewer systems was 10 percent less ($22 million). Estimates calculate the annual investment needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-municipal-spending-infrastructure-declines-while-needs-go-unmetOpinion 91-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … serving as his or her bookkeeper or confidential secretary) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §800(3); TOWN LAW, §29(15): … Whether it is still the opinion of this Office that there is no prohibited conflict of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-18State Police Bulletin No. SP-235
… State, Inc. (University Police, Encon Police, Park Police, and Forest Rangers). Affected Employees: Employees in … in Administration paychecks dated January 4, 2023, and Institution paychecks dated January 12, 2023. OSC … York State Inc University Police Encon Police Park Police and Forest Rangers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, … To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleDownsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)
… Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130Opinion 94-31
… et seq.; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92: It is permissible to provide in a collective bargaining agreement between a village and its employees for the annual exchange of cash for one week of vacation credit accumulated during the year. … employees may provide in a collective bargaining agreement for employees annually to receive cash in exchange for one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31Opinion 90-16
… as consultant to health department) -- Contracts for (consulting services by member of board of health) GENERAL … of the board has the power or duty to negotiate the consulting contract, unless and to the extent that one of the … of a town as an "independent" public officer). Further, a consulting contract between the board member and the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16Opinion 89-19
… St Comp No. 88-38, p 75). You suggest, however, that the commissioner of the local department of social services … is based on the Court of Appeal's decision in Beaudoin v Toia , 45 NY2d 343, 408 NYS2d 417 [1978] which stated in … State is not to be applied in all instances. In a federal case involving the application of the Eleventh Amendment, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-19Town of Sheridan – Shared Services Costs (2023M-74)
… IMA and the operating group Chadwick Bay Intermunicipal Water Works (CBI). Because the Board did not monitor the IMA’s … best financial interest. Although the County installed a water storage tank on the land and installed water lines, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-shared-services-costs-2023m-74Assessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, … To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/26/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleDiNapoli: 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. … will be capped at 2 the same as last year according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearTown of Southampton-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-21
… of Southampton (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that … of Southampton Town officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund CPF to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-21DiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments
… Community Renewal (HCR), is falling short in its oversight of several Mitchell-Lama developments, according to an audit … and Community Renewal needs to improve its oversight of conditions at Mitchell-Lama buildings and monitor spending … 2023. They found poor conditions and disrepair at all of the developments. Auditors also found $1.5 million in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developmentsSewanhaka Central High School District – Business Office Information Technology Systems (2023M-12)
… (IT) contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or disaster. Key Findings District officials … plan to help them adequately secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or … technology IT contingency plan to help secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-business-office-informationDiNapoli: NYC Has Recovered Nearly All Private Sector Jobs Unevenly Across Sectors
… New York City has recovered 99.4% of private sector jobs it lost in the pandemic, but unevenly across key industries, … saw an uptick in employment in March of 2023. The sector has recovered only about 85% of pre-pandemic jobs, lagging … New York City has recovered 994 of private sector jobs it lost in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-nyc-has-recovered-nearly-all-private-sector-jobs-unevenly-across-sectorsXIV.13.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… Business Vendors). When the State fails to pay the vendor by the Net Due Date, the State may be required to make an … Prompt Payment Interest (PPI) or Late Payment charges. A number of factors are considered to calculate the PPI on a … a General Ledger Journal Entry (Journal ID beginning in 'LP') to reclassify the charge from the clearing account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13a-overview