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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Nears Two Percent for 2018

… at 1.84 percent for the 2018 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects the … information on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-nears-two-percent-2018

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Jamaica Economic Snapshot

… DiNapoli’s snapshot is encouraging—and we have come a long way since the recession—but we cannot relent in our … more than half of their household income to rent. The Long Island Rail Road’s Jamaica Station is one of the busiest …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-jamaica-economic-snapshot

DiNapoli: Report Finds Mixed Job Picture in Upstate NY

… Since the Great Recession , visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/economic/employment_trends_nys_2016.pdf For …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-report-finds-mixed-job-picture-upstate-ny

Uncollected Penalties (Follow-Up)

… Purpose The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of April 30, 2015, … on July 31, 2013 and covered the period of April 1, 2007 to February 1, 2013. The objective was to determine whether the Department effectively pursues and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/17/uncollected-penalties-follow

DiNapoli: Municipal Spending on Infrastructure Declines While Needs Go Unmet

… impacted by severe weather-related disasters. The costs for cleanup and repairs erode monies that could have been … debt issuance continues to be a primary source of funding for infrastructure projects. Outstanding capital debt for all counties, cities, towns and villages in New York …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-municipal-spending-infrastructure-declines-while-needs-go-unmet

Opinion 91-18

… in a contract with the municipality if the officer or employee has any of the powers or duties listed in General … to General Municipal Law, §800(3), a municipal officer or employee has an interest in any contract with his or her … pursuant to section 800(3)(a), a municipal officer or employee is deemed to have an interest in contracts of his or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-18

State Police Bulletin No. SP-235

… Inc. (University Police, Encon Police, Park Police, and Forest Rangers). Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Unit 31 …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-235-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increase

Assessable 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

… Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2022. About the … Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for tracking the expenses of administering the Acts and … ascertain the expenses incurred in administering the Acts for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2022. Expenses to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/16/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicle

Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-130)

… that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and claims were approved prior to … ensure that goods and services were procured in accordance with the procurement policy and that all claims were approved … assurance that goods and services are purchased in the most economical manner. Seven claims and 44 debit card …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/12/30/downsville-fire-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022m-130

Opinion 94-31

… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent … employees for the annual exchange of cash for one week of vacation credit accumulated during the year. You ask whether …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31

Opinion 90-16

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (member of county board of health retained by county health department) -- Medical … (consulting services by member of board of health) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§800(5), 801, 802(2)(e); PUBLIC HEALTH LAW, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-16

Opinion 89-19

… §65 subd 3). In the administration of public assistance funds, whether they come from Federal, State or local …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-19

Town of Sheridan – Shared Services Costs (2023M-74)

… (IMA) and whether the Town Board (Board) conveyed land in a transparent and equitable manner. Key Findings The Town … taxpayers paid $125,736 to provide services to customers in three other towns and a village benefitting from the IMA. … $21,000 from CBI for Town office space the group uses. In addition, the Board did not convey land to Chautauqua …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/22/town-sheridan-shared-services-costs-2023m-74

Assessable 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

… Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2023. About the … Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) is responsible for tracking the expenses of administering the Acts and … ascertain the expenses incurred in administering the Acts for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2023. Expenses to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/26/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicle

DiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year

… Property tax levy growth for school districts and 10 of the state’s cities will be capped at 2%, the same as last year, … cap, which first applied to local governments (excluding New York City) and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-year

Town of Southampton-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-21

… the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, … Of the 82 deposits totaling $224.4 million made to the CPF bank account during the audit period, we reviewed … disbursements were adequately supported and approved prior to payment. Of the $8.8 million in PILOTs we reviewed, all …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southampton-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-21

DiNapoli Audit Finds Hazardous Conditions Persist in Mitchell-Lama Developments

… New York State’s affordable housing agency, Homes and … and records at four Mitchell-Lama developments in New York City – 753 Classon Ave. Housing Co. (Classon), … Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City … New York States affordable housing agency …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-hazardous-conditions-persist-mitchell-lama-developments

Sewanhaka 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 … plan to help them adequately secure and protect business office IT systems in the event of a disruption or … plan in place that is properly distributed to all business office staff and periodically tested for efficacy, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/06/30/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-business-office-information