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DiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… the Amended Executive Budget Financial Plan in February (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in … $1.3 billion or 2.4 percent. PIT collections exceeded the latest projections by $1.9 billion and initial projections by … percent. Collections were $116.4 million higher than the latest projections and $643.4 higher than initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… of February. “There is reason to be cautiously optimistic with better-than-forecasted tax revenues from February and … year. The state has repaid $1 billion of that borrowing, with the remaining $3.4 billion due by March 31. February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… (excluding New York City), towns or villages are having with budgetary solvency, or the ability to generate enough … general school aid and the federal aid had to be shared with eligible non-public schools in a district. Although this … personal services expenditures (total wages and salaries), with 12 districts making cuts of 10% or more. Staffing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… were given when it could have been redistributed to areas with higher need. Auditors also found NYSOFA did not always … of the audit period, only in 2017-18 did NYSOFA perform on-site evaluations for all 59 AAAs. The number of on-site … to pertinent information. NYSOFA officials disagreed with the audit’s findings. Their comments are included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsDiNapoli: New York’s Workforce Development Programs Lack Governance and Coordination
… to better manage these programs and get our state back to work. Employment recovery in New York is lagging behind the … is the State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB). DOL, along with 21 agencies and public authorities, 33 Local Workforce … plan to DOL every four years that addresses their plans to work with partners in the local WFD system, to unite programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-new-yorks-workforce-development-programs-lack-governance-and-coordinationNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today warned retirees not to be fooled if they received text messages or other communications that purport to come from the state’s retirement fund and the Office of the State Comptroller, asking for a payment to “upgrade” the retirement fund. It’s a scam. Report the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… “State agencies need to make sure the money gets put to work promptly for these worthy causes and provide the … Gift to Wildlife Fund led in the number of contributions, with more than 16,000, while Breast Cancer Research received … Cancer Research Fund had the second largest balance with $2.9 million, followed by the Organ Tissue and Donation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsOpinion 91-53
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … 27, 42, 202-a[7]: (1) If particular town board members are assigned additional duties in their capacities as board … salaries at an amount greater than other board members who do not have such additional assignments. The salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Opinion 95-17
… DISTRICTS -- Property (transfer of property from a town to a district without consideration) PERSONAL PROPERTY -- Disposition of (authority of town to transfer property to a district without consideration) TOWNS -- Powers and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 95-15
… taxes are "taxes of the school district" within the meaning of section 726(1)(c). Therefore, sections 726(1)(c) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15Opinion 91-31
… Health Commissioner pursuant to Public Health Law, §2140 and authorization by the local health officer to incur such … of rabies exists in any county or the vicinity thereof and the New York State Commissioner of Health so certifies to … found at large in violation of section 2140 may be seized and confined or killed. Public Health Law, §2145 also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… N.Y. company that serves as a supportive housing provider for New Yorkers with mental illness. The audit released today … nearly $7.8 million in expenses to provide 708 beds for program clients in Albany, Dutchess, Orange, Otsego, … many of the audit's findings and recommendations. Their full response is included in the final report, which can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… Tool , which launched in November 2023 to help the public and lawmakers better evaluate agency performance. The tool … Report, but also displays funding, staffing levels and service performance for 36 city agencies. This data is … a 45% increase. While the Department of Investigation saw case times balloon from 145 days in June 2019 to 297 days in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… of the “Raise the Age” (RTA) law enacted in 2017, with $658.8 million disbursed so far, according to a report … RTA changed the age of criminal responsibility as an adult from 16- to 18-years-old. The law was phased in over … (or be granted a hardship waiver) and submit an annual RTA work plan that identifies eligible costs to be reviewed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawSouthwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… or appoint a claims auditor to assume the board’s powers and duties to audit and approve claims. A proper claims audit ensures all claims are subjected to an independent, thorough and deliberate review that, among other things, determines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… through July 2024. The District had three bank accounts with a combined balance of approximately $500,000. Audit … review. Our follow-up review was limited to interviews with Board members and the Treasurer and inspection of … financial operations. District officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… the lead action level. We reviewed 25 of the water outlets with actionable lead levels and determined that 11 of these … to that effect. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations but … Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. The CAP should be posted on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingEssex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… assistance, including tax exemptions (e.g., real property, mortgage recording and sales and use taxes), to businesses to … sales and use tax exemptions and three were granted mortgage recording tax exemptions. Audit Summary The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mDiNapoli Says Wall Street May Still Have a Good Year Given Strong Start
… the employees earned more than $250,000 in 2013, compared with less than 3 percent in the rest of the city’s work force. Major findings of DiNapoli’s analysis include: … For a copy of the report, click here: www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/rpt5-2016.pdf A video on DiNapoli's 2015 Wall Street …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/10/dinapoli-says-wall-street-may-still-have-good-year-given-strong-startNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… “We continue to seek out diverse opportunities that enable us to maximize stable, long-term investment returns that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-results