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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016
… Property tax growth for local governments will be capped at less than one percent for the 2016 fiscal … The report noted the allowable tax levy growth factor will be 0.73 percent for entities that operate on a … next year more than 1,800 calendar-year local governments will have roughly $88.3 million less in tax levy growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016DiNapoli: Financial Viability of OTBs in Jeopardy
… to harness tracks. The Comptroller said the decline in OTB revenue has had a notable impact on distributions to municipalities, which declined from $17.6 million in 2009 to $10.2 million in 2013, a decrease of 42 percent. “The viability of OTBs is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-financial-viability-otbs-jeopardyDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (2022-S-9) 180-Day Response
To determine whether tenants living in Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by Homes and Community Renewal’s (HCR) Division of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) are provided safe and clean living conditions, and whether funds are properly accounted for and used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s9-response.pdfOpinion 95-22
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … certain exercise equipment to be used to implement a fitness program at the fire station. Insurance Law, §§9104 and 9105 govern … certain exercise equipment to be used to implement a fitness program at the fire station …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions for January 2014
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … valued at nearly $1.1 million due to fraud, was As the state’s chief financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies, certain contracts for state public … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-january-2014DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions For March 2014
… financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public … and payments entered into by the state. This builds on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New … Health Benefit Exchange ($29.2 million), the Medicaid and Child Health Plus Insurance Program Enrollment Center ($1.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actions-march-2014Opinion 89-13
… MUNICIPAL LAW, §103(6): A municipality may purchase surplus or second-hand equipment from another municipality of … in subdivision 6 of section 103. It provides as follows: Surplus and second-hand supplies, material or equipment may … be purchased without competitive bidding from the federal government, the state of New York or from any other political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13DiNapoli and William Glasgall Op-Ed
… York City. The full op-ed is below: In 2020 and 2021, the federal government sent an unprecedented amount of money to … to create a more transparent, understandable process for reporting finances, they must improve the systems and … but also in his efforts to shore up New York City's financial base. As part of New York State's Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-and-william-glasgall-op-edState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,323 contracts for state … Corporation for office space in Erie County. Office of General Services – Design & Construction $10.2 million … Butler Construction Group Inc. to construct new Department of Transportation Regional Sub-Headquarters in Dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… A Buffalo City School District technician was sentenced today … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was prosecuted by Erie County District Attorney … equipment technician, was paid for full work days at the Buffalo district while he was also clocked in at the Lake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianOpinion 89-22
… issues discussed in the opinion. STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- Traffic Signals (responsibility of towns to install and … TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (responsibility to install traffic signals) TOWN LAW, §64(16); VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC LAW, §§1651, 1652-a, 1652-b, 1660, 1682, 1684: Where …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-22DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for Feb. 2014
… contract with Computer Sciences Corp. to continue provider payment services until the new Medicaid administrative … to the Moreland Commission investigation. Contract and Payment Rejections The Comptroller’s office rejected 157 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-feb-2014DiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… the new law, over one-third of the net tax reductions in calendar year 2027 will be for those with incomes over … in scope. New deductions for seniors, tip income, overtime pay, and interest on new car loans are in effect only for tax … of the jobs in New York are in occupations, such as wait staff, bartenders, personal care workers, delivery drivers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest inflation figure affects the tax cap calculations … 44 cities and 10 villages. "In what is becoming the norm, New York’s local governments must cope with extremely … beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017State Contract and Payment Actions in August
… state’s share of costs to reduce surf damage in Richmond County. New York State Gaming Commission $5.2 million with … at the Perry B. Duryea Jr. State Office Building in Suffolk County. $1.2 million with A. Peter Luger Construction … Gatsby on the Ocean LLC for a concession license for the Marine Dining Room restaurant at Jones Beach State Park. New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-augustXI.11.F Contract Monitoring – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… ensure those funds are spent appropriately. Every agency should have a process to monitor and evaluate contractors’ … terms: variety, typically, usually, can, may, periodic, often, and good faith effort. To determine whether the agency … Where is the contractor to perform required activities? How will the contractor communicate to the agency that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi11f-contract-monitoringDiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… services." "The resurgence of film and television production in New York has been successful beyond our wildest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsOpinion 95-31
… pursuant to General Municipal Law, §207-m. May 24, 2000 Christina Lomolino, Esq., Corporation Counsel City of Yonkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31State Contract and Payment Actions in November
… payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York . Major Contracts Approved … with Garrison Protective Services Inc. for Security Guard Services at Stony Brook University. $1.5 million with … JNS Heating Service Inc. for a boiler replacement at SUNY Old Westbury. State University Construction Fund $5.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-contract-and-payment-actions-novemberState Contract and Payment Actions in October
… and renovation costs to expand and upgrade the Tech Garden in Syracuse. $5.3 million to Binghamton University for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/state-contract-and-payment-actions-october