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Cost-Saving Ideas: Capital Planning for Local Governments and School Districts
… To effectively manage your local government’s capital assets, … 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 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-capital-planning-local-governments-and-school-districtsDiNapoli: 529 College Savings Program Lowers Fees
… Beginning in September, fees in New York's 529 College Savings Program Direct Plan will be … it easier for New Yorkers of all income levels to invest in their loved ones' futures as the cost of a college … Beginning in September fees in New Yorks 529 College Savings Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-529-college-savings-program-lowers-feesDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… a report today highlighting recent trends in property tax exemptions in New York State outside of New York City and the … on local governments and school districts. "Property tax exemptions can be a valuable tool to improve housing … or fuel economic growth," said DiNapoli. "Since exemptions result in other taxpayers generally bearing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New York. In response, he urged New York school districts to assess … today released a review of recent federal data about how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalOpinion 89-13
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used … Whether secondhand equipment of a private entity or a municipality of this State may be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13New York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… fiscal year (FY) 2020, up from $550 million in November 2019, which it plans to transfer to FY 2021 to help balance … city officials released a four-year financial plan for FY 2020 through FY 2024. The surplus for FY 2020 results mainly from an increase in the city’s revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Chazy , Village of Freeville , Village of Silver Creek , Town of Windsor and … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Chazy Village of Freeville Village of Silver Creek …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… Day/Time Event Location County Lower Hudson Valley June 4, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 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. OUF in the Town of Haverstraw … Town Hall 1 Rosman Road Garnerville, NY Rockland June 6, 2025 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. OUF in the Town of Stony Point …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued. Town of Lapeer – Budgeting (Cortland County) The board did not develop and adopt realistic budgets. As a … fund balances increased to levels between 85% and 182% of the 2024 appropriations, as of Dec. 31, 2023. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsNutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… the fight against hunger. As reported by the Office of the State Comptroller, 11.3 percent of New York households … suffered from food insecurity in 2020 to 2022. In New York State, SNAP is overseen by the Office of Temporary and … Assistance (OTDA). Eligibility and benefits are based on income and family size. Maximum benefits range from $292 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistanceSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Career Plan
… benefit will be paid to your children who are under the age of 18 or, if they are students, until the age of 23. The Benefit The special accidental death benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/special-accidental-death-benefitUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-229
… Employees in Bargaining Units F8 represented by the Suffolk County Court Employees Association, Inc. Effective … dated June 15, 2016 OSC Actions At the request of the Suffolk County Court Employees Association, OSC will … Notify affected employees. Questions Questions regarding Suffolk County Court Employees Association dues and agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-229-suffolk-county-court-employees-association-dues-and-agencySachem Central School District – Fund Balance (2017M-151)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial condition for the period … decreased by $18.9 million. The Board must continue to monitor the District’s budget and multiyear plan to ensure future financial stability. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/06/sachem-central-school-district-fund-balance-2017m-151DiNapoli Honored with National Leadership Award
… use taxpayer money effectively and efficiently. Every day my office works to protect the hard-earned money of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-honored-national-leadership-awardTown of Deerpark – Real Property Tax Collections (2017M-277)
Town of Deerpark Real Property Tax Collections 2017M277
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/27/town-deerpark-real-property-tax-collections-2017m-277Town of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… through October 6, 2015. Background The Town of Ashford is located in Cattaraugus County. The Town, which has approximately 2,100 residents, is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. General … a detailed project plan to ensure that the water project is completed in a timely manner. Review water rates to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Cairo-Durham Central School District – Information Technology (2017M-246)
… accessed websites unrelated to business activities, and web filters were not adequate. Key Recommendations Update the … training, monitor Internet usage and configure the web filtering software to block access to sites that violate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/cairo-durham-central-school-district-information-technology-2017m-246Special Accidental Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… benefit will be paid to your children who are under the age of 18 or, if they are students, until the age of 23. The Benefit The special accidental death benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… by: The accidental death benefit without reductions; and The Social Security benefit payable. The salary used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/special-accidental-death-benefitWorld Trade Center Presumption – Career Plan
… If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/world-trade-center-presumption