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DiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… In this category, the state's School Tax Relief program (STAR) – which applies to a large portion of owner-occupied … outside of New York City – represents the majority share. STAR accounted for 2.4 million partial exemptions in 2016, … of all exempted value. However, unlike other exemptions, STAR creates no direct additional burden on other local …
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
… how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New York. In response, he urged New York school districts to assess … pandemic funds and to target funds towards children most in need. New York was allocated over $15 billion in emergency … how the pandemic negatively affected student performance in New York …
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
… (purchase of used equipment of another municipality at auction) -- Contracts Requiring Bidding (purchase of used … equipment from another municipality of this State at an auction pursuant to the exception contained in General … of this State may be purchased by a county at an auction without contravening the competitive bidding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-13New York City Projecting Surplus of $2.7 Billion in Current Fiscal Year
… the impact on next year’s budget is not yet known. Full Report Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/new-york-city-projecting-surplus-27-billion-current-fiscal-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… use of vacation and sick time. Village of Silver Creek – Capital Projects (Chautauqua County) The board did not adequately manage the finances for the sewer or water capital projects or develop a long-term plan that evaluated … should reassess certain revenue estimates, including: mortgage tax, income surcharge tax, parking violation fines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Get Your Money Back!
… from the State Comptroller’s office attend community events across the state to provide information and assistance … unclaimed funds by visiting: osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds . Upcoming Events in New York State: Date Day/Time Event Location County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-get-your-money-backState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… which lacked van accessible parking spaces; the senior center; the parks and recreation administration building; the animal shelter; the municipal building and the recycling center. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsNutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… Program (SNAP) SNAP provides food benefits to low-income families to supplement their grocery budget and help them afford nutritious food. In January 2025 , nearly 3 million New Yorkers received $655.9 million of SNAP … New York State Department of Health and administered by individual providers throughout the State. In FFY 2024, WIC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistanceNiagara Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-172)
… computer and Internet use was found on seven computers. Virus scanning was either not activated or not up-todate on … in accordance with the acceptable use policy. Ensure that virus protection is installed, activated and up-to-date on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/12/21/niagara-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-172Special Accidental Death Benefit – Career Plan
… death benefit, a special accidental death benefit will be paid to your surviving spouse. If the surviving spouse … be less than: The full salary you would have earned in the highest grade-step; or If you were in the highest grade-step of a supervisory position, the salary that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/special-accidental-death-benefitUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-229
… notify agencies of a structure change in dues and agency shop fees from salary based to flat rate. Affected Employees … OSC will implement a structure change in dues and agency shop fees for employees in Bargaining Unit F8. OSC will identify employees with Dues (code 456) and agency shop fee (code 457) and automatically adjust the current rate …
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)
Sachem Central School District Fund Balance 2017M151
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
… award is given annually to state government professionals who exemplify and promote excellence in government financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-honored-national-leadership-awardTown of Deerpark – Real Property Tax Collections (2017M-277)
… of cash received to transaction reports or monthly bank reconciliations. Key Recommendations Remit collections … cash reports to transaction reports and perform monthly bank reconciliations. …
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)
Town of Ashford Water District 2015M343
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
… the salary that would have been payable to a police superior officer or a fire officer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/special-accidental-death-benefitSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… the salary that would have been payable to a police superior officer or a fire officer. …
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 … time, you should be aware of the benefits provided by the World Trade Center Presumption law. 1 You may be eligible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/world-trade-center-presumptionSpecial Accidental Death Benefit – Regional State Park Police Plan
… death benefit is a pension equal to your salary reduced by: The accidental death benefit without reductions; and The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/special-accidental-death-benefit