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DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… four in “moderate fiscal stress,” and 11 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Last year, a total of 22 villages were … officials, however, must remain vigilant when it comes to both short- and long-term budgeting. By putting together … can remain financially stable and others can start to improve their fiscal health.” DiNapoli’s office evaluated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… than projected by the city in June 2014, mostly because of higher tax revenues and lower projected pension and debt … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There have been a number of favorable developments since the city’s budget was adopted … smaller. The city also has resumed the process of examining agency operations for cost savings and reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingDiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… them.” The city projects budget gaps of $1.5 billion in FY 2017 and $1.9 billion in FY 2018, which are smaller than projected one year ago. … which could be used to help close the budget gaps. In FY 2015, tax collections reached a record $51.7 billion, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthDiNapoli: Facilities Using Radioactive Materials or Radiation Equipment in New York City Were Not Always Properly Inspected or Licensed
… The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DoHMH) did not always inspect … radiation exposure. Unfortunately, we found a number of troubling instances of lax supervision that create the potential to put New … The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene DoHMH did not always inspect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-facilities-using-radioactive-materials-or-radiation-equipment-new-york-city-were-not-alwaysDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… The number of school districts overriding New York’s property tax cap declined by more than half over … the major revenue source for school districts outside of New York City. In 2013, these school districts spent $37.5 … The number of school districts overriding New Yorks property tax cap declined by more than half over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capOpinion 91-53
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … compensation if also serve as deputy supervisor) -- Powers and Duties (appointment of board member as deputy supervisor) … for chairman of board of assessors) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Compensation (additional compensation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53Opinion 95-17
… Comp No. 75-941, unreported). You ask whether, in lieu of selling the sand and crediting the proceeds to the townwide … Whether in lieu of selling the sand and crediting the proceeds to the townwide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-17Opinion 91-31
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. MUNICIPAL FUNDS - Town Charges (costs of … to reimburse a private hospital for expenses incurred in the treatment of an individual who was injured by a rabid animal within the town in the absence of a current certification of the existence of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-31DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.7 billion, up $242 million from May of last year. “Sales … and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office is closely monitoring New York’s economy, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayXII.5.N Processing Vouchers using the MSC01 Business Unit – XII. Expenditures
… Process and Document Preparation In the event that an agency must process a payment that uses … In the event that an agency must process a payment that uses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5n-processing-vouchers-using-msc01-business-unitNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… 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 … text messages or other communications that purport to come from the states retirement fund and the Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $194.3 Billion
… members for years to come.” In June, the Fund was ranked by Pew Charitable Trusts as the second best-funded pension … fiscal year. Employer contribution rates are determined by investment results over a multi-year period along with … of Interest Review. The Review, most recently performed by Duff & Phelps, examines the Fund to ensure it is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-1943-billionDiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… in questionable costs that were paid by the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) to an Altamont, N.Y. company that … services through OMH and the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) to individuals who have … claimed costs totaling over $848,000. "The Office of Mental Health is not fulfilling its responsibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: Federal Housing Aid Going Unused Despite New York's Affordable Housing Crisis
… County, where 99% of allocated vouchers were issued but only 87% of the vouchers were used by the families they … found that HCR had significant funding reserves that could have been used for housing subsidies and to increase … included no gas, exposed electrical wires, faulty carbon monoxide detectors and the presence of vermin. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-housing-aid-going-unused-despite-new-yorks-affordable-housing-crisisDiNapoli: 23 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … school districts in fiscal stress the prior year. “Fewer of New York’s school districts were scored as under fiscal … releases fiscal stress scores for the various categories of government three times a year. School districts are given …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-23-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: State Education Employment Program For New Yorkers With Disabilities Falling Short
… finalization of IPEs (90 days after eligibility date), or annual reviews of IPEs, which are required by federal law … of the IPE that were completed also often contained vague or boilerplate language, rather than using specific, customized, or detailed language as called for in SED policy. SED failed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-state-education-employment-program-new-yorkers-disabilities-falling-shortDiNapoli: NYS Office for the Aging Falling Short Funding Program for Seniors
… through non-medical support services that help them stay in their homes and avoid higher levels of care and publicly … New Yorkers access a range of specialized, non-medical in-home and other services, including home health aides, … nutrition counseling, transportation, and legal services. In 2015, more than 10,000 older New Yorkers were on waiting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nys-office-aging-falling-short-funding-program-seniorsDiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… billion higher than forecast by the state Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Amended Executive Budget Financial … sales tax receipts, totaled $16.1 billion, falling short of prior year totals by $1.9 billion or 10.6 percent. … The General Fund ended the fiscal year with a balance of $9.161 billion, an increase of $216.6 million from opening …
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
… year results, tax collections through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the State Financial Plan, according to the monthly State Cash Report released today by New York State … year results tax collections through February were $7584 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… contributions and related funds that had not yet been used for their intended purposes. “New York taxpayers generously … need to make sure the money gets put to work promptly for these worthy causes and provide the accountability that … of contributions, with more than 16,000, while Breast Cancer Research received the largest amount of donations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donations