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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… The board also exceeded its authority by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the town’s bank account that, … the 142 disbursements totaling $142,200 they reviewed were for proper purposes and adequately supported. However, the … approve or authorize anyone to approve billing adjustments for water and sewer bills nor did they require adjustments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: State Agencies Persistently Late with Not-For-Profits Contracts
… found 50 percent of the contracts in 2019 between Not-for-Profit (NFP) organizations and the state were not … coming months, New York state will need to rely on our not-for-profit partners more than ever to continue fighting the … harms service providers in fields like healthcare, care for the disabled, education and homeless services, which in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-state-agencies-persistently-late-not-profits-contractsDiNapoli: NYC Budget Benefits From Stronger Economy
… Higher tax revenue forecasts and billions in savings on debt service and pension contributions have helped New … of its workforce. The city also reports that it is on track to achieve the health insurance savings targets for … Labor Committee, but there has not yet been agreement on the specific proposals to achieve the savings. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-nyc-budget-benefits-stronger-economyAction Needed on New York's Long-Delayed Adoption of Crucial Next Generation 911
… Next Generation 911 (NG911) is a long-promised upgrade to New York’s emergency communications system that would allow … the state’s transition to NG911, is years behind schedule on adopting the required transition plans and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/action-needed-new-yorks-long-delayed-adoption-crucial-next-generation-911New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (February 18, 2021)
… Food Scarcity New York ranks seventh among all the states in the percentage of adults who are experiencing food … Pulse Survey. More than 1.7 million New York adults live in households that sometimes or often in the past week did not have enough to eat, according to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-february-18-2021Tax Cap Compliance
… General Information for Filing: File tax cap compliance form online (Accessible only to filing entities) Property Tax Filing website Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Instructions for reporting tax cap … form – Select option 3. Email us at LGSAMonitoring@osc.ny.gov … Find information on Tax Cap Compliance below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-complianceSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Train Stations (Follow-Up)
… at Train Stations ( 2017-S-84 ). About the Program Staten Island Railway (SIR) is a subsidiary of the Metropolitan … a single rapid transit line that runs the length of Staten Island (about 14 miles) from St. George Terminal to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-train-stations-followDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesWest Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… Background The West Hill Fire District No. 3 is located in Chemung County and serves approximately 700 residents. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action on our recommendations in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2Opinion 95-22
… fire insurance tax moneys to purchase exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department. You ask … use such moneys as follows: Such taxes shall only be used for the care and relief of disabled or indigent volunteer and … It is evident that the purchase of exercise equipment for use generally by members of the fire department does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-22Opinion 95-21
… referendum requirements. July 27, 1995 Jeffrey H. Morris, Esq., Town Attorney Town of Victor … Whether a town board may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21DiNapoli Report Highlights Local Government Reliance on Federal Aid
… the impact of federal aid on New York's municipalities and school districts. In 2015, local governments and school … of government. Specific data on each county, city, town, village and school district for 2015 is available through a … public safety, economic development, health, community services, culture and recreation, utilities and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-report-highlights-local-government-reliance-federal-aidCaton No. 1 Fire District – Financial Oversight (2013M-262)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Caton and Steuben County in which it is located. The District is … operations. The District incurred operating surpluses and retained unexpended surplus funds totaling more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/01/24/caton-no-1-fire-district-financial-oversight-2013m-262Oversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… in accordance with the Public Authorities Law (Law) for the period April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2015. … housing. DANC spent $21.6 million and $15.2 million for all procurements during fiscal years 2012-13 and 2013-14, … received payments on a total of 70 loans it had awarded for various purposes, including affordable housing, business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsCoalition of 41 Investors Call on U.S. Companies to Oppose President Trump's Actions on Immigration
… Led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, a coalition of … . … Led by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli and New York City Comptroller Scott M Stringer a coalition of 41 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/coalition-41-investors-call-us-companies-oppose-president-trumps-actions-immigrationLong Island Workforce Housing Act (2015-MR-4)
… local governments ensured that they complied with the Long Island Workforce Housing Act for the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2016/01/08/long-island-workforce-housing-act-2015-mr-4Forms and Resources – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… days worked calculator . Reporting Services Provided by Lawyers and Law Firms School districts and Boards of … Services (BOCES) are required to annually report lawyers who provide legal services using the online system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/forms-and-resourcesCity of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action on our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, up 4.2%, or $919 million, from 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023