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Chenango Valley Central School District – Capital Project Management (2016M-58)
… Background The Chenango Valley Central School District is located in the Towns of Chenango, Colesville, Dickinson, … operates three schools with approximately 1,600 students, is governed by an elected nine-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/17/chenango-valley-central-school-district-capital-project-management-2016mBurnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District – Leave Accruals and Separation Payments (2015M-357)
… The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake Central School District is located in the Towns of Ballston, Charlton and Clifton … operates five schools with approximately 3,100 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/18/burnt-hills-ballston-lake-central-school-district-leave-accruals-andDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2016
… development and investigations. $5,000 to Roemer Wallens Gold & Mineaux LLP for outside counsel for independent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2016DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… to override their tax cap in the first year of the new tax freeze law was about the same as in the year prior. However, preliminary analysis of the new tax freeze compliance forms indicates that, in fact, the number … 2013-14. Of the 677 school districts subject to the tax freeze credit requirements, 97 percent (658) levied property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… and the ensuing economic shutdown were swift and deep: employment in New York declined by nearly 2 million jobs from … of the jobs lost during that time have been recovered, and employment is still more than 1 million jobs below its pre-pandemic levels. In February 2021, total non-farm employment in New York increased only slightly, by a net of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Technology (IT) Contingency Planning (Westchester County) District officials did not establish adequate … because the board consistently levied the majority of property taxes in the town-wide funds, where additional … a debt reserve. As a result, district officials maintained real property taxes at a level higher than necessary to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsDiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… climate change from the National Environmental Policy Act are acts of willful denial regarding the reality of climate … problem and its solutions, the Administration will make it much more difficult for U.S. companies and workers to benefit … companies in the Fund's portfolio asking them to explain how they could adapt their business models to increase the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderOpinion 95-21
… consolidate two or more sewer districts. The consolidation is subject to public hearing and permissive referendum … (19 Opns St Comp, 1963, p 64). If a proper petition is filed, however, the town board "shall" call a public … town board, after the public hearing, determines that it is in the public interest to consolidate, the board may then …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-21Focus on Identity Theft
… with “https” (rather than “http”) and a lock icon near browser location field. Don’t click on links received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/focus-identity-theftAffordable Home Ownership Development Program
… Purpose To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program (Program) grant managers … Grant monies may be used for new construction, home improvements, or acquisition and repair projects. The … To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program Program grant managers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-programCattaraugus County – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-68)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the County’s internal controls over select financial activities … 1, 2011 through December 19, 2012. Background Cattaraugus County is located in the southwest portion of New York State and has a population of 80,317. The County is comprised of two cities, 32 towns and nine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/05/cattaraugus-county-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-68Roosevelt Children’s Academy Charter School – Selected Financial Operations (2013M-254)
… annual budget and has not established a Budget and Finance Committee as required by School by-laws. The School also paid … realistic budgets. Establish a Budget and Finance Committee as required by the School by-laws. Comply with the … of expenditures incurred by the Board members to attend special meetings. Consider amending the procurement policy to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/10/roosevelt-childrens-academy-charter-school-selected-financial-operationsWest Hill Fire District No. 3 – Financial Condition (2014M-160)
… Key Findings At the end of 2013, the District’s unassigned fund balance totaled almost $178,000 or more than 3 times the … real property tax levies. The District reported a capital reserve fund with a balance of $165,728 as of December 31, 2013. District officials created this reserve in the late 1990s to fund future costs of new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/15/west-hill-fire-district-no-3-financial-condition-2014m-160DiNapoli Statement on Amazon's Agreement to Conduct an Independent Racial Equity Audit
… to prioritize and examine its impacts on racial equity is a major step forward in ensuring equal opportunities and … understand that fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion is good for business. As support for civil rights and racial … and services may impact racial equity. I hope this is just a first step for Amazon as it looks more broadly at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-statement-amazons-agreement-conduct-independent-racial-equity-auditState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… to reduce the district’s share of health insurance costs for new employees and retirees as of July 2018. Hoosic Valley … also found that seven employees were paid incorrectly for credit hours earned. Find out how your government money … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsStatewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… today. Collections totaled close to $1.6 billion, up $276 million from July of last year. “Last month’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… rebounds from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the standstill it created in New York state in March … DiNapoli said. “Combined with direct federal assistance and restored state aid, the recovery of sales taxes will help … by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayDiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in … Recession. “New York’s local governments rely on sales tax collections to support essential services in their communities,” DiNapoli said. “Sales tax growth slowed in 2024, and many counties and cities even …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Electing the Section 383-e or 383-f Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… IMPORTANT: Electing coverage under Section 383-e or 383-f is irrevocable and will apply to all subsequent employment in … Call 866-805-0990 (press 2, then follow the prompts). It is especially important to speak to a representative about … listed as creditable above would be classified as. What is the deadline to elect one of these plans? For members who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/electing-section-383-e-or-383-f-retirement-planUpstate Transportation Authorities Suffer Revenue Plunge
… all four authorities in 2020. (See Figures 1 and 2.) Figure 1: State Regional Transportation Authorities – … Public Authorities Reporting Information System (PARIS) Figure 2: State Regional Transportation Authorities – … tax receipts collected by Erie County. For each authority, Figure 3 shows the percentage of revenue by source in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/upstate-transportation-authorities-suffer-revenue-plunge