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Inflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… of household inflation is the Consumer Price Index (CPI), which has historically provided a reliable benchmark … (CPI), March 2022, available at https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/cpi.pdf and … and energy, can exhibit greater volatility in prices over time. Therefore, some analysts tend to prefer the Core CPI, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaDiNapoli: Eight Villages, Three Cities Designated in Fiscal Stress
… and three cities in New York that were in some level of fiscal stress in 2020, based on scores that largely … stress before the pandemic hit,” DiNapoli said. “Some of that pressure could be alleviated with federal stimulus funds and the restoration of state aid, but the full extent of the pandemic’s impact on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-eight-villages-three-cities-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Audit Finds State Falling Short in Helping People with Disabilities Find Work
… rates for New Yorkers who face challenges due to a disability increased more quickly and have remained high … March 2021 was 11.3%. The New York State Employment First Commission, established by executive order and comprised of representatives from several state agencies, issued a report in March 2015 with the goal of increasing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-audit-finds-state-falling-short-helping-people-disabilities-find-workDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Continue to Exceed Projections
… billion from April through June, the first three months of the 2021-22 State Fiscal Year, according to the monthly … “The state is rebounding from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “Strong tax collections, coupled with an unprecedented infusion of federal aid, give the state an opportunity to improve its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-continue-exceed-projectionsDiNapoli Releases State Cash Report
… Tax revenues of $3.9 billion in May were stronger than projected, with collections for the fiscal year now $142.3 million higher than projections from the Enacted Budget, according to the monthly state cash report issued today by New York … Tax revenues of $39 billion in May were stronger than projected with collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-releases-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of … stole.” Hart, 64, of Mayfield, who was the elected town clerk, pleaded guilty in September to fourth degree grand … Former Mayfield Town Clerk Dorothy Hart was sentenced today to 250 hours of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementDiNapoli: New Law Will Help Local Governments Weather Coronavirus Pandemic
… governments. DiNapoli also created a COVID-19 Financial Survival Toolkit to help New York’s residents, government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-new-law-will-help-local-governments-weather-coronavirus-pandemicOrdinary Death Benefit
… – Signed into law on December 16, 2022 as Chapter 720 of the laws of 2022 – A.7730/S.6619-A (Abbate/Gounardes) - Increases the … death benefit commences to be reduced while a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) … death benefit commences to be reduced while a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ordinary-death-benefitDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Down Slightly in Villages
… fiscal stress,” four in “moderate fiscal stress,” and 11 as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” Last year, a total … that the number of villages in fiscal stress has decreased and remains low across much of the state,” said DiNapoli. … however, must remain vigilant when it comes to both short- and long-term budgeting. By putting together sensible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-down-slightly-villagesDiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report also found low- and average-need districts were twice as likely to … Of the districts exceeding the cap, the report highlighted low-need and average-need districts generally receive less … levies increased each year at a rate slightly less than what was allowed by the tax cap. In 2012-13, school districts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… alongside service performance in management reports to best evaluate goals and programming. Creating classifications …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyComptroller DiNapoli Statement on Elon Musk's Trillion Dollar Pay Proposal & Tesla Board Members
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund, released the … pay proposal is excessive, waters down the holdings of other shareholders, and gives a captive board unwarranted … distractions, Tesla proposes to reward Musk, currently one of the richest men in the world, with another unprecedented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-elon-musks-trillion-dollar-pay-proposal-tesla-board-membersAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… (District) officials make procurements in accordance with statutory requirements and District policies? Audit … Whether using formal competitive bids in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law (GML), requests for … did not always procure goods and services in accordance with the statutory requirements set forth in GML or with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29DiNapoli Releases Report on State Spending to Implement Raise the Age Law
… appropriated $1.71 billion through State Fiscal year (SFY) 2025 to help counties implement the provisions of the “Raise … 2017, with $658.8 million disbursed so far, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … and was therefore not included in the analysis. As of SFY 2025, state appropriations for RTA included $160 million for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-releases-report-state-spending-implement-raise-age-lawSchool Districts – Lead in Water: Testing and Reporting (2025-MS-2)
… reports for the following municipalities: Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District , Chazy Union Free … have or maintain a complete remedial action plan. Sampling Plans – Only one District developed and maintained a complete … and four had an incomplete sampling plan. Remedial Action Plans – Only one District had a complete remedial action plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/31/school-districts-lead-water-testing-and-reporting-2025-ms-2Opinion 95-15
… of any tax refunded shall be a charge upon each "municipal corporation" or "special district" to the extent any taxes of the municipal corporation or special district are refunded. The term "tax … in a manner which will work hardship or injustice (see, e.g., Freeman v Kiamesha Concord Inc. , 76 Misc 2d 915, 351 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: New York City's Budget Benefits From Strong Economic Growth
… New York City’s budget is balanced for fiscal year (FY) 2016 … conditions, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli at the annual meeting of the Financial Control Board. “New York City’s economy is strong today and shows no signs of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-new-york-citys-budget-benefits-strong-economic-growthEssex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… action. We conducted this audit pursuant to Article X, Section 5 of the State Constitution and the State … to our office within 90 days, pursuant to GML Section 35. For more information on preparing and filing your CAP, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… $130,435 were not approved by the Board prior to payment. 26 claims totaling $19,479 lacked adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Southwestern Central School District – Claims Audit (2025M-34)
… to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. The CAP should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/southwestern-central-school-district-claims-audit-2025m-34