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DiNapoli: New York on Better Financial Footing
… state ended fiscal year 2013-14 with General Fund reserves at $2.2 billion, the highest level since the end of SFY … to the personal income tax that are scheduled to expire at the end of 2017, a $1 billion transfer from the State … 3.5 percent of SFY 2014-15 General Fund disbursements at the end of the fiscal year. This would represent the fifth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-new-york-better-financial-footingDiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Declined in 2010
… 2009 when the industry benefited from federal bailouts and low interest rates. "Cash bonuses are down, but that's not an … record set in 2009, which was fueled by federal bailouts, low interest rates, and proprietary trading. Strong Wall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2011/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-declined-2010DiNapoli: Too Many Subway Stations Need Repairs
… good repair. “New York City Transit reports it is making progress on repairing stations but the pace is too slow and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-too-many-subway-stations-need-repairsThe Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… children here. We need the city to remain competitive on the world stage and a place where people want to move, put … of 442,241 in 2020. Brooklyn and Queens led the way with 9.2% and 7.8% growth respectively, with the population in all … fell for the first time in more than a decade to 35.2%. That statistic rebounded to a record high of 39% in 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityDiNapoli: State Needs to Better Protect Water Supply Infrastructure Against Natural Disasters, Cyberattacks and Terrorism
… of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) can do more to protect the state’s water systems from attacks and … cyber and other attacks,” said DiNapoli. “The state should do more to ensure public water systems are protected from … of Homeland Security and Emergency Services DHSES can do more to protect the states water systems from attacks and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-state-needs-better-protect-water-supply-infrastructure-against-natural-disastersDiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
Slower economic growth and proposed federal and state actions present potential risks to the citys budget according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budgetDebt – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Ranks Second Highest in Outstanding Debt Nationwide At the end of SFY 2020-21, the State reported the following debt … fifth highest among all states in debt per capita. At the end of SFY 2020-21, State-Funded debt outstanding per capita … Personal Income Tax notes, which were fully retired by the end of the fiscal year. The State projects reduced statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/debtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… a timely manner. As a result, the town’s collections were at a greater risk of being lost or misappropriated. The clerk … 2019 were overstated by a total of 362 hours valued at almost $8,000. Of this, 272.5 hours was from leave time … were not calculated correctly resulting in approximately $70,000 of lost revenue for the town. All 51 water bill …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 95-18
… MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(e)(3): A village may, by local law, impose a one-time maintenance fee to be paid at … cemetery in lieu of the yearly assessment provided for by Village Law, §15-1506. You ask whether a village, in … and administration of local government ... charges, rates or fees ..." Opns St Comp, No. 95-18 (Municipal Home …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-18Opinion 88-71
… (see City of Mount Vernon v Mount Vernon Trust Co. , 270 NY 400, 1 NE2d 825). Moreover, it has been held that the … Misc 219, 55 NYS 50, affd 40 App Div 331, 57 NYS 1039, 160 NY 691). There is sufficient consideration for the compromise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-71Opinion 88-9
… to the board of commissioners authority to conduct all further proceedings thereon pursuant to article 12. … time when and place where the town board will meet to hear all interested persons (Town Law, §202-b[1]). After holding … the separate board of commissioners authority to conduct all further proceedings thereon pursuant to article 12 of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-9What is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most school districts can increase the tax levy (the total amount of property taxes billed) to the lower of two percent or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capQuogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-196)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District … $874,000 (13 percent) from 2012-13 through 2016-17. The retirement contribution reserve may be overfunded. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mCleveland Hill Union Free School District – Financial Management (2017M-235)
… practices for the period July 1, 2013 through July 12, 2017. Background The Cleveland Hill Union Free School … fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $31 million. Key Findings Officials overestimated appropriations each year by an average of $3.7 million, and they appropriated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/02/cleveland-hill-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2017m-235City of Glen Cove – Financial Condition, Claims Processing and Payroll (2017M-210)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial condition, claims processing and payroll … January 1, 2013 through December 31, 2016. Background The City of Glen Cove is located in Nassau County and has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/city-glen-cove-financial-condition-claims-processing-and-payroll-2017m-210Conesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… the Board has not adopted other policies or procedures for financial operations such as cash receipts and … of internal controls, including policies and procedures for segregation of duties, annual review of the procurement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Onondaga Central School District - Financial Condition Management and Fuel Records (2018M-181)
… the District experienced unplanned operating surpluses in two of the three completed fiscal years reviewed. During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/12/07/onondaga-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-and-fuelCity of Albany Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2018M-65)
… Directors (Board) approved projects that provide for net tax exemptions with appropriate and measurable goals. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/09/21/city-albany-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2018m-65Oakfield Fire Department – Apparent Misuse of Funds (2014M-187)
… financial operations, which resulted in the misuse of funds and unaccounted-for raffle proceeds. The Board’s audit … by the Treasurer did not always include all payments made from Department accounts. Key Recommendations Investigate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/02/03/oakfield-fire-department-apparent-misuse-funds-2014m-187More About This Retirement Plan – New Career Plan
… the benefits available to Tier 1, 2, 3, 5 and 6 Police and Fire Retirement System members covered by the New Career Plan. (There is no Tier 4 in the Police and Fire Retirement System.) These benefits are provided by … contact us . © 2012, New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System VO1515 (Rev. 6/12) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/more-about-retirement-plan