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DiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec. 31 will be capped at 2 percent for the 2019 fiscal year, … to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent with some exceptions, including a provision that allows … Property tax levy growth for local governments with fiscal years that close on Dec 31 will be capped at 2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… with some exceptions, including a provision that allows municipalities to override the tax cap. During the 2014 through 2018 fiscal years, municipalities with a fiscal year ending on Dec. 31 had their levy growth capped at less than 2 percent. For a list of allowable levy growth factors for all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Fitch Ratings' Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… Service, is the latest indication of that improvement. While further steps to achieve structural budget balance are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-fitch-ratings-upgrade-nys-general-obligationHamburg Recreation Worker Sentenced to Jail and Probation for Stealing $156K
… Thomas P. DiNapoli and Erie County District Attorney John J. Flynn. Erickson, 54, took fees from 2011 to 2017, … work of my office in partnership with District Attorney John Flynn, Ms. Erickson has been brought to justice.” “Over … Division of Investigations, 14th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/hamburg-recreation-worker-sentenced-jail-and-probation-stealing-156kDiNapoli and Rice Halt Pension Scam
… today announced the guilty plea of retired Suffolk County Police Detective Sergeant Terrance Hoffman for taking … illegal pension payments from the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. “This is an egregious … Findings include: Hoffman retired from the Suffolk County Police Department, then took a job with the college without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-and-rice-halt-pension-scamDiNapoli: Town Clerk Pleads Guilty in Brazen Public Theft
… the guilty plea of former Bennington Town Clerk Tina Metz in a string of thefts that intensified even after DiNapoli’s … her criminal behavior. Metz, 55, pleaded guilty today in Wyoming County Court to grand larceny in the third degree, a class D felony, offering a false …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-brazen-public-theftDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government passed three major multiyear grants of aid and New York State … by school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four) increased from $15.1 billion in SY 2021-22, to … release of scores, which excludes New York City and the “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressState Comptroller DiNapoli, Senator Cooney and Assemblymember Solages Urge Governor to Sign Contract Legislation
… legislative action ( S.6941 Cooney/ A.7404 Solages). This bill would increase transparency for those contracts, which … introduced at the request of DiNapoli, which passed in the Senate ( S.6942 Cooney/ A.7405 McDonald), would require state … laws are followed. Senator Cooney said “As Chair of the Senate Committee on Procurement and Contracts, I hold …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-senator-cooney-and-assemblymember-solages-urge-governor-sign-contractState Agencies Bulletin No. 2065
… years 2016 through 2022, with union dues withheld (Code 202) are affected. Background: Per guidance in the request … membership dues for employees in Bargaining Units 61 (Code 202) will increase from $35.97 to $40.47 for full-time … increase the biweekly deduction for dues code 202, in Bargaining Unit 61. In addition, OSC will process an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2065-new-york-state-law-enforcement-officers-union-council-82-afscme-afl-cioDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11.9% in July compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 119 in July compared to the same month in 2021 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyVII.10.H Cash Advance Rollover – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Typically an agency will choose to transfer advance charges from an appropriation that is due to lapse so the … expenses prior to lapsing. Agencies who wish to transfer the charge for their advances from an old fiscal … Typically an agency will choose to transfer advance charges from an appropriation that is due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10h-cash-advance-rolloverDiNapoli: Sandy Damage Delayed MTA Electronic Security Program Another Three Years
… and over budget post-9/11 security program, according to a progress report released today by State Comptroller Thomas … improvements, the first phase of its capital program is still not finished, more than twelve years after September 11, 2001. The sharp reduction in federal funds for transit security over the past four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/dinapoli-sandy-damage-delayed-mta-electronic-security-program-another-three-yearsPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds (refunds) and property tax credits (i.e., School … of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds refunds and property tax credits ie School Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … District officials have also adequately segregated wire transfer duties. Perry Central School District – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Malone Central School District and the Marathon Central School District . "In an era of limited … resolutions and collective bargaining agreements. Marathon Central School District – Fund Balances (Cortland … School District Malone Central School District and the Marathon Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsPlattekill Public Library – Procurement and Investment of Funds (2020M-143)
… required quotes were obtained for the purchase of security cameras. Adopt a procurement policy that included professional services. As a result, officials did not seek competition for six professional service providers receiving payments totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2021/04/16/plattekill-public-library-procurement-and-investment-funds-2020m-143Tupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
… As a result, $359,427 in unexpended funds were not used to pay related debt, which could have reduced the District’s tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/25/tupper-lake-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2021m-14Greene County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-1)
… located within the County, including an apothecary and a car wash. Eleven of 13 complaints did not include documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/greene-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-1Jefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … did not monitor or update the database the Department used to maintain the master list of businesses with weighing and … of 19 consumer complaints did not include documentation to show the results of the Department’s investigation. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5