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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Gilboa-Conesville Central School District , Hicksville Union Free School District , Highland Falls-Fort … and the Yorkshire-Pioneer Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Opinion 91-43
… asked us to reconcile two opinions of this Office, 34 Opns St Comp, 1978, p 6, and 1990 Opns St Comp, No. 90-21, p 50. You suggest that the two are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-43Controls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding
… that provide weatherization services, including air sealing to prevent air infiltration and reduce drafts, insulation to reduce heat …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/18/controls-over-federally-funded-programs-and-maximization-federal-fundingComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Milford , Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 and West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1 . “In today’s fiscal climate, … account clerk perform all their financial duties with little oversight. There was also no evidence that the board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Reaches Agreements with Companies to Evaluate and Set Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) has reached … in 2007, DiNapoli has been recognized as a global leader for his efforts to protect the Fund’s investments, address material risks from climate change and pursue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-reaches-agreements-companies-evaluate-and-set-greenhouse-gas-emissionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… documentation to support efforts were made to obtain the best price. None of the 10 professional service providers … The board decided this was not in county residents’ best interest due to cost and environmental factors. City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… counties submitted RETT information in hard copy form (vs. electronic submission) at the time of our audit, of which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-117
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Division of Housing and Community Renewal … Employees in the Rent Regulations Services Unit – BU67 who have opted to participate in the Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-117-2021-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-outProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Project Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations … primarily tracked its programs using an in-house project tracking system as well as desktop applications. In November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followDiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… Tax collections in April were more than $1 billion, or 17 percent lower, than … in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan released earlier this month, according to the April Cash Report released today … in April as most taxpayers settled tax liabilities for 2013. "The state ended the last fiscal year in a strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Outpaced Projections Through December
… collections were $5.5 billion higher than those through December 2023, according to the monthly State Cash Report … over last year. Business taxes, which include collections from the pass-through entity tax (PTET), totaled $20.2 … primarily due to lower than anticipated spending from state capital projects funds. State Operating Funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-outpaced-projections-through-decemberOpinion 90-43
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Death Benefits (police officers - eligibility of children) … (f) thereof, retroactive to September 1, 1978, the date that section 208-f became a law. It appears that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-43Town of Bath - Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2018M-209)
… with 125 agricultural, non-profit and not-for-profit, senior citizen, volunteer firefighter, veteran and other exemptions. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/25/town-bath-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2018m-209Town of Milo - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-210)
… whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions. Key Findings We reviewed … Granted exemptions without applications, renewal forms or other supporting documentation. Incorrectly calculated … whether the Assessor properly administered select real property tax exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/01/18/town-milo-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-210Comptroller DiNapoli and Senator Peralta Pen Op-Ed on NYS Dream Act
… students. In 2013, Comptroller DiNapoli released a report estimating that additional TAP costs would be less than $20 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-and-senator-peralta-pen-op-ed-nys-dream-actBuffalo United Charter School - Financial Management (2018M-197)
… Determine whether the Board ensured School funds are used in the most effective and economical manner. Key Findings The … how they are used. Key Recommendations Negotiate changes in the terms of the management agreement with NHA to gain … agreement to ensure it is reasonable and in the School’s best interest. School officials generally disagreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/03/22/buffalo-united-charter-school-financial-management-2018m-197Hudson Falls Central School District - Retiree Insurance Contributions (2018M-18)
… September 2017) to determine whether contributions paid to the District were largely deposited timely and intact. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/hudson-falls-central-school-district-retiree-insurance-contributionsBeaver Dams Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. - Financial Activities (2018M-17)
… The Board should develop and adopt policies and procedures for fundraising activities. Company officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/06/15/beaver-dams-volunteer-fire-company-inc-financial-activitiesMcLean Fire District - Financial Operations (2017M-296)
… The Treasurer did not adequately secure unused check stock. Key Recommendations The Board should ensure the annual … of our audit. The Treasurer should secure District check stock. District officials agreed with our recommendations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/05/mclean-fire-district-financial-operations-2017m-296New York State Comptoller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Standard & Poor's Upgrade of NYS General Obligation Bonds
… Standard & Poor's Ratings Services, coming on the heels of upgrades by Moody’s Investors Service and Fitch Ratings, … General Obligation bonds reflects our recent history of on-time budgets, a well-funded pension system and spending … from Standard Poors Ratings Services coming on the heels of upgrades by Moodys Investors Service and Fitch Ratings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/new-york-state-comptoller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-standard-poors-upgrade-nys-general-obligation