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New York State Comptroller DiNapoli on NYC Executive Budget
… newly announced agency initiatives and addressing a number of risks in the budget. "The city’s short-term finances have … adoption and still has room to improve before the end of the year. "This improvement reflects the city’s economic … The budget funds targeted investments across a variety of service areas, including economic and workforce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-nyc-executive-budgetOpinion 90-64
… to increase or improve facilities of a town park district is not subject to referendum. A bond resolution authorizing … of bonds to finance an improvement to a town park district is not subject to referendum. You have inquired as to the circumstances when a referendum is authorized or required in a town park district on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-64DiNapoli: New Yorkers Could Lose $72B in Reported State and Local Tax Deductions Under Trump Plan
… deductions, while retaining those for home mortgage interest and charitable deductions. Among the deductions the … than one in five taxpayers in the state reported mortgage interest deductions, averaging $8,727, while 29 percent … the framework proposal would: Set the corporate income tax rate at 20 percent, and eliminate the corporate AMT. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-new-yorkers-could-lose-72b-reported-state-and-local-tax-deductions-under-trump-planSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… he/she can file a “Charge of Discrimination.” The EEOC has district, area, and field offices where complaints can be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyUpdate on New York’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund: Challenges Continue
The devastating job losses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic led to a record number of unemployment insurance (UI) claims in New York, necessitating borrowing from the federal government beginning in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/update-unemployment-insurance-trust-fund.pdfSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy
… found that in New York State: 28% of people with credit cards made only the minimum monthly payment during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/14/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacyState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's Budget and New Proposals
… spending. "The state is in a stronger fiscal position than it has been for some time, and the Governor and Legislature … fiscal year, there are cautionary signs in the economy and it is wise to live within our means. "While our state's … potential of these dollars. This money should be used to fix our aging infrastructure or pay for other one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-budget-and-new-proposalsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for September 2015
… and approved 1.8 million payments worth $13.7 billion in September. His office also rejected 149 contracts and … occurred because contracts and payments were accelerated in order to allow an upgrade of the Statewide Financial … office averaged eight days for contract reviews in September and two days to audit payments. DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-september-2015Opinion 89-7
… (additional compensation for the board of assessment review for extra meeting) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §523[1][g]; … board may not pay the members of the board of assessment review compensation in excess of their salaries for meeting twice in one year to hear complaints in relation to assessments. You ask whether a town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7Enforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… The audit covered the period from July 2023 through June 2025. About the Program Companies are increasingly using … AEDT complaint process is ineffective in ensuring that all complaints related to non-compliance with LL144 are routed to … as posting bias audits. Despite receiving only two AEDT complaints during the audit’s scope, DCWP did not investigate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsOpinion 92-20
… which runs the fair. You ask whether a town may impose a license fee on concerts which take place during the running … the town. Pursuant to section 136, a town has the power to license, among other activities, "... the giving of … relative to a local government's authority to regulate or license occupations or businesses by local law). Town Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Expansion of Geneva-Based RealEats into New Facility
… through its partners Armory Square Ventures and Hamilton Lane. The state pension fund has invested $1.6 billion in … through its partners Armory Square Ventures and Hamilton Lane …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-expansion-geneva-based-realeats-new-facilityDiNapoli Releases Report on SFY 2024-25 Financial Plan
… by school aid and Medicaid; the two are forecasted to account for over 50% of all General Fund disbursements in SFY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-releases-report-sfy-2024-25-financial-planNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget
… not shared equally in the state's economic prosperity. The details of the budget came together late in the process and … examine the long-term impact of these spending decisions. My office expects to finish our analysis of the enacted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budgetWhat is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… stay within the Tax Cap. Local government boards must pass a local law or resolution by at least a 60 percent vote to override the Tax Cap. Voters in school districts can override the cap with a 60% vote. The Office of the New York State Comptroller has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capNew Yorkers in Need: Homelessness in New York State
Having safe and adequate housing is a necessity.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-homelessness-nys.pdfState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on State Budget Negotiations
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today on state budget negotiations. … Department facilities (does not impact State University of New York or City University of New York employees, as they … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-state-budget-negotiationsNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… first round of federal rental assistance made available for New Yorkers, City residents received 86 percent of … of employment income loss than other racial or ethnic groups since April 2020. New York was the only state that did … findings suggest that translated materials and call-center support in Spanish and other widely spoken languages can help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… paying their utility bills,” DiNapoli said. “Failure to pay these bills may result in service shutoffs, which … consider mechanisms to help utility customers that cannot pay their bills.” DiNapoli’s report, includes: Arrears by state’s largest electric and gas utilities; Regional breakdown of residential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicAuditors Find Safety Hazards at Pre-K Facilities in New York City
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City is leading the way in providing access to Universal Pre-K … taking action on our recommendations so all children have a safe learning environment.” The UPK program was established … in areas accessible to students. At one provider, the gym was separated from the cafeteria and auditorium by two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/auditors-find-safety-hazards-pre-k-facilities-new-york-city