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DiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects
… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains were nearly 23,000 lower than the previous year, … Industrial Development Agencies IDAs provided $660 million in net tax exemptions in 2013 up $105 million from 2012 but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-tax-exemptions-jump-while-job-gains-slow-ida-projectsLocal Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Revenue Sources Remain in Strong Condition Real property tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local … followed by cities at 19.4 percent ($1 billion). Property Tax – Inflation Far Outpaced Allowable Levy Growth Generally, the property tax cap limits levy increases to the lesser of 2 percent or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Win at SEC
… Common Retirement Fund, and the Church of England co-filed a shareholder proposal at ExxonMobil in December, asking the … to a low carbon economy." The SEC’s full opinion can be read here: … Previous press releases on this shareholder proposal can be read here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-win-secCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight
… maintaining the quality of service. The audit covered DOE’s procurement of the contracts as well as its efforts to … staff (e.g., cleaning, garbage disposal, heating, air conditioning, plumbing, painting, minor repairs). In 2016, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/08/custodial-service-contract-procurement-and-oversightDiNapoli: Tennessee Woman Pleads Guilty to Wire Fraud for Receiving Deceased Mother's New York State and Local Retirement System Benefits
… NYSLRS and informed them that a pension beneficiary, Shirley Conklin, had died on July 3, 2018, and all payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-tennessee-woman-pleads-guilty-wire-fraud-receiving-deceased-mothers-new-york-state-and-localDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released a report today on the industry in the state that calls for improvements in finding an appropriate balance between reliance on revenue … look at the impacts of casinos and other gaming already in place, as well as the problem of compulsive gambling.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… private personal information. But clearly, more must be done. Each of us can and should take common-sense steps … theft. Authorities in New York and at the national level have levied multi-million-dollar fines on companies … When online shopping, look for indications that the site is secure, such as a secure URL that begins with “https” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftDiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… over the past four fiscal years, dropping from 15 in 2012 to only six in 2015, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … continues its downward trend, however, counties will need to tighten their budgets even more to stay within the tax cap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capCompliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… required to make all eligible records available for public inspection or copying. Agencies are further required to … one request that was not acknowledged by CDTA for 100 business days. Further, due to incomplete information, we … by law. Grant or deny access to FOIL requests within five business days, or if more time is needed, acknowledge the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/16/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsDiNapoli: Former West Carthage Housing Authority Executive Director and Mother Arrested
… OIG), and the New York State Police today announced the arrests of former Executive Director of the West Carthage … they will be held accountable for their actions.” “The arrests today were the culmination of a collaborative … State Comptroller DiNapoli announced the arrests of former Executive Director of the West Carthage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-former-west-carthage-housing-authority-executive-director-and-mother-arrestedNYS Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker, and NYS Police: Former Addison Official to Be Sentenced to Prison and Will Forfeit State Pension After Million Dollar Public Corruption Conviction
… A former clerk-treasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County will be sentenced to serve three-to-nine years in state prison, pay full restitution of $1.1 million, and forfeit her public pension after being convicted of one … A former clerktreasurer of the Village of Addison in Steuben County will be sentenced to serve threetonine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-nys-police-former-addisonAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development … Agency (NYCIDA) has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance and … To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesDiNapoli Report Tracks MTA's Shifting Revenue Streams
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) pays for its operating budget from a wide variety of sources, but the decline in paid … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority pays for its operating budget from a wide variety of sources but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-report-tracks-mtas-shifting-revenue-streamsCity of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-168-F)
… an independent public benefit corporation established in 1974 for the benefit of the City of Poughkeepsie (City) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/07/25/city-poughkeepsie-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2021m-168-fFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
One year ago, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) finances were in the best condition in years with all five years of its financial plan balanced as a result of new revenues approved by the State fiscal year 2023-24 enacted budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2025.pdfAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses (2021-N-6) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance and whether they were followed; and whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21n6-response.pdfMetropolitan Transportation Authority: Ridership Trends - January 2010
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is responsible for operating the largest mass transit system in the nation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-18-2010.pdfGetting the MTA Back on Track - August 2010
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is responsible for operating the largest mass transit system in the nation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-summary-report.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-437
1985 Salary Increases, Other Changes for Emp in Sec Svc (01) and Sec Supr (61) Negotiating Unit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-437.pdfCybersecurity Month Software Management
Learn about software management practices that you can implement in your municipality to help mitigate cybersecurity threats.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-software-management-10-11-22.pdf