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Opinion 2000-2
… A village, by resolution, may provide for bands, movies and similar events as part of its recreation, senior … with not-for-profit corporations, theatrical productions, movies and similar presentations or activities. You note … certain entertainment such as a band to play at a dance, movies or similar events (see, e.g., 26 Opns St Comp, 1970, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-2Auditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that … other documentation to ensure that the claim represents a lawful charge against the local government or school … Are original receipts attached for all expenses that are being sought for reimbursement? (Original receipts should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsRetirement Planning
… Retirement is a big deal and we want you to be prepared. The … NYSLRS benefits and find tips on financial planning for retirement. … Retirement is a big deal and we want you to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/retirement-planningDiNapoli: Under New Tax Cap Calculation, School District Tax Levy Growth Near Zero
… Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “The nearly zero growth in the tax cap will limit budget options for school and … cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate … city school districts) will have about $308 million less in levy growth compared to what they had in 2015-16 when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-under-new-tax-cap-calculation-school-district-tax-levy-growth-near-zeroDiNapoli Report Finds Big Five School Districts' Use of Pandemic Aid Reflects Different Priorities
… are using the funds. The New York City Department of Education plans to use a smaller share of the billions of dollars of its federal aid to help close pandemic learning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-report-finds-big-five-school-districts-use-pandemic-aid-reflects-different-prioritiesAdequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Big Flats (S9-21-20)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation … impacts due to reductions and/or increases to their revenues and/or expenditures. This has led to some local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/05/21/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-big-flats-s9-21-20Statement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Repeal of Affordable Care Act
… care bill is reckless and damaging for our nation and for New York. The bill means far fewer New Yorkers would have … conditions and potentially punches a big hole in our state budget. Members voted for this disastrous bill without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-repeal-affordable-care-actThe Big Picture – What Every Employer Should Know
… Fund (Fund) come from three main sources of incoming funds: investment income, employee or member contributions … Fund’s assets and compare the value of those assets to the funds needed to pay current and future benefits. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/big-pictureNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Governor's State of the State Proposals
Governor Cuomo put forth dozens of proposals to tackle big and small issues
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-governors-state-state-proposalsTown of Big Flats – Financial Management (2013M-170)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management for the period January 1, 2010, to May 1, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-big-flats-financial-management-2013m-170Constitutional Debt Limit
… In New York State, there are limits to how much debt a local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/constitutional-debt-limitState Comptroller DiNapoli Delivers Inaugural Address
… and examines big spending areas. DiNapoli was sworn in by New York State Supreme Court Justice Helen Voutsinas to his third term in office on Sunday afternoon at Hofstra University. He was … an official head shot . CAREER HIGHLIGHTS can be found in his biography . … During his inaugural address today New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-delivers-inaugural-addressDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap to Remain at Two Percent
… For the second year in a row, property tax levy growth for school districts will … first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to the lesser of … … For the second year in a row property tax levy growth for school districts will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-remain-two-percentTranscript for 529 College Savings Program Video
Big dreams start small and these days achieving those big dreams means a college education. But college has never been more expensive.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/savings/pdf/529-video-transcript.pdfFinancing Education in New York’s “Big Five” Cities
Financing Education in New York’s “Big Five” Cities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/financingeducation.pdfDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending June 30, 2023, up from 14 districts in fiscal stress the prior year, but still well below the 33 designated in stress in … Big Four) increased from $15.1 billion in SY 2021-22, to $16.7 billion in 2022-23, an increase of $1.6 billion, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressHorseheads Central School District – Audit Follow-Up Letter (2016M-138-F)
… - pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the District’s progress, as of June 2021, in … was not implemented. … The purpose of our review was to assess the Districts progress as of June 2021 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/15/horseheads-central-school-district-audit-follow-letter-2016m-138-fTown of Big Flats – Physical Accessibility to Programs and Services (S9-24-37)
… physical accessibility for the 100 components identified in this report. Town officials agreed with our findings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2025/02/14/town-big-flats-physical-accessibility-programs-and-services-s9-24-37State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Tentative Agreements to End UAW Strike
… to walk the picket line with members of UAW Local 3039 in Tappan, N.Y. to learn about the issues facing them and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-tentative-agreements-end-uaw-strikeBig Flats Fire District #2 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-155)
… for cash receipts and disbursements, claims processing or information technology. The Board has not adequately segregated the Treasurer’s duties or implemented mitigating controls. The District entered into … not perform a cost-benefit analysis of this transaction or determine if the rental price was at fair market value. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/01/30/big-flats-fire-district-2-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m