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DiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals

The Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) have taken considerable steps in planning for New York State’s transition to renewable energy but must take stronger action to meet the state’s clean energy goals, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: 1st Quarter State Tax Receipts Modestly Higher Than Division of Budget Projections

State tax receipts totaled $29.9 billion through the first quarter of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2024-25, $594 million higher than estimates released by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the Enacted Budget Financial Plan. In addition, collections were $2.2 billion higher than those through June 2023, according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli.

DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025

Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 cities and 13 villages.

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued.

City of Little Falls – Financial Condition Audit Follow-Up (Herkimer County)

The city has not addressed 12 audit recommendations made in a June 2021 audit. City officials could not provide reasonable explanations for their lack of corrective action.

State Contract and Payment Actions in May

In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 2,216 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $193.9 billion and approved more than 2 million payments worth nearly $15.6 billion. The office rejected 288 contracts and related transactions valued at $517.9 million and more than 1,700 payments valued at nearly $9.1 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these contracts and payments is available at Open Book New York.

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