Audit finds errors and abuses in STAR program

New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli released an audit last week that revealed several administrative problems in the School Tax Relief (STAR) program resulting in duplicate and improper exemptions for individuals and entities not eligible to receive the property tax benefit. The audit estimated fraudulent and improper exemptions cost New York State $13 million during the 2010-11 fiscal year and could top $73 million by the 2015-16 fiscal year. To read the full audit report, click here.