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First Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/2022-sales-taxes-first-quarter.pdfFirst Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (2020-S-51)
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation is adequately monitoring the 480/480a private forest programs to ensure forest land is appropriately enrolled and landowners are adhering to requirements to assist in the protection of the environmental benefits of the State's forest ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s51.pdfSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (2020-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has taken steps to ensure that persons who are required to register as sales tax vendors, including those with no physical presence in the State, have done so.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s40-response.pdfTown of Owasco – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2020M-102)
Determine whether the Town of Owasco (Town) Town Assessor (Assessor) properly administered select real property tax exemptions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/owasco-2020-102.pdfNew York State’s Personal Income Tax Check-Off Programs, February 2021
New York taxpayers’ choices for making charitable donations through check-offs on their State Personal Income Tax returns continue to grow.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/tax-check-off-programs-sfy-2019-20.pdfNew York State’s Personal Income Tax Check-Off Programs, April 2018
New York’s taxpayers are able to make donations for various charitable purposes through check-offs on their state personal income tax returns.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-tax-check-off-funds-2018.pdfReporting Tax Abatements as Required by GASB Statement No. 77
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information to local governments and school districts on the financial statement reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/tax-abatements.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1681
… OSC should uncheck the Retirement Plan check box for no later than December 7, 2018. SUNY, CUNY and NYS Education … – SUNY 403(b) ROTH 413 – NBE Tax Deferred Annuity 414 – NYT Tax Deferred Annuity 432 – ED TDA Copeland Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1681-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2018State Agencies Bulletin No. 1002
To inform agencies of a new ControlD report NTax722 Agency W2C Report The report will be available each time Form W2Cs are printed
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1002-new-agency-control-d-report-form-w2-c-corrected-wage-and-tax-statementOpinion 94-17
… with) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§120-w, 120-cc; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(9-a): A city, by local law, may … fees may be imposed pursuant to local law (see Municipal Home Rule Law, §10[1][ii][9-a]; see 1992 Opns St Comp No. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-17DiNapoli: New York Ranks Last in Balance of Payments With Washington
… New York leads the nation in what it pays to the federal government compared to what it … well below the national average of $1.24. New Jersey is the only state that received less, with a return of $0.82. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-new-york-ranks-last-balance-payments-washingtonState Agencies Bulletin No. 1776
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most … contribution plan (401(k) or 403(b)) in the current tax year. Nearly all State of New York government positions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1776-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2019DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… New York's 106 local Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) reported 4,282 … (FYE) 2023, an increase of 3.1% or over $4 billion, from the prior year, according to an annual report released today … had the most of any region at 44 projects, followed by Long Island (37), Mid-Hudson (35), and Western New York (27). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Pulteney Volunteer Fire Department , Village of Sharon Springs as well as an audit of inmate hospital costs … or examine them for supporting documentation. Village of Sharon Springs – Water Accountability (Schoharie County) … Volunteer FD City of Ogdensburg Pulteney Vol FD Village of Sharon Springs as well as an audit of inmate hospital costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSection 8 Housing Choice Vouchers – Federal Funding and New York
… Listing Number (ALN) 14.871) was created by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1978 and is administered by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). HUD’s tenant-based HCV program, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/section-8-housing-choice-vouchersCity of Lockport -- Budget Review (B1-15-20)
… the proposed budget for next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on the results of our limited review, we found the … have to adopt a local law to override the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Consider a significant increase in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b1-15-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 468
… processing approved tax refund requests for current year Social Security (TF5) or current year Medicare (TF6) refunds. NOTE: … Affected Employees Employees who receive current year Social Security and Medicare tax refunds. Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/468-new-earnings-codes-current-year-social-security-and-medicare-adjustmentsCity of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review City … 6,000 residents, is governed by a five-member City Council. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year … enforcement procedures prescribed by the City charter and local laws. The Council did not adopt policies and procedures …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-59
… retirement contributions, garnishments and federal levies. Tax Information The LLS payment is taxable income subject to … taxes and income taxes. If the employee has any additional tax amount on the Update Employee Tax Data page, the … to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. Questions regarding withholding taxes may be directed to the Tax and Compliance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-59-april-2013-district-council-37-dc37-longevity-lump-sum