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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in July fell 8.2 percent compared to the same period last year, … New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections for counties and cities in July totaled $1.3 billion, or $116 … Sales tax revenue for local governments in July fell 82 percent compared to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… Office buildings in New York City remain a critical contributor to its economy … and tax base, as market values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. These …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Employees
… The Survivor’s Benefit Program provides a minimum death … employee. You may be eligible even if you are not a member of the New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), the … The Survivors Benefit Program provides a minimum death benefit to survivors of eligible New York State employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 314
… Reporting Manual, Revised Item B-300, issued on March 22, 2002, maintenance rates have been increased. Attached are the … Effective Date(s) Administration checks dated April 24, 2002. Institution checks dated May 2, 2002. SUNY rates changes are effective with the checks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/314-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsFormer Chief of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Sentenced to 12 Months in Prison for Embezzling More Than $120,000
… today by U.S. District Judge Cathy Seibel to 12 months in prison for charges arising out of his embezzlement of more … funds, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. In addition to the prison sentence, Garcia, 51, of Ossining, NY, was sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/former-chief-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-sentenced-12-months-prison-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli Launches New Search Tool During Sunshine Week that Allows Users to Take a Deeper Dive on State Contracts
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced Contracts by the Numbers , a new web page with a dashboard that expands the procurement … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced Contracts by the Numbers a new web page with a dashboard that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-launches-new-search-tool-during-sunshine-week-allows-users-take-deeper-dive-state-contractsDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K. Buchanan and Inspector General for the … today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the federal crime of theft of … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia Ryan K Buchanan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsXI.18.A Executive Law Article 15-A- Participation by Minority Group Members and Women with Respect to State Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… the creation of an Office (now Division) of Minority and Women's Business Development (DMWBD) to promote employment and business opportunities for minorities and women on state contracts. The mission of the DMWBD is “to … the rules: Require contractors to submit a Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) utilization plan for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18a-executive-law-article-15-participation-minority-group-members-and-women-respect-stateFormer Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… announced today that David Decker, former director of the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was sentenced today in … state grant funds meant to improve the area surrounding Lake George. The jury convicted Decker after hearing evidence … well as a for-profit basketball league for children. The Lake George Watershed Coalition is a consortium of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024
… Objective To ascertain the total expenses that Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2024. About the … To ascertain the total expenses that Workers Compensation Board Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/19/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-state-fiscal-year-ended-march-31Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017
… Purpose The objective of this performance audit was to assess the accuracy of the Workers’ Compensation Board’s (Board) reported … To assess the accuracy of the Workers Compensation Boards reported assessable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/08/21/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-three-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Assessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Two Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2013
… Purpose The purpose of this performance audit is to determine whether the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its … Determine whether the Workers Compensation Board has adequate procedures in place to accurately report its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/assessment-costs-administer-workers-compensation-program-two-fiscal-years-ended-march-31Selected Payments for Special Items Made to Stony Brook University Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… and Stony Brook. Background The New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) provides health insurance coverage to active and retired State, participating … Related Audits/Reports of Interest New York State Health Insurance Program: Payments Made to Stony Brook University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-stony-brook-university-hospital-january-1-2011-throughSelected Payments for Special Items Made to St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… To determine if BlueCross BlueShields Empires payments to St Lukes Cornwall Hospital St Lukes for special items were made according to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-st-lukes-cornwall-hospital-january-1-2011-throughSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… payments to Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital (Bassett) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and Bassett. Background The … Empires payments to Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital Bassett for special items were made according to the provisions of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-mary-imogene-bassett-hospital-january-1-2011-throughState Agencies Bulletin No. 2166
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of new functionality allowing employees to update their addresses and payroll options in NYSPO. Affected Employees: All active … tax status, and when applicable, locating next-of-kin. It is essential that PayServ contains correct and current …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2166-new-york-state-payroll-online-nyspo-employee-address-updateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1076
… To provide payroll system users with information regarding the changes made to the Position Management Update Incumbent Process Overview While most of the functionality within Position Management will remain the … To provide payroll system users with information regarding the changes made to the Position Management Update Incumbent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1076-changes-position-management-update-incumbent-processOpinion 89-7
… review for extra meeting) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §523[1][g]; Town Law, §27[1]: A town board may not pay the members … requires most towns to have a board of assessment review (see Real Property Tax Law, §§522[5], 523[1][a], 528[3]). The … prospective increase in compensation effected prior to the performance of services (see 1985 Opns St Comp, No. 85-44, p …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-7DiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… Private elevator inspectors in New York City are missing hazardous violations and allowing unsafe … report, the agency needs to ensure that all inspections are complete and thorough so that New Yorkers can feel confident that the elevators they ride in are safe." DiNapoli’s audit looked at work done by certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedOpinion 92-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … testing of the water within the private water system for the purpose of maintaining the private system, and to … Whether the village may enter into a contract to provide at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-55