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Local Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction of Florida Resident for Stealing Over $148k In NYS Pension Benefits
… 2016, Kanas was arrested on a warrant by City of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida. Having … and the Attorney General thank the City of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sheriff’s in Florida for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-florida-resident-stealing-over-148k-nysRestrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses
… the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law. The audit covers the period January 1, 2015 through June … in New York State. Section 167 of the New York State Labor Law – referred to as the Restrictions on Consecutive Hours of Work for Nurses Law (Law) – and Part 177 of Title 12 of the New York Codes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/23/restrictions-consecutive-hours-work-nursesOpinion 94-13
… to terminate for engaging in prohibited employment) FIRE PROTECTION AND PREVENTION -- Disability Benefits … a city (other than New York City), town, village or fire district to pay to a paid firefighter who is disabled as … Section 207-a(1) also provides that the municipality or fire district is liable for all medical treatment and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-13NYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the NYC Department of Education (DoE) was not doing enough to report incidents of bullying, harassment and discrimination as required by the … needs to be reported. Underreporting and late reporting of bullying puts students at risk of further harassment. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentPiseco Common School District – Claims Auditing (2015M-230)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the effectiveness of the District’s claims … Background The Piseco Common School District is located in the Towns of Arietta and Morehouse in Hamilton County. The … by an elected three-member Board of Education, does not operate a school, and its 30 students attend schools in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/24/piseco-common-school-district-claims-auditing-2015m-230Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk Central School District – Payroll (2015M-326)
… Towns of Coeymans, Bethlehem and New Scotland in Albany County and New Baltimore in Greene County. The District, which operates four schools with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-payroll-2015m-326DiNapoli: Some NYC Schools Failing to Report Violent, Disruptive Incidents
… today announced that an audit of the New York City Department of Education (DoE) found it did not report … of violent and disruptive incidents to the State Education Department (SED) as required under the Safe Schools Against … the dark and children in danger. I’m encouraged that the Department of Education agreed with most of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-some-nyc-schools-failing-report-violent-disruptive-incidentsDiNapoli: June Tax Receipts Down 17.3% From Last Year
… State tax receipts in June were down $1.5 billion or 17.3 percent from the previous year, … State tax receipts in June were down $15 billion or 173 percent from the previous year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-june-tax-receipts-down-173-last-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 1852
… to the IRS Publications listed below: IRS Publication 15 (Circular E, Employer’s Tax Guide) IRS Publication 15-B (Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits) IRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1852-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedDrug and Alcohol Treatment Program – Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expenses (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program: Provider Claiming of Depreciation Expense … oversees the nation’s largest and most diverse addiction treatment system. Its mission is to provide accessible, … and families through alcohol and drug prevention and treatment and to meet clients’ individual needs through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/drug-and-alcohol-treatment-program-provider-claiming-depreciation-expenses-followMotor Vehicle Financial Security and Safety Responsibility Acts – Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014
… Purpose The purpose of this performance audit was to determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has adequate procedures in … expenses incurred in connection with the administration of Article VI and Article VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/15/motor-vehicle-financial-security-and-safety-responsibility-acts-assessable-expenses-fiscalVI.3.C Budget Transfers Between Business Units (Interunit Budget Transfers) – VI. Budgets
… on this topic, visit the job aids published to SFS Coach. SFS Coach is accessible from the SFS home page after logging in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vi/vi3c-budget-transfers-between-business-units-interunit-budget-transfersOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of the implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.’s Family Support Services … To determine the extent of the implementation of the three recommendations included …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contracts-followImproper Payments for Sexual and Erectile Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the six … Dysfunction Drugs, Procedures, and Supplies Provided to Medicaid Recipients, Including Sex Offenders (Report 2018-S-16 ). About the Program The … To determine the extent of implementation of the six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/08/improper-payments-sexual-and-erectile-dysfunction-drugs-procedures-and-supplies-providedRetiring Before Age 62 – Career Plan
… 56 24 57 21 58 18 59 15 60 12 61 6 62 0 It is important to know that once you retire with a reduced benefit, the reduction is permanent — it does not end when you turn 62. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/retiring-age-62Retiring Before Age 62 – Police and Fire Plan
… 56 24 57 21 58 18 59 15 60 12 61 6 62 0 It is important to know that once you retire with a reduced benefit, the reduction is permanent — it does not end when you turn 62. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/retiring-age-62Retiring Before Age 62 – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… 56 24 57 21 58 18 59 15 60 12 61 6 62 0 It is important to know that once you retire with a reduced benefit, the reduction is permanent — it does not end when you turn 62. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/retiring-age-62Town of Roxbury – Payments to Not-For-Profit Organizations (2022M-177)
… payments made by the Town of Roxbury (Town) officials to certain not-for-profit organizations were appropriate … Findings We reviewed the 25 payments Town officials made to not-for-profit organizations, totaling $33,760. Officials … legal counsel in connection with each proposed payment to ensure that it does not violate Article VIII, Section 1 of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/01/27/town-roxbury-payments-not-profit-organizations-2022m-177Hamburg Central School District - Continuing Education (2019M-11)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the District’s continuing education cash receipts are properly accounted … established written policies and procedures regarding the continuing education cash receipts process. The District does not have assurance all continuing education cash receipts are properly accounted for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/hamburg-central-school-district-continuing-education-2019m-11