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Local Government – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… (LFY) in 2020. As the single largest source of revenue for local governments, real property taxes accounted for $37 billion, or 43.3 percent, of total revenue ($85.2 billion) for local governments not including New York City. School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/local-governmentAdult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… The Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA) was signed … for making AUC tax revenue payments to counties and NYC. We anticipate that most of the revenue associated with … AUC tax revenue based on a proportion of AUC product sales within the county. OSC is not responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds (refunds) … Tax Relief and Property Tax Relief, collectively referred to as credits) processed by the Department during the period … examination period, the Department approved and submitted to our Office nearly 7.7 million refunds for payment totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxCalculating Days Worked – Legacy Reporting
… lieu of payment for overtime. If a member has reportable salary but no days worked during a report period, you must … hours a day in a position that has a seven-and-one-half-hour SWD set by the employer. In a report period where two … worked in the reporting period is: (20 days) × (7.5 hours per day) = 150 hours worked The number of days reported is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/calculating-days-workedDiNapoli: New York City Budget Surplus on Pace to Grow Another $2.4 Billion from April Projections
… and strengthen its fiscal foundation to remain attractive for residents and visitors and continue to create economic … billion FY 2023 Budget - $104.9 billion when adjusted for surplus transfers - and Financial Plan (the “April Plan”) … $200 million deposit into its Rainy Day Fund (RDF) for FY 2022. Since the April Plan, tax collections, fueled by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-new-york-city-budget-surplus-pace-grow-another-24-billion-april-projectionsNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25
… survivors. There are nearly 3,000 participating employers in ERS and PFRS, and more than 300 different retirement plan … Last fiscal year, $15.5 billion were paid out in benefits. “Our state’s pension fund remains one of the strongest pension funds in the nation, and the rates announced today will help ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25Central Office – Controls Over Bank Accounts
… Purpose To determine whether officials of the City University of New York’s (CUNY) Central Office adequately ensured that all bank accounts were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/central-office-controls-over-bank-accountsDiNapoli Analyzes Post-Pandemic Tourism Across NYS
… 31% from two years prior. People from New Jersey account for 60% of these visitors. International Travelers Still … has reclaimed its distinction as the top U.S. destination for travelers from overseas, with more international visitors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-analyzes-post-pandemic-tourism-across-nysState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and certain revenues and expenditures were not reported in the annual financial report. Of the 20 journal entries … the supervisor did not perform a periodic review of all journal entries and financial transactions as required … operations and face a potential inability to communicate during a disruption. In addition to sensitive IT control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… Tool , which launched in November 2023 to help the public and lawmakers better evaluate agency performance. The tool … Report, but also displays funding, staffing levels and service performance for 36 city agencies. This data is … a 45% increase. While the Department of Investigation saw case times balloon from 145 days in June 2019 to 297 days in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data)
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is complying with … in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) under EO 95, and … Program State government entities possess large amounts of valuable information on subjects such as health, business, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-dataDiNapoli: SUNY Campuses Need to Focus on Tuition Paid by Out-Of-State Graduate Students
… The State University of New York (SUNY) needs to make sure its campuses are upholding in-state residency … students, resulting in tuition undercharging. “SUNY is enabling graduate students from out-of-state to take … residency rules apply or that they were confused by them, it’s possible that similar problems exist at many of SUNY’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-suny-campuses-need-focus-tuition-paid-out-state-graduate-studentsOpinion 94-31
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING … Vacations (annual cash payment in lieu of) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §200, et seq.; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §92: It is permissible to provide in a collective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-31Overview – State Police Plan
… beyond 165 days (200 days for some members employed by New York State). The following payments are not part of your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/overviewII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… statements and schedules on receipts and disbursements for all funds of the state (including agency sole custody … funds operating results and provide updated projections for the remaining quarters of the current fiscal year of … and repayments of advances presented in forms suitable for comparison with the financial plans submitted with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationAdditional Benefits after 25 Years (Sections 384[f], [g] and [h]) – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… over 25 years if your employer adopted this coverage. In addition, you must have elected the benefit within one … adoption. By doing so, you waive the right to continue in service until age 70. You must separate from service no … and receive the additional benefit. Once you’ve opted in, you may not opt out of this benefit while enrolled in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-benefits-after-25-years-sections-384f-g-and-hTown of Long Lake – Capital Projects and Reserve Funds (2012M-235)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Town is accounting for … Background The Town of Long Lake is located in Hamilton County and has a population of about 700. The Town is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/08/town-long-lake-capital-projects-and-reserve-funds-2012m-235DiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Sentenced to Prison for Embezzling Town Funds
… Jordan Green, the former clerk to the supervisor for the town of Minerva, was sentenced today in Essex County … As the clerk to the supervisor, Green was responsible for processing payroll, calculating employee benefits and … Attorney Kristy Sprague and the New York State Police for their work and partnership in combatting public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-sentenced-prison-embezzling-town-fundsFiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board
The governing board’s oversight role can touch virtually every aspect of a local government’s operations. This session will discuss some key functions including budget responsibilities, interim reporting, the audit of claims, and the annual audit requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-oversight-responsibilities-governing-board-012424.pdfFiscal Oversight Responsibilities of the Governing Board
The governing board’s oversight role can touch virtually every aspect of a local government’s operations. This session will discuss some key functions including budget responsibilities, interim reporting, the audit of claims, and the annual audit requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-oversight-governing-board-012225.pdf