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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.82 billion for the month, up $3.1 million from the same time last year. … said. “As local officials start preparing their budgets for next year, they must set realistic expectations for sales … of 1.2%. 40 of 57 counties experienced year-over-year increases. These monthly sales tax collections are from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2%
… the inflation factor at 2.95% for those with a June 30, 2026, fiscal year end. “For the fourth year in a row, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-at-two-percentVolunteer Firemen’s Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-208)
… the Association’s use and reporting of foreign fire insurance tax moneys for the period January 1, 2013 through … 2013, the Association received $65,878 in foreign fire insurance tax moneys and spent $53,322 of these funds on … Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys 2014M208 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/31/volunteer-firemens-benevolent-association-north-tonawanda-foreign-fire-insurance-taxMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… using unauthorized accounts. Our audit also found that of 54 payments (totaling $810,608) paid from six judgmentally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followMount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Board of Directors applied a uniform system for project approval and monitored approved projects for the period of January 1, 2012 through July 29, 2013. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalDiNapoli: Inflation in NYC Metro Area Up 6.1% in March, Growing at Highest Rate in 30 Years
… growth nationally and in other large metro areas, NYC metro area price increases appear poised to outstrip … and public health environment.” Consumer costs in the NYC metro area have grown most steeply for energy, … of transportation, food and housing; Comparisons of the NYC metro area CPI changes to select metro areas across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-inflation-nyc-metro-area-march-growing-highest-rate-30-yearsOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls
… with the MUTCD. Develop procedures regarding the camera repair process and update the Electrical Shop Standard …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controlsHeat and Hot Water Complaints
… and Development (HPD) addresses heat and hot water complaints timely, issues notices of violation, and seeks the … as appropriate. Our audit covered heat and hot water complaints received during NYC Fiscal Years (FY) 2018 and … that it received approximately 447,000 heat and hot water complaints citywide. However, many complaints are often …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/24/heat-and-hot-water-complaintsDiNapoli: Former Utica School District Superintendent Sentenced for Public Corruption, Must Pay Over $160K to District
… the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-utica-school-district-superintendent-sentenced-public-corruption-must-pay-over-160kUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-245
… Retired or Deceased will be automatically cancelled by OSC with the exception of percentage based dues and agency shop … to the NYS Department of Taxation and Finance, Division of Treasure, per instructions in Payroll Bulletin No. 908 . … eligible employees who are now deceased should be returned with a completed Next of Kin Affidavit ( Form AC 934-P ) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-245-april-2017-unified-court-system-state-new-york-ucs-retroactiveComptroller DiNapoli And A.G Schneiderman Announce Guilty Pleas By Former Met Council Directors For Stealing $9M In Kickback Scheme
… $9 million from the taxpayer-funded nonprofit organization in a 20-year grand larceny and kickback scheme. Cohen admitted illegally receiving approximately $650,000 in cash kickbacks and payments for personal expenses. … Cohen each $20,000 to $30,000 per year, but the inflated amount on the insurance policies increased over time, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-guilty-pleas-former-met-council-directors-stealingOpinion 90-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Appropriations and Expenditures (use of commercial hazardous waste facility assessments); … Whether the proceeds from the imposition of an assessment on the gross receipts of a commercial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-1Opinion 2004-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (inclusion of delinquent water rents of outside users on tax roll) REAL … may utilize the tax levy procedures for the enforcement of delinquent water user charges against properties outside …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-7Opinion 88-27
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … municipality or fire district shall continue to pay any difference between the disabled fireman's regular salary or wages and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27State Contract and Payment Actions in October
… In October, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,555 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.5 billion … In October the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1555 contracts for state agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/state-contract-and-payment-actions-octoberDiNapoli: Problems Persist at Many Hotels and Motels Used to House Homeless
… State auditors examining hotels and motels used to house the homeless found poor conditions still exist at many … and collaboration on the audit of the use of motels to house the homeless,"said Albany County Comptroller Michael F. … and inspecting temporary residences (facilities that house individuals for less than 180 consecutive days), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-problems-persist-many-hotels-and-motels-used-house-homelessState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… approved 2,046 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $2.2 billion and approved more … response, including: $2.2 million for local grants and public assistance, which includes $2.1 million to Food Bank … Comptroller approved 2046 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $22 billion and approved more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayState Contract and Payment Actions in January
… In January, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,196 contracts for … than 20.3 million payments worth nearly $14.9 billion. The Office rejected 108 contracts and related transactions valued … . The Governor’s Executive Order 202 suspended the Office of the State Comptroller’s review and approval of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-contract-and-payment-actions-januaryFederal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… more than 116,000 federal civilian employees working in New York in 2024, earning $11.2 billion in wages. Employment … more than 147,000 federal government employees working in New York, and is likely to decrease in 2025 as a result of … 1 – Numbers of Federal Government Civilian Employees: New York, 2000 - 2024 Note: Numbers of annual average …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-stateDiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… risk, according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The … risk according to an analysis released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decades