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DiNapoli: NYC Office Market Will Take Years to Recover From Pandemic
… sector, erasing nearly $28.6 billion in market value and more than $850 million in property taxes in City Fiscal … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Midtown and the Financial District are two of the largest business … shifted office workers to remote work, rents fell, and vacancies rose. I am optimistic for the sector’s recovery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-nyc-office-market-will-take-years-recover-pandemicNew York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… P. DiNapoli. “For every dollar New York generates in tax receipts it receives 90 cents back in federal spending, … New York was one of just seven states that paid more tax dollars than it received back in spending, with a per … York generated 8 percent of the $3.2 trillion in federal tax receipts in FFY 2018, nearly $254 billion, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… by 15.7% and 16.7%, respectively, while June increased 6.5%, marking the first time since March 2021 that the … along with a possible return to more typical growth rates after the dips and rebounds caused by the COVID … counties and cities in the rest of the state slowed to 2.6% over the same period last year, going from $2.7 billion to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… tax growth improved in May after four straight months of either flat or modest increases,” DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of growth, although most counties also experienced … York City’s collections totaled $783 million, an increase of 5.3%, or $39.5 million, compared to the same time last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled nearly $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in their … York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… York City’s collections totaled $759 million, an increase of 5.7%, or $40.7 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $805 million, a decrease of -2.2%. Nearly two-thirds (37 of 57) of counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearOpinion 2003-5
… A death benefit allowed under General Municipal Law §208-b is paid by the municipality and consists of: an amount equal … and discharge of his or her duties, unless the contrary is proved by competent evidence. 2 Section 363-d, by its … Law, but no other law, suggests that the presumption is intended to apply only to accidental disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-5Opinion 2005-5
… to retirement system for the next subordinate officer is increased) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW §207-m: If a village’s … police officer in the village police department is a member is increased, but the benefits under that plan are not … Whether the police chief is entitled to a monetary payment in the amount of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-5Opinion 89-30
… organization for use in the organization's bus. The bus is used to provide transportation to senior citizens of the … property for proper town purposes. Therefore, since there is no statutory authority for a town to engage in the sale of … this Office has expressed the opinion that a town is generally without authority to purchase gasoline for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-30Opinion 88-50
… contrast, that GML, §6-d authorizes villages to establish repair reserve funds. Unlike capital reserve funds, which can … or acquisition" of capital improvements, the moneys in a repair reserve fund may be appropriated only for "repairs" of … in a capital reserve fund may not be transferred into a repair reserve fund (GML, §6-c[9], [9-a]). Therefore, if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-50Opinion 2002-11
… receive" twenty-five points, we believe section 217(c)(vi) is intended to treat each category of response independently … of point accrual. Based on this statutory scheme, it is our opinion that a volunteer firefighter who answers both … responding to the minimum number of each type of call. It is evident, however, that each call run may only be applied …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-11-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 2137
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools and/or chartfield … Affected Employees: All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2023, are affected. Background: Appropriations allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on the above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2137-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2238
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools and/or chartfield … Affected Employees: All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 28, 2024, are affected. Background: Appropriations allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on the above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2238-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… receivable collection and reporting procedures were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the … receivable collection and reporting practices are in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. As required, … receivable collection and reporting procedures were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingFire Prevention, Safety and Control
… Disabilities (Office) was in compliance with applicable fire prevention, safety and control requirements that help … with developmental disabilities. On March 21, 2009, a fire in one of the residences resulted in the death of four individuals. Since that fire, the Office has taken several steps to improve its fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/fire-prevention-safety-and-controlState Agencies Bulletin No. 2346
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools and/or chartfield … the chartfield string associated with the position pool is lapsing they will need to contact their Appropriation … check dated July 2, 2025. If the chartfield string is lapsing on 6/30/2025, agencies will need to insert a new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2346-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2030
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools and/or chartfield … Affected Employees All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on June 30, 2022, are affected. Background Appropriations allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on the above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2030-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsWappingers Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-88)
… competition for the procurement of professional services in accordance with the procurement policy. Key Findings … Last sought competition for the architect and attorney in 2012 and 2015, respectively. Key Recommendations Ensure professional services are procured in a competitive manner in accordance with District policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/wappingers-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-88Unadilla Valley Central School District – Non-Resident Special Education Student Tuition (2022M-44)
… SED’s maximum allowable tuition rate. Consult with SED to obtain the guidelines for calculating a higher tuition … and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-non-resident-special-education