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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.pdfSummary Page How-To Guide
This guide shows you (as an employer reporting contact) how to report non-overtime and overtime earnings on the Summary Page in Retirement Online using either Manual Reporting or a File Upload.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/summary-page-how-to-guide.pdfStraight Talk About Financial Planning For Your Retirement
… P. DiNapoli There are few things that are certain in life, and it’s good to know your retirement benefit is one of … can choose “Vested Retirement.” This option is for those who are or will be vested, and should be used only if you … expenses that occur periodically, such as car and life insurance, and property and school taxes. (Return to Top) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/straight-talk-about-financial-planning-your-retirementState Police Bulletin No. SP-113
… Compensation effective 4/2/09. 6 to 10 years of service = $500 per year 11 to 15 years of service = $550 per year 16 to … Rows will be inserted as of the effective date of the return. Any subsequent rows on Job Data also will be updated … Loan 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 500 Medicare Deficiency 501 Social Security Deficiency 502 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-113-april-1-2007-april-1-2008-and-april-1-2009-retroactive-salary-and-otherState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and/or disbursed funds. Town of Hancock – Transfer Station Operations (Delaware County) Town officials are not ensuring that transfer station revenues are sufficient to cover the costs of operating the transfer station. Users of the station were required to obtain a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsNew Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… that move frequently tend to have increased risks of teen pregnancy, early drug use, and depression. 11 Shelter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisState Agencies Bulletin No. 2202.1
… This Bulletin Replaces Payroll Bulletin No. 2202 which has been removed. Purpose: … effective dates beginning with the following check dates: Payroll Period Effective Date End Date Check Date … Stip) are eligible for the payment if they return to the payroll on or before the applicable End Date in the Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22021-public-employees-federation-pef-fy-2024-2025-higher-educationState Agencies Bulletin No. 2310
… be in a BU05 position with an Employee Status of Active, Leave With Pay, or Leave of Absence on the applicable … Status of Leave With Pay with an Action/Reason code of Paid Leave of Absence/SKL (Sick Lv) whose Comp Rate Code is 21P, ANN or CAL and work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2310-public-employees-federation-pef-fy-2025-2026-higher-educationDiNapoli: Stony Brook University Hospital Failed to Comply With Contracting and Hiring Rules
… Stony Brook University Hospital’s Health Information Management Department … for staff and poor contractor monitoring that could put patient privacy at risk. Stony Brook managers need to follow … also failed to properly monitor SK Inc.’s contract payments, leading to overcharges. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-stony-brook-university-hospital-failed-comply-contracting-and-hiring-rulesOpinion 95-10
… weeds from the cemetery or burial ground at least three times each year and to "erect and maintain suitable fences … cemeteries in the third class and no minimum number of times is prescribed (see 1973 Opns St Comp No. 73-1016, … 384 NYS2d 441; see also McKinney's Consolidated Laws of NY, Book 1, Statutes §94). Since section 291 does not define …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-10Opinion 94-25
… §217(c)(v): Section 217(c)(v) of the General Municipal Law does not authorize credit to be granted towards a year of … of the volunteer fire company". The service award statute does not define what is meant by "official meetings of [a] … note that the Workers' Compensation Board is authorized to make determinations of claims for benefits under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-25Public Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Number of Reported Crimes Rose in 2022 According to data published by the State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), the number of Index Crimes reported by local law enforcement agencies … According to data published by the State Division of Criminal Justice Services DCJS the number of Index Crimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli Releases Profile of New York's Small Business Owners
… pandemic, entrepreneurs in New York continued to identify and pursue new opportunities, according to an analysis by … nation in the share of businesses that are majority female and minority-owned; however, they continue to represent less … Yorkers have always had a great entrepreneurial spirit and drive, and that was no different even during some of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-releases-profile-new-yorks-small-business-ownersDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… Luis Sepúlveda and Assemblymember John T. McDonald III. “My office holds over $19 billion in unclaimed funds, and we … can easily claim their money. By simplifying the process, my office will be able to return lost money even faster while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyRavena Coeymans Selkirk Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-7)
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary … from sampling, how they would be secured against use, and what remedial actions were planned or enacted. Because there …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/11/ravena-coeymans-selkirk-central-school-district-lead-testing-andPine Plains Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-18)
… School District (District) officials identify, report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 … Services (BOCES) to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/pine-plains-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-18Shoreham-Wading River Central School District – Capital Assets (2025M-23)
… than one year. It can include everything from furniture, computer equipment, vehicles and machinery to buildings and … inventory duties among employees, and officials did not monitor the work of those who performed these duties. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/08/shoreham-wading-river-central-school-district-capital-assets-2025m-23DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Increased 10.2% in 2024, Up 1.8M Hours Over 2023
… New York State agency overtime costs increased 10.2% in 2024 for a total of $1.3 billion, while the number of … not including SUNY and CUNY, grew from 2023 by 3.7% in 2024, or 5,330 positions, to an average annual total of … when it was over 177,000. “Overtime continued to grow in 2024 despite increases to a workforce that remains below …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-increased-10.2-percent-in-2024-up-1.8m-hours-over-2023DiNapoli: NYC Area Is Country's Second Largest Market for Venture Capital
… $92.9 billion in deal activity, the second-highest level on record. Deals worth over $50 million increased from 56.9% … report found that female founded companies in the NYC area raised $955 million in venture capital for 143 … of AI technologies in the state. The New York State Common Retirement Fund, led by Comptroller DiNapoli, also has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-nyc-area-countrys-second-largest-market-venture-capital