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Update on New York City Staffing Trends
New York City employs the largest municipal workforce in the United States. Prior to the pandemic, the City government (which, unlike many local governments, includes its schools), employed about 300,400 full-time employees, an increase of 33,023 employees since City fiscal year (FY) 2012.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2023.pdfLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfCity of Long Beach - Budget Review (B19-7-4)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019-20 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the … the City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that … and employee benefits accounted for 90 percent of revenue. This leaves little to finance operations and maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/05/10/city-long-beach-budget-review-b19-7-4Collection of Electronic Waste Fees
… surcharges due to the Environmental Protection Fund (Fund) in compliance with the New York State Electronic Equipment Recycling and Reuse Act (Act). This audit covers the period January 1, 2013 through July 7, … Division of Materials Management (Division) is responsible for administering the Act, which was signed into law on May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/02/collection-electronic-waste-feesDiNapoli Releases Fiscal Stress Scores for 17 Cities
… Thomas P. DiNapoli issued fiscal stress scores today for the 17 cities in New York that have fiscal years ending … and Rensselaer failed to file their financial information for the 2015 fiscal year and could not be issued a score. The … the Comptroller will release the updated fiscal scores for all counties, towns and the majority of cities in New York. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-releases-fiscal-stress-scores-17-citiesMid Island Therapy Associates, LLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (SEIT) program to disabled children between the ages of three and five years. During the 2012-13 school year, Mid … The State, in turn, reimburses the counties 59.5 percent of the tuition paid by the counties. Reimbursable costs must … with all Manual requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: Whitestone School for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/31/mid-island-therapy-associates-llc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualTown of Rochester – Financial Condition and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-324)
… controls over Town finances and Highway Department payroll for the period January 1, 2010 through July 31, 2015. … has an elected Highway Superintendent who is responsible for overseeing all highway operations. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015 fiscal year totaled approximately $1.9 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/06/24/town-rochester-financial-condition-and-highway-department-payroll-2015m-324Early Childhood Learning Center of Greene County – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) … expenses that lacked sufficient supporting documentation and $645 for certain non-audit services, depreciation, and advertising expenses that were not reimbursable. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/07/29/early-childhood-learning-center-greene-county-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B18-6-7)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Key Findings The 2018-19 … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2018-19 fiscal year. The City plans to issue debt of … City’s ability to increase property taxes may be limited in future years if property values do not increase. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/07/30/city-yonkers-budget-review-b18-6-7City of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-14-16)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Nassau County, issued debt totaling $12.8 million to liquidate various accumulated fund deficits for the fiscal … one-shot revenues. The budget includes estimated revenues from the sale of City property of $410,000 and the settlement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/16/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-14-16Reporting of Billboard Income (Follow-Up)
… audit, which was issued August 15, 2013, found that the New York City Department of Finance (Finance) had limited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/reporting-billboard-income-followPine Bush Central School District – Budgeting Practices and Transportation Cost Savings (2012M-238)
… overestimated by approximately $4.8 million in the 2009-10 fiscal year and $3.6 million in both the 2010-11 and … surplus funds increased from approximately $4 million at June 30, 2010 to $6.8 million at June 30, 2011, and to $8.9 … Adopt realistic budgets by considering actual financial results from prior years to project expenditures. Maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/08/pine-bush-central-school-district-budgeting-practices-and-transportationChildren’s Education Services, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/childrens-education-services-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualXII.6.M Lien Processing and Financial Reporting for Sole Custody Accounts – XII. Expenditures
… the State’s Employer Identification Number (EIN) must do so electronically. While a Business Unit may use the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6m-lien-processing-and-financial-reporting-sole-custody-accountsLife Changes: What If I Work After Retirement?
… or Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) is suspended through June 30, 2027 (May 2025 legislation … This earnings limit suspension does not apply to retirees who work for a college, university or charter school. For … on that salary and/or service. Note: New York State is considered a single employer. Therefore, if you retired from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-work-after-retirementComptroller DiNapoli and Senator Peralta Pen Op-Ed on NYS Dream Act
… version of that report using student enrollment data for the 2013-2014 academic year reaffirmed the cost and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-and-senator-peralta-pen-op-ed-nys-dream-act2017 Financial Condition Report – 2017 Financial Condition Report
… of New York’s Financial Condition Report for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2017. New York State’s short-term … are on the horizon. As the United States enters its ninth year of economic expansion, New York faces increasing fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2017-fcrPayments Not Requiring Pre-Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… year. Retirement contributions by a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System as billed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-not-requiring-pre-auditState Agencies Bulletin No. 1973
… Effective Administration paychecks dated January 5, 2022 and Institution paychecks dated January 13, 2022. OSC Actions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1973-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2022-employeesHaverstraw-Stony Point Central School District – Financial Condition (2014M-275)
… Haverstraw-Stony Point Central School District is located in the Towns of Haverstraw and Stony Point, Rockland County, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/12/05/haverstraw-stony-point-central-school-district-financial-condition-2014m