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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2082
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the 2021-2022 Firearms Training and Safety Incentive Program Payment Affected Employees: Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2082-2021-2022-public-employees-federation-pef-firearms-training-and-safetyCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – Claims/Deputy Claims Auditor
… The claims/deputy claims auditor: approves vouchers and invoices submitted to the district or BOCES prior to their payment; and ensures proper documentation and itemization are provided and that payment is for proper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-claimsdeputy-claims-auditorDiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… soon as next month due to billions in state aid payments for health and education, delayed state tax revenues and … also found: The General Fund cash-basis operating surplus for the fiscal year is $1.7 billion. This amount includes … extraordinary monetary settlements and amounts reserved for debt management. Of this amount, $428 million was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… $169,000 were a proper use of district money. In addition, travel and car rental costs of approximately … minimized. Had the supervisor invested available funds in a financial institution with higher available interest … incurred bank fees totaling $3,327 while receiving $920 in interest earnings during the audit period resulting in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… New York state farms generated $5.7 billion in revenue in 2017, according to a report released today by State … DiNapoli said. “Farms generate billions of dollars in sales, provide jobs and enhance our quality of life. But …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… monitor employee internet use. Auditors also found network and application user accounts were not properly managed. … by a total of $2.7 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and annually appropriated $225,000 of fund balance that was … 30, 2019, surplus fund balance totaled over $1 million and was 6 percent of 2019-20 appropriations, exceeding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 … be a contributing factor, along with the continued rise in consumer spending and wages.” Overall, year-to-date … collect and remit New York state and local sales taxes on behalf of their out-of-state vendors took effect. Read our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterState Police Bulletin No. SP-43
… Purpose To notify the Division of State Police of the procedure for processing the Education … members who possess or obtain one of the following degrees on or after April 1, 2001 are eligible for an Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-43-education-payment-employees-represented-police-benevolent-associationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOpinion 91-50
… of Local Government Assistance Corporation bonds for) STATE FINANCE LAW, §139; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §106; … retained percentages held by the State Comptroller or by a political subdivision. This is in reply to your inquiry … Section 139(3) permits a contractor to withdraw all or any part of amounts retained by the State from payments due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-50DiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the … DiNapoli said. “While these resources will be helpful in the state’s ongoing recovery effort, it is important to … and think long-term, as challenges remain.” Tax revenues in the month of February totaled $7 billion, $1.8 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… users more than was necessary. Town of Union Vale – Payroll (Dutchess County) The town overpaid $134,658 in payroll, leave and health insurance payments. Auditors found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… Local governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes … where they remained until 2019. "Taxpayers want to know how their taxes compare to other municipalities and whether … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesDiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… for. Town of Parma – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (Monroe County) The town granted a total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… of the COVID-19 pandemic and the standstill it created in New York state in March 2020,” DiNapoli said. “Combined with … restored state aid, the recovery of sales taxes will help New York’s local governments rebound from the effects of last … rising 6.9 percent, or $93 million, over May 2019. New York City’s collections totaled $636 million, an increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… a multi-billion-dollar shortfall in state tax revenues for the fiscal year despite the November numbers,” DiNapoli … “If leaders in Washington cannot reach agreement on help for state and local governments this week, it must be at the top of the agenda for quick action in the new year.” Personal income tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in July fell 8.2 percent compared to the same period last … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections for counties and cities in July totaled $1.3 billion, or $116 million less than in July 2019. Although revenue is still down compared to July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… to reduce the district’s share of health insurance costs for new employees and retirees as of July 2018. Hoosic Valley … also found that seven employees were paid incorrectly for credit hours earned. Find out how your government money … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsOperational Advisory No. 27
… (SFS). This notice confirms the earlier advisory issued on December 1, 2016. The definition of Accounting Date, as … The current requirement to enter the Accounting Date based on the value of the Obligation Date will be eliminated … to ensure that the correct Obligation Date is entered on all transactions that require an Obligation Date. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/27-accounting-date-policy-change-confirmationDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… billion due by March 31. December Cash Report Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-year