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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Growing Slowly
… or 2.4 percent, for the first half of 2014 compared to the same period in 2013, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … during this period. “While sales tax revenues continue to increase across the state, the growth is the weakest since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-growing-slowlyOpinion 90-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Department (establishment of position of deputy town police commissioner) TOWN BOARD -- … Whether a town board of a town which has established a police department and has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-15Opinion 88-64
Whether either General Municipal Law Article 5G 119m et seq or Public Housing Law 99 authorizes a municipal housing authority to provide health and dental benefits to its employees by participating in a selfinsured plan operated jointly by the city
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-64XII.6 Unique Payment Situations – XII. Expenditures
… vendor or type of payment differs from the normal policies and processes required by the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6-unique-payment-situationsIV.4.E Grants and Public Assistance – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Click here to download the table below as a Microsoft Excel file . SFS Account Title Description 60301 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4e-grants-and-public-assistanceCaledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Caledonia Fire Department (Department) Board of Directors … Period January 1, 2023 – January 8, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board must provide oversight to ensure … or compensating controls are implemented to safeguard funds, and reviewing records and reports to detect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mNew Funding Needed for MTA Improvements to Prevent Unplanned Fare and Toll Hikes
… sources for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are not identified, the authority may have to raise … sharply in recent years, according to an analysis of the MTA’s financial plan released today by State Comptroller … prevent these possibilities from becoming reality, and the MTA must make the best use of its resources." DiNapoli's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/new-funding-needed-mta-improvements-prevent-unplanned-fare-and-toll-hikesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… (ERUs) (Follow-Up) (2021-F-14) ERUs or “black boxes” are a valuable safety feature that allow for the monitoring of … functioning correctly, as required by work manuals. In a follow-up, auditors found that MTA officials have made … Tunnels: Efforts to Collect Tolls and Fees Using License Plate Images and Law Firms (Follow-Up) (2021-F-15) An audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-334
… for employees in Negotiating Units SY, SR, and S9 who do not meet the eligibility criteria. The OCA must notify OSC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-334-december-2023-uniform-and-equipment-uniform-allowance-andOpinion 2004-3
… fund is comprised exclusively of user fees. April 30, 2004 Mark P. Pattison Deputy State Comptroller 1 Although the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 2316.1
… Employees Association (CSEA) Administration Services Unit (BU 02) Operational Services Unit (BU 03) Institutional Services Unit (BU 04) Public Employees Federation (PEF) Professional, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23161-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesDistribution of Utility Arrears in New York State
One impact of the devastating job losses incurred during the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic is a significant increase in the number of households in arrears on utilities bills for 60 days or more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/distribution-of-utility-arrears-in-nys.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-351
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 UCS Longevity Bonus (JLO) and provide instructions for … 86, 88, or CT who meet the eligibility criteria on 04/01/2025 may be eligible to receive the 2025 Longevity Bonus. Background: Chapter 1 of the Laws of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-351-april-2025-unified-court-system-ucs-longevity-bonus-jloState Agencies Bulletin No. 2329.1
… 190 of the Laws of 2023, which implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Public … 361 of the Laws of 2022, which implemented the 2021 – 2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the Civil … 177 of the Laws of 2024, which implemented the 2023-2026 Agreement between the State of New York and the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/23291-april-2025-civil-service-employees-association-csea-public-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2316
… The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a temporary overtime rate for overtime eligible and ineligible employees and a temporary pre-shift briefing rate for eligible … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the implementation of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2316-temporary-overtime-and-pre-shift-briefing-rate-eligible-employeesOpinion 90-57
… Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there … Corporation Law, §1402[e][1]; see also 1990 Opns St Comp No. 90-19, p 42), a service award program for the volunteer … in connection with the contract (see 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-347, p 380; but cf . Volunteer Firefighters' Benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-57Opinion 91-30
… equipment and supplies under State contracts through the New York State Office of General Services subject to rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-30DiNapoli: Value of IDA Projects Grew 10% in 2021 to $126 Billion
… in 2021, a 10.4%, or $11.9 billion, increase compared to 2020, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … IDAs provide can impact local taxes so it’s important to ensure these projects are creating or retaining the jobs … billion in 2021 a 104 or $119 billion increase compared to 2020 according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-value-ida-projects-grew-10-percent-in-2021-to-126-billionDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… totaled more than $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022 (April-June), an increase of 12.2% or nearly $604 … experienced second quarter declines, their first half of 2022 was still quite strong. In total, these collections … totaled more than $55 billion in the second quarter of 2022 AprilJune an increase of 122 or nearly $604 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022