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DiNapoli: Fewer Counties Exceeding Tax Cap
… that homeowners expect. I believe the financial decisions for county leaders next year will be especially difficult.” … to local governments beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 percent … property taxes are the second leading source of revenue for counties at 24 percent, DiNapoli found. Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-fewer-counties-exceeding-tax-capLetter for refund policies for ticket sales
Letter to Reporters for refund policies for ticket sales
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/2022/pdf/ticket-sales.pdfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-97
To provide the Division of Housing and Community Renewal instructions for processing the 2018 RRSU Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-97-2018-rrsu-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-83
… the Division of Housing and Community Renewal instructions for processing the 2016 RRSU Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out. … at the straight time rate based on the employee’s salary on the Effective Date. Agency Actions To pay the 2016 … Time Entry Interface (NPAY502) using Earnings Code DH4 (for Hourly employees) or Earnings Code D40. Earnings Begin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-83-2016-rrsu-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … County) The board has not established written policies for cash receipts, and library officials have not established … in the audit were minor, the lack of a procurement policy increases the risk of the library acquiring goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … formal policies or procedures to ensure accountability for the cash receipts process. Town of Harmony – Justice … and sewer funds which are planned to be funded by rate increases that have not yet been adopted. The village’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Oversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities
… The audit covered licensing and inspection records for the period of January 1, 2017 through February 28, 2020 … and academic uses. Radioactive materials can be used for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, to test new drugs … that use radioactive materials or radiation equipment increases the risk that radioactive materials or equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/23/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (Follow-Up)
… academic uses. Radioactive materials can be used safely for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes, to test new drugs, … or death by damaging bodily systems. DOH is responsible for the supervision and regulation of radiation and … that use radioactive materials or radiation equipment increases the risk that radioactive materials or equipment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/10/oversight-registration-licensing-and-inspection-radioactive-materials-facilities-andNorth Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (2022M-34)
… School District (District) officials sought competition for the procurement of professional services and entered into … we reviewed, they did not always seek competition for professional services in accordance with District policy. … providers without seeking competition. Used a request for proposals (RFP) process to select certain professional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/north-syracuse-central-school-district-professional-services-2022m-34City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
… an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021-22. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit … 100 City employees. The City faces potential increased salary and wage costs when these agreements are settled. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/07/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5DiNapoli Releases August State Cash Report
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While tax collections for the first five months of the fiscal year were $102.6 … provide a better picture of the state’s revenue outlook for the remainder of the year.” Through August, total, or … higher than last year for the same period. Significant increases include spending for public health programs (up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-releases-august-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: 27 NY Local Governments Persistently Delinquent in Filing Required Financial Data to the State
… a number do not,” DiNapoli said. “Failing to file for three or more years calls into question the financial … filing because the information reflected in the reports increases the transparency of the operations of local … in filings creates a comprehensive financial picture for local officials, citizens, researchers, credit rating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-27-ny-local-governments-persistently-delinquent-filing-required-financial-data-stateDiNapoli Op-Ed in Buffalo News Urges Washington to Help Governments Hurt by COVID-19
… to do more to help state and local governments hit hard by the coronavirus. The full op-ed is below: Washington Must … come to a bipartisan agreement on the next installment of federal stimulus legislation. Let’s do it right: The … local governments – not cuts to essential services or tax increases. The economic impact of COVID-19 has produced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-op-ed-buffalo-news-urges-washington-help-governments-hurt-covid-19DiNapoli: Lagging Ridership Leaves MTA With Hard Choices, Must Adjust to Changing Demand
… state or federal aid, the MTA is facing stark options for closing its budget gaps that will impact riders. The MTA … covered 51.1% of MTA’s overall operating costs (52.8% for NYC Transit). As of May 2022, fares covered just 31.9% of … from the MTA’s funding partners or substantial increases in ridership. Additionally, MTA must prioritize its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-lagging-ridership-leaves-mta-hard-choices-must-adjust-changing-demandOntario-Seneca-Yates-Cayuga-Wayne Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Payroll (2023M-16)
… In addition, it cost BOCES approximately $111,000 annually for time spent in the review, approval and manual entry into … Key Recommendations Review payroll processes for efficiency improvement opportunities. Work with … Continue with their efforts to recover unearned salary payments. Officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/06/09/ontario-seneca-yates-cayuga-wayne-board-cooperative-educational-services-payrollLoan Payroll Deductions – Legacy Reporting
… Once a loan has been approved and a check is sent to the member, a notification is sent to the employer through Retirement Online giving the amount to be deducted from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… Fiscal Stress Monitoring System has identified 22 villages in New York in some level of fiscal stress . DiNapoli’s office evaluated … May 31. For 2014, three villages have been classified as in “significant fiscal stress,” four in “moderate fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Growth Slows
… Local sales tax collections in 2014 suffered the slowest annual … 5.2 percent. New York’s 15-year annual average growth in sales taxes is 4.2 percent. “Municipalities across this state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-growth-slowsRestrictions – State Police Plan
… Regular Earnings: For Tier 6 members, earned compensation that exceeds the Governor’s annual salary is excluded (please refer to our Overtime and Earnings Limits for Tier 6 page for more information). Also excluded are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/restrictionsRestrictions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Regular Earnings: For Tier 6 members, earned compensation that exceeds the Governor’s annual salary is excluded (please refer to our Overtime and Earnings Limits for Tier 6 page for more information). Also excluded are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/restrictions