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DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… statewide moderated in 2023, following two years of double-digit increases,” DiNapoli said. “The fluctuations … rates.” Local sales tax collections in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 3.1% compared to the same quarter of 2022, similar to the 3% and 3.6% year-over-year growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023Elevator Safety (Follow-Up)
… of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Elevator Safety (Report 2017-N-4 ). About the Program The New York City … of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report Elevator Safety Report 2017N4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/28/elevator-safety-followOpinion 91-27
… towns or all villages" (Municipal Home Rule Law, §2[5]; NY Const, art IX, §3). In our prior opinions, we concluded … officers" (44 NY2d at 289, 405 NYS2d at 629; also see NY Const Art 9, §1[b] which provides that all local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-27Opinion 95-2
… a franchise fee imposed upon the cable company by a city is not a municipal "fee" falling within the exemption of … Housing Law, §52. You ask whether a housing authority is exempt from paying that portion of its cable television bill which is designated as a "franchise fee". You state that the city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-2Comptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendant For Stealing Over $148k in NYS Pension Benefits
… announced that Renee Kanas, 64, a resident of Tamarac, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Supreme Court today … of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sherriff’s in Florida. After being brought to Albany County, New York to … of Tamarac Road Patrol and Broward County Sheriff’s in Florida for their assistance. The Comptroller’s investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendant-stealing-over-148k-nys-pensionCUNY Bulletin No. CU-571
… and automatic processing and to provide agencies with the procedures for reporting certain salary increases. Affected Employees … and 4/20/16. Increases will be applied in accordance with the eligibility criteria set by the CUNY University … and automatic processing and to provide agencies with the procedures for reporting certain salary increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-571-2012-2016-psc-adjunct-retroactive-general-salary-increasesComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Sentencing in Theft of Over $274,000 in State Pension Benefits
… that Marc A. Eletz, 70, a resident of Boca Raton, Florida, was sentenced in Albany County Court to 5 months in jail, $200,000 in … deceased mother, Fay Eletz. Eletz’s father, Milton Eletz, was a New York State pensioner who elected to receive reduced … that Marc A Eletz 70 a resident of Boca Raton Florida was sentenced in Albany County Court to 5 months in jail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-theft-over-274000-state-pension-benefitsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… General Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the unsealing of an indictment charging John H. Eydeler III, 66, a resident of Glendale, Arizona, with grand larceny in the second … Dorothy Eydeler, a retired nurse who died in October of 1998. “After his mother passed away, Mr. Eydeler hid her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Who Embezzled Funds to Bankroll Personal Business
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Gail E. Cesternino, the former West Ghent Volunteer Fire … in the First Degree (an E felony) in full satisfaction of the indictment. "Ms. Cesternino stole fire company funds … "We will continue working to protect the funds of volunteer fire companies, so that in turn, firefighters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyIX.12.H Key CMIA Documents – IX. Federal Grants
… While CMIA applies to federal program funding, all aspects of implementation – program coverage, implementation … and lead state agencies responsible for administration of covered programs must prepare two major documents for … Annual Treasury-State Agreement (TSA): Details the terms of implementation of CMIA in the state for each SFY. The TSA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12h-key-cmia-documentsReporting Workers' Compensation Benefits – Legacy Reporting
… compensation benefits can be paid to your employees in three different ways. How your employees are paid those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/reporting-workers-compensation-benefitsTown of Andover – Audit of Claims (2013M-388)
… of our audit was to evaluate the audit of claims process for the period January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. … or prepare abstracts of claims to be approved by the Board for payment by the Supervisor. Only the total amount of claims approved by the Board for payment was included in the Board minutes. We found that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-andover-audit-claims-2013m-388Opinion 98-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … the opinion. AMBULANCE DISTRICTS -- Contracts (imposition of charge per call by entity providing service) -- Fees … services within the district and provide the payment of that fee to the company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-9Opinion 99-5
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Contracts (by school district … of the cooperative library system. The amount stated in the contract and approved as an appropriation for library … appears that one intent of this amendment was to provide clear authority for political subdivisions to support the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-5Contract Submission System Guide for the Office of the Attorney General Users
… New York State Contract Submission System (CSS) The CSS is a secure application which allows State authorities to submit contracts and contract amendments for prior approval or filing to the Office of the State … General (OAG) roles are initially assigned when the user is created by an Authorizer in OSC Online Services. OAG …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-guide-office-attorney-general-usersDiNapoli: State's Fiscal Outlook Declines
… Just a year after the Division of the Budget forecast fiscal stability and no projected … spending could help preserve the economic competitiveness of our state and avoid cuts to critical programs New Yorkers … DiNapoli said large budget gaps underscore the importance of building up rainy day reserves and enhancing criteria for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-states-fiscal-outlook-declinesOpinion 92-20
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (for concerts held on county fairgrounds) LICENSING AND … fee on concerts which take place during the running of a county fair on the fairgrounds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Opinion 90-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (scope of village auditor's authority); (necessity of vendor … Whether a village board of trustees which has established the office of auditor may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-9Westchester Attorney Indicted for Fraud and False Statement Charges Arising From His Attempt to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison; one count of mail fraud, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison; and one count of making a false statement, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. The maximum potential sentences are prescribed by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/westchester-attorney-indicted-fraud-and-false-statement-charges-arising-his-attempt-embezzleComptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… special education preschool, Sunshine Development School (“SDS”), for overcharging the State of New York for services rendered by SDS and for failing to pay millions in personal and corporate … leasing arrangement created by Michael Koffler and SDS with the purpose and effect of inflating claims for rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlement