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First Quarter 2021 Local Sales Taxes Down 3.9 Percent; New York City Declines While the Rest of the State Grows
Local government sales tax collections declined by 3.9 percent, or $173 million, in the first quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/first-quarter-2021-local-sales-taxes-down-3.9-percent.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.pdfOpinion 92-36
… and services needed. The intent of the legislation, then, is to provide counties with a "...funding mechanism to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-36CUNY Bulletin No. CU-539
… on October 20, 2015 between the Comptroller of the City of New York and the City Employees Union Local 237 IBT for … increases. This Ratification Bonus Payment is pensionable. New Time Entry Code OSC has created a new Time Entry earnings code to pay the $1,000 Ratification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-539-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-paymentCUNY Bulletin No. CU-538
… Purpose To explain the agency procedures for reporting rate increases and adjustments for miscellaneous earnings. … CUNY employees in the title of Cement Mason Background The rate increases are pursuant to a Consent Determination filed … Bonus. This payment is Pensionable. The revised rate chart and additional information are contained in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-538-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-and-lump-sum-payment-cementState Contract and Payment Actions in February
… Services – Design & Construction $19.8 million with Patricia Electric Inc. for a fire alarm system replacement at … $4 million with CP Ward Inc. for a bridge replacement on NY Route 386 over Black Creek in Monroe County. $3 million … support for the startup business plan competition in Buffalo. $4 million to The Research Foundation for the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/state-contract-and-payment-actions-februaryOpinion 88-65
… paying the tax and the charging of a fee therefor. This is in reply to your letter which asks our opinion as to whom … Tax Law which states, in part, the following: "1. .... Where a tax is paid by a mortgagee which is subject to the … this state; national banking association; federal savings bank or federal savings and loan association; federal credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-65Opinion 88-6
… the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits (authority of municipality … establishing a local retirement system for its officers or employees after April 12, 1922. The plan, which was … plan also permits voluntary contributions by participating employees. The agreement with the bank provides that the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-6DiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores With Analysis of 10 Years of Fiscal Monitoring System Data
… five local governments with non-calendar fiscal years were designated in stress. The Town of Centerville in Allegany … Chateaugay, Huntington Bay, and Mohawk, which were designated as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” “With the … designations decreased in fiscal year 2022 compared to 2021. For cities, 11% were designated in some level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scores-analysis-10-years-fiscal-monitoring-system-dataDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for February 2016
… and investigations. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation $529,000 in 21 revenue contracts for … Inc. for furnishings. Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation $3.4 million to Open Space Institute … Construction Group to rehabilitate the physical science building at SUNY Oneonta. New York State Thruway Authority …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-february-2016DiNapoli: Some Affordable Apartments for Seniors Left Vacant for Years
… The shortage of affordable housing is especially hard on elderly New Yorkers, but many units are … DiNapoli said. “Unfortunately, the audit found that there is more they can do to make sure those next in line are not … that available apartments don’t sit vacant.” The NYC HPD is the largest municipal housing agency in America and among …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-some-affordable-apartments-seniors-left-vacant-yearsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-710
… an adjustment is needed to COVID-19 overtime such as CVO, ARC must be used. When an adjustment is needed to … deadline for Pay Period 4C. The Earnings Codes AJR, ARC and ARO must be reported as follows: Earnings Begin … the last date to be adjusted. Earnings Code: Enter AJR, ARC, or ARO as appropriate. Amount: Enter the total amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-710-cuny-2020-retroactive-2-pay-rate-increases-new-york-stateCUNY Bulletin No. CU-709
… an adjustment is needed to COVID-19 overtime such as CVO, ARC must be used. When an adjustment is needed to … deadline for Pay Period 4C. The Earnings Codes AJR, ARC and ARO must be reported as follows: Earnings Begin … the last date to be adjusted. Earnings Code: Enter AJR, ARC or ARO as appropriate. Amount: Enter the total amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-709-cuny-2020-retroactive-2-pay-rate-increases-internationalState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… and Mathematics. $10.1 million with Successful Practices Network Inc. for technical assistance and support services to … services for the Empire, Excelsior and Student Employee Health plans. $36.7 million to Beacon Health Options Inc. for benefit services for the Mental Health & Substance Abuse Program for the state Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneDiNapoli: System Glitch Left Too Many NYC Heat & Hot Water Complaints Ignored
… 2014. Auditors reviewed supposed duplicate complaints from 25 buildings with 869 heat and hot water complaints made in … often resort to space heaters, ovens or other potential fire hazards to keep warm. The audit also found HPD was often … cases, the audit found HPD settled with owners for amounts below the minimum penalty and, even then, often never …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignoredOpinion 89-27
… salary basis.' [Emphasis added]. Therefore, based on the express language of section 205, we now conclude that the … ..." [Emphasis added] It is our view, therefore, that the express language of section 200 referring to the board's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-27DiNapoli: New York's Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak
… state’s economy, and its strength has been its diversity, high levels of education and unionization,” DiNapoli said. … unemployment rate was the nation’s third highest, led by high unemployment in New York City. The state also had a … for those with less than a four-year degree or just a high school diploma. Report New York’s Labor Force: Assessing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-yorks-labor-force-decreased-sharply-during-pandemic-and-remains-below-pre-pandemic-peakState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… $26.4 million with Prismatic Development Corp. for renovations at Creedmoor Psychiatric Center in Queens County. … Capitol in Albany County. Office of Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation $10 million with Stantec Landscape …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberOversight of Kendra’s Law
… be entered in OMH’s Tracking of AOT Cases and Treatments system, or TACT. OMH Central Office and Field Office staff …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawCUNY Bulletin No. CU-810
… an adjustment is needed for non-COVID-19 related overtime or recall such as OT Skilled Labor – 1.5 (Earnings Code SL1), … retro salary increase. To process a retroactive adjustment or correct an automatic retroactive adjustment, agencies must … employee’s taxable gross and reported on the employee’s Form W-2. The adjustments (Earnings Codes AJR, ARC, and ARO) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-810-cuny-retroactive-rate-increases-locksmith-skilled-trade