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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Fiscal Year 2026 Executive Budget
… healthcare given recent demand. “The additional spending is partly funded by a $3.1 billion increase to revenue … actions, as many of these actions are litigated, leaving it vulnerable to choices made in Washington. The FY 2026 … particularly for revenues, do not materialize, and will have a larger cushion to absorb potential volatility.” … New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-fiscal-year-2026-executive-budgetUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-324
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … CSEA Agreement is reached, the negotiated changes detailed in the Labor Relations Memorandum are extended to Management/Confidential and Unrepresented employees in graded positions in Bargaining Units 86, 88 and CT. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-324-april-2023-unified-court-system-ucs-judicial-longevity-paymentAnthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits With Medicare
… programs. NYSHIP covers about 1.2 million active and retired State, participating local government, and school district employees, and their dependents. The Empire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/19/anthem-blue-cross-coordination-benefits-medicareCuba-Rushford Central School District – Cafeteria Purchases (2025M-28)
… to provide meals and refreshments for students, sell a la carte items in the District’s two cafeterias, and cater … the Manager also purchased food totaling $100 for a District teacher to serve at a different private … the findings and recommendations in this report must be prepared and provided to our office within 90 days, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/cuba-rushford-central-school-district-cafeteria-purchases-2025m-28State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Tioga Downs, Rivers, Montreign and Del Lago casinos to 26 local governments in various counties. Office of General … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in May
… In May, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 791 contracts for state agencies … or lack of documentation. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-mayDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… compared to November 2019. December sales tax collections, when reported by the state Tax and Finance Department in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberMonitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)
… Aging (NYSOFA) helps New York residents aged 60 or older be as independent as possible for as long as possible through … Programs are administered at the county level through a network of 59 Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), which provide … providers. NYSOFA’s Community Services Program encompasses a range of specialized programs for older adults, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month … of Taxation and Finance, and the amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearTown of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… collections. As a result, collections were at greater risk for theft or loss. In addition, the Clerk accumulated … when they were received. As a result, the potential for missing funds and the misuse of funds increases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106Opinion 89-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … her regular job while attending assessor training provided by the New York State Board of Equalization and Assessment. … amount of the unauthorized payments. If the town obtains a money judgment, it may be enforced in the manner provided by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-18Town of Decatur – Town Clerk (2020M-58)
… or remit any fees received to the Supervisor or New York State Agriculture and Markets. The Board did not conduct or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/11/06/town-decatur-town-clerk-2020m-58DiNapoli: Ex-Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Convicted in Grant Scheme
… the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was convicted today in Warren County Court of two counts of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree and related false filing charges, related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-ex-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-convicted-grant-schemeReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center (Follow-Up)
… to OTDA for homeless housing was $2 billion or more for calendar years 2019 through 2022. Since 1996, the Westchester … for 100 adult families, serves over 250 families per year. Westhab is the single largest provider of these … Local Districts’ claim submissions must comply with OTDA’s Fiscal Reference Manual, which provides guidance on costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/08/reimbursement-homeless-shelter-providers-westhab-incs-coachman-family-center-followNutritional Assistance – Federal Funding and New York
… their grocery budget and help them afford nutritious food. In January 2025 , nearly 3 million New Yorkers received … member. In calendar year 2024, more than half of the average monthly WIC participants in the State (233,703) were … of New York City, Suffolk County had the largest number of average monthly WIC participants (22,742). New York, Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/nutritional-assistanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 1857
… changed his or her name and has not yet obtained a new card from the SSA, provide the employee with Form SS-5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1857-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-100
… Annual employees in Bargaining Unit SY who are Active or on authorized Paid Leave or Leave of Absence (except for LOA / RPD ) on the contract … at the time of their reclassification to a higher grade on or about January 8, 2004, were at or above the maximum salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-100-ucs-80000-bonus-payment-and-150000-one-time-bonus-paymentHigher Education – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… Enrollment In academic year (AY) 2021-22, New York State public and private higher education institutions … enrollment at public institutions decreased in AY 2020-21 by 8.5 percent compared to five years earlier and by 11.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/higher-educationTown of Wolcott – Financial Management (2020M-131)
… of the laws governing the finances of the general fund tax bases and did not have an understanding of the finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-financial-management-2020m-131