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First Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/2022-sales-taxes-first-quarter.pdfFirst Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers Report 2015S6
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B7-16-14)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, issued debt totaling $30 million to liquidate the accumulated … Comptroller for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b7-16-14Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-16-18)
… The Town’s preliminary budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Identify other revenue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-16-18DiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… improvement across much of the state," DiNapoli said. "The upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018State Agencies Bulletin No. 1681
… Purpose To explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and left … for others Affected Employees Employees receiving a 2018 Form W-2 Effective Date(s) Immediately Background … from a retirement system of the State of New York as a result of previous state, city or municipal employment, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1681-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2018Financial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… community organizations is spent in accordance with program guidelines and whether these controls are functioning … New York State created the Advantage After School Program (Program) in 2000 to provide high-quality youth … programs have higher school attendance and academic achievement, and are less likely to be involved in risky …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/02/13/financial-oversight-advantage-after-school-programCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds (Follow-Up)
… Chapter 845 of the Laws of 1977 established the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund or Fund) to pay for the cleanup and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/collection-and-use-oil-spill-funds-followDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2015
… of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services $500,000 to The Fortune Society Inc. for chemical dependency and problem …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2015Contract Advisory No. 7
… only special characters which should be used in a Contract ID on the Statewide Financial System (SFS) are the two hyphens (-) that separate the Business Unit, Contract Number, and Department ID values. Stand alone purchase orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/7-special-characters-should-not-be-used-contract-and-stand-alone-purchase-orderCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… also accepts credit card payments over the phone, online, and in person for other costs (e.g., unpaid tolls, … contained two recommendations to the Authority to develop strategies to enhance compliance with PCI DSS and implement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1750
… Purpose To inform agencies of an automatic rate change in the biweekly fee schedule for certain parking rates, as … mailbox. … To inform agencies of an automatic rate change in the biweekly fee schedule for certain parking rates as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1750-automatic-rate-change-ogs-parkingSUNY Bulletin No. SU-160
… bulletin replaces the information in Part III, pages 5-7 of the OSC Salary Manual and provides updated provisions … eligible for Standby/On-Call Pay and Recall Pay. The areas of assignment eligible for Standby On-Call Pay and Recall Pay … technology, infection control, midwifery, department of nursing, operating room, perfusion, pharmacy, physician’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-160-standbyon-call-pay-and-recall-pay-suny-uupCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-14-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2014-15 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/14/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-14-12DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for August 2014
… Inc. for bridge replacement in the town of Champlain. Gaming Commission $11.8 million to DDB Worldwide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2014Upstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… inception, the program has returned nearly $300 million to the Fund. "ClearMomentum is part of a growing list of … jobs and fueling local economies. Our program continues to serve as a model for public pension funds around the … In-State Private Equity Investment Program, designed to make profitable investments in New York State-based …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/upstate-new-york-company-delivers-450000-investment-gain-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… enacted this year, and the use of temporary resources to pay for recurring costs. “New York is facing the prospect of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-632
… titles of College Assistant, EOC Assistant, Student Aide and Campus Security Assistant, and provide instructions for increases not processed … criteria Background Pursuant to memoranda dated 08/04/2016 and 10/14/2016 from Carmelo Batista, Jr. authorizing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-632-minimum-wage-increases-certain-hourly-city-university-newDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… Act was passed by the state Legislature in 2000 to boost school safety and address violence in our public schools,” … grade. Under the act, public school districts must develop district-wide school safety plans and codes of conduct, and … methodology. Findings include: East High School in Rochester reported 256 VADIR incidents, but auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-law