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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)
… in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, … to submit their preliminary budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review while the deficit …
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 significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Deerpark, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $868,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general and highway funds as of December 31, …
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
… sales tax collections across New York grew 6 percent in the first six months of 2018, according to a report released … to $8 billion during the same period last year. This is the highest half-year increase in the state since 2010 and … back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons may bolster what has already been a strong start to 2018. But as history …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018State Agencies Bulletin No. 1681
… any part of 2018 in an annuity account described in IRC Section 403(b) – applicable only to employees of SUNY, CUNY … plan. Therefore, most rehired retirees (commonly known as Section 211 and 212 employees) receiving benefits from a retirement …
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
… November 15, 2012 through December 13, 2016. Background New York State created the Advantage After School Program … it assess provider risk. Although OCFS limits a provider’s budget based on the established maximum cost per child of …
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)
… Spill Compensation Fund (Oil Spill Fund or Fund) to pay for the cleanup and removal of petroleum spills. The statute … Comptroller administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund. The Department of Environmental Conservation … program by providing technical assistance and oversight for cleanup and removal activities and ensuring that only …
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
… reviews. $15.7 million to Weill Cornell Medical College, $11.9 million to Health Research Inc and $8.8 … Passenger Corp. for projects on the high-speed Hudson and Albany Schenectady Double Track rail lines. $869,000 to Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2015Contract Advisory No. 7
… any special characters. Guidance: The Contract ID for all new contracts including but not limited to services, goods, … grants, etc. in the SFS is composed of the agency’s Business Unit (5 alphanumeric characters), Contract Number … order should be reestablished on SFS for the unspent balance. References: Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter …
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)
… 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
… Purpose This bulletin replaces the information in Part III, pages 5-7 of the OSC Salary Manual and provides … United University Professions (UUP) professional employees in Bargaining Unit 08 who are overtime eligible and who work regularly scheduled shifts in a hospital or clinic and are assigned to specific areas …
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)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s tentative budget for the 2014-15 fiscal year … are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt totaling $12,000,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general, water, sewer and risk retention funds …
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
… their money. The independent audits ensure payments are free from fraud, waste and improprieties. The Comptroller’s … in Tribal State Compact money from the Akwesasne Mohawk Casino. Department of Environmental Conservation $153,000 to …
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
… Private Equity Investment Program has helped grow the pension fund while supporting jobs and fueling local … Our program continues to serve as a model for public pension funds around the country looking to develop similar … Over the past 20 years, 80 percent of the cost of benefit payments has been funded by investment returns. The Fund’s …
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
… New York state faces potential budget gaps in future years, according to an analysis of the state’s Financial Plan released today by State Comptroller Thomas … More must be done to promote long-term structural balance and ensure that taxpayers’ dollars are used …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-632
… for years 2016, 2017 and 2018 for Classified Staff White Collar and Blue Collar represented by District Council …
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
… determined it should have reported 769, including two sex offenses that involved inappropriate sexual contact and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-law