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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent compared to the same period last … P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled $918 million, or $437 million less than 2019. The sharp decline in revenues was widespread around the state, ranging from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (May 13, 2021)
… laws, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act signed in March 2020, the COVID-Related Tax Relief … payments and recently reported on payments made under CARES and CRTR. Under CARES, eligible individuals received $1,200 payments ($2,400 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-may-13-2021Oversight of Dam Safety
… and other impacted areas. Annual certifications are an attestation by the dam owner that certain requirements under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/21/oversight-dam-safetyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2158
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to request verification of the agency’s address to be … Form W-2 for Tax Year 2023. Effective Dates: This bulletin is effective immediately. OSC Actions: OSC will update … NPAY529 (Agency’s Address Listing). If the agency address is correct, no further action is needed. If the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2158-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxState Agencies Bulletin No. 2228
… inform agencies of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Increase to Seasonal Location Pay and Seasonal Location Pay Mid-Hudson. Affected Employees: Seasonal employees in Administrative Services Unit (BU02), … to inform agencies of the Fiscal Year 20232024 Increase to Seasonal Location Pay and Seasonal Location Pay MidHudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2228-fiscal-year-2023-2024-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonalState Agencies Bulletin No. 2229
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Increase to Seasonal Location Pay … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of the Fiscal Year 20242025 Increase to Seasonal Location Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2229-fiscal-year-2024-2025-increase-seasonal-location-pay-and-seasonalState Agencies Bulletin No. 2267
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to request verification of the agency’s address to be … W-2 for Tax Year 2024. Effective Dates: This bulletin is effective immediately. OSC Actions: OSC will update … NPAY529 (Agency’s Address Listing). If the agency address is correct, no further action is needed. If the agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2267-verification-agency-return-address-employee-form-w-2-wage-and-taxSelected Aspects of Collection of Bridge and Tunnel Tolls and Fees
… was approximately $1.9 billion. For most TBTA bridges, drivers can pay tolls either in cash or by E-ZPass. E-ZPass … Tolls by Mail, cameras are used to take pictures of the license plates, and toll bills are mailed to the registered … toll 30 days after a second monthly statement is issued, if payment is not made. Also, a new regulation (New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/14/selected-aspects-collection-bridge-and-tunnel-tolls-and-feesOversight of Residential Domestic Violence Programs
… with the licensing and oversight of domestic violence (DV) programs in New York State. Central Office oversees six … and provide oversight of residential and non-residential DV programs in the State. In 2016, 11,338 individuals … adults and children) were admitted to a residential DV program. DV programs are run by various not-for-profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/24/oversight-residential-domestic-violence-programsControls Over Selected Expenditures
To determine if the Office of Victim Services internal controls ensure that expenditures are made only to eligible victims and for eligible victim services
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/04/controls-over-selected-expendituresContract Participation of Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… Care Corporation (WCHCC) established annual minority- and women-owned business enterprise goals, is making an effort to reach these goals, and is accurately reporting these results to the Department … To determine whether WCHCC established annual minority and womenowned business enterprise goals is making an effort …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/04/contract-participation-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprisesOversight of Critical Foster Care Program Requirements
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has … criteria prior to their certification or approval for the placement of foster children, and to determine whether … occur as required for these children. Our audit covered the period April 1, 2012 through March 22, 2017. Background …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/21/oversight-critical-foster-care-program-requirementsLocalities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… whether the State Board of Elections provided Local Election Boards with sufficient guidance to ensure that paper … New York City Board and the County Boards as the “Local Election Boards.” The New York State Board of Elections … in the State and providing oversight to the Local Election Boards. During the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
To determine if the Department of Healths waiver practices are effectively addressing safety and risks related to physical plant standards at health care facil
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Spine Specialists
… Members pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose … requirements, when United processes a non-participating provider’s claims, it is with the understanding that Empire … will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-spine-specialistsUnited HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Orthopedic Associates of Long Island
… Members pay a nominal co-payment to the participating provider for the services rendered. Members may also choose … requirements, when United processes a non-participating provider’s claims, it is with the understanding that Empire … will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit focused on claims submitted to United by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-orthopedic-associates-long-islandControls Over CUNY Fully Integrated Resources and Services Tool
… requires an approved access form; however, no form was on file for this student. The student, who was not an employee … approved access forms. We identified 170 employees who had 990 unauthorized roles, including 83 that were designated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/02/controls-over-cuny-fully-integrated-resources-and-services-toolYork College – Time and Attendance Practices for Public Safety Staff
… Purpose To determine whether York College had adequate controls over the time and attendance of Public Safety employees to provide … to May 31, 2014. Background The City University of New York (CUNY) consists of 11 senior colleges, six community … To determine whether York College had adequate controls over the time and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/06/york-college-time-and-attendance-practices-public-safety-staffContract Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… for overseeing the 570-mile highway system and 524-mile canal system in the State. For contracts involving State … involving federal money, including the current New NY Bridge project (the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement), the … at best, about 18 percent, excluding its work on the New NY Bridge project, which is not subject to MWBE requirements. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/contract-participation-disadvantaged-business-enterprises-and-minority-and-women-ownedManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… causes. More recently, the fund for organ donation (the Life Pass It On Trust Fund) has also begun to benefit from a … or raise awareness of their existence. Officials also do not report to the public on how the funds are used and only monitor fund activity when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-funds