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DiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… proven, sales tax can be an unpredictable revenue source for our local governments. I urge municipal officials to be cautious if planning for future growth." DiNapoli's report revealed local sales … year-over-year increase since 2013. This increase accounts for nearly half (45 percent) of the nearly $484 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018State Agencies Bulletin No. 1681
… by the plan even if the individual elects not to join or does not contribute to the plan. IRS Regulations require the … the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 to determine what amount, if any, the employee is eligible to take as an …
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
… 15, 2012 through December 13, 2016. Background New York State created the Advantage After School Program (Program) in … number of children expected to be served in the Program on any day during the year. OCFS administers the Program … sites serving about 17,000 children and youth across the State. State funding for the Program was $19.3 million and …
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
… waste or other improprieties. Cumulatively through August for calendar year 2015, DiNapoli’s office has approved … financial officer, DiNapoli’s office reviews contracts for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-august-2015Contract Advisory No. 7
… (-) that separate the Business Unit, Contract Number, and Department ID values. Stand alone purchase orders should … Contract Number (up to 10 alphanumeric characters), and Department ID (7 numeric characters). These three values are separated and identified by use of a hyphen (-) between the values. The …
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)
… of payment must comply with the Data Security Standards (DSS) established by the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Security Standards Council. The PCI DSS is a comprehensive set of technical and operational … 19, 2017, examined whether the Authority complied with PCI DSS. The audit covered the period March 1, 2017 through June …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1750
… electronic input file as listed below: Type Current Rate New Rate Surface 14.46 14.96 Surface Reserved 28.92 29.92 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1750-automatic-rate-change-ogs-parkingSUNY Bulletin No. SU-160
… in Appendix A-16 of the 2007-2011 Agreement between the State of New York and the United University Professions. Individuals who …
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-b7-14-12Upstate New York Company Delivers $450,000 Investment Gain To The State Pension Fund
… local economies. Our program continues to serve as a model for public pension funds around the country looking to … in the company through Trillium Group, a managing partner for the In-State Program, in 2010 ($500,000) and in 2009 … within the region," said Kevin Phelps, general partner for Trillium Group. The In-State Private Equity Investment …
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, … use of temporary resources to pay for recurring costs. “New York is facing the prospect of outyear budget gaps,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-632
… if this action is not taken, as the system will adjust all earnings based on the salary rate in effect on the … using the appropriate effective date. Agencies must update all subsequent effective dated rows provided the employee …
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
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to improve its … Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) after a state audit found schools failed to report numerous cases of … each reportable violent or disruptive incident that occurs on school property. Schools submit an annual summary of these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-16-13)
… all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/25/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-16-13State Agencies Bulletin No. 1528
… have been identified, agencies must send an email, with a spreadsheet, to the Tax and Compliance mailbox …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1528-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 1304
… regarding this bulletin may be e-mailed to the Tax and Compliance mailbox. … To notify agencies of the availability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1304-automated-process-reissued-2013-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1567
… parking rates as submitted by the Office of General Services. Affected Employees Employees who have the OGS … Type Current Rate New Rate Surface 13.46 13.96 Surface Reserved 26.92 27.92 Covered 26.92 27.92 Covered Reserved 53.84 55.84 Note: All figures include 8% sales tax. Agency Actions Notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1567-automatic-rate-change-ogs-parkingState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… position to evaluate Industrial Development Agencies and the projects that receive tax breaks with new reforms now … the best practices employed by some IDAs around the state and should reassure taxpayers that private businesses are … receiving public support and that communities can recoup benefits if job creation goals are not met. “My thanks to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915State Agencies Bulletin No. 1441
… Purpose To explain why the Retirement Plan check box in Box 13 of Form W-2, must be checked for most employees and left unchecked for others. Affected … new row in an Employee’s tax record after January 5, 2016, up to and including January 8, 2016, must review the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1441-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year