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Local Sales Taxes Surge 49.2 Percent in April-June 2021 Over Same Quarter in 2020: Statewide Collections Strong Even Compared to Pre-Pandemic Period
Local sales tax collections in New York State grew by 49.2 percent, or just over $1.6 billion, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-surge-in-april-june-2021.pdfGrowth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows to 2.4 Percent in First Half of 2014; Long Island and Southern Tier Collections Decline
Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows to 2.4 Percent in First Half of 2014; Long Island and Southern Tier Collections Decline
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections0714.pdfArea #5 – Malware Protection – Information Technology Governance
… connected to computers, such as USB flash drives and digital cameras, and turn off the AutoPlay 13 feature for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-5-malware-protectionState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … to be provided and the basis for the payment. Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Restitution Payments (2021-MS-2)
… report - pdf ] We also released 13 letter reports to the following County Probation Departments: Chenango [pdf] , … officials enforced restitution orders, notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and … Department officials enforced restitution orders notified the court when a probationer violated the court order and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/restitution-payments-2021-ms-2IV.4.D Debt Service – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… public authorities and certain municipalities have issued debt to finance the acquisition, construction, and rehabilitation of State facilities or equipment and expect to receive rental or contractual payments from the State in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv4d-debt-service-1Processing of Paper Tax Returns
… problems and ensure satisfactory contractor performance in the future. The audit covers the period January 1, 2012 … 2 million (20 percent) of all personal income tax returns in the State are submitted as paper returns. In compliance with State Finance Law regarding preferred …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/04/09/processing-paper-tax-returnsCity of Troy – Budget Review (B18-5-8)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Troy, located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to … exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b18-5-8DiNapoli: Bedford-Stuyvesant is on the Rise
… The Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood has experienced strong population, business and job growth in recent years, according to a report released today by … with record numbers of businesses and jobs, but the benefits have not been shared by all residents," DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-bedford-stuyvesant-riseCity of Troy – Budget Review (B22-5-7)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Rensselaer County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $24,706,000 to liquidate cumulative deficits in … State Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b22-5-7Comptroller Authority to Audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs)
… DiNapoli's Legislative Program Legislative Session 2019-2020: Signed into law on December 20, 2019 as Chapter 710 of the Laws of 2019 – A.7476 (Magnarelli) / S.5445 (Skoufis) – Relates to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/comptroller-authority-audit-local-development-corporations-ldcs-0Retirement System Membership – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… Police officers and paid firefighters working for employers that participate in the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) must become members … plan was enacted in 1986, you must have elected coverage by December 31, 1986. … EnCon Police Officers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/retirement-system-membershipRFQual #22-03 – Independent Medical Examiner Services (Individual Physicians)
… to contract with physicians having general and specialized medical education, experience, and expertise. Physicians will act as Independent Medical Examiners, conducting independent medical examinations (“IMEs”), providing a written report of … to contract with physicians having general and specialized medical education experience and expertise …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/rfqual-22-03Accountability for Traffic Ticket Surcharges
… assessed, collected, accounted for, and reported all traffic ticket surcharge revenue received through its Traffic Violations Bureaus (TVBs). The audit covered the … July 31, 2014. Background New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law authorizes cities with a population of 200,000 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/10/accountability-traffic-ticket-surchargesMonitoring and Administration of Public Protection Grant Programs
… the Division of Criminal Justice Services (Division) is adequately administering and monitoring selected public … 19, 2019. About the Program The Division’s mission is to enhance public safety by providing resources and … and firearm-related homicides. Established in 2014, GIVE is a crime-fighting program designed to assist law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/24/monitoring-and-administration-public-protection-grant-programsDiNapoli: Former Vernon Center Fire Department Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $300,000
… guilty to stealing more than $300,000 from the department, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Oneida County District Attorney Todd Carville, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James announced today. … collaborative work of our law enforcement partners focused on the same goal; holding those who break our laws, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-former-vernon-center-fire-department-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-300000Adult-Use Cannabis (AUC)
… All counties and New York City are eligible to receive tax revenue from the sale of AUC products sold within their … the State Comptroller (OSC) is responsible for making AUC tax revenue payments to counties and NYC. We anticipate that … the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Vendor Self-Service Portal at: https://esupplier.sfs.ny.gov/psp/fscm/SUPPLIER …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/adult-use-cannabis-aucDirect Deposit for New State Employees
… Session 2021-2022: Direct Deposit for New State Employees – Signed into law on July 22, 2022 as Chapter 442 … the payment of salaries by direct deposit for state employees hired after January 1, 2023. Memo Bill Text Status … the payment of salaries by direct deposit for state employees hired after January 1 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/direct-deposit-new-state-employees-0Increase ABLE Account Balance
… (Gunther) / S.6238 (Carlucci) – Increases the maximum account balance for the New York Achieving A Better Life … Increases the maximum account balance for the New York Achieving A Better Life …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/increase-able-account-balanceDiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… After two years of extraordinary volatility in state finances, the State … 2022-23 Enacted Budget Financial Plan from the Division of the Budget (DOB) projects fiscal stability for the next … Making deposits to the rainy-day reserves on or ahead of schedule may help prevent disruptions in critical programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-plan