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Understanding Local Government Sales Tax in New York State - 2020 Update
This report is an update to the Office of the State Comptroller’s March 2015 publication on local government sales taxes in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/understanding-local-government-sales-tax-in-nys-2020-update.pdfDiNapoli Audit Finds Western Regional OTB Lacks Accountability and Gave Out Lucrative Perks
… program from Sept. 2017 to Dec. 2019. The program included ticket giveaways for Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres and … $1.3 million on leases for suites at sporting venues, concert tickets and food and beverages. Auditors found that … members, employees and other individuals. The average ticket costs, including the amount spent on concessions, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-western-regional-otb-lacks-accountability-and-gave-out-lucrative-perksDiNapoli: Priceline Commits to Improve Gender and Racial Diversity on its Board of Directors
… racial diversity among the qualities it will actively seek in its board members. When the Fund filed its request for … board diversity, the company had just one female director. In January, it added a second female director to its now … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $178.3 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-priceline-commits-improve-gender-and-racial-diversity-its-board-directorsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Congressional Testimony
… the following statement today in regarding Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s Senate testimony. The Fund holds shares in … the following statement today in regarding Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerbergs Senate testimony …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerbergs-congressional-testimonyState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Financial Plan
… improvement in the commercial real estate market expected to slow from earlier projections. The updated financial plan … funds and better-than-projected revenues are necessary to shore up reserves . The city needs to find ways to balance its budget while maintaining service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-financial-planDiNapoli: Florida Man Sentenced to Pay Full Restitution for His Theft of Nearly $80,000 in His Deceased Father's NYS Pension Payments
… full restitution after being convicted of identity theft in connection with his theft of $79,943 in pension payments … DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Donnelly for her partnership in helping to protect our pension system … who have the audacity to pilfer from a deceased parent. This sentence serves as a reminder that anyone who tries to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-florida-man-sentenced-pay-full-restitution-his-theft-nearly-80000-his-deceased-fathers-nysCredit for Military or Additional Service – State Police Plan
… employment and end your membership with NYSLRS. If you have any questions about purchasing military service, please … retirement benefit, you must request credit while you are on the payroll of a participating employer. If you receive a … your decision and contact us with any questions you may have. For reinstatement to an earlier membership within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/credit-military-or-additional-serviceAvailable Options – Regional State Park Police Plan
… initial value will be paid to your beneficiary or estate in a lump sum. “Initial value” is an actuarial term for the … you will receive your initial value amount and more in your monthly retirement benefit. However, if you die after … depending upon which option you elect, payments in the same amount you were receiving (without COLA) will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1867/available-optionsLife Changes: Membership in a Nutshell
… P. DiNapoli I cannot stress enough how important it is for you to know how membership in the New York State and Local … future and the future of your loved ones. Whether you are just joining NYSLRS or have been a member for a … Understanding the benefits you are entitled to receive as a NYSLRS member is important …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-membership-nutshellDiNapoli: Pleasant Valley Woman Arrested Stealing Funds From New York State and Local Retirement System
… and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S. Robertson, 63, of Pleasant Valley in the alleged theft of nearly $42,000 of her deceased mother's pension payments. … and the New York State Police announced the arrest of Bonnie S Robertson 63 of Pleasant Valley in the alleged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-pleasant-valley-woman-arrested-stealing-funds-new-york-state-and-local-retirement-systemDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… standards, averaging 5.3% from fiscal years 2024 through 2026, the city will have to prepare for the potential … in place pending the outcome of the city's appeal. While it has added substantial labor reserves since a year ago … Fiscal Tracking Tools Strengthening New York City's Rainy Day Fund Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Doubles Low Emissions Index Investment to $4 Billion
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today at the Investor Summit on Climate Risk at the United Nations … nonprofit organization Ceres , which directs the Ceres Investor Network on Climate Risk and Sustainability. The Ceres Investor Network includes more than 145 institutional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-doubles-low-emissions-index-investment-4-billionDiNapoli: Pension Contribution Rates Remain Stable for Fiscal Year 2017-18
… percent of payroll. The average contribution rate for the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) will increase to … country, allowing New York's public workforce to retire with the knowledge that their pensions are secure." Employer … In 2012, DiNapoli began providing employers with access to a two-year projection of their annual pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/09/dinapoli-pension-contribution-rates-remain-stable-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli: Rochester Woman Arrested for Stealing $121K in Pension Checks Sent to Her Late Grandmother
… A Rochester woman, Elona Roberts, was arrested today for the alleged theft of more than $121,000 in state pension … Monroe County District Attorney Sandra Doorley, and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office announced. “Today’s arrest … DiNapoli said. “My thanks to District Attorney Doorley and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office for their partnership in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-rochester-woman-arrested-stealing-121k-pension-checks-sent-her-late-grandmotherEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… a collection case. Collection actions may include filing a warrant, serving a levy (a legal seizure of property), and … 250 business tax debtors for whom it filed at least one warrant in the prior 12 months. The March 2021 lists for … respectively, for the amount due and owed at the time the warrant was filed. Key Findings For a significant number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesDiNapoli and Schneiderman Announce Guilty Plea in $120K Fraud of State Pension Benefits
… larceny in the second degree, a class C felony, before Supreme Court Judge Roger D. McDonough in Albany County Court. Cizik will be sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state … grand larceny in the second degree a class C felony before Supreme Court Judge Roger D McDonough in Albany County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-and-schneiderman-announce-guilty-plea-120k-fraud-state-pension-benefitsOpinion 91-54
… -- Taxes and Assessments (authority of village to impose a tax on renters of real property); (authority of village to impose a tax on rents paid by tenants of real property within the village) TAXES -- Occupancy Tax (authority of village to impose on renters of real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-54XIII.6 Potential Tax Consequences of Assigning an Incorrect Official Station – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… The employee’s personal income tax liability for these travel expenses can be negligible, such as the amounts … tax liabilities with respect to reimbursement of travel expenses. This tax liability can also be unexpected … the consequences of reimbursing employees for travel expenses incurred by an employee in the vicinity of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii6-potential-tax-consequences-assigning-incorrect-official-stationComptroller DiNapoli and Acting Nassau County DA Singas: Pension Scammer Sentenced
… retirees. I thank Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas and her office for their hard work on this … Yorkers rely upon,” Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas said. “I will continue to work with the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/comptroller-dinapoli-and-acting-nassau-county-da-singas-pension-scammer-sentencedState Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… its fiscal year on March 31 with a General Fund balance of $9.4 billion, an increase of $1.7 billion over the prior fiscal year. "Strong personal … receipts from December through March helped boost the end-of-year bottom line," DiNapoli said. "The state's economy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18