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Comptroller’s Fiscal Update: Year-End Results for State Fiscal Year 2013-14, May 2014
Although U.S. and New York State economic growth softened in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14, tax collections showed signs of real improvement.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-year-end-results-2013-14.pdfComptroller's Fiscal Update: Revenue Trends through the First Quarter, State Fiscal Year 2013-14, July 2013
All Governmental Funds tax collections through the first quarter were $321 million higher than projected in this year’s Enacted Budget Financial Plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-update-1st-quarter-2013-14.pdfFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - November 2017
The MTA is the largest mass transit agency in the nation, providing services to nearly one-third of the nation’s mass transit commuters.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2018.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Results
This snapshot highlights the FSMS results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2020-21, which ended on June 30, 2021. Fewer school districts were scored in fiscal stress in this year, but the COViD-19 pandemic and the local, State and federal responses to it had a negative
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-school-districts-fiscal-year-2020-21-results.pdfState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on IDA Reform Legislaton (S.5867/A.7915)
… tax breaks with new reforms now signed into law. “These measures build upon many of the best practices employed by … “My thanks to Assemblyman Magnarelli and Senator Marchione for encouraging New York to adopt meaningful oversight and accountability measures that will also help improve the efficiency and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915DiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… grew 6 percent in the first six months of 2018, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … June, local collections totaled $8.5 billion compared to $8 billion during the same period last year. This is the … much of the state," DiNapoli said. "The upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons may bolster what has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018DiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… The budget gaps result from spending increases and tax reductions enacted this year, and the use of temporary … than $2.3 billion in revenue from a top personal income tax (PIT) rate of 8.82 percent on certain higher-income … debt service, workers’ compensation and personal income tax refunds. Other temporary or one-time resources are from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsUnderstanding Your GASB Report – Governmental Accounting Standards Board
… more information, refer to the 2024 Actuarial Assumptions report. Employer’s Contribution The amount reflects an … used in the Governmental Accounting Standards Board GASB report issued by NYSLRS for employers to comply with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/gasb/understanding-your-gasb-reportOpinion 2002-5
… a town may provide in its proposed budget for the next fiscal year an appropriation, to be funded by real property … with monies from similar appropriations in subsequent fiscal years and invested for several years until the … by accumulating monies over a period of more than one fiscal year (1998 Opns St Comp No. 98-7, p 17). General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-5Opinion 2006-10
… property in question includes a town garage and a water tower. You do not indicate whether the water tower was constructed as a water district improvement (see … e.g., Williamsburg Savings Bank v Town of Solon , 136 NY 465 and Havender v Brodbeck , 83 Misc 9, 144 NYS 418, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10Opinion 89-60
… Inspector (engaged in private business of performing home inspections) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 805-a(1)(b), … inspector engaged in the private business of performing home inspections for prospective purchasers of homes does not … inspector also engaging in the business of providing home inspection reports to prospective purchasers of homes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-60Opinion 2009-2
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. STATE COMPTROLLER -- Approval by (of town water improvement) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (State Comptroller's permission for water improvement) WATER …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2009-2-0Opinion 96-4
… LOCAL LAWS -- Municipal Funds (disposition of proceeds of sale of property); (establishment of general reserve fund); … of proceeds of sale of village property to third party for benefit of village) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Budget Procedures … of proceeds of sale of village property to third party for benefit of village) REAL PROPERTY -- Sale (payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-4Opinion 97-18
… for a county sewer district, that is no longer needed for public use, may be sold, upon a two-thirds vote of the board of supervisors, to the highest bidder after public advertisement. Such sale would not be subject to a … is to a county water and sewer authority. The enabling act for this public authority contemplates the acquisition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18Opinion 2004-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … aid and oxygen equipment ." [emphasis added]). In 1957, a new subdivision two was added to section 209-b by chapter 849 … 1969, the Legislature amended section 209-b(1) by adding a new paragraph (b) to authorize municipalities and fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1VIII.1.A Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers – VIII. Accounts Payable Journal Vouchers & General Ledger Journal Entries
… or adjustments needed to correct vouchers that used an interagency vendor id (beginning with ‘042’) must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-viii/viii1a-accounts-payable-journal-vouchersIX.12.N Fund Availability and Interest Liability – IX. Federal Grants
… unable to contact the awarding agency, then contact your Account Representative to inform them that the award is not … date the related federal funds are deposited in a state account. With federal-state matching programs, interest will … date federal funds are received and deposited in a state account (provided by OSC); The federal percentage of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12n-fund-availability-and-interest-liabilityDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
… public corruption crime, Corrupting the Government in the 2nd degree, Scheme to Defraud in the 1st degree, two counts … criminal investigation and prosecution, especially the New York State Comptroller’s office for their professional … of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsXIX.6.D Reporting – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Award Number for a specific Business Unit, Fiscal Year and Accounting Period. The NYGR0210 will have two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix6d-reportingXIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
… developed a comprehensive Capital Assets reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405, Laws of 1981 that monitors … Services (OGS), was significantly improved and updated in 1998. In October 2015, the balances in the system were converted to … developed a comprehensive Capital Assets reporting system in compliance with Chapter 405 Laws of 1981 that monitors and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciation