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Opinion 95-31
… the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer … Municipal Law, §207-m. You ask whether the starting salary for the new chief must be fixed at an amount equal to that … in this matter (see Memorandum of the Association of Towns for L 1977, ch 827, enacting section 207-m, dated July 22, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-31Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… office completed audits of the Brookhaven Fire District , Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Ira and the … address remote access to the district’s financial system. Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department – Board Oversight … office completed audits of the Brookhaven Fire District Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department Town of Ira and the Lake …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… of the Office of Renewable Energy Siting (ORES) found permit applications were often delayed due to missing or … Under current state law, ORES must issue a final siting permit for most projects within one year of a completed … and found 14 took nearly four years to obtain a site permit, with the majority of time being spent on the permit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli: 16 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… to the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government passed three major multiyear grants of aid and New York State … by school districts (excluding New York City and the Big Four) increased from $15.1 billion in SY 2021-22, to … release of scores, which excludes New York City and the “Big Four” City School Districts of Buffalo, Rochester, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-16-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Overall, local collections totaled nearly $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in October experienced … the fourth straight month of overall growth between 2% and 4%. A return to relatively consistent year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearTreasurer of Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department Charged With Embezzling More Than $5.7 Million and Failing To Report The Income To The IRS
… on charges of wire fraud and subscribing to false tax returns. Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara stated: … in Florida, and then failed to report any of it on his tax returns. Public corruption victimizes the public … Agent in Charge Shantelle P. Kitchen said: “Criminal tax investigations are often intertwined with investigations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/treasurer-mahopac-volunteer-fire-department-charged-embezzling-more-57-million-and-failing-reportDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11 in May compared to the same month in 2022 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… budgeting practices.” New York City’s collections totaled $718 million, an increase of 11.6%, or $74.5 million, over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearXI.2.I Unilateral Termination Provisions – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) will not approve a contract that provides the vendor with the unilateral right to terminate the contract for convenience. While there is no legal prohibition … a vendor with the unilateral right to terminate a contract can create a situation in which all vendors are not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2i-unilateral-termination-provisionsXI.16 Vendor Responsibility – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… entities of their legal obligations with respect to determining the responsibility of a business entity (vendor, contractor or offerer) to which a contract may be awarded. This section also serves to outline the State Comptroller's procurement record … entities of their legal obligations with respect to determining the responsibility of a business entity vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi16-vendor-responsibilityIX.10.B Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Background – IX. Federal Grants
… to provide the state's Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) (also known as the Taxpayer Identification Number or TIN) when dealing with the federal government. This number is used for billing purposes, grant award … to provide the states Federal Employer Identification Number FEIN also known as the Taxpayer Identification Number …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10b-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-backgroundLocal Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… not opted to implement a local component of the state’s “gas tax holiday.” However, this only slightly offset overall … in collections for the quarter participated in the gas tax holiday, but only two of these counties (Monroe and … Taxes Regional/County-by-County Data Related Resources Gas Tax Holiday Data Inflation in the New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11.9% in July compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 119 in July compared to the same month in 2021 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyXI-A.1.A Separation of Duties – XI-A. Purchasing
… system. A third employee would receive the vendor invoice for the paper and compare the information on the invoice to the purchase order and receiving information. If … information agrees, the third employee would approve the invoice for payment. Separating these key functions helps …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1a-separation-dutiesXII.9.D Refunds Owed to the State – XII. Expenditures
… from the voucher style drop down in the Accounts Payable module. The Business Unit must enter the credit memo … must process an adjustment voucher using the SFS Accounts Payable Module. Using the Accounts Payable Module will appropriately adjust the vendor’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9d-refunds-owed-stateDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State … year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections from January through March totaled $4.3 … first quarter of last year, which predated the pandemic. Sales tax collections in New York City during the first three …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021XVI.3.F Public Benefit Corporations – XVI. Financial Reporting
… events. Three trustees currently appointed from MTA, TA and TBTA govern FMTAC. It was initially funded by a … Grand Central Terminal. New York City Transit Authority (TA) The TA, in cooperation with its subsidiary the Manhattan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3f-public-benefit-corporationsDiNapoli: Halfway Through the Year, Revenue Hole Persists
… had a significant negative effect on the first half of the state’s fiscal year,” DiNapoli said. “The pandemic has … budget process in early November will provide a clearer picture for policymakers as they prepare to address our … projected tax receipts. The “Quick Start” budget process framed in New York’s State Finance Law requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-halfway-through-year-revenue-hole-persistsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-341
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2024 Salary Increases for Judges, Justices, and … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-341-april-2024-salary-increase-judges-justices-and-new-york-cityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2259
… funds will be remitted to OUF in April 2025. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2259-outreach-and-escheatment-2023-uncashed-nys-payroll-checks