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First Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
AFR Modernization – Uploading Financial Data with Bulk Load
This webinar is one in a series preparing local officials for the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). In this session, attendees will learn how to upload Financial Statement data into the AFR using a newly developed b
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-modernization-bulk-load-09-22-22.pdfAnnual Report on Local Governments for FYE 2021
This report provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2021. Year two of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to present local officials with financial and operational challenges. In this report, we summarize these
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/annual-report-on-local-governments-for-fye-2021.pdfDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… DiNapoli. The budget gaps result from spending increases and tax reductions enacted this year, and the use of temporary resources to pay for recurring … day reserves are at low levels compared to many states and the use of temporary resources to meet recurring expenses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-632
To inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the December 2018 minimum wage increases for hourly employees in the titles of College Assistant EOC Assist
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-632-minimum-wage-increases-certain-hourly-city-university-newCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Payment Card … Authority directly handles in-person credit card payments for E-ZPass tags at its administrative headquarters in Albany … credit card payments over the phone, online, and in person for other costs (e.g., unpaid tolls, accident reports, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-16-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the Town’s preliminary budget for the 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of Sidney, located in Delaware County, issued debt totaling $2.5 million to … review, we found that revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The Town’s preliminary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/25/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-16-13Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations included in our initial audit report Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers Report 2015S6
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B7-16-14)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Suffolk County, issued debt totaling $30 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general … Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b7-16-14Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (B6-16-18)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $868,000 to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general … Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue obligations to fund operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/10/town-deerpark-budget-review-b6-16-18State Agencies Bulletin No. 1681
… in Box 13 of Form W-2 must be checked for most employees and left unchecked for others Affected Employees Employees … 403(b) – applicable only to employees of SUNY, CUNY and the NYS Education Department. *IRS Publication 590-A - … were eligible to participate in a defined benefit plan and/or contributed or received employer contributions to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1681-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2018State Agencies Bulletin No. 1750
… Purpose To inform agencies of an automatic rate change in the … of General Services Affected Employees Employees who have the OGS Parking Services deduction (Code 427), as … regarding employee parking deductions may be directed to OGS Parking Management at 518-474-8118 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1750-automatic-rate-change-ogs-parkingFinancial Oversight of the Advantage After School Program
… November 15, 2012 through December 13, 2016. Background New York State created the Advantage After School Program (Program) in …
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)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection and Use of Oil Spill … 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 …
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 November 2015
… for all state agencies and certain contracts for state public authorities and audits all state payments. This … York For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-november-2015State Agencies Bulletin No. 1567
… Purpose To inform agencies of an automatic rate change in the … of General Services. Affected Employees Employees who have the OGS Parking Services deduction (Code 427) as defined … regarding employee parking deductions may be directed to OGS Parking Management at (518) 474-8118. Questions …
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)
… now signed into law. “These measures build upon many of the best practices employed by some IDAs around the state … will also help improve the efficiency and transparency of the operations of our IDAs. I also want to recognize the New York Economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-ida-reform-legislaton-s5867a7915State Agencies Bulletin No. 1441
… for others. Affected Employees Employees receiving a 2015 Form W-2 Effective Date(s) Immediately Background … 13 be checked for every employee who is either: Covered* by an employer provided retirement plan or An active … OSC to uncheck the Retirement Plan check box. 403 – Supplemental Retirement Annuity CUNY 404 – Supplemental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1441-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 1606
… or 403(b)) in the current tax year. Nearly all State of New York government positions provide eligibility for retirement system membership. Therefore, most State of New York employees are considered covered and will have the … benefits from a retirement system of the State of New York as a result of previous state, city or municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1606-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 1622
… maximum contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2018. … $18,500. An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1622-deferred-compensation-maximum-contribution-limits-calendar-year-2018