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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … the same month in 2021 according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilState Agencies Bulletin No. 2161
… identify employees who require a new Form W-4, Employee’s Withholding Certificate. Affected Employees: Employees who … Background: The IRS released the new Form W-4, Employee's Withholding Certificate , and Publication 15-T, Federal Income Tax Withholding Methods , for use in 2020 and after. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2161-locked-query-identify-employees-who-require-new-form-w-4-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1613
… Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational assistance provided to an employee under an … assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to Federal, State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1613-educational-assistance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1691
… Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits, the first $5,250 of educational assistance provided to an employee under an … assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to Federal, State, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1691-educational-assistance-benefitsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest calculation affects the tax cap calculations for 677 school districts as well as 10 … and municipal officials will need to plan around a tax cap below two percent,”said DiNapoli. “My audits have shown … can limit spending or cut costs in order to stay under the cap.” The tax cap, which first applied to local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentNichols Joint Fire District – Procurement (2025M-103)
… Objective Did Nichols Joint Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) and officials use a competitive … 1, 2024 – March 31, 2025 Understanding the Audit A board of fire commissioners and its officials should seek … to ensure the best value for taxpayers, prevent conflicts of interest and maintain public trust. Seeking competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/09/nichols-joint-fire-district-procurement-2025m-103Village of Dansville – Water and Sewer Operations (2017M-273)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board effectively managed water and … The Board should develop policies and procedures related to the water and sewer billing and collection process that … investigate and correct the causes of water loss due to leaks if it is cost-effective to do so. The Board should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/04/13/village-dansville-water-and-sewer-operations-2017m-273DiNapoli: Former Lake Luzerne Trustee Arrested for Stealing More Than $127,000 From South Warren Snowmobile Club
… York State Police, today announced the arrest of former Lake Luzerne trustee Mark McLain for allegedly swindling … advantage of his volunteer position and the citizens of Lake Luzerne’s trust to line his own pockets at the expense … Warren County, the Town of Queensbury, the Town of Lake Luzerne, the state Department of Parks, Recreation and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-former-lake-luzerne-trustee-arrested-stealing-more-127000-south-warren-snowmobile-clubState Agencies Bulletin No. 1874
… agency instructions for processing the 2020 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Affected Employees … the 2020 payment. Effective Dates The 2020 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance should be processed in … Appendix D are eligible to receive the 2020 SSU Uniform Cleaning and Maintenance Allowance. Employees who have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1874-2020-uniform-cleaning-and-maintenance-allowance-certain-securityDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… Former Bradford Volunteer Fire Company treasurer Sherry Hamilton pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree … Attorney Brooks Baker. Their joint efforts discovered Hamilton misappropriated funds by taking "advance" payments … conceal her crimes. She was arrested in July 2016. "Sherry Hamilton abused her position of trust by turning company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-267
… OSC Actions After payroll processing for Pay Period 11C is completed, OSC will automatically insert rows in the Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-267-2006-cuny-1-blue-and-white-collar-salary-increaseAdditional Service Credit for Unused, Unpaid Sick Leave – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL). To be eligible for this benefit, you must retire directly from public … and you’re two months short, your sick leave credit can’t make up the difference. Qualify for a better retirement … credit, but you only have 19½, your sick leave credit can’t be used to reach the 20-year calculation. Increase your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/additional-service-credit-unused-unpaid-sick-leaveState Agencies Bulletin No. 923
… for an increase to Inconvenience Pay using new defined night and evening shifts in the following amounts: 4/1/06 … page, OSC will insert an End Date of 3/29/06 or 4/5/06 (last day payment is due) on the last row. Employees with IPP or IPF on 3/30/06 (Institution) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/923-arbitration-award-implementation-retroactive-general-salary-increasesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-135
… Entry procedures. Affected Employees Eligible employees in Negotiating Units SY , SR , S9 , DR , F8 , 87 , G9 and 86 … on the payroll (including paid Leave of Absence), on Workers’ Compensation Disability Leave ( WDL ) without pay or … on the payroll (including paid Leave of Absence), on Workers’ Compensation Disability Leave ( WDL ) without pay or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-135-june-2008-ucs-uniform-allowance-and-uniform-blazer-allowanceAccounts Payable Advisory No. 4
… Subject: Making Payments to Verizon for Landline Phone Services Guidance: Consistent with the Guide to … account number (containing the area code, then seven-digit phone number, then the first three-digit code) followed by … For example, to pay a regular Verizon bill for the phone number (518) 474-1212 associated with the two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/4-complex-entity-verizon-landline-servicesOpinion 2007-3
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief … compensation” provided to the highest ranking subordinate in the village police department who is in a bargaining unit … benefit would constitute “other compensation” within the meaning of section 207-m, but for the reasons set forth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 1957
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for … Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits , the first $5,250 of Educational Assistance provided to an employee under an … Assistance program is excluded from taxable wages. Amounts in excess of $5,250 must be reported and are subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1957-educational-assistance-benefits-2021DiNapoli: Uber Needs to Explain What It Is Doing to Protect Riders From Sexual Assault
… New York State Common Retirement Fund*, that calls on Uber to publish a report explaining how it is addressing incidents of riders being sexually harassed and assaulted. “For Uber to succeed, its users need to feel safe and not have a shred … New York State Common Retirement Fund that calls on Uber to publish a report explaining how it is addressing incidents …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-uber-needs-explain-what-it-doing-protect-riders-sexual-assaultState Agencies Bulletin No. 1860
… limit for calendar year 2020 are affected. Background Per IRS Publication 15-B, Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe … page: Earnings Begin Date: Enter the last date of the pay period Earnings End Date: Enter the last date of the pay … and the amount will appear on the employee’s paycheck or direct deposit advice statement. OSC has prepared the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1860-educational-assistance-benefitsAdditional Service Credit for Sick Leave (Section 341[j]) – New Career Plan
… Section 341(j) of the Retirement and Social Security Law (RSSL) provides an … For example, if you have four years and ten months of service credit and you need five years to be vested, your … benefit calculation. For example, if you have 19½ years of service credit but your pension will improve substantially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1515/additional-service-credit-sick-leave-section-341j