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Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.4 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2024
Marks the lowest quarterly year-over-year increase following the pandemic-induced declines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-third-quarter.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increase by 2.2 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2024
Marks the Second Straight Quarter of Modest Growth.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-second-quarter.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increase by 1.6 Percent in the First Quarter of 2024
Marks the Lowest Rate of Quarterly Year-Over-Year Growth in Three Years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-first-quarter.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfThe Construction Industry in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic brought a halt to the growth of the construction industry nationwide which, prior to the pandemic, had been growing strongly. This was especially true in New York State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2021.pdfOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (2019-S-29)
To determine whether current State Education Department (Department) career and technical education activities are sufficient to meet high-demand, high-growth, and high-salary job market needs; and what the Department, school districts, and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services can do to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s29.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (Follow-Up) (2019-F-59) 30-day response
To determine the extent of implementation of the 11 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Recipients in Hospice Care (2017-S-76).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19f59-response.pdfA Question of Balance: Gaming Revenues and Problem Gambling in New York State, November 2020
A Question of Balance Gaming Revenues and Problem Gambling in New York State, November 2020
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/gaming-report.pdfLocal Sales Tax Growth Strong in First Quarter of 2020 Prior to Global Pandemic
New York State local sales tax collections in the first quarter (January-March) of 2020 totaled $4.4 billion.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-growth-strong-first-quarter-2020-prior-to-global-pandemic.pdfAkron Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing FEMA Grant Funding Intended for Education Expenses
… James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Richard A. Lobur, 55, of Akron, NY, pleaded before U.S. District Judge Elizabeth A. Wolford to theft of government money. The charge carries a … FIA Card, which were used to buy a truck, lawnmower and camper, and a payment to Akron Mobile Home Park. "Mr. Lobur …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/akron-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-fema-grant-funding-intended-education-expensesOpinion 98-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Certiorari Proceedings (timing for return to general fund of excess moneys in school district reserve fund for tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-16State Agencies Bulletin No. 2119
… The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2023 Security Performance … Agreement between the State of New York and the NYS Law Enforcement Officers’ Union, District Council 82 (Council … basic annual salary is below the Job Rate of the employee’s grade on the payment effective date based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2119-april-2023-security-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2221
… reported in the Pay Rate field. The agency must report the projected increment code based on the employee’s next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2221-april-2024-security-performance-advancesState Agencies Bulletin No. 803
… adjustments and changes. Affected Employees Employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … increased with one of the following messages: NYS Position has both equated grade and NTE Position and job do not match Salary below hiring rate These messages are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/803-april-1-2008-salary-and-other-increases-employees-represented-civilState Agencies Bulletin No. 1603
… & Technical Services BU05 Background Pursuant to a side letter contained in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1603-2017-csea-and-pef-over40-comp-time-ii-cash-outVII.10.B Establishing and Increasing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Submit Request (For a New Advance or Increase to an Existing Advance) A written request for an advance should be submitted by the agency’s … The agency will be notified via email whether the request is approved or denied. Establish a New Bank Account … A written request for an advance should be submitted by the agencys …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10b-establishing-and-increasing-cash-advanceOther Bulletin No. 39
… These monies are taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment … income taxes. Income taxes will be calculated using the employee’s current Tax Marital Status and Withholding Allowances on the Update Employee Tax Data page in PayServ. The adjustments (Retro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-39-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employeesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 41
… Using requisitions and/or purchase orders (POs) for centralized contract purchases Reference: Guide to Financial … order with a contract ID reference when purchasing from centralized contracts. This includes POs where the agency … Using requisitions andor purchase orders POs for centralized contract purchases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/41-requisitions-and-purchase-orders-centralized-contract-purchasesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2113
… Employees Employees of the Department of Transportation and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation in the following bargaining units … in the 2021-2026 Agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and a side …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2113-2023-special-assignment-duty-pay-calendar-year-2022Town of Lockport – Building Permit Fee Collections (2025M-56)
… Inspector (Inspector) properly manage building permit fee collections? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – June 18, 2024 … rules and regulations and establishes building permit fee (permit fee) amounts which vary based on property type and the nature … The Inspector did not properly manage permit fee collections The Inspector did not always apply the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-building-permit-fee-collections-2025m-56