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Local Sales Taxes Surge 49.2 Percent in April-June 2021 Over Same Quarter in 2020: Statewide Collections Strong Even Compared to Pre-Pandemic Period
Local sales tax collections in New York State grew by 49.2 percent, or just over $1.6 billion, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-surge-in-april-june-2021.pdfDiNapoli: Drastic State Revenue Shortfall in April
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, significant revenue declines occurred for New York in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic … period uses the amended Executive Budget estimates for comparison, and is on a State Operating Funds basis … primarily due to the postponement of the filing deadline for tax returns. Sales tax collections reflected the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-drastic-state-revenue-shortfall-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in July
… In July, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,627 contracts for state … . Major Contracts Approved Department of Agriculture & Markets $16.6 million with Triangle Talent, … services at the New York State fairgrounds. Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control $1.2 million with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-contract-and-payment-actions-julyState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… In June, the Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,520 … Inc. for event booking at the New York State Fairgrounds in Onondaga County. Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse … Wesson Group, LLC to rehabilitate the Stewart Landing Dam in Fulton County. $1.9 million with Tioga Construction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneThe Securities Industry in New York City - October 2019
Despite slower global economic growth and trade tensions, pretax profits for the securities industry grew by nearly 11 percent in the first half of 2019,.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2020.pdfCayuga-Onondaga Board of Cooperative Educational Services - Procurement of Professional Services (2018M-270)
Determine whether professional services were procured in a manner to ensure the prudent and economical use of public money in the best interests of taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/cayuga-onondaga-boces.pdfComptroller DiNapoli: Positive Financial Indicators in Middletown
… conditions and positive budget trends have created a healthy outlook for the city of Middletown, according to a … conditions and positive budget trends have created a healthy outlook for the city of Middletown according to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-positive-financial-indicators-middletownOversight of Direct Placement of Children (2017-S-30) (90-Day Response)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s30-response.pdfTown of Berne – Audit Follow Up (2021M-77-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2022, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in September 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/berne-town-2021-77-f.pdfTown of Carroll - Audit Follow Up (2013M-221F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2019, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in March 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/carroll-follow-up-2013-221f.pdfCity of Elmira – Audit Follow Up (2017M-90-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the City’s progress, as of May 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/elmira-2017-90-f.pdfTown of Worth – Audit Follow-Up Letter (2014M-323-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of February 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in February 2015.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/worth-follow-up-2014-323-f.pdfDiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… classified in “significant stress” were: Wyandanch Union Free School District (Suffolk County); Niagara-Wheatfield … Ramapo Central School District (Rockland); Lawrence Union Free School District (Nassau); Watervliet City School District (Albany); Copiague Union Free School District (Suffolk); Lewiston-Porter Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressEnsuring Integrity in New York State Medicaid, April 2015
Medicaid provides health insurance coverage to more than 6 million New Yorkers and is projected to cost a total of $62 billion from federal, State and local sou
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-15d1.pdfDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
… expenses that were unnecessary, not allowable or unrelated to its programs, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller … DiNapoli said. “The State Education Department needs to step up and do a better job of making sure that taxpayers … expenses that were unnecessary not allowable or unrelated to its programs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsSmart Solutions Across the State: Advanced Technology in Local Governments
The City of Schenectady recently began installing energy saving LED street lights and expanding wireless connectivity to certain neighborhoods.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/smart-solutions-across-the-state.pdfTown of Homer – Conflict of Interest (2022M-148)
Determine whether any Town of Homer (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/homer-town-2022-148.pdfTown of Chemung – Conflict of Interest (2022M-176)
Determine whether any Town of Chemung (Town) officials had prohibited interests in Town contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/chemung-town-2022-176.pdfXVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
… by law into a fund type for financial reporting purposes in conformance with GAAP. Process and Document Preparation: … following is a comprehensive list of those funds included in the New York State reporting entity, organized under … by law into a fund type for financial reporting purposes in conformance with GAAP …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrDiNapoli: Majority of Cities and Villages Statewide Below Fiscal Stress Threshold
… “moderate fiscal stress” and four villages as “susceptible to fiscal stress.” “Our indicators show fiscal stress remains … officials are encouraged to continue to be mindful about how budget practices today impact budgetary solvency in the … transparency in government and provide taxpayers with better access to financial data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-majority-cities-and-villages-statewide-below-fiscal-stress-threshold