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Local Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings For the 10 projects we reviewed the Board appropriately … They did not verify the number of current employees for six of the 10 proposed projects we reviewed before … to ensure current employment information provided in project applications is supported by adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringGenesee Community College - Procurement, Cash Disbursements and College President's Compensation (2019M-81)
… with the procurement policy and statutory bidding requirements. Ensure cash disbursement duties are adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/10/04/genesee-community-college-procurement-cash-disbursements-and-collegeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1682
… Purpose To inform agency payroll officers of the new procedure for how OSC will handle current year … Security and Medicare taxes must have the employee’s share of the taxes withheld. Employers are required to remit payment, in full, of both the employee and employer share of the taxes to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1682-current-year-social-security-andor-medicare-tax-deficiencies-and-impactSelected Payments for Special Items Made to Stony Brook University Hospital from January 1, 2011 through March 31, 2011
… (Stony Brook) for special items were made according to the provisions of the agreement between Empire and Stony Brook. Background The New York State Health … them by $78,452. Key Recommendations Recover the $78,452 from Stony Brook for the overpayments we identified in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/01/selected-payments-special-items-made-stony-brook-university-hospital-january-1-2011-throughNY's Balance of Payments With Washington Remains Positive for Now, but Federal Actions Could Drastically Change State's Financial Picture
… funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington, with the state ranking 42 nd in federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 on a … funds resulted in New York having a positive balance of payments with Washington with the state ranking 42nd in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/nys-balance-payments-washington-remains-positive-now-federal-actions-could-drastically-change-statesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1708
… not processed automatically Affected Employees Employees in hourly positions who meet the eligibility criteria … increased the New York State minimum wage for employees in non-governmental positions. The Director of the Budget … other non-statutory positions paid using an hourly rate. In accordance with the following bulletin the minimum hourly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1708-december-2018-minimum-wage-increase-hourly-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1837.2
… bulletin is superseded by Payroll Bulletin 1837.3. Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with payroll processing instructions related to the COVID-19 health crisis and to introduce new Action Reason … The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/18372-payroll-processing-instructions-employees-utilizing-covid-19-leaveState Agencies Bulletin No. 693
… Deposit Advice statements will be the same that is listed in the Control-D report NPAY529 (Agency W-2 Return Address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/693-agency-return-address-direct-deposit-advice-statementsEaton No. 1 Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-4)
… monitored financial activity and ensured appropriate records and reports were maintained. Key Findings District … monitor financial activities or maintain appropriate records and reports. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Ensure basic accounting records were maintained or that it received written financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/05/17/eaton-no-1-fire-district-board-oversight-2024m-4Village of Canastota - Board Oversight (2018M-256)
… Ensure the Clerk-Treasurer prepares and submits AUDs to OSC and the Board in a timely manner. Develop DPW payroll monitoring procedures to verify that time worked is accurately paid. Village … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/04/12/village-canastota-board-oversight-2018m-256Newark Valley Fire District - Board Oversight (2020M-30)
… activities to safeguard assets. Key Findings There were control weaknesses in the community hall rental process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2020/05/01/newark-valley-fire-district-board-oversight-2020m-30Cattaraugus County – Court and Trust Funds (2014M-85)
… Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to examine the County’s controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the … 1, 2011 through January 1, 2014. Background Pursuant to a court order, certain assets may be provided to the court … The purpose of our review was to examine the Countys controls to safeguard and account for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/04/11/cattaraugus-county-court-and-trust-funds-2014m-85State Agencies Bulletin No. 911
… to be withheld from M/C and other unrepresented employees. This action is pursuant to a provision of Chapter 10 of the … an April 2009 payment OSC Actions OSC has created Reason Code IWH (Increases Withheld) to identify employees who did … apply the salary increase when an employee moves into or out of a bargaining unit listed above within Fiscal Year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/911-withholding-april-2009-performance-advance-longevity-payment-salaryVillage of Allegany – Vehicle Fuel (2012M-308)
… purchasing and safeguarding of vehicle fuel inventories for the period June 1, 2012 through September 13, 2013. Background The Village of Allegany is located in Cattaraugus County and has a population of approximately … budget appropriations totaled approximately $1.7 million for the general ($1 million), water ($300,000) and sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/01/31/village-allegany-vehicle-fuel-2012m-308Town of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)
… was to examine the Justice Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2009 through August 6, 2014. … payments received. The Board did not perform or provide for an annual audit of the Justices’ records since July 2011. … the Clerk’s duties. Ensure that signed receipts are issued for all moneys collected and compare duplicate receipts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/06/town-ellery-justice-court-2014m-269State Agencies Bulletin No. 1297
… Employees Employees meeting the criteria as explained in this bulletin Effective Date(s) New tax withholding rates will be reflected in Institution paychecks dated January 9, 2014 and … changed for 2014. The new withholding tables can be found in IRS Publication 15 (Circular E), Employer’s Tax Guide for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1297-summary-irs-tax-related-changes-tax-year-2014DiNapoli: Springport Town Clerk Faces Criminal Charges
… Springport Town Clerk Deborah Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her … employee, was charged with offering a false instrument for filing in the 1st degree, computer trespass and official … Springport Town Clerk Deborah Waldron was arrested today for allegedly trespassing on a town computer to boost her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-springport-town-clerk-faces-criminal-chargesDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… governments in New York state ended their fiscal year 2023 with a fiscal stress designation, the same as a year … operating on a calendar year basis for fiscal year 2023, covering all counties and towns, 44 cities and 13 … stress. School districts are also scored in January. For 2023, the City of Little Falls in Herkimer County and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresState Agencies Bulletin No. 2269
… 2024 PEF Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected … Agreement between the State of New York and PEF, provides for payment of performance advances on October 1 to eligible … Salary Schedule (currently in effect), are eligible for the October 2024 PEF Performance Advance provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2269-october-2024-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advances