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City of Olean – Budget Review (B1-16-2)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year are … the City took appropriate action on our recommendations in the budget review letter issued in March 2015. Background The City of Olean, located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/14/city-olean-budget-review-b1-16-2School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a … assessors accept and process residents’ applications for STAR exemptions. The STAR program lowers the school real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Dutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $411 million in 2012. The County is governed by a 25-member County … for bridge maintenance and repair, it has taken action in recent years to improve and maintain bridge ratings. We … determine if the County had responded to these nine flags in a timely manner. For the remaining 74 flags for which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2017-18 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … potentially face a shortfall of approximately $1.7 million in revenue if income tax surcharges remain at 2016-17 levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11Background Checks at Municipal Youth Programs (2012-MS-5)
… a safe environment for community youth participating in municipally sponsored youth programs for the period … regulation for individuals who have contact with children in camps, childcare programs, and therapeutic programs. … environment for community youth through background checks in the hiring and screening of all individuals associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/25/background-checks-municipal-youth-programs-2012-ms-5Town of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… Court operated with three Justices – George Mead (retired June 2013), John Hallett and Larry Covell (who started July … in fines, surcharges and fees from January 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013. Key Findings The Court has not properly … Periodically review and reconcile the DMV pending-ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that tickets are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-leray-justice-court-s9-14-5City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year are … or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2016. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue debt not to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9Town of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… The Town Supervisor (Supervisor) serves as the Town’s chief executive officer. The Town Board (Board), comprised of … The Town operates its Court with two Justices - Justice Edwyn Hise has presided since 1998 and Justice James Orr has presided since 2011. Each Justice has a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers financial condition in the current and future years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… fourth consecutive month that collections exceeded 2020 results, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … fourth consecutive month that collections exceeded 2020 results State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Outperform Projections for State Fiscal Year 2024-25
… higher than forecast by the Division of the Budget (DOB) in the SFY 2025-26 Executive Budget Financial Plan, according … $11.1 billion (10.4%) higher than the previous year, due, in part, to increased personal income tax (PIT) receipts … from calendar year 2024 which propelled bonuses paid in the final quarter of the fiscal year. “With the steady …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-outperform-projections-state-fiscal-year-2024-25DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… in New York state totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, up 4.2%, or $919 million, from 2022, largely … growth rates.” Local sales tax collections in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 3.1% compared to the same quarter of 2022, similar to the 3% and 3.6% year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023DiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend and register the gift cards … office to reunite New Yorkers with their money if a card is lost or goes unused. Retailers can provide OUF with a name … with an existing store account. If the owner’s information is not known to a New York retailer, it will report the card …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsDiNapoli Statement on Amazon's Agreement to Conduct an Independent Racial Equity Audit
… its impacts on racial equity is a major step forward in ensuring equal opportunities and treatment in corporate America. We commend the company for listening to … audits grow, shareholders expect corporations to engage in open and honest assessments of how their products and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-statement-amazons-agreement-conduct-independent-racial-equity-auditState Agencies Bulletin No. 974
… the employee contribution. Payroll Bulletin No. 809 describes these changes that began in April 2008. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementBusiness Partners
… attorney, hearing officer or court reporter who takes part in a NYSLRS hearing proceeding, or if you are an independent … affecting pension benefits. These hearings are conducted in compliance with the Retirement and Social Security Law … on behalf of the applicants must be admitted to practice in New York State and registered with the Office of Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/business-partnersReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – State Police Plan
… can estimate their pension using the benefit calculator in Retirement Online . The calculator uses your salary and … your potential benefit, and then save or print it. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account … click the “Estimate my Pension Benefit” button. Members in certain circumstances (for example, members who have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… amount payable during your lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or you may choose a lower … how they affect your potential benefit, and then save or print it. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to … You must file your pension payment Option Election form (unless we tell you otherwise, as in the case of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionMember & Retiree E-News Archive — 2025
… For the latest retirement news and information, subscribe to E-News . December 2025 Retirees Update Your Contact … Working After Retirement: Earnings Limit June 2025 10 Things You Should Know Members Retirees Retirement Myths Part … Retirees: Retirement Online: The Fast, Convenient Way to Do Business with NYSLRS April 2025 National Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/member-retiree-e-news-archive-2025State Agencies Bulletin No. 1770
… reporting for 2019, agencies must submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance with the processing schedule outlined in this bulletin. Agencies must always forward payroll checks … Uncashed Payroll Check Outreach, any paychecks issued in 2018 that are not cashed, reversed or reissued will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1770-schedule-submitting-2019-year-end-returned-checks