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DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… compared to 2008. New York City’s sales tax collections were impacted more severely than those throughout the rest of … beginning to see growth. “This report shows how deeply the COVID-19 pandemic cut into municipal finances,” DiNapoli … of many non-essential businesses in June, although some restrictions were still in place. Collections increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020DiNapoli: Amid Federal Funding Uncertainty, State Must Focus on Programs To Aid Seniors
… With federal funding less predictable and New York’s senior population growing, the state must … thousands remain on waitlists for in-home care, meals and other essential support, and data reporting by the New York State Office for the Aging … With federal funding less predictable and New Yorks senior population growing the state must ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-amid-federal-funding-uncertainty-state-must-focus-programs-aid-seniorsDiNapoli: Jury Convicts Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… resulted in a guilty verdict on five of six counts related to Will's theft of approximately $30,000 in public campaign … The jury found Wills guilty of one count of a scheme to defraud in the 1st degree, two counts of grand larceny in … trust," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli said. "Thanks to the work of my staff and our partnership with Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-jury-convicts-councilman-ruben-wills-public-corruption-schemeSUNY Bulletin No. SU-274
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the … To provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employees Retirement Plan page due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-274-two-year-look-back-tier-6-suny-optional-retirement-planUpdate Your Contact Information
… It’s important NYSLRS has your current mailing address, phone number and email address. That way you’ll be … contact you quickly with important information, such as a change to your benefits. Use a personal email address you … receiving mail from NYSLRS, you must submit a change of address directly to us . This is especially important if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/update-your-contact-informationWestchester Attorney Pleads Guilty to Mail Fraud for Attempting to Embezzle From a Decedent's Estate for Which He Was Court-Appointed Administrator
… was appointed to safeguard. Instead, due to the diligence of my staff and our partnership with U.S. Attorney Berman and … in the Indictment: Parisi was appointed administrator of the estate of a former resident of Mt. Vernon, in or about April 2017. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/westchester-attorney-pleads-guilty-mail-fraud-attempting-embezzle-decedents-estate-which-he-was-courtOversight of Young Adult Institute, Inc.'s Family Support Services Contracts
… Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) is providing effective oversight of Family Support Service … two fiscal years ended December 31, 2016. Background OPWDD is responsible for coordinating services for New Yorkers with … do not provide guidance to the regional staff for when it is appropriate to request supporting documentation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/oversight-young-adult-institute-incs-family-support-services-contractsHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (2020-S-4) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Local Program Administrators were selected appropriately and their selection was properly documented by Homes and Community Renewal; and whether selected LPAs were properly administering the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly (RESTORE) program...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s4-response.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1971
… Returns and Reversals mailbox. The Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees, form AC 2772 , should be provided to all new … Upon receipt of an AC 2772 - Direct Deposit Form for NYS Employees, it is an agency’s responsibility to validate … name in PayServ. Agencies should not use employee name to search for the employee in PayServ as this leads to errors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1971-direct-deposit-guidance-and-audit-queryDiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… at least 30 percent of their 2012 income for a place to live, according to a report released today by State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Regardless of where they live, more New Yorkers are feeling pinched by rising housing … said. “When half your income goes to pay for a place to live, you are going to be stretched thin on other every day …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideDiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… York state have been able to deposit $20 million in these banks that will help them serve residents and businesses in … and consumer friendly neighborhood financial services are key to promoting personal savings and encouraging local … to their banking needs, while also reducing their reliance on more expensive financial services. I want to thank Spring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (2021-S-10)
To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal has established and maintains adequate internal controls to oversee and monitor the federally funded Community Development Block Grant program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program to ensure they meet requirements, and whether ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s10.pdfOpinion 98-18
… and the transportation of sick or injured persons by motor vehicle, aircraft or other forms of transportation to, from, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18State Agencies Bulletin No. 1866
… W-2. It should be used in addition to the original Form W-2. When requesting a Form W-2c, an agency must explain why a correction is … (pdf) attachment. The IRS does not require a corrected Form W-2 for an address change. There is a blackout period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1866-general-tax-tipsDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… rate, according to an economic report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Queens … retail were responsible for more than two-thirds of the new jobs. The unemployment rate fell from the recession era … Americans for 17 percent. Queens is home to nearly half of New York City’s Asian-American population. Among the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Community Development Block Grant & HOME Investment Partnerships Programs (2021-S-10) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) has established and maintains adequate internal controls to oversee and monitor the federally funded Community Development Block Grant program and HOME Investment Partnerships Program to ensure they meet requirements, and whether ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s10-response.pdfManagement of Selected Special Revenue Funds
… To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) is effectively managing selected special revenue funds to … 31, 2015. Background The Department’s stated mission is to protect, improve, and promote the health, productivity, … designated administering agency, the Department is responsible for implementing the programs that these funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/02/management-selected-special-revenue-fundsComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Scheneiderman Announce 2 to 6 Year Prison Sentence for Former Councilman Ruben Wills in Public Corruption Scheme
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced the sentencing of former New … investigators and auditors working with Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, Mr. Wills has been brought to justice," … – and he'll now pay the price," said Attorney General Eric Schneiderman. "We will continue to ensure that public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-scheneiderman-announce-2-6-year-prison-sentence-former-councilman-rubenComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing for Rensselaer DPW Employees Who Stole Scrap Metal Proceeds
… Eric T. Schneiderman today announced the sentencing of Ronald Foust and Jeffrey Clark, former employees of the city of Rensselaer Department of Public Works, for teaming with … Comptroller DiNapoli announced the sentencing of Ronald Foust and Jeffrey Clark former employees of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-rensselaer-dpw-employees-who-stole-scrapOpinion 2004-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … to a municipal cooperation agreement authorized by article 5-G of the General Municipal Law (see Insurance Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-8