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As Personal Income Tax Checkoffs Increase in Number, Disbursements Lag for Most Funds
Of the 42 states that impose a personal income tax, nearly all allow taxpayers to make charitable contributions through checkoffs on their personal income tax (PIT) returns.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/tax-checkoffs-2024.pdfNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… can respond today via the Census Bureau’s online response form . Prior Editions August 19, 2020 August 5, 2020 July … Budget: Budgeting in a Time of Crisis Subscribe for Latest News and Updates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-september-2-2020Town of Andover – Audit of Claims (2013M-388)
… Andover is located in Allegany County and is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. The Town’s 2013 budget … We found that the amounts in the minutes did not agree with the total amounts of the approved claims for two of the … of all claims) specifying the numbers of the claims, the names of the claimants, the amounts allowed and the funds and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-andover-audit-claims-2013m-388Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter School - Procurement and Dignity for All Students Act (2018M-271)
Determine whether School officials used a competitive process to procure goods and services and ensured compliance with the Dignity for All Students Act DASA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/19/eugenio-maria-de-hostos-charter-school-procurement-and-dignity-allNew York Schools Reported More Than 32,000 Violent and Disruptive Incidents in the 2017-18 School Year
… assaults, bomb threats and sexual offenses, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … percent of these were either assaults or sexual offenses. Incident rates climb with grade level: middle or junior high … 7.6 incidents per thousand students, respectively. Upstate incident rates varied from 9 per thousand in the North …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/new-york-schools-reported-more-32000-violent-and-disruptive-incidents-2017-18-school-yearDiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… Annual local sales tax collections declined in 30 of the 57 counties outside of New York City last year, … across the state grew by 3.6 percent, or $552 million, in 2015 compared to 2014. But the increase was nearly … saw an increase of $487 million. “The unpredictability in sales tax collections continues to have financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesFinger Lakes Region Leads the Way Statewide in Agricultural Sales, Topping $2 Billion
… an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system. This is especially true in … P. DiNapoli. “New York’s diverse farms are an essential part of the state’s economy, but there are increasing … an economic engine for their communities and an essential part of our food supply system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-finger-lakesPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Physical and Financial … Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City (Report 2022-S-9 ). About the Program The Mitchell-Lama Housing program (Program) was created in 1955 by the Limited Profit Housing Act to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/09/physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchell-lama-developments-new-york-city-followV.3.B Departments and Agencies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… which a user will enter transaction information associated with its agency. Department is required on all operating … which a user will enter transaction information associated with its agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3b-departments-and-agenciesNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… latest update. Subscribe Read Prior Editions December 2, 2020 Edition Selected Economic Trends Statewide Job Losses … February Still Above 1 Million After losing more than 1.9 million jobs in March and April, New York State saw steady … program. The State Department of Labor collected $2.34 billion and $2.14 billion of UI taxes in 2018 and 2019, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-december-2-2020DiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… cash report include: Personal income tax receipts through Oct. 31 were $26.7 billion, an increase of $3.3 billion or … previous year. Business taxes totaled $3.9 billion through Oct. 31 and were 1.7 percent or $68.5 million lower than last … Departmental operations totaled $11.5 billion through Oct. 31, which was $32.6 million lower than last year. Debt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-reportMonitoring of Select Programs (Follow-Up)
… to age in their community and avoid higher levels of care and/or publicly financed care. Programs are administered … programs for older adults, including the Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP) and Community … who need assistance to maintain their independence at home. Examples of services offered by both programs include …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/12/monitoring-select-programs-followOpinion 2004-1
… of fees in General Municipal Law §209-b(4) applies to all emergency rescue services provided by an emergency … General Municipal Law §209-b authorizes fire districts to organize within their fire departments and fire companies … or company (General Municipal Law §209-b[1][a]). Pursuant to section 209-b(1), the squad is authorized to render …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-1Internal Controls
A good internal control system is necessary to assist local officials in meeting all their responsibilities.
Taxes – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… to increased business collections relating to the PTET. Oregon and California had a greater reliance on the personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/taxesOversight of Procurements and Loan Programs
… Purpose To determine whether the Development Authority of the North Country (DANC) provided adequate … of Interest Central New York Regional Transportation Authority: Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending (2012-S-153) Capital District Transportation Authority: Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/04/oversight-procurements-and-loan-programsDiNapoli: NYC Office Building Market Values Rise Amid Shift in Demand for Space
… values reached nearly $205 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2025, surpassing pre-pandemic levels, according to a report … went from $66.9 billion in FY 2020 to $71.6 billion in FY 2025, faster than the rate (7%) for market values. If the … office buildings could have reached $90.6 billion for FY 2025, meaning the property tax levy would have provided $6.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-nyc-office-building-market-values-rise-amid-shift-demand-spaceDiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… have been affected by the stronger dollar and weakened global economies, and after two years of job growth, the … refinancing bonds issued by the Sales Tax Asset Receivable Corp. The report also found that the Health and Hospitals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityOpinion 98-6
… prepare, authorize or approve the contract or approve payments thereunder; (b) audit bills or claims under the … Board of the Town of Tuxedo , 69 AD2d 320, 418 NYS2d 638; Conrad v Hinman , 122 Misc 2d 531, 471 NYS2d 521). Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-6DiNapoli: MTA Not Holding Paratransit Contractor Accountable
… when the MTA does not hold the contractor accountable for repeated errors,” said DiNapoli. “By not penalizing … unable to use public bus or subway service because of a disability – was not penalized for making nearly 16,000 … it is the MTA’s practice to approve a taxi, black car service, livery, or voucher authorization to transport …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-mta-not-holding-paratransit-contractor-accountable