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Local Government Report on Private Sale of Bonds
Effective August 13, 2010, Chapter 386 of the Laws of New York amended Section 63.00 of the Local Finance Law to increase the cap on bonds issued through privat
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/reportonbonds.pdfRescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (Follow-Up) (2024-F-2)
To determine the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Reimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (Report 2021-S-34).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f2.pdfForm W-4P Withholding Certificate for Pension or Annuity Payments (RS4531)
To update your federal tax withholding, which is the amount of federal income tax withheld from your monthly pension payment, NYSLRS retirees and beneficiaries use Form W-4P (RS4531).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs4531.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Better Protections for Child Performers
… of age and certificates to employers every three years. From April 1, 2014 to October 31, 2016, DOL issued about … certificates without receiving all the documentation required, such as proof of a child’s date of birth, evidence … Social Security numbers, trust information or other required documentation. At least 133 children were issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-audit-recommends-better-protections-child-performersDiNapoli: IDA Audits Reveal Need For Improved Project Oversight
… in Niagara , Tompkins and Wyoming counties failed to adequately monitor project approvals or results, according to audits issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … P. DiNapoli. “When taxpayers and communities are helping to incentivize and assist local economic development efforts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-ida-audits-reveal-need-improved-project-oversightNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… "The Governor put forth an Executive Budget proposal to tackle the serious, unprecedented issues facing New York … state over the coming year, including multiple threats to the state’s financial picture. There is no doubt that New … The federal tax bill’s impact on New York’s budget is yet to be fully determined, but we know it will force tough …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalOpinion 93-7
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … to engage the services of a firm to serve legal process is not exempt from competitive bidding requirements as a … prior to September 1, 1953, all contracts for public work of a political subdivision or district therein involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-7Opinion 91-42
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State … that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DEPARTMENT -- Villages (authority to transfer department … -- Powers and Duties (authority to have custody of fire department funds) VILLAGES -- Powers and Duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-42DiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… refused to provide payroll information, to self-certify or provide alternative data which provided limited assurance … NY to businesses and not-for-profits that agreed to retain or create jobs in New York and to make capital investments. … are scored based on 12 criteria for job retention or business expansion. Overall, NYPA has 910 megawatts (MW) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programState Agencies Bulletin No. 938
… Employees for whom a BDA (Budget Director’s Approval) is required Effective Date(s) Immediately Background Pursuant … that requires a BDA. POS/BDA : Used when an employee is appointed to a position that requires a BDA: or Used when there is a change to an attribute of the current position that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/938-new-reason-code-transactions-requiring-budget-directors-approval-bdaOpinion 90-4
… the time the obligations are outstanding. This is in reply to your letter concerning the dredging of a pond within the … the properties surrounding the pond have asked the village to explore the possibility of having the village dredge the … special legislation by the Legislature is necessary to authorize the village to undertake the dredging of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-4Opinion 94-14
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES -- Powers and … projects as constituting modifications) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §854(4): General Municipal Law, §854(4), as amended by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-14DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 5.1% in November
… in New York state increased by 5.1% in November compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.81 billion, up $88.6 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-5-point-1-percent-in-novemberDiNapoli: Transparency Needed as NYC Moves Forward with Difficult Budget Choices
… New York City is planning significant steps to reduce city-funded spending by as much as 15% in response to substantial budget gaps fueled by escalating costs in the years ahead. However, the city’s ability to cut spending is limited to what it has discretion and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-transparency-needed-nyc-moves-forward-difficult-budget-choicesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-341
… sign in the Deduction Details section of the page to add a new row for Deduction Code 516 and proceed to Step 6. If no … + sign in the General Deduction section of the page to add new deduction code 516 and proceed to Step 6. Enter the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-341-agency-actions-required-fiscal-year-2021-22-new-york-stateTown of Jay – Records and Reports (2023M-22)
… accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations. Key … records, and inadequate financial reports were provided to the Board. As a result, the Board lacked reliable records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/06/30/town-jay-records-and-reports-2023m-22Management of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (Department) … asthma and worked with Local Health Departments (LHDs) to ensure home visits were prioritized. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… sales tax collections declined by 10 percent overall in 2020, or $1.8 billion, compared to the previous year, … when local sales tax collections fell 6 percent statewide in 2009 compared to 2008. New York City’s sales tax … retailers, such as Amazon. Recent amendments to the tax law also reduced the amount of statewide county sales tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020III.9 Provisions for 15 Day Prompt Payment Interest Eligibility – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… require the payment of prompt payment interest to certain small businesses on invoices not paid within 15 days. This interest is payable provided the small business submits its invoice electronically, in conformance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii9-provisions-15-day-prompt-payment-interest-eligibilityMedicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health (Department) … manner. The audit covered the period January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2019. About the Program The Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-care