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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August
… and cities, or $111 million less than in August 2019. This drop in revenue is similar to the decline in July of 8.2 … the pandemic hit, local governments have seen a massive drop in sales tax collections. This is hurting their bottom … $116 million), and 27.1 percent in the April-June quarter, down $1.2 billion from collections in the same quarter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-78-percent-augustDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Tax Collections by Region Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… percent of the federal poverty level or if at least one adult household member is a recipient of certain other public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Stronger Than Anticipated
… New York City is projecting a surplus of $3.5 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2019, which it plans to use to help … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “New York City’s economy is strong and its finances face few immediate risks,” … New York City is projecting a surplus of $35 billion in fiscal year FY 2019 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-stronger-anticipatedRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up)
… junk and salvage facilities and licensing of inspection stations. The Department is also responsible for issuing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/registration-and-enforcement-automotive-service-sales-and-salvage-facilities-followProcurement Practices
… of New York – University at Buffalo’s procurement and contracting practices provide sufficient assurance that … appropriately, are in the best interest of the State, and adequately safeguard against waste and abuse. Our audit covered procurement and contracting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/10/03/procurement-practicesCollection of Special Hauling and Divisible Load Overweight Permit Fees (Follow-Up)
… the movement of oversize and overweight vehicles and loads on the State highway system through a permitting process that helps … public and protect the integrity and reliability of the State's highways and bridges. Department records indicate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/collection-special-hauling-and-divisible-load-overweight-permit-fees-followSelected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations (Follow-Up)
… CCTV surveillance cameras, 1,712 monitors, 334 digital video recorders, 4 video cassette recorders, and related accessories (e.g., … recording devices. EMD is also responsible for repairing video system equipment, unless it is still under warranty. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/18/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stations-followEmerging Manager Program
… Public Equities | Private Equities | Fixed Income | Real Assets | Real Estate | Credit & O/ARS If you have individual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/emerging-managerNursing Home Surveillance (Follow-Up)
… when the violation was cited and the resulting fine was imposed. Further, the Department did not utilize the full … choosing to not levy fines for well over 80 percent of the violations it cited. Key Finding We found Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/08/nursing-home-surveillance-followDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… DiNapoli has created several tools to allow the public to better track government spending, contracts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: New York State Fourth Nationwide in Credit Card Debt
… record is seen as an element of strong financial health, bad credit standings can lead to damaging consequences," …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-new-york-state-fourth-nationwide-credit-card-debtState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Erie County Water Authority , Village of Franklin and the Town of Hartwick . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top … priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for … is consistent with the tougher investment climate ahead." Employer rates are determined based on actuarial assumptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnOneida-Herkimer-Madison Board of Cooperative Services (BOCES) – Information Technology (2020M-99)
… for appropriate purposes, and IT controls over BOCES’ network and financial system were adequate to safeguard … controls to safeguard information contained in the network and financial system. Personal Internet use was found on computers. Network and application user accounts were not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2020/12/18/oneida-herkimer-madison-board-cooperative-services-boces-information-technologyCharlotte Valley Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-27)
… policies. District officials did not develop procedures for managing, limiting and monitoring user accounts and … officials did not provide IT security awareness training for District employees. In addition, sensitive IT control … IT security policies. Develop comprehensive procedures for managing, limiting and monitoring user accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-27Canastota Central School District - Financial Condition Management (2019M-174)
… overestimated appropriations by a total of $7.1 million from 2015-16 through 2017-18, which resulted in most of the … were overstated by a combined total of $264,000 from 2015-16 through 2017-18. Although surplus fund balance was reported at or below the statutory limit from 2015-16 through 2017-18, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/11/08/canastota-central-school-district-financial-condition-management-2019mNew Yorkers in Need: The Housing Insecurity Crisis
… housing costs constitute more than 30 percent of household income, the most commonly used threshold of affordability. In … insecurity among New York’s seniors exceeds the national average. Forty-three percent of New York households with a … in 2022. New York’s rate of homelessness, at about 5 per 1,000 people, was highest among states and more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-housing-insecurity-crisisOpinion 92-17
… sales tax revenues not set aside for county or school district purposes shall be distributed to the towns in the … sales tax revenues not set aside for county or school district purposes shall be distributed to the towns in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Dr. John Gomes
… practice of Dr. John Gomes routinely waived Empire Plan members’ out-of-pocket costs, and if so, to quantify the … pay medical claims for services provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with certain providers who agree to … by United, to furnish medical services to Empire Plan members. United pays these “participating providers” directly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/05/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-dr-john-gomes