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DiNapoli: Economic and Tax Collection Growth Slowing in New York City
… June 30 with an estimated surplus of $4 billion, but needs to be cautious with budgeting going forward amid slowing economic growth and tax collections, according to a report on the city’s financial plan released today by … “While the city’s economy is doing well, there are reasons to be concerned about the future, including a slowing economy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-economic-and-tax-collection-growth-slowing-new-york-cityOpinion 89-44
… VILLAGE JUSTICE -- Acting Justice (reporting requirement to the State Comptroller) STATE COMPTROLLER -- Justice Court … COURT ACT, §2021: Acting village justices are required to file a monthly report with the Justice Court Fund of the … reporting. You ask if acting village justices are required to file a monthly report with the Justice Court Fund of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-44Opinion 89-58
… facilities of the district (Town Law, §198[4]; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-25, p 45; 1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-22, p 39). Nothing in article 12 or 12-A of … the same general improvements or services (1988 Opns St Comp No. 88-72, p 140; see, e.g., County Law, §§255, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58Opinion 94-9
… Law, §70-a made by chapter 725 of the Laws of 1975 permit a county to designate as one of its official … Laws of 1975 indicates that its immediate purpose was to permit a particular newspaper which was widely read and … Tonawanda, but which did not have a second class mailing permit, to be re-designated as the official newspaper within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9Opinion 93-30
… ; City of Poughkeepsie , supra ; County Law, §657-a). The case of Village of Walden , supra , specifically concerned … from village justice courts to the county jail. In that case, because the sheriff's department was unable to provide … the county. It is our opinion that the Village of Walden case is dispositive of your question. In reaching this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-30XII.2 Expenditure Policies – XII. Expenditures
… and refunds made by the State and its departments prior to payment in order to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and improper spending. As … and guidance for Business Units when making payments to vendors doing business with New York State. Guide to … and refunds made by the State and its departments prior to payment in order to prevent and detect fraud waste and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii2-expenditure-policiesDiNapoli: Local Governments Challenged by Slow Revenue Growth
… slow or no revenue growth, making it difficult for them to maintain services while keeping pace with rising fixed costs such as health care, according to the 2016 annual report on the state’s local governments … taxes,” DiNapoli said. “As local governments adapt to changing circumstances, my office will continue to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-local-governments-challenged-slow-revenue-growthState Agencies Bulletin No. 2285
… Members of the NYS Legislature who are paid using Comp Rate Code LEG in the following departments are affected: … members each calendar year must equal the amount of their statutory salary, provided the Member serves the entire year. … but are not included in the calculation of overtime. Tax Information: These monies are taxable income, will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2285-2024-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2081
… Members of the NYS Legislature who are paid using Comp Rate Code LEG in the following departments are affected: … members each calendar year must equal the amount of their statutory salary, provided the Member serves the entire year. … but are not included in the calculation of overtime. Tax Information These monies are taxable income, will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2081-2022-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureSUNY Bulletin No. SU-340
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify the State University of New York (SUNY) Hospitals … titles approved by the Division of the Budget (DOB) and to provide instructions for payments not processed … 355-A (13a) of the State Education Law authorizes SUNY to establish the salary schedules for these titles. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-340-reallocation-suny-teaching-and-research-center-nurseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2172
… Members of the NYS Legislature who are paid using Comp Rate Code LEG in the following departments are affected: … members each calendar year must equal the amount of their statutory salary, provided the Member serves the entire year. … but are not included in the calculation of overtime. Tax Information: These monies are taxable income, will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2172-2023-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureVillage of Hudson Falls – Information Technology (2025M-10)
… 2024 We extended our audit period through October 8, 2024 to observe physical security over IT assets at the Village. … IT assets (e.g., computers, laptops and tablets) to perform day-to-day operations and access and store information collected … Board and officials did not establish adequate controls to safeguard IT systems or develop adequate IT policies or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/25/village-hudson-falls-information-technology-2025m-10State Agencies Bulletin No. 2391
… Members of the NYS Legislature who are paid using Comp Rate Code LEG in the following departments are affected: … members each calendar year must equal the amount of their statutory salary, provided the Member serves the entire year. … but are not included in the calculation of overtime. Tax Information: These monies are taxable income, will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2391-2025-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureDiNapoli: Jobs in NYC Construction Industry Took Huge Hit During Pandemic, Over 14% Decline
… The loss of 44,400 construction jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 was … released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Construction was the city’s fastest-growing sector from 2011 … “The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the construction industry in New York City,” DiNapoli said. “The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-jobs-nyc-construction-industry-took-huge-hit-during-pandemic-over-14-declineState Agencies Bulletin No. 2017
… impact to paycheck distribution and release of direct deposit funds and advices should the budget be late and not … although funds will be released for these agencies, direct deposit advices will not be mailed until all other advices … budget is in place, OSC transmits the electronic direct deposit file on Monday evening for the paycheck dated the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2017-paycheck-distribution-april-7-2022-institution-cycle-paychecksDiNapoli: City of Corning's Economic Development and Smart Growth Initiatives Build on Stable Fiscal Picture
… The City of Corning, home to a Fortune 500 company and serving as a regional hub for art and … and the region is Corning Inc., one of only a few Fortune 500 companies headquartered in upstate New York. It has been … revenues in 2023. Corning’s 2022 median home value of $142,500 is lower than the median of cities in New York state (at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-city-cornings-economic-development-and-smart-growth-initiatives-build-stable-fiscal-pictureTown of East Hampton – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-23)
Determine whether Town of East Hampton (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, recorded and deposited and that disbursements were proper and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/east-hampton-town-p7-23-23.pdfTown of Shelter Island – Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-22)
Determine whether Town of Shelter Island (Town) officials properly administered the Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (CPF) to ensure that all collections were properly supported, recorded and deposited and that disbursements were proper and supported.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/shelter-island-town-p7-23-22.pdf2024 Stewardship Priorities & Proxy Voting Guideline Updates
The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s Corporate Governance Program actively engages with the Fund’s public equity portfolio companies to foster the development of robust governance practices and prudent management of environmental and social factors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/2024-stewardhip-priorities-and-proxy-voting-guideline-updates.pdfDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-45) 30-Day Response
The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2024, of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Report 2019-S-58).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f45-response.pdf