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First Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/2022-sales-taxes-first-quarter.pdfFirst Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
DiNapoli: Nine Million New Yorkers Employed, Highest Count Since 2008
… For the first time since the Great Recession, more than 9.1 million New … marginally attached to the labor force or working part-time for economic reasons; The workforce is aging in New … For the first time since the Great Recession more than 91 million New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nine-million-new-yorkers-employed-highest-count-2008New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Offers Christmas Greetings
… special time of year when we come together to celebrate Christmas we should also reflect on the fact that we have so … thankful for. Stocking stuffers and gifts piled high under Christmas trees are exciting, but our health and the health … fortunate. I wish you and your loved ones a safe and Merry Christmas.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-offers-christmas-greetingsOpinion 91-16
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER -- Fees (not based on agate measurement … amounts which municipal officers are required to pay for official notices and advertisements authorized or required by … is entitled to nine cents per line for each "separate advertisement", and eight cents per line for "tabular matter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-16Opinion 91-1
… LAWS -- Competitive Bidding (cannot create exception for public work under county contract) -- Preemption (competitive … -- Competitive Bidding (cooperative bidding for public work) PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Purchases Through County or State … Whether a charter county may extend its contracts for public work to political subdivisions within the county so …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1Opinion 90-5
Whether the town board has the authority to increase the number of trustees and if so by what procedure and for what term the new trustees would be appointed
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Former West Carthage Treasurer Charged With Stealing Thousands of Dollars From the Village
… The former Deputy Clerk-Treasurer of the Village of West Carthage, Kaytlin Ennis, was arraigned … Ennis began working for West Carthage in October 2018 as Deputy Clerk-Treasurer and was appointed Treasurer in January … The former Deputy ClerkTreasurer of the Village of West Carthage Kaytlin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/former-west-carthage-treasurer-charged-stealing-thousands-dollars-villageOpinion 92-52
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC AUTHORITIES -- Municipal Cooperation (joint investments by municipalities and public authorities) MUNICIPAL COOPERATION -- Municipal Funds (joint investments with public authorities) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-52Opinion 91-55
… governing board of any municipal corporation operating an electric public utility service shall establish solely by … amounts entered in the depreciation reserve account of the electric utility service as the depreciation accruals for … accounts. It follows that the revenues of a municipal electric utility to which such provisions are applicable must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-55State Agencies Bulletin No. 1100
… of employer provided health benefits to an employee for a domestic partner. Historically, marriages between same-sex couples were treated as domestic partnerships, and the employer provided value of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1100-new-imputed-income-earnings-codes-health-benefits-provided-marriedDiNapoli: Tax Collector Pleads Guilty After Faking Her Own Tax Payments
… Town Clerk Michelle Sheppard resigned her two public jobs and agreed to pay $4,303 in restitution for dodging her … Town Clerk Michelle Sheppard resigned her two public jobs and agreed to pay $4303 in restitution for dodging her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-tax-collector-pleads-guilty-after-faking-her-own-tax-paymentsOpinion 99-4
… employees and facilities of town) WORDS AND PHRASES -- "Dispose of" (meaning of for purposes of General Municipal … an IDA is expressly authorized to "acquire, hold and dispose of personal property for its corporate purposes" … we note in particular that, while the authority to "dispose" of personal property has been held, in certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-4DiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… through July were $479.5 million lower than collections for the same period last year, primarily reflecting lower … in settlement revenue provides solid financial footing for the time being,”DiNapoli said. “State leaders need to … is now accessible in Excel and Adobe formats. Click here for the cash report as well as state revenue and spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportOpinion 91-34
… for professional services (see, e.g., People ex rel. Smith v Flagg , 17 NY 584). Generally, professional services … in the performance of the contract (see People ex rel. Smith , supra ; Trane Co. v County of Broome , 76 AD2d 1015, … statute to apply it to these services (see People ex rel. Smith , supra , 17 NY, at p 589; 1A Antieau, Municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-34State Agencies Bulletin No. 2043
… this new deduction code. Currently, NYSTRS bills agencies via monthly bill for prior year service credit due. This new, … code 516, TRS PY Arrears Before Tax: Agencies must login to the NYSTRS Employer Secure Area and download their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2043-new-prior-year-arrears-deduction-code-members-new-york-state-teachersAuditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law and is an essential … Is there sales tax included in hotel charges? Is there conference or training information, if applicable, that includes dates, times and location? Do the conference or training dates correspond to the travel dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/auditing-travelconference-claimsVII.10.B Establishing and Increasing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… employees of State agencies. Request a Cash Advance Vendor ID (For New Advance Requests) After the bank account is … Vendor Management Unit to request a cash advance vendor ID as explained in Chapter X, Section 6.A – Requesting a … If a department is being inactivated in the SFS, agency staff must check the NY_AP_CASHADV_AUTHORIZED_LIMIT public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10b-establishing-and-increasing-cash-advanceSavings Programs: NY 529 and NY ABLE
… Residents can take advantage of two savings programs with tax benefits that help pay for college or disability expenses: NY's 529 College Savings NY Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) … New York State residents can take advantage of two savings programs with tax benefits that help pay for college …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/savingsDiNapoli Announces Sale of $636 Million State of New York General Obligation Bonds
… projects authorized by the following voter-approved bond acts: Environmental Quality (1986), Clean Water / Clean … projects authorized by the following voter-approved bond acts: Environmental Quality (1986), Clean Water / Clean … data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly requested data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-announces-sale-636-million-state-new-york-general-obligation-bonds