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DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… November’s sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for local governments statewide, $102 million less than in … 2019. “Sales tax collections are a crucial revenue source for our counties and other municipalities,” DiNapoli said. “November’s decline reinforces the need for significant aid from the federal government as COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberDiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… the state that experienced growth in sales tax collections for January, at 1.7 percent. Declines in the remaining … 2021. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percentDiNapoli: Local Tax Cap Will Be Two Percent in 2022
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2022 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal … announced today. This figure affects tax cap calculations for all counties, towns, and fire districts, as well as 44 … Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for 2022 for local governments that operate on a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-tax-cap-will-be-two-percent-2022State Agencies Bulletin No. 1089
… Purpose To inform agencies of a new Time Entry Earnings Code to process lump sum payments for vacation accruals to … To inform agencies of a new Time Entry Earnings Code to process lump sum payments for vacation accruals to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1089-new-vacation-lump-sum-payment-earnings-code-employees-bargaining-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 434
… Codes used by OSC in time entry for employees who are due a tax refund. Affected Employees Employees who are due tax refunds Effective Date Immediately Background OSC … Codes used by OSC in time entry for employees who are due a tax refund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/434-new-earnings-codes-tax-refunds-processed-through-payservEligibility, the Benefit and Filing – Police and Fire Plan
… between ages 55 and 62. 1 Regardless of tier, if you work for an employer that offers a special plan (that allows … a pension equal to: 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of service credit; and 1/60th (1.66 percent) of your FAS for each year of prior service, including prior service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/eligibility-benefit-and-filingCredit for Previous or Military Service – State University Police Plan
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It … Before Your Date of Membership You may receive credit for working for a participating employer before you joined the Retirement … State University Police Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383d …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/credit-previous-or-military-serviceComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of Johnstown , the City of Mount Vernon , the Village of South Glens Falls , the Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department … $15,000 in violation fees collected in 2012. Village of South Glens Falls – Financial Condition and Budgeting … Town of Johnstown the City of Mount Vernon the Village of South Glens Falls the Woodgate Volunteer Fire Department and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2DiNapoli: Audit Finds Misuse of Funds in Town of Fishkill
… The former recreation director in the town of Fishkill allegedly misused as much as $50,000 generated by the town’s senior center, according to an audit released today by State … paid day trips and overnight trips. The town’s recreation director is responsible for the center’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-audit-finds-misuse-funds-town-fishkillDiNapoli: Billing and Reimbursement Flaws Allowed $16.6 Million in Inappropriate Payments to Home Health Care Providers
… period, largely because the agency mistakenly paid for more days of care than what was provided, according to an … of Health’s eMedNY billing system paid providers for weeks of service, when only days of care had been given.” … (EPS) to reimburse certified home health agencies (CHHA) for health care services provided to Medicaid recipients in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-billing-and-reimbursement-flaws-allowed-166-million-inappropriate-payments-home-health-careDiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low in Villages
… Andover (Allegany); New Square (Rockland); Elmira Heights (Chemung); Tannersville (Greene); Wurtsboro …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-villagesComptroller DiNapoli and AG Schneiderman Announce Conviction in $130,000 Pension Theft
… York State and Local Employees Retirement System intended for his mother, Dorothy Eydeler, a retired nurse who died in … you pay it back. I thank Attorney General Schneiderman for his prosecution of this case and others through our … entire restitution amount of $131,038.60. This case is the latest joint investigation under the Operation Integrity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-130000-pension-theftMedicaid Audits Find More Than $500 Million in Waste
… by DiNapoli’s office highlight the need for more effective oversight of managed care organizations (MCOs). The report … 2011 through February 2015, DiNapoli’s office released 73 audit reports highlighting recurring deficiencies in eMedNY, … Medicaid Administrative Services system; Strengthen the enforcement of timeliness and quality standards as well as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/medicaid-audits-find-more-500-million-wasteOpinion 89-10
… and Training Schools (authority of public library to provide for cash advances) - Reimbursement For Expenses (authority of public library to provide for cash advances) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … advances for its officers and employees duly authorized to attend conferences. You ask whether a school district …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-10Village Official Heading to Prison for Stealing More Than $100,000
… restitution. “Fleecing your community and your neighbors for five years is appalling,” said DiNapoli. “Thankfully, this former official is heading to prison for her actions and will serve as an example of what happens … payroll with little oversight. For a copy of the report, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/village-official-heading-prison-stealing-more-100000DiNapoli: Lockport Facing Severe Cash Flow Problems
… The city of Lockport will run out of cash to pay for operations in the very near future unless it secures new … analysis. The city’s audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending Dec. 31, 2012 included account … alerted them to the impending financial crisis. The books for the 2013 fiscal year were not closed as of June 2014. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-lockport-facing-severe-cash-flow-problemsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Lumberland Fire Department , Village of Mastic Beach , South Farmingdale Water District and the Village of West … than $48,000 in purchases had inadequate documentation. South Farmingdale Water District – Information Technology … Lumberland Fire Department Village of Mastic Beach South Farmingdale Water District and the Village of West …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Livingston County Woman Arrested for Theft of Deceased Mother's Pension Payments
… the arrest of Patricia Chatley, 59, of Nunda, New York for allegedly stealing over $34,500 of her mother’s public … District Attorney McCaffrey, she is being held accountable for her actions. My office will continue to work with law … York State pension system from fraud.” “We are thankful for the diligent and thorough investigative work of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-livingston-county-woman-arrested-theft-deceased-mothers-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Former Hannibal Fire Chief and Father Arrested
… supposed to go to the fire company. Other profits, from raffles, membership dues, concessions and rentals, were to go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-former-hannibal-fire-chief-and-father-arrestedDiNapoli and Oneida DA McNamara Announce Arrests of Utica School Superintendent and Former Utica Mayor for Theft of Public Funds
… Utica Mayor and UCSD School Board President Louis LaPolla for allegedly using taxpayer funds to pay for political campaigns and a non-school related fundraiser. … and the State Police they will now be held accountable for their crimes.” District Attorney McNamara said: “I echo …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-and-oneida-da-mcnamara-announce-arrests-utica-school-superintendent-and-former-utica-mayor