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DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23.4 billion in calendar year 2024, an increase of 1.6% or $376 million … annual growth seen since the COVID-19 pandemic decline in 2020, and was less than half of the average pre-pandemic … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024Comptroller DiNapoli and Mayor Brown Return Over $100,000 in Unclaimed Funds to Buffalo Residents
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that $111,180 in unclaimed funds has been returned to Buffalo city residents … residents have claimed their funds, but $88 million in unclaimed funds, tied to persons with Buffalo addresses, … Hall on March 16 announcing that there was $88,208,650 in unclaimed funds owed to the residents of Buffalo. People were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/comptroller-dinapoli-and-mayor-brown-return-over-100000-unclaimed-funds-buffalo-residentsFrewsburg Central School District – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-327)
… time records. District officials do not ensure that access rights to the payroll and human resource modules within the computerized accounting … to update and edit employee leave time in the payroll and human resource modules. Review the conflicts of interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/frewsburg-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-selectedTaxes and Interest
… interest bearing such as bank accounts, utility refunds and certain court funds. Interest is paid for a period of … rate is set by the New York State Department of Tax and Finance and is updated quarterly. Claims involving securities, such … bearing items such as bank accounts utility refunds and certain court funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/taxes-and-interestOpinion 89-43
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Treasurer (change from … an appointive office pursuant to the procedures set forth in Town Law, §176(2-a). This is in reply to your letter asking whether the elective office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-43State Agencies Bulletin No. 1140
… process payments to employees with proof of other health ins …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1140-new-york-state-health-insurance-plan-nyship-opt-out-paymentsAnnual Employer Contributions – Employer Contributions and Rates
… for the invoice due approximately 18 months later. The 2026 invoice (current year’s invoice for the payment due February 1, 2026) uses: The employees’ earnings reported to NYSLRS by … during State Fiscal Year April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026; and The rates from the Actuarial Valuation for State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/contributions/annual-employer-contributionsDiNapoli: Woman Pleads Guilty to Theft and Must Pay Back $459K in NYS Pension and Social Security Payments
… Administration Gail S. Ennis today announced that Sandra Smith, a resident of Georgia, has pleaded guilty to the … justice was served and restitution was made in this case.” Smith pleaded guilty to two counts of theft of government … to the SSA. The defendant’s late-mother-in-law, Minnie Smith, was an employee of the New York State Insurance Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/07/dinapoli-woman-pleads-guilty-theft-and-must-pay-back-459k-nys-pension-and-social-security-paymentsDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… to fall short of the previous year in December, down $86.6 million, or 5.5 percent, from 2019. State Operating Funds … As of December 31, the General Fund held a balance of $16.6 billion, $2 billion higher than DOB projections, and $8.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… $7.8 billion, or 12.2 percent, lower than last year. This is primarily due to higher federal reimbursement for Medicaid … higher than last year at the same time. The higher balance is driven partly by receipts from short-term borrowing that … $1 billion of that borrowing; the remaining $3.4 billion is due by March. November Cash Report Find out how your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearXIII.2.C Expense Report Certification – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… back to the State. For information on Finance Office certification requirements see Chapter XII, Section 4.B – Certification of Vouchers of this Guide. Process and … for approval using the employee’s own user ID. Sign the certification on a completed Employee Report of Travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2c-expense-report-certificationDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Jennifer Colucci, 41, of … Junction, N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and … the government in the second degree and was arraigned today in Beekman Town Court before Judge Robert …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherTown of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… Town could achieve cost savings or revenue enhancements in its water operations and reduce electricity costs for the … January 31, 2012. Background The Town of Monroe is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately … water processed. We estimated that the Town lost $64,787 in water rent revenue from unbilled water if the lost water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Town of Thurston – Financial Management (2013M-280)
… records and documents of the Town Supervisor, Town Clerk, Tax Collector and Town Justice in a timely manner. The Board had … of the 2011 or 2012 fiscal records of the Town Clerk, Tax Collector and Town Justice as of the end of audit field …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-thurston-financial-management-2013m-280Electronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… If you are unfamiliar with making electronic payments, contact your bank for guidance with the transaction. Bank JP … Account Name SNY BUREAU OF ABANDONED PROPERTY Routing Number 021000021 Account Number 573801479 Account Type … payment types are FINAL, ADDTL, AUDIT, ESTIM, INTPEN or TEST. FINAL represents a single payment for a final report. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsDiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… According to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York closed out … borrowing. The states and local governments most affected by this health and economic disaster require significantly … which was planned in the Executive Budget and praised by DiNapoli as a prudent step. Tax receipts through March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in July fell 8.2 percent compared to the same period last … Thomas P. DiNapoli. Collections for counties and cities in July totaled $1.3 billion, or $116 million less than in July 2019. Although revenue is still down compared to July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyRochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-5)
… officials are relying on City Council to approve a waiver to the City charter for the use of $10 million for … to balance the budget. If City Council does not approve a waiver to the cash capital requirement allowing the $10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/05/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-5Town of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Black Brook is located in Clinton County and has approximately 1,500 residents. The … reserve which totaled $106,374 for 2009 and $107,609 in 2011 that is not related to the individual sewer district. … sewer district could experience another operating deficit in 2012 totaling $4,610, which will further reduce unexpended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216Variety Child Learning Center – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… not-for-profit organization located in Syosset, New York, is an SED-approved provider of special education services. … in Nassau and Suffolk Counties and New York City. Variety is reimbursed for preschool special education services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/31/variety-child-learning-center-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manual