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DiNapoli: Statewide Foreclosure Activity Still Well Above Prerecession levels
… New York state continues to have high levels of foreclosure activity with new … significantly higher than prerecession levels, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. “In many places the situation has continued to get worse. Foreclosed properties displace families and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/dinapoli-statewide-foreclosure-activity-still-well-above-prerecession-levelsOpinion 93-2
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. REFERENDUM -- Change in Fiscal Year (timing of proposition in village) VILLAGES -- Fiscal Year (timing of proposition to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-2DiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… (ECC) gave more than $100,000 in raises and bonuses to senior officials without proper approval, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … students,” said DiNapoli. “I urge ECC’s board of trustees to take a more active oversight role and address the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether personal income tax refunds (refunds) … Tax Relief and Property Tax Relief, collectively referred to as credits) processed by the Department during the period … examination period, the Department approved and submitted to our Office nearly 7.7 million refunds for payment totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/30/personal-income-tax-and-property-taxOversight of Contract Expenditures of Phoenix House New York
… its contracts with Phoenix House New York (PHNY) to ensure reimbursed claims are allowable, supported, and … treatment of alcohol and substance abuse. Its mission is to provide quality, accessible, and costeffective services … To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/01/09/oversight-contract-expenditures-phoenix-house-new-yorkProhibits Campaign Contributions During an Active Procurement
… – S.9697 (Myrie) – Makes it unlawful for a vendor to make, either directly or indirectly, any contribution to a statewide elected official, a candidate for a statewide … or political committee that receives such contributions to return or refund the contributions forthwith; requires …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/prohibits-campaign-contributions-during-active-procurementTupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
… and timely accounting records and reports were maintained to allow Tupper Lake Central School District (District) officials to effectively manage the District’s financial operations and … accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow officials to effectively manage financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/25/tupper-lake-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2021m-14Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
… District [pdf] , Malone Central School District [pdf] , Port Washington Union Free School District [pdf] , Rye Neck Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/mental-health-training-component-new-york-save-act-2022-ms-1Town of Perth – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2024M-149)
… accurate and timely accounting records and reports to allow the Town Board (Board) to effectively manage the Town’s financial operations. Key … accounting records or provide adequate financial reports to the Board. For example, as of March 31, 2024 the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-perth-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-149City of Rensselaer – Accounting Records and Reports (2023M-26)
… and $2.2 million, and transactions were not entered in a timely manner. Bank reconciliations were not prepared in a timely manner or clearly documented and discrepancies, … not explained. Independent audit reports were not issued in a timely manner and identified deficiencies in internal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/08/02/city-rensselaer-accounting-records-and-reports-2023m-26DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… in New York state increased by 11.9% in July compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.8 billion, up $188 million as compared to July of last year. “Statewide local sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2065
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic dues increase and a one-time adjustment to recoup retroactive dues for employees represented by … Bargaining Units 61 (Code 202) will increase from $35.97 to $40.47 for full-time employees and from $19.70 to $21.95 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2065-new-york-state-law-enforcement-officers-union-council-82-afscme-afl-cioDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.71 billion in May, up $18.4 million compared to last year. “Modest growth in local sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayOpinion 93-25
… under the mistaken belief the right-of-way was a village street may not continue to provide such lighting unless the … right-of-way if the right-of-way has become a village street by prescription or public use. The village's provision … whether the private right-of-way has become a village street by prescription or use. You state that a village has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-25IX.7.C Fringe Benefits and Indirect Costs – IX. Federal Grants
… fringe benefit and indirect costs are permissible charges to federal grants. At the beginning of each fiscal year, the … which, once approved at the agency level, will be routed to DOB for further review and final approval. An automated … no longer use quarterly agency billings and AP vouchers to record FBIC transactions. Instead, the new process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7c-fringe-benefits-and-indirect-costsIII.7 Data Quality – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… System (SFS) software provides enterprise information to agency decision makers. As a result, the data from transactions needs to be of high quality. To maintain accurate data, it is the … Financial System software provides enterprise information to Agency decision makers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii7-data-qualityXIX.2 Overview – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… The Projects module is used to collect financial transactions associated with projects. … the amount of expenditures that can be charged and posted to project budgets. The use of a project allows for … along with the guidance in the sections below are used to establish a new Project. Please see SFS Coach, Training …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2-overviewOptional Membership – Membership and Enrollment
… Optional members are not required to join NYSLRS. However, you must inform employees of their right to membership at the time of their initial employment. … must join NYSLRS. If an optional member chooses to join, membership is not automatic. You must enroll the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/optional-membershipState Agencies Bulletin No. 1453.1
… This bulletin supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 1453 Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary deduction codes for … Agency Actions Notify affected employees. Questions To obtain authorization forms or eligibility information, … 261. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deductions mailbox. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/14531-new-deduction-codes-559-nyscopba-pet-insurance-and-560-nyscopba-vpiNotice of Assessment on State Lands
… statutory language with operational procedures relating to assessments on state lands. Memo Bill Text Status … statutory language with operational procedures relating to assessments on state lands …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/notice-assessment-state-lands