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DiNapoli: Surge in Tourism Bolsters NYC Hotel Industry
… The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between 2006 and 2015, … issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. "The hotel industry is flourishing. A record number of tourists … The number of hotel rooms in New York City increased by 48 percent between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/dinapoli-surge-tourism-bolsters-nyc-hotel-industryDiNapoli: Some Taxpayer Check-Off Donations Not Utilized for Worthy Causes
… more than $51 million for worthy causes through check-offs on their personal income tax forms, but these funds often sit unused, according to a report issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. More than $14 million … moneys; Require administering agencies to report annually on the use of check-off funds, including the award process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-some-taxpayer-check-donations-not-utilized-worthy-causesXII.8.E Payment Assignments – XII. Expenditures
… section outlines the procedures agencies should follow to approve the assignment of contract payments to an individual or entity other than the original contract holder. Payment assignments are commonly due to financing arrangements or to fulfill liabilities to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8e-payment-assignmentsDiNapoli: New State Funds Open Door for MTA to Ease Debt, Build Stronger Future Budgets
… budget by a total of $1.5 billion from 2023 through 2026. The MTA can use these savings to preserve and improve … debt payments and peak around 19.5% in 2024 and 2025 before declining slightly. However, after adjusting for … for capital projects has vastly improved, with one-third ($18.6 billion) of its 2020-2024 program already committed. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-new-state-funds-open-door-mta-ease-debt-build-stronger-future-budgetsCincinnatus Central School District – Fund Balance and Reserves (2014M-191)
… fund balance exceeded the statutory limit for two out of the last three years. District officials adopted … appropriate reserves. Develop more realistic budgets based on prior year’s actual results and anticipated operations and avoid raising more real property taxes than necessary. Review all reserve balances and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/10/10/cincinnatus-central-school-district-fund-balance-and-reserves-2014m-191Employer's Guide - Section 2: NYSLRS Participation and Retirement Plans
The Employer’s Guide is a resource for the benefit and payroll staff of NYSLRS’ participating employers to help them do their Retirement System-related work.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/employers-guide-section-2.pdfEmployer's Guide - Section 1: About NYSLRS
The Employer’s Guide is a resource for the benefit and payroll staff of NYSLRS’ participating employers to help them do their Retirement System-related work.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/employers-guide-section-1.pdfDiNapoli: Middletown Chiropractor Sentenced to Nine Years for Insurance Fraud
… P. DiNapoli announced James “Jay” Spina was sentenced in federal court for running a large-scale health care … and today was sentenced to serve 108 months (nine years) in federal prison, plus three years of probation and pay $9.7 million in restitution and forfeit $9.1 million. "Mr. Spina …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-middletown-chiropractor-sentenced-nine-years-insurance-fraudDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… attend college. We're grateful to New York City and to NYC Kids RISE for their efforts to increase college attendance … of the State Comptroller by the Mayor's Office and NYC Kids RISE. "The elimination of the minimum contribution to … Mayor's Office of Media and Entertainment and chair of NYC Kids RISE . "The NYC Kids RISE Save for College Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeOpinion 90-37
… section does not require either a public hearing or public sale for the sale of unneeded village real property. A village may not accept the lower of two offers for the sale of village real property based upon a determination that … Whether the village may sell the property at private sale and if so whether it is required to accept the higher of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-37United HealthCare – Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint, LLP
… provided to Empire Plan members. United contracts with in-network (participating) providers who agree to accept … co-insurance) when they use non-participating providers. In accordance with the Empire Plan’s requirements, when … waives) the member’s out-of-pocket costs, it will result in United making an excessive payment on the claim. Our audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/01/united-healthcare-overpayments-services-provided-long-island-bone-and-joint-llpDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… totaled $1.76 billion, up $26.1 million from the same time last year. “Growth in local sales tax collections for April … of 3.9%, or $29.5 million, compared to the same time last year. County and city collections in the rest of the … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April to June) will be available in July. Table …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in their … York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… totaled $1.67 billion, up $26.8 million from the same time last year. “February’s local sales tax collections grew at a … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in October … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October to December) will be available in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearVoluntary Compliance Program
… compliance provides an opportunity for eligible holders of unclaimed funds to voluntarily report past due items. The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) agrees to waive penalties and interest … corporations not authorized to do business in NYS (§1312). Unclaimed funds due to an individual or business with a last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programThe Survivor’s Benefit Program for New York State Employees
… at the time of your death: You were on the State payroll for at least 90 days out of the 120 days immediately … one-half of your annual salary or if you do not qualify for any ordinary death benefit payment. The maximum total … payable is $2,000. (Return to Top) Who is my beneficiary for this benefit? If you are a member of a State retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/survivors-benefit-program-nys-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 550
… of OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for processing adjustments and changes. Affected Employees … New York and the Public Employees Federation and provides for a general salary increase and an increase to certain … 1, 2005 General Salary Increase The legislation provides for a 2.75% Salary Increase for employees in graded and NS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/550-april-1-2005-salary-and-other-increases-employees-represented-publicDiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… Limited course offerings and lack of access to advisors may be keeping students at the City University of … York (CUNY) from graduating within four years, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Students who are unable to register for or complete courses needed for their majors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and Water Conservation District and the City of Yonkers . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … were approved before payment or for proper purposes. In addition, auditors found the village began to effectively … enforce the collection of delinquent real property taxes in March 2016, but $172,900 remains outstanding as of Feb. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits