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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 18, 2021)
… The share has declined from 94 percent in April 2020 when data were first reported, but has plateaued at … York. Note amounts for the five counties of New York City do not include $4.3 billion directly allocated to the City. … updated on the State’s economy and finances. Subscribe to get the latest update. Subscribe … One year since the onset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/impact-covid-19-march-18-2021Selected Aspects of Supporting Small Businesses
… recommendations in the Small Business First Report. The audit covered the period from July 2018 to July 2021. About …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/20/selected-aspects-supporting-small-businessesPublic Safety – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… after a 15.8 percent decrease in 2020); Robbery (up 2.9 percent); and Aggravated assault (up 9.5 percent). … compromised the majority of crimes committed, dropped 2.2 percent. Property crimes include: Burglary (down 16.6 … 2020 and continued to climb in 2021 in the areas reporting on this data. When comparing the five-year averages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: New York City's Financial Outlook Improving
… New York City’s revised four-year financial plan shows … service costs, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “There have … 2014 because of higher collective bargaining costs and new programmatic initiatives. Since then, the city has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-new-york-citys-financial-outlook-improvingDiNapoli: NY's Homeownership Rate Lowest in the Nation
… is higher than the rest of the country. In 2021, 67% of White households in New York owned their home, compared to 52% of Asian households, 34% of Black households, and 29% of Hispanic households. The … DiNapoli said. “The low rate of ownership for Black, Asian, and Hispanic New Yorkers is especially …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nys-homeownership-rate-lowest-nationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1892
… Revenue Service) tax withholding requirements for 2021 and other tax related topics. Affected Employees … 31, 2021. OSC Actions OSC has updated PayServ with the new Federal and New York tax requirements for 2021. OSC continues to use the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1892-summary-tax-related-changes-2021State Agencies Bulletin No. 961
… No. A40026 and Senate Bill No. S66026) that creates a new Tier 5 that, in accordance with constitutional requirements, … tier 5 as an option with a Benefit Plan of “TRSBT5” and a contribution rate of 3.5%. Any employee designated as tier 5 … default the required contribution rate of 3.5% in the Percentage field. These mandatory contributions are covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/961-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-teachers-retirement-systemDiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… Fishing and hunting bring a stream of cash to New York’s economy, generating the second-highest … P. DiNapoli. “Our 7,500 lakes and ponds, 70,000 miles of rivers, streams and coastline and millions of acres of forest and open space are a natural draw,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideDiNapoli Releases February State Cash Report
… first 11 months of the fiscal year, $277 million below the latest projections and $5.8 billion higher than last year for … collections of $67.8 billion were $81 million over DOB’s latest estimate and $1.1 billion over initial projections … billion, which was nearly $677 million higher than the latest projection and nearly $3.1 billion (27.8 percent) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-releases-february-state-cash-reportDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were discovered during a … 49, of Penn Yan, stole cash payments made to the town for property taxes and fees for marriage licenses, dog …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… COVID-19 pandemic, is another hopeful sign. We still have a long way to go, and it’s essential that leaders in … million, or 12.7 percent, above December 2019, due in part to an additional day of withholding in 2020. Sales tax … year. This is largely due to higher federal reimbursement for Medicaid spending, as well as the withholding of certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… community by allegedly diverting nearly $24,000 in town funds to subsidize her personal lifestyle,” said State … is now being held accountable for her abuse of taxpayer funds.” “Yates County Sheriff’s Criminal Investigation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… according to the monthly State Cash Report released by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Tax receipts … must be at the top of the agenda for quick action in the new year.” Personal income tax receipts in November were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… officials cannot assure taxpayers that all IT equipment is adequately accounted for and would be detected if lost, … and good business practices. As a result, there is an increased risk that the town paid more than necessary … were necessary and properly supported. As a result, there is a significant risk that employees may have been paid for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsOpinion 96-19
… is, by any other general or special law, subject to a public hearing, a mandatory or permissive referendum, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-19Opinion 88-38
… from the fees imposed by section 8022. Similarly, we do not believe section 8019 provides any such exemption. … fee will then be transmitted back to the municipality. We do not find this argument persuasive, since it is based on an … section 54-j of the State Finance Law. (1) Therefore, we do not believe that the argument put forth by New York City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-38Opinion 89-3
… subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … requirement that purchases under a State contract be made on the same terms as that contract is consistent with the … 381, 383). Similarly, since the State contract is based on terms and conditions in specifications which provided a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 316
… Purpose To explain the direct deposit cancellation procedure for … have not had a paycheck for three pay periods. Effective Date Administration checks dated 04/24/02. Institution checks … 05/02/02. OSC Actions OSC will automatically insert a row to inactivate direct deposit when an employee has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/316-cancellation-direct-deposit-inactive-employeesIX.6.A Drawdown Overview – IX. Federal Grants
… Prior arrangements have been made with most state agencies to have OSC act as agent for the agency to … grant funds. Most federal grants drawn by OSC are drawn on a daily basis using online federal financial management … 07/31/2015 … Prior arrangements have been made with most state agencies to have OSC act as agent for the agency to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix6a-drawdown-overviewComptroller DiNapoli Calls on Major Corporations to Report on Disability Inclusion
… in the workplace is not just the right thing to do – it’s also good business,” said AAPD Board Chair Ted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/comptroller-dinapoli-calls-major-corporations-report-disability-inclusion