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DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state rose by 49.2% in the second quarter (April to June 2021) compared to the … the increase largely reflects extremely weak collections in the April to June period of 2020. However, even compared … Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state rose by 492 in the second quarter April to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-344
… to inform agencies of the processing of the 2024 Prepaid Legal Service Benefit. Affected Employees: The following … certain fringe benefits including employer-funded group legal service benefits are considered taxable income. … OSC Actions: OSC will automatically apply the Prepaid Legal Service Benefit for the 2024 calendar year for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-344-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucsDiNapoli: MTA Budget Continues to Face Serious Risks
… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is expected to devote one-fifth of total revenue to debt service by 2023 as it relies increasingly on borrowing to finance its capital needs, leaving a smaller share of … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is expected to devote onefifth of total revenue to debt service by 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-mta-budget-continues-face-serious-risksWayland-Cohocton Central School District – Building Access Accounts and Badges (2024M-113)
… officials properly managed and monitored building access accounts and badges. Key Findings District officials did not properly manage and monitor building access accounts and badges used to access District buildings. Accounts and badges that are not properly managed and remain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/20/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-building-access-accounts-andMarlboro Central School District – District Officials’ Outside Business Activities (2014M-241)
… by an elected seven-member Board of Education, operates three schools with approximately 2,000 students. Budgeted … the Board approved, a contract with the LLC’s principal owner to provide services similar to what the LLC had … did not award contracts to the LLC or the principal owner based on a competitive process. We found no evidence in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/02/06/marlboro-central-school-district-district-officials-outside-businessNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
This report provides updated information regarding the overall correctional system population, an analysis of policy changes that have contributed to changes in the population, and an overview of the costs of providing medical care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/aging-prison-population-2022.pdfEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-6)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Enforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f6.pdfDiNapoli: Local Law Enforcement Agencies Agree to Improve Sex Offender Monitoring
… have failed to comply with the state’s Sex Offender Registry Act, according to an audit issued today by State … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As a result, the state’s Registry is not always accurate and up-to-date. The registry provides information to law enforcement agencies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/dinapoli-local-law-enforcement-agencies-agree-improve-sex-offender-monitoringDiNapoli: Coronavirus Will Cause Multi-Year Hit to State Finances
… picture. Tax revenues will be substantially lower in the near term because of the pandemic, and likely well beyond. … from any new debt and commit to building up our rainy day reserves. The road ahead is a challenging one and will require a long-term strategy.” DiNapoli’s report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-coronavirus-will-cause-multi-year-hit-state-financesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Development – New NY Broadband Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-10) The New NY Broadband Program (Program)—launched in 2015 … services in the United States. SED is responsible for safeguarding its data and ensuring the confidentiality, … implemented. Office of Information Technology Services – Windows Domain Administration and Management (Follow-Up) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsFillmore Central School District – Reserve Funds (2016M-386)
… was to evaluate the District’s reservation of fund balance for the period July 1, 2013 through September 12, 2016. … five-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $14.8 … used toward debt service payments. The District’s 2015-16 report on reserves did not include the dates the reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/01/06/fillmore-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2016m-386Optional Service Credit Purchase Payments – Enhanced Reporting
… members choose to purchase credit for additional previous public service, they have the option to pay the required … tax-sheltered plan or account; or Payroll deductions. If a member requests to pay through payroll deductions, you will … Loan/SCP Deductions page in Retirement Online , which will list the member’s service credit purchase deduction amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/optional-service-credit-purchase-paymentsFund Financial Data – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… Fund financial statements provide a short-term view of … funding and spending for particular purposes. The General Fund is used to report sources of funds and expenditures that … are not required to be accounted for in another separate fund. In New York State, significant sources of funds that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/fund-financial-dataDiNapoli: Wall Street's 2024 First Half Profits of $23.2B Were 79.3% Higher Than Last Year
… were a dramatic 79.3% increase over the same period last year and buoyed by securities trading, underwriting, and selling. … rates. For the first half of 2024, most revenue lines were up over 2023’s first half, including supervisory fees (up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-wall-streets-2024-first-half-profits-232b-were-793-higher-last-yearCUNY Bulletin No. CU-590
… provide agency instructions for processing the 2017 CUNY Research Foundation Grant Payments for Summer Research. Affected Employees CUNY instructional staff who … provides agency instructions for processing the 2017 CUNY Research Foundation Grant Payments for Summer Research …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-590-2017-city-university-new-york-cuny-research-foundationCUNY Bulletin No. CU-664
… information are contained in the Carmelo Batista, Jr. memorandum dated April 29, 2019. Effective Date(s) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-664-cuny-salary-rate-increases-city-laborerHoltsville Fire District – Financial Management (2025M-4)
The Board did not adopt budgets with reasonable estimates or properly establish and manage capital reserve funds As a result from 2019 through 2023 the Board transferred an additional $1 million into reserve funds This was 45 percent more than the $22 million in transfers planned with no indic
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/19/holtsville-fire-district-financial-management-2025m-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 954
… codes and to provide instructions to pay the Mentoring Premium. Affected Employees PEF represented employees in … in the mentoring program are eligible for a $1,000.00 Premium. The Program is effective beginning on September 1, … information Each active mentor will receive a mentoring premium of one thousand dollars ($1,000) annually. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/954-mentoring-premium-nys-schools-deaf-and-blindTown of Patterson – Justice Court Operations (2020M-63)
… and accurate manner. The Justices did not adequately account for bail, which led to them retaining $14,793 in bail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2020/11/06/town-patterson-justice-court-operations-2020m-63Sullivan County Funding Corporation – Millennium Revolving Loan Program (2021M-196)
… officials awarded funds from the Millennium revolving loan program (Program) in accordance with established policy … (guidelines) and ensured businesses complied with loan agreements. Key Findings Corporation officials did not … not ensure businesses complied with their agreements. The Loan Review Committee (Committee) approved two loans that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/03/25/sullivan-county-funding-corporation-millennium-revolving