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New York Continues to Send More Federal Tax Dollars to Washington Than It Gets in Return
… P. DiNapoli. “For every dollar New York generates in tax receipts it receives 90 cents back in federal spending, … New York was one of just seven states that paid more tax dollars than it received back in spending, with a per … York generated 8 percent of the $3.2 trillion in federal tax receipts in FFY 2018, nearly $254 billion, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/new-york-continues-send-more-federal-tax-dollars-washington-it-gets-returnComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… found that district officials did not seek competition by obtaining oral or written quotes for 18 of those purchases … all overdue accounts were invoiced in a timely manner. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Former Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Sentenced to 8-24 Years for Stealing Nearly $250,000 in State Grant Funds
… the exceptional work of assistant district attorney Ben Smith along with special assistant district attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-sentenced-8-24-years-stealing-nearly-250000-stateWyoming County - Hospital Cafeteria Cash Receipts (2018M-70)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective To determine whether the County Hospital and Skilled Nursing Facility (Hospital) … Cash from cafeteria sales was not always deposited. The cafeteria manager did not ensure documentation to support … procedures. Take a more active role in providing oversight of the cafeteria’s financial operations. County officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/08/31/wyoming-county-hospital-cafeteria-cash-receipts-2018m-70Employer Contribution Calculation
Provides for the calculation of employer contributions for the funding of the New York state and local employees retirement system and the New York state and l
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/employer-contribution-calculationRichmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town Richmond. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mDayton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-337)
… miscellaneous ($2,282), banquet ($1,364), supplies ($905), deposit returns ($475). Key Findings The Officers generally … 8, 2013. Although we found that disbursements generally had receipts, recorded cash payments for 18 disbursements, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/12/dayton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1660
… v. AFSCME, Agency Shop Fee deductions must be discontinued for all affected State employees. Effective Date(s) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1660-agency-shop-feesReview of Trivision Tek Group, Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments made by the Empire State Development Corporation (ESD) to Trivision Tek Group, Inc. (Trivision) under Grant … Senate majority leader John Sampson. Trivision was hired to provide consulting services for the Medicaid Data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/16/review-trivision-tek-group-incTown of Summerhill – Fund Balance and Budget Monitoring (2013M-27)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Summerhill is located in Cayuga County and has approximately 1,200 residents. The … estimates of surplus fund balance to be appropriated in the budgets exceeded the amounts actually available. As a … the general fund had to borrow money from the highway fund in 2012 so it could pay its obligations. Four of the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-summerhill-fund-balance-and-budget-monitoring-2013m-27Village of Fairport Industrial Development Agency – Board Governance (2015M-195)
… of the Agency’s financial and operational activities for the period October 1, 2012 through March 12, 2015. … Directors, appointed by the Village Board. Total expenses for the 2013-14 fiscal year were approximately $510,000. Key … commingled bank accounts and accounting records for the three entities. The Agency retains additional rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2016/03/31/village-fairport-industrial-development-agency-boardState Agencies Bulletin No. 994
… … To provide agency users with an overview of the new online help tool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/994-line-help-user-productivity-kit-upkTaxes – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Collections for consumption and use taxes, New York State’s second …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/taxesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2194
… agencies of revised procedures for requesting payroll information related to garnishments and other deductions. … personal privacy and safeguard the confidentiality of NYS employees’ personal data. Effective Dates: This bulletin … garnishment or deduction related questions, they should contact the appropriate Bureau of State Payroll Services’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2194-employee-payroll-deduction-information-requestsAbout the Academy
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https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/about-academyDiNapoli Report Highlights Regional Education Trends
… of its revenues. In contrast, local revenues comprise only about a third of school district revenues for the Mohawk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-regional-education-trendsDiNapoli: Taxpayers Moving Out of State Spiked in 2020, Led by Those Leaving NYC
… A report released today found more than one of every 100 resident personal income tax (PIT) filers left New York state in 2020, according to State Comptroller Thomas … in 2019. The vast majority (87% in 2021) of PIT filers are residents; 10% were non-residents who only pay New York PIT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-taxpayers-moving-out-state-spiked-2020-led-those-leaving-nycMany New Yorkers Struggle to Pay for Housing
… Too many New Yorkers are burdened by high housing costs, according to a report released today by State … with housing costs at least 30 percent of income. Hamilton County had the lowest percentage at 29.2 percent. The highest … to 2017 were located in Kings (40.4%), Suffolk (39.1%), Queens (39.0%), Rockland (38.5%), Bronx (37.4%), and Nassau …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/06/many-new-yorkers-struggle-pay-housingDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… this complicated case," Warren County Sheriff York said. "My office opened this criminal investigation, like many … Comptroller DiNapoli’s office and the State Department of Taxation and Finance, which clarified all the criminal … stolen funds to gamble and indulge in other luxuries. To do so, he double billed the state and federal government, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… officials to turn abandoned property into assets for their communities," said DiNapoli. "Our partnership with St. … Oil Spill Fund to partner with the DEC, the OAG, and local communities to accelerate cleanup activities and return … have remained dormant and blighted within our various communities. The state's help has made it possible for us to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-county