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DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2 percent in October compared to the same month last year, according to … for counties and cities, or $74.4 million less than in October 2019. This drop was less severe than previous … state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberDiNapoli Statement on Special Education Provider Guilty Plea in Federal Court
… the following statement on the guilty plea to mail fraud in federal court by Cheon Park, the owner of Bilingual SEIT & … for those who attempt to cheat taxpayers and exploit gaps in oversight. I’d like to thank U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara … convictions and the recovery of over $600,000 in stolen public funds. His office has completed 22 audits of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-statement-special-education-provider-guilty-plea-federal-courtArchived: Legislative Session 2023–2024
… State Comptroller. Passed the Senate Protest Procedures – A.7405/S.6942 (McDonald/Cooney) – Provides for bid protest … under a certain monetary threshold. NYSLRS Ordinary Death Benefit – Signed as Chapter 593 of the Laws of 2024, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/archived-legislative-session-2023-2024Opinion 98-18
… service (General Municipal Law, §209-b[2][a], [d], [e]; but see, General Municipal Law, §209-b[2][j]). The board … to include any: individual, partnership, association, corporation, municipality or any legal or public entity or … an independent corporate entity, constituting a district corporation, governed by a separate board of fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-18Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations
… electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card transactions at prohibited locations, and thereby comply with applicable … or withdraw cash from a portion of their monthly benefits at participating automated teller machines (ATMs) and point … TANF funding from being used in any EBT transaction at a liquor store, gaming establishment, or adult-oriented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/10/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locationsPerformance of Duty Disability – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… eligible to receive. The mandatory contributions made by Tier 5 and 6 members are not annuity savings contributions, and these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/performance-duty-disabilityThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… in New York City, and generates sales tax revenues for the State, the City and the Metropolitan Transportation … activity, additional federal relief must augment City and State actions. Uneven Impacts, Evolving Responses Along with … for months. Efforts have been made at the City, State and federal levels to help retail stores survive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Bronxville Union Free School District - Procurement (2018M-46)
… for the purchase of goods and services not subject to competitive bidding and ensured that written contracts … Consider revising the District’s purchasing policy to require competition for procuring professional services. … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. … Bronxville Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/bronxville-union-free-school-district-procurement-2018m-46Accounts Payable Advisory No. 67
… Interest Payments on Certain Amounts Owed by the State, to the extent necessary to respond to the direct and indirect economic, financial, and social …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/67-prompt-payment-interestWesterlo Volunteer Fire Company – Cash Disbursements (2014M-179)
… the Treasurer’s records and submit its audit report as required. Key Recommendations Establish policies and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/17/westerlo-volunteer-fire-company-cash-disbursements-2014m-179Herkimer Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-68)
… with long-term planning. Key Recommendations Develop and adopt structurally balanced budgets, consider the amount … balance available to appropriate during budget development and work toward building a reasonable amount of unrestricted … fund balance to address unanticipated needs. Develop and implement a multiyear financial plan. … Herkimer Central …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/herkimer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-68Oversight of Direct Placement of Children (Follow-Up)
… record for child welfare in New York State. As of March 1, 2021, CONNECTIONS reported there were 3,738 children in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/30/oversight-direct-placement-children-followMuseum or Military Abandoned Property
… a rainbow ribbon. NYS World War – Medal with blue and white ribbon. VFW - Brown metallic cross with red, white and gold ribbon. Lot # (96) - 347 Carrie & Salvatore … Service Cross-Military *US Army Silver colored ring with black stone 4/9/1999 Dominick & Ester Columbetti Unknown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/museum-or-military-abandoned-propertyNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… complex. The federal budget plays an integral role in state economies and budgets. New York received an estimated … $1.32. New York's balance of payments was $912 per capita, ranking it 42 nd among states. New York generated $16,355 per … Insurance Act taxes, and other receipts, primarily pension contributions from federal employees. Other taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements (2020-S-12)
To determine if the Department of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under the Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), and if DOT is in compliance with its responsibilities under FOIL.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s12.pdfOpinion 91-56
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … made to such authority or commission by the state of New York or by any political subdivision thereof shall not be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-56Opinion 97-18
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … opinion. COUNTIES -- Improvement Districts (sale of real property of a county sewer district) -- Real Property (sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-18DiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… The latest in State Comptroller DiNapoli’s series of audits of health and safety in schools finds that, in the face of a mental health crisis among youth, the NYC … these issues, many of New York’s school children still face a mental health emergency, and schools are not equipped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthDiNapoli: New York State Ranked First Nationwide in Nonprofit Jobs And Organizations
… on the nonprofit sector’s economic impact.” The top two categories in 2012 for nonprofits nationally and in … and paid the highest average annual wage among the top five categories. Read the NonProfits report here: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-state-ranked-first-nationwide-nonprofit-jobs-and-organizationsDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… the public authority responsible for administering many of New York state’s economic development programs, has failed to … tracked in the Dynamics system. Having its programs and all associated projects in a centralized project tracking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programs