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Local Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfDiNapoli: Housing Cost Burdens for New Yorkers Among Nation's Highest
… than one-third of households in the Mid-Hudson and Long Island regions are cost-burdened, higher than regions in the … of New York, where aggregate burdens range from 24% in the North Country and Mohawk Valley to 27% in the Finger Lakes. … across all regions. The greatest share was on Long Island (51.4%), which has the smallest share of renters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-housing-cost-burdens-new-yorkers-among-nations-highestState Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… how federal tax changes will affect the state's finances in the year ahead." Tax receipts were below projections … through the first half of the fiscal year before spiking in December, largely due to estimated personal income tax … up $499.4 million or 3.1 percent from the previous year. Business tax receipts were $7.2 billion, rising 2.6 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18Improper Payments of Medicare Buy-In Premiums for Ineligible Recipients (2020-S-35) 180-Day Response
To determine if Medicaid made improper Medicare premium payments on behalf of recipients enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s35-response.pdfDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Follow-Up) (2023-F-45)
The objective of our follow-up was to assess the extent of implementation, as of October 2024, of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (Report 2019-S-58).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f45.pdfLabor Investigations in New York City
… is adequately conducting labor violation investigations in New York City. The audit covered the period from January … violations, and child labor violations, have increased in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fiscal year 2021, for example, the U.S. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/31/labor-investigations-new-york-cityWall Street Profits Up in 2016
… profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms, the traditional measure of … that have been cashed in. The estimate does not include stock options or other forms of deferred compensation for … shared by a larger number of employees than last year. The stock market rally helped industry revenues increase by 8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/wall-street-profits-2016Payments Allowed in Advance of Audit – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… district generally may, by resolution, authorize payment in advance for public utility services, postage, freight and … electric, gas, water, sewer and telephone services. 10 In addition, the governing board may generally establish … petty cash funds and authorize petty cash payments in advance of audit. Most petty cash payments will involve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/payments-allowed-advance-auditWall Street Bonuses Declined in 2011
… a video of Comptroller DiNapoli discussing this year’s Wall Street bonus report “Cash bonuses were down in 2011, … the securities industry in New York City accounted for 23.5 percent of all wages paid in the private sector despite …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2012/02/wall-street-bonuses-declined-2011DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in May fell 32.3 percent … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections for counties and cities in May totaled $918 … online spending, now largely subject to the sales tax. Detail on this activity is not currently available. “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayOversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… 2016. Background SED provides guidelines to assist schools in developing policies to prevent and prepare for outbreaks … out the enforcement and monitoring of immunizations in schools across the State and performs between 100 and 150 … Overall, these agencies also have appropriate controls in place to ensure schools are adequately preventing, and are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… issues with medical records provided by a physician, Dr. Riaz Ahmad, to support his Medicaid claims. Our review of a sample of Dr. Ahmad’s medical records found they contained inadequate … of care should another physician be required to treat Dr. Ahmad’s patients. Due to the deficiencies in Dr. Ahmad’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedFederal Employees in New York State – Federal Funding and New York
… were more than 116,000 federal civilian employees working in New York in 2024, earning $11.2 billion in wages. Employment has decreased significantly since 2000, … were more than 116000 federal civilian employees working in New York in 2024 earning $112 billion in wages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-employees-new-york-statePractices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees
To determine whether the Transit Adjudication Bureau of New York City Transit performs its responsibilities in an effective and efficient manner
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/11/practices-used-transit-adjudication-bureau-collect-and-account-fines-and-feesProcurement and Contracting in New York
… Information Bid Protests Comptroller DiNapoli believes in empowering people to raise concerns about State contract … as well as state contracts, helps ensure fairness in State contracting and protects the interests of the State … contracts is a strong deterrent to waste, fraud and abuse in contracting. Comptroller DiNapoli provides annual updates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contractsAnnual Report on Local Governments for FYE 2020
This Annual Report on Local Governments provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2020. It highlights the unique challenges that local officials faced from the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/annual-report-on-local-governments-for-fye-2020.pdfWall Street Bonuses Rose In 2012
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street is still in transition, but it is slowly adjusting to changes in its economic and regulatory environment,” DiNapoli said. "Profits and bonuses rebounded in 2012, but the industry is still restructuring. Despite its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/02/wall-street-bonuses-rose-2012Enroll in the Vendor Self-Service Portal
… with a NYS Vendor ID* can use the Vendor Self-Service Portal on the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to check the status of invoices, purchase orders and … the instructions in the email, you can create your user ID to access your vendor information. For step-by-step …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/portal/enroll-vendor-self-service-portalDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Norfolk justice court clerk misappropriated nearly $10,000 in court fees paid by defendants. “Ms. Dillon was entrusted … thousands of those dollars and falsifying records in a vain attempt to conceal her crimes,” DiNapoli said. “The St. Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office was instrumental in helping my staff bring this individual to justice. We will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesMedicaid Program – Errors in Identification of 340B Providers in the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
… Congress created the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program in 1990. The program requires drug manufacturers to pay … Congress also created the 340B Drug Pricing Program in 1992. The 340B program requires drug manufacturers to … These errors, if left undetected, could have resulted in $10.7 million in uncollected rebates. In response to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/30/medicaid-program-errors-identification-340b-providers-medicaid-drug-rebate-program