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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… a long-lasting effect on revenues for counties, cities and many towns and villages around the state,” DiNapoli said. … have received $1.4 billion (18.7 percent) less than they did during the same period in 2019. Table: Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyState Agencies Bulletin No. 1154
… will be sending an employee interface file to SFS on a weekly basis. The file contains basic employee data such as … If direct deposit information exists in PayServ, only the bank account type that is designated as ‘Balance’ will be … travel and expense reimbursements will be processed in SFS via bulk load file transfer. SFS will be using a unique …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1154-information-regarding-payserv-employee-file-interface-statewideReview of Advance Contract Payments
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the New York State Education Department (SED) monitors their contractors’ performance to ensure they expended the advanced funds in accordance with … Our office examined certain advance payments made pursuant to grant contracts or agreements (contracts) by SED during …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/15/review-advance-contract-paymentsDiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… generated $5.7 billion in revenue in 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Agriculture is an essential part of New York’s economy,” DiNapoli said. “Farms generate … for beer. New York is the third largest producer of wine, with its wineries producing nearly 32 million gallons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyOpen Educational Resources
… Objectives To determine whether the City University of New York (CUNY) is using Open Educational Resources (OER) … OER initiatives adequately engaged faculty in the redesign of courses using OER. Our audit covered the period from April … located throughout New York City’s five boroughs. As of the Fall 2023 semester, approximately 233,000 students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/27/open-educational-resourcesDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… compared to 2008. New York City’s sales tax collections were impacted more severely than those throughout the rest of … beginning to see growth. “This report shows how deeply the COVID-19 pandemic cut into municipal finances,” DiNapoli … of many non-essential businesses in June, although some restrictions were still in place. Collections increased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020State Agencies Bulletin No. 1106
… amount will appear on the employee’s paycheck or direct deposit advice statement. The CLEFR amount will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2 in box 14 using FRB . Communication to Affected Employees A letter will be sent by the Governor’s Office of Employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1106-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2011State Agencies Bulletin No. 1200
… process taxable fringe benefit CLEFR transactions for 2012 and explain how it will affect employee’s taxable income and withholdings Legal Reference Pursuant to Internal Revenue … fringe benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1200-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2012DiNapoli: NYC Pre-K Special Education Provider Claimed Nearly $3 Million In Ineligible Expenses
… account for their use of public funds,” DiNapoli said. “We have found too many schools that fall short of state … Teacher (SEIT) programs in New York state that provide one-on-one instruction for special needs children, usually at the … SEIT program. To qualify for reimbursement, expenses have to meet SED’s criteria and include documentation to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-nyc-pre-k-special-education-provider-claimed-nearly-3-million-ineligible-expensesBecoming a Participating Employer – What Every Employer Should Know
… System (PFRS). NYSLRS staff will help you get started with what you need to know to work with NYSLRS, including … What every employer should know about NYSLRS and what it means to participate as an employer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/partnership/becoming-participating-employerDiNapoli Audit: Next In Line For Mitchell-Lama Apartments Were Skipped
… Applicants who were next in line for coveted Mitchell-Lama apartments were skipped over for people farther down the waiting lists because of lax … today uncovered other lapses, including managing agents for Mitchell-Lama buildings who let residents have apartments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-next-line-mitchell-lama-apartments-were-skippedWho to Report – Enhanced Reporting
… Employees who are eligible for membership, but chose not to join NYSLRS; Retirees (from any of the eight public … means we will already have it on hand if they choose to join at a later date, saving you considerable time and … you. They are not public employees and are not eligible to join NYSLRS. To determine whether someone is an employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/who-to-reportLessons from Past Recessions: Borrowing for Operations, October 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a fiscal emergency for the City of New York, creating significant revenue shortfalls and increased costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2021.pdfDiNapoli: February Local Sales Tax Collections Down 4.2 Percent; Year Over Year Decline Narrows
… detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-february-local-sales-tax-collections-down-42-percent-year-over-year-decline-narrowsDiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… political spending, gave Hanesbrands a score 7.1 out of 100, ranking it in the bottom tier of companies in the S&P … his political spending disclosure shareholder proposals. CMS Energy Corporation, Molson Coors Beverage Co., and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencyDiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… to the Elderly (RESTORE) program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the … on a local level. DiNapoli’s audit found that errors in the agency’s selection of LPAs resulted in many New York counties receiving no service through the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersMonitoring of Air Quality (Facility Permits and Registrations)
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary action to … to smaller sources like dry cleaners. The mission of the Department of Environmental Conservation (Department) is to … To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is taking necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/20/monitoring-air-quality-facility-permits-and-registrationsFiscal Stress Monitoring - System Basics
This document gives an overview of the System and how it works.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/system-basics.pdfDiNapoli: Improved Planning Needed for New York To Achieve Its Clean Energy Goals
… Additionally, there is no guarantee these facilities will then sell the renewable electricity they generate into the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-improved-planning-needed-new-york-achieve-its-clean-energy-goalsDiNapoli: 14 School Districts Designated in Fiscal Stress
… Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of fiscal stress under New York State … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System for the school year (SY) ending on June 30, 2022, down from 23 … Fourteen school districts statewide were designated in some level of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-14-school-districts-designated-fiscal-stress