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Local Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… year-over-year growth did not keep pace with inflation for counties and cities outside of New York City. “New York … collections in 2020 and 2021, bolstered overall growth for the state,” DiNapoli said. “Most local governments are … collections from July to September rose by double-digits for the sixth straight quarter. However, local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the seven recommendations … included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools … and what the Department, school districts, and BOCES can do to enhance CTE programs. Overall, we determined the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schools-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1776
… receiving a 2019 Form W-2 are affected. Effective Date(s) Effective immediately Background Internal Revenue Service … explained in Publication 590-A, limits on the amount that can be deducted do not affect the amount that can be contributed. The IRS utilizes the Retirement Plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1776-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2019State Agencies Bulletin No. 2258
The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for employees represented by the PBANYS in the Agency Police Services Unit APSU Bargaining Unit 31
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2258-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseDiNapoli Report Assesses MTA's Capital Needs and Funding Scenarios
… the MTA’s substantial capital needs and emphasizes areas of capital work expected to receive funding in its next … state make in the coming months will determine the future of the transportation system for years to come,” DiNapoli … for increased borrowing. The MTA has an overwhelming list of capital needs , but paying for them has been made more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-report-assesses-mtas-capital-needs-and-funding-scenariosLivonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-97-F)
… five-member Board of Fire Commissioners is responsible for general management and control of financial operations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/01/livonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-97-fState Agencies Bulletin No. 2296
… in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for the calendar year 2025 Background: Pursuant to IRS IR-2024-285, released on … for employees aged 50 and over remains at $7,500 for 2025 for a combined maximum contribution limit of $31,000 in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2296-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2025IX.10.B Federal Treasury Offset Program (TOP) Background – IX. Federal Grants
… drawdowns of federal grant funds from the Department of Treasury. The Department of Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service established a centralized process called the “Treasury Offset Program” (TOP) that matches federal payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix10b-federal-treasury-offset-program-top-backgroundState Agencies Bulletin No. 2259.1
… uncashed after March 31, 2025, will be stopped and the funds will be escheated and remitted to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates: Effective for payroll … be remitted to OUF in April 2025. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22591-outreach-and-escheatment-2023-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksDiNapoli: Five Major Companies Adopt Pension Fund's Call for Transparency on Political Contributions
… major companies in the New York State Common Retirement Funds portfolio have adopted the Funds request to disclose their political spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-five-major-companies-adopt-pension-funds-call-transparency-political-contributionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2259
… uncashed after March 31, 2025, will be stopped and the funds will be escheated and remitted to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF). Effective Dates: Effective for … be remitted to OUF in April 2025. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2259-outreach-and-escheatment-2023-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksJefferson County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-3)
… inspection and investigation records as required by New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets regulations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/jefferson-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-3Madison County – Consumer Protections: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-8)
… and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all required testing of weighing and measuring devices or … not inspected as required. There was no reliable system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/madison-county-consumer-protections-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-8Greene County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-1)
… Determine whether the Greene County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … records were maintained. Key Findings The Director of Weights and Measures (Director) did not complete all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/greene-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-1Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Wyoming County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) … corrective action. … Determine whether the Wyoming County County Department of Weights and Measures Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10State Agencies Bulletin No. 2254
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the APSU 2023 and April 2024 Retroactive 3% Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2254-april-2023-and-april-2024-agency-police-services-unit-apsu-retroactiveConsumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… of retail prices and weighing and measuring devices. As a result, consumers were at increased risk of not paying the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a result, consumers are at increased risk of paying more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Seneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and … were not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of … of approximately $5,600 for fuel octane testing during our 21-month audit period. Key Recommendations Perform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Niagara County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-6)
… are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: Thirty-nine of 185 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/niagara-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-6