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DiNapoli Warns Changing Fiscal Landscape Could Increase Budget Challenges for Local Governments
… with state aid that has not kept pace with inflation and slower growth in local revenue may push some local … The report provides an overview of these revenue sources and how they have affected local budgets in recent years. “With pandemic aid coming to an end and uncertainty coming out of Washington, local governments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-warns-changing-fiscal-landscape-could-increase-budget-challenges-local-governmentsIV.2 Governing State Statutes – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… The following are the most notable statutes for account code usage in the SFS: State Finance Law §8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv2-governing-state-statutesDiNapoli: Proposed Budget Holds the Line on Spending, Gives Executive Wider Discretion
… The Executive Budget holds down spending and boosts state reserves, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. At the same time, the … The Executive Budget holds down spending and boosts state reserves according to a report released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-proposed-budget-holds-line-spending-gives-executive-wider-discretionTown of Windsor – Capital Project (2025M-52)
… of Windsor (Village) which requires the Town to separately account for and use the funds of town-wide (TW) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/29/town-windsor-capital-project-2025m-52Resolution of Shareholder Request to American Electric Power
Shareholders request that American Electric Power consider global GHG reduction needs as defined by the Paris Climate Agreement.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/aep-ghg-resolution.pdfVillage of Mastic Beach – Treasurer’s Office and Credit Cards (2014M-150)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review selected Village financial operations for the … important oversight controls. The policy does not define how many credit card accounts may be established, limit the … supporting two of the six payments to an office supply store. The Deputy Treasurer could not explain these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-mastic-beach-treasurers-office-and-credit-cards-2014m-150Village of Scotia – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2012M-148)
… internal controls over selected financial operations for the period June 1, 2010, to October 31, 2011. Background … an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted appropriations for the 2011-12 fiscal year were approximately $8.3 million. … State Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Scofflaw Program for addressing unpaid violations. By participating, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/11/village-scotia-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2012m-148State Agencies Bulletin No. 146
… for reinstatement to Tier 1 or 2 Effective Date 12/17/1999 How to Submit a Transaction Open the Retirement Plans panel. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/146-employees-retirement-system-ers-tier-reinstatement-chapter-646-laws-1999Seminars for Local Officials
… your role as a local government official with your home and work lives is not an easy task. For that reason, OSC’s Local … See below for more information on how to request training near you. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academy/seminars-local-officialsDiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… bolster reserve funds beyond planned levels to help us to weather the next crisis or recession.” Financial Plan … only $825 million in total deposits to the rainy day fund reserves are planned in SFY 2021-22, bringing total … General Fund SFY 2021-22 disbursements, or less than 14 days of average daily disbursements. Risks The report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… New York state rose by 49.2% in the second quarter (April to June 2021) compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last … during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli . Sales tax … in New York state rose by 492 in the second quarter April to June 2021 compared to the same period last year a dramatic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (Follow-Up)
… literacy reportedly not having 3 months of emergency funds vs. 58% for those with lower financial literacy. Similarly, … only the minimum balance within the previous 12 months, vs. 46% for those with lower financial literacy. In 2021, New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/10/23/selected-state-agencies-roles-financial-literacy-followI.1 Introduction to the Guide to Financial Operations – I. OSC Guide to Financial Operations Overview
… New York State Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) acts as a reference source for statewide accounting policies, … . In this regard, the GFO serves as a single source for agency information concerning State financial transactions. Guide to Financial … New York State Guide to Financial Operations GFO acts as a reference source for statewide accounting policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-i/i1-introduction-guide-financial-operationsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down for Third Quarter 2020
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York state dropped 9.5 percent … year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Sales tax collections from July to September totaled $4.3 … decline of nearly 22 percent in sales tax revenue for the third quarter was the main driver behind the overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-third-quarter-2020DiNapoli: Recently Enacted Federal Tax Provisions Disproportionately Benefit Those With Higher Incomes
… breaks for seniors and the working class that are largely temporary, according to DiNapoli’s report. These minimal tax … reportedly aimed at helping working class Americans are temporary and limited in scope. New deductions for seniors, … do not receive tips will not. In 2031, when these temporary provisions expire, JCT estimates those with incomes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-recently-enacted-federal-tax-provisions-disproportionately-benefit-those-higher-incomesAdministration of the CityFHEPS Program for Department of Social Services Homebase Clients
… the homelessness crisis. According to the Coalition for the Homeless, the court-appointed independent monitor of … providers. As a result, program applicants were exposed to apartment units with immediately hazardous violations despite … we found that DSS staff approved a client to move into an apartment with significant habitability issues, despite …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/07/administration-cityfheps-program-department-social-services-homebase-clientsVillage of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… Village’s internal controls over information technology and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to … is located in the Town of Schodack, Rensselaer County, and has a population of approximately 1,470 residents. The … a Board of Trustees which comprises four elected Trustees and an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted appropriations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineDiNapoli: Allegany County Woman Arrested for Theft of Nearly $30,000 in Pension Checks
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Allegany County District Attorney Ian Jones and the New York State Police announced the arrest of … Police members, the Comptroller’s Office, and the Allegany County District Attorney’s Office in making this arrest.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-allegany-county-woman-arrested-theft-nearly-30000-pension-checksGovernor Cuomo and Comptroller DiNapoli Appoint First-Ever Decarbonization Advisory Panel
… his 2018 State of the State address in January. The panel will advise the Comptroller, as trustee of the $209.1 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), on how best to mitigate investment risks stemming from climate … decarbonize their assets. The panel's recommendations will be advisory in nature. Members of the advisory panel include: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/governor-cuomo-and-comptroller-dinapoli-appoint-first-ever-decarbonization-advisory-panelDiNapoli: Outreach Failure Contributes to Rise in Subway Homeless Population
… had called in sick. March 20, 2019 at Crown Heights/Utica Ave. (3/4) station and Utica Ave. (A/C) station. Outreach workers didn’t show at these … Sq NQR” and “’I’M OKAY F Train Unknown’ at 14th Street-6th Ave FLM.” While some people may resist giving their names, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/dinapoli-outreach-failure-contributes-rise-subway-homeless-population