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Town of Coldspring – Town Clerk Operations (2013M-137)
… operations and financial practices of the Clerk’s office for the period January 1, 2010, through March 26, 2013. Background The Town of Coldspring is located in … four councilpersons. The Town’s budgeted appropriations for 2013 total $515,226. Key Findings The Clerk did not issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/09/town-coldspring-town-clerk-operations-2013m-137Shareholders to Exxon: It's Time to Address Climate Change
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the Church of England — supported by more than 60 institutional investors — … the Head of Responsible Investment for the Church of England's investment fund said, "I am delighted investors … Proposal December 2015: The Fund and the Church of England file their proposal with ExxonMobil January 2016: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/shareholders-exxon-its-time-address-climate-changeOpinion 88-61
… the date of registration shall be deemed as the postmark stamp date (IRC, §7502[c][1][B]). In the case of certified mail, the postmark stamp date on the sender's receipt shall be deemed as the postmark stamp date (IRC, §7502[c][2]; 26 CFR, §301.7502-1[c][2]). In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-61The Changing Face of Post-Pandemic New York City
… changes to the city’s makeup have important implications for the budget and policy decisions we are making today,” … increase, people were also leaving the city, largely for other parts of New York and New Jersey. Looking just at … to 20.6% in 2020. Report NYC's Shifting Population: The Latest Statistics Other related work New York City's Uneven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/changing-face-post-pandemic-new-york-cityDiNapoli: Property Tax Exemptions Top $450 Billion
… other taxpayers generally bearing financial responsibility for the offset in tax burden, it is vital that exemptions be … not-for-profit organizations. For a copy of the report , visit: … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-property-tax-exemptions-top-450-billionCost-Saving Ideas: How to Reduce Energy Costs
… You can realize significant savings for your school district or local government by paying less … such as natural gas, that will save your locality money. Visit the OGS website to learn more about OGS contracts and … equipment-related savings Buy energy efficient equipment. Visit the federal program Energy Star website . Eliminate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-how-reduce-energy-costsDiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… Marist College, Vassar Brothers Medical Center and Home Depot and ShopRite. Government, including schools, is also a … infrastructure and institutions, extensive road systems and educated workforce. The state’s and region’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… did not have any of the required notification forms for these accounts. Additionally, our inquiry of banks … paid from six judgmentally selected bank accounts, 26 payments totaling $118,782 were either improper (did not … were unsupported. In some transactions funds were not used for their intended purposes. Key Finding We found MEC …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followHelping Hands School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Key Finding Based on a review of a sample of transactions for the year ended June 30, 2014, we determined Helping Hands reported $26 in non-personal service costs on its CFR that did not comply with SED’s requirements for reimbursement. Key Recommendations To SED: Review the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/helping-hands-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… most counties also experienced year-over-year increases for the month.” In May 2024: New York City’s collections … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for April to June) will be available in July. Table Monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli Audit Finds Amsterdam's Finances Hampered by Poor Record Keeping
… found Amsterdam officials lacked basic accounting records for the city’s cash, assets, outstanding debt and available … is included in the final audit. For a copy of the report, visit: … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/dinapoli-audit-finds-amsterdams-finances-hampered-poor-record-keepingState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases City of Newburgh Budget Review
… projections in the proposed budget are reasonable, except for appropriations for grant proceeds, contingency … government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-city-newburgh-budget-reviewDiNapoli Releases City of Troy Budget Review
… reasonable, needs improvement to make it a better tool for prudently managing the city’s resources. Furthermore, the … government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-city-troy-budget-reviewState Contract and Payment Actions in June
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,449 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.5 … 4,900 payments valued at nearly $11.5 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-contract-and-payment-actions-juneDiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
… tentative property assessment roll suggests a bright spot for New York City’s finances entering fiscal year (FY) 2023, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleWayne County Probation Department – Restitution Payments (S9-20-6)
… receive the payments to which they are entitled. 24 of the 26 restitution orders reviewed had uncollected payments … Recommendations Establish clear policies and procedures for enforcing and monitoring restitution obligations. Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/14/wayne-county-probation-department-restitution-payments-s9-20-6Opinion 90-35
… CONTRACTS -- Bidding Monetary Threshold (computation of for fuel oil) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103: If it is known or … subdivision will spend in the aggregate over $5,000 for the purchase of fuel oil during a fiscal year, the … below the monetary threshold (see, e.g., Walton v Mayor , 26 App Div 76, 49 NYS 615; 1A Antieau, Municipal Corporation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-35World Trade Center Presumption – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… efforts, and you were employed by a participating employer of NYSLRS or another New York public retirement system at that time, you should be aware of the benefits provided by the World Trade Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/world-trade-center-presumptionWorld Trade Center Presumption – Career Plan
… If you participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup efforts, and you … you should be aware of the benefits provided by the World Trade Center Presumption law. 1 You may be eligible for an … for these benefits. For more information, visit our World Trade Center Presumption webpage . 1 Updated 12/21 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1642/world-trade-center-presumptionDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… November’s sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for local governments statewide, $102 million less than in … 2019. “Sales tax collections are a crucial revenue source for our counties and other municipalities,” DiNapoli said. “November’s decline reinforces the need for significant aid from the federal government as COVID-19 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-november