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Local Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System - School Districts: Fiscal Year 2020-21 Results
This snapshot highlights the FSMS results for school districts that reported for school fiscal year (SY) 2020-21, which ended on June 30, 2021. Fewer school districts were scored in fiscal stress in this year, but the COViD-19 pandemic and the local, State and federal responses to it had a negative
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-school-districts-fiscal-year-2020-21-results.pdfDiNapoli: Tax Cap at Two Percent for 2019
… be capped at 2 percent for the 2019 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … tax revenue, municipal budgets will still be vulnerable to rising fixed costs and potential federal funding cuts. … plans for next year." The tax cap, which first applied to local governments in 2012, limits tax levy increases to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-two-percent-2019DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at Two Percent for 2020
… be capped at 2 percent for the 2020 fiscal year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects … mixed economic signals may require local governments to respond to changing financial conditions,” DiNapoli said. “Local … be capped at 2 percent for the 2020 fiscal year according to State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-two-percent-2020Opinion 88-20
… discussed in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Courts (authority to relocate family court) -- County Seat (effect of … its family court from the unincorporated area of a town to a village. Such relocation alone would not have the effect … may be moved from its present location in the county seat to another location in the county without also effectuating a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-20State 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 … active participants turning ages 60, 61, 62, or 63 in the calendar year to either $10,000 or 50% more than the regular … in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for the calendar year 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2296-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2025Livonia Joint Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-97-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Livonia Joint Fire District’s (District) … The purpose of our review was to assess the Livonia Joint Fire Districts District progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/11/01/livonia-joint-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-97-fCity of Little Falls – Financial Condition Audit Follow-Up (2021M-54-F)
… – pdf ] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Little Falls’ (City’s) progress, as of … The purpose of our review was to assess the City of Little Falls Citys progress as of March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/07/03/city-little-falls-financial-condition-audit-follow-2021m-54-fState Agencies Bulletin No. 2259
… outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2023. Agencies must treat signed and returned … one or more uncashed payroll checks originally issued in calendar year 2023 are affected. Background: Abandoned … outreach and escheatment of uncashed payroll checks for calendar year 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2259-outreach-and-escheatment-2023-uncashed-nys-payroll-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2258
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of an automatic union dues increase for … Unit 31 (Deduction Code 483) will increase from $54.70 to $57.98. Effective Dates: Changes will be effective in … deduction for union dues (Deduction Code 483) from $54.70 to $57.98. Agency Actions: Agencies must notify affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2258-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-inc-pbanys-dues-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 2254
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the APSU … State, Inc, provides for a three percent (3.00%) increase to the general salary in April 2023 (retroactive) and April … Eligibility Criteria: The following employees are eligible to receive the APSU April 2023 and April 2024 3% retroactive …
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)
… report – pdf] We also issued 10 individual reports to the following Counties: Greene , Jefferson , Madison , … adequately provided consumer protections by helping to ensure the accuracy of retail prices and weighing and … always adequately provide consumer protections by helping to ensure the accuracy of retail prices and weighing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Wyoming County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-10)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/wyoming-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-10Washington County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-4)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/washington-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-4Tompkins County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-7)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … officials agreed with our findings and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/tompkins-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-7Niagara County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-6)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/niagara-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-6Seneca County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-2)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … not inspected as required. There was no system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … devices. All six complaints did not include documentation to show the results of the Director’s investigation. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/seneca-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-2Madison County – Consumer Protections: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-8)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … as required. There was no reliable system in place to maintain a complete and accurate master list of businesses … testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/madison-county-consumer-protections-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-8Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. … did not monitor or update the database the Department used to maintain the master list of businesses with weighing and … of 19 consumer complaints did not include documentation to show the results of the Department’s investigation. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5