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DiNapoli: NYC’s Tech Boom Partially Offset City's Pandemic Job Losses
… grew, and the number of companies and jobs has soared. For the tech sector’s continued success, the city and state … workforce share of 47%. High Pay: In 2021, the average salary in tech reached $228,620, almost double the average … of the total private sector in New York City. The average salary in tech had the second largest growth in the past five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nycs-tech-boom-partially-offset-citys-pandemic-job-lossesDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… Total revenue for New York City’s budget is expected to drop by 9.4% to … risks means the city should continue to identify areas for savings, track how its services are delivered amid … Plan by an estimated $1.5 billion in FY 2023 (including retroactive pay) growing to $3.6 billion in FY 2026, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeOpinion 97-3
… became liens prior to January 1, 1995 (L 1993, ch 602, §8[c], [d], as amended by L 1994, ch 532, §11 and L 1995, ch … repealed or superseded by chapter 602 (L 1993, ch 602, §8[c], [d], as amended). In the case of tax liens held by a tax … in effect only until December 31, 1999 (L 1993, ch 602, §8[c][i], as amended) 1 . Chapter 602 repealed, among other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-3Opinion 92-49
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … year. This is in response to your letter in which you state that your town is considering leasing a section of an … to establish a "public park" and acquire the necessary lands therefor. Section 220 of the Town Law provides that, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-49Opinion 92-27
… in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Payroll Deductions (for charitable contributions) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES … donation by assigning his or her right to receive salary to the charitable organization. A local government … You state that a city council member wishes to donate his salary to a charitable organization. To implement the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-27Opinion 96-9
… paid periodically to an officer or employee, exclusive of fringe benefits (see, e.g., Phaneuf v City of Plattsburgh , … a municipal officer or employee, including both salary and fringe benefits (see, e.g., Taylor v McGuire , 100 Misc 2d … a police chief is not entitled to receive increases in fringe benefits pursuant to section 207-m (1992 Opns St Comp …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-9Opinion 2001-7
… assessments that would have been imposed on the properties for the five previous years, had they been in the parent … assessments that would have been imposed on the properties for the five previous years had they been in the parent … Towns are authorized to establish public parking districts for the acquisition, improvement and maintenance of property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2001-7Opinion 2000-20
… of its statutory purposes to constitute fair consideration for the cost of membership. You ask whether a fire district … visit and tour the museum. Fire districts are established for the purpose of providing fire protection and responding … , 119 NY 280). There is no express or implied authority for a fire district to donate money to a museum (see Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-20Local Government – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… property tax revenues are the largest source of revenue for local governments. In local fiscal years ending (LFY) in 2021, property taxes accounted for $38.1 billion, or 42.1 percent, of total revenue ($90.5 … Levy Growth Generally, the property tax cap limits levy increases to the lesser of 2 percent or the rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/local-governmentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … employees a Christmas bonus in addition to their fixed salary. These bonuses, which constitute an unauthorized gift … of work) or authorize additional funding to address cost increases. Further, the board did not establish a plan to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… exceeded the amount deemed necessary to pay employees for accrued and unused sick and vacation leave time when they … addition, the district did not have proper documentation for the establishment and use of three of its four reserve … County) The district reported fund balance deficits for four consecutive fiscal years, in part, due to shortfalls …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsWall Street Bonuses and Profits Decline in 2015
… to be easing, ongoing weaknesses in the global economy and market volatility may dampen profits in 2016. Both the state … the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) member firms—the traditional measure of industry …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-decline-2015Implications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… pandemic will heavily influence economic activity for the foreseeable future. Outbreaks of new variants, … of all State tax revenues. The SFY 2021-22 enacted budget increases tax rates for high-income earners that promises to … sufficient to guard against unwanted spending cuts, tax increases or other actions in case of an economic downturn or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/implications-futureII.4.C Cash and Basic Financial Statements – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The basic financial statements report aggregate data for the State, distinguishing between the governmental … and component units. In addition, information is provided for each major fund of the governmental and proprietary fund … (other than MD&A) includes budgetary comparison schedules for governmental funds, information about infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4c-cash-and-basic-financial-statementsFare Evasion
… New York City: Transit and MTA Bus. Transit is responsible for operating the subways and the majority of public bus … by State legislation in July 1985 to provide a forum for processing and adjudicating summonses for violations of … in MTA PD overtime costs, but it does not include base salary and fringe benefits. The MTA deployed 500 more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/15/fare-evasionState Agencies Bulletin No. 1602.2
… Bulletins 1602.1 Purpose To provide agency instructions for new overtime earnings codes to be used for Time Entry overtime payments Affected Employees Employees … the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA), provides for the change in the calculation of overtime for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16022-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employees-civil-serviceDiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2022-23 Enacted State Budget
… federal aid and better-than-expected revenues allowed for a steep increase in spending in the $220.5 billion … to $27.7 billion for SFY 2023-24. Other notable spending increases in SFY 2022-23 are intended to address impacts of … billion in personal income taxes in SFY 2021-22. The rate increases will sunset in 2023 and 2027, respectively. All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2022-23-enacted-state-budgetEnrolling Members – Membership and Enrollment
… please have them rewrite the information clearly above the field before submitting. Any alterations should be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/enrolling-membersCUNY Bulletin No. CU-704
… Leave. Affected Employees As of March 11, 2021, employees in the following bargaining units will be affected: Union … T8 GAC GA PSC CB CAC CA AJC AJ AJC CE Background In 2016 the Governor signed into law a comprehensive Paid … Leave deduction will begin to be taken from employees in the March 25, 2021 paycheck. Eligibility Criteria All …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-704-city-university-new-york-cuny-paid-family-leaveNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is … Rates: New York City and New York State Unemployment rates for New York State, New York City and the balance of the … As shown in the chart below, the average unemployment rate for the balance of the State, excluding New York City, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021