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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… sales tax growth improved in May after four straight months of either flat or modest increases,” DiNapoli said. … and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar-year quarter, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… being flat in July,” DiNapoli said. “While this growth is certainly encouraging, local officials must keep in mind … and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each … are adjusted upward or downward, so that the quarter as a whole reflects reported sales by vendors. The next …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli Report Highlights MTA's Significant Needs
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli examines the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s (MTA) latest … to be transparent. Riders and policymakers need to know what these capital projects mean for them, the progress that … the system, how much they’re going to cost and how the MTA is going to pay for them.” The MTA’s 20-Year Needs Assessment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-report-highlights-mtas-significant-needsDiNapoli: State Must Improve Management of Medical Equipment Stockpile After Spending Millions During the COVID-19 Pandemic
… and costing taxpayers storage expenses, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … for the purchase of durable medical equipment (DME) at the start of the pandemic, the state took emergency steps to … could not provide auditors with documentation supporting how the steering committee reached their decisions, leaving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-state-must-improve-management-medical-equipment-stockpile-after-spending-millions-duringFare Revenue Considerations for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority
… That Will Require Cost and Revenue Solutions Even before the pandemic, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, … all of its federal relief aid to fund operations over the next two years. The Authority has also put forward an … Compared to Other Large Transit Systems, 2019 Note: MTA does not include MTA Bridges & Tunnels revenue but includes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/fare-revenue-considerations-metropolitan-transportation-authorityProfessional Development - Auditors
… At the Office of the State Comptroller, we are committed to maintaining a positive image of professionalism, objectivity and independence. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/professional-development-auditorsDiNapoli Releases East Harlem Economic Snapshot
… Economic growth is strong in East Harlem, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … particularly for long-term residents struggling to get by on limited means. East Harlem continues to be a center … which especially benefits the Puerto Rican residents. I am proud of all the work my office has completed to benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-releases-east-harlem-economic-snapshotComptroller Authority to Audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs)
Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of certain organizations controlled by municipal corporations and certain other government entities
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/comptroller-authority-audit-local-development-corporations-ldcsXV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… State agencies will need to be proactive in working with the Division of Budget as early as possible in the allocation of funds to ensure that: There is sufficient segregation authority available in SFS so all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsXI.2.F Timely Submittal of Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW It is the State agency's responsibility to properly plan its … this risk. CONTRACTS WITH NOT-FOR-PROFIT (NFP) PROVIDERS Late submissions of grant contracts with NFP providers impose …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2f-timely-submittal-contractsVII.10.I Closing a Cash Advance – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… When the need for a Cash Advance ceases, the agency is required to return the … money to the State Treasury. A final reconciliation of the account must be done to demonstrate that the cash in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10i-closing-cash-advanceFailing To Adhere to Policy and Proper Procedures – Travel and Conference Expense Management
… and they must understand the consequences of the failure to meet these requirements. Your policy should specifically state what will occur in the case of improper claims for travel and … other things: Denial of reimbursement to employees who do not submit required and appropriate documentation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/travel-conference-expense/failing-adhere-policy-and-proper-proceduresTravel Advisory No. 18
… for Processing Payments in SFS Guidance : The Office of the State Comptroller updated the following in Chapter XIII, Section 9 of the Guide to Financial Operations: Chapter / Section Name … Taxable Travel Expenses Noon Day Meals (for DOT only) Out-of-State Taxes and Charges for Lodging Out-of-State Taxes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/18-gfo-updates-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsTravel Advisory No. 16
… Deployment: Travel required for emergency responses due to snow storms, hurricanes, flooding, public health crises, etc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/16-gfo-update-chapter-xiii-section-9-allowed-values-processing-payments-sfsIX.12.F CMIA Interest Liabilities – IX. Federal Grants
… interest liabilities paid by either the Federal Government or the state to the other compensate for lost value (e.g. investment earnings) of funds. A federal … Government or the state to the other compensate for lost value e …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12f-cmia-interest-liabilitiesOversight of Select High-Technology Projects
… benefits of the projects, to justify the use of State funds. There is a lack of consistent and rigorous performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/21/oversight-select-high-technology-projectsComptroller Authority to Audit Local Development Corporations (LDCs)
… Comptroller DiNapoli's Legislative Program Legislative Session 2019-2020: Signed … Chapter 710 of the Laws of 2019 – A.7476 (Magnarelli) / S.5445 (Skoufis) – Relates to audits by the State Comptroller … and certain other government entities. Memo Bill Text Status … Relates to audits by the State Comptroller of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/comptroller-authority-audit-local-development-corporations-ldcs-0III.5 Agency Bulkload Interface to the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… an internal agency system electronically transmits data to the SFS and the SFS creates data extract files to send back to the internal agency system. Agencies may … the file format requirements by conducting an end-to-end test. The test ensures the SFS can successfully receive the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii5-agency-bulkload-interface-sfs2024 Year in Review: Fiscal Responsibility, Stewardship and Transparency
… 2024 Year In Review FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY STEWARDSHIP … Download PDF Watch Video … A look back at some of the major accomplishments of the Office of the New York State Comptroller in 2024 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/2024-year-in-reviewIX.11.A Single Audit Act Accounting and Reporting Requirements – IX. Federal Grants
… New York State is subject to specific accounting and administrative … Improvement Act of 1990 (CMIA), as amended, which is presented in Section 4 of this chapter. With few … respects. Following is a general description for how and why this information is used. Guide to Financial Operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11a-single-audit-act-accounting-and-reporting-requirements