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First Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
DiNapoli Calls for State Procurement Reform
… and allegations of corruption in the awarding of contracts for state economic development projects. “The alleged … procurement practices. This created an environment ripe for self-dealing and abuse. New York state must take credible … state law, the State Comptroller’s office is responsible for reviewing and approving state agency contracts above …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-calls-state-procurement-reformNew York Leads Nation in Nonprofit Jobs & Wages
… New York led the nation in nonprofit employment with more than 1.4 million jobs and total wages of just over … in the nation in 2017. Nonprofit wages varied widely, with educational services having the highest average annual … Health care – the largest nonprofit industry – along with education and social assistance, represented more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/new-york-leads-nation-nonprofit-jobs-wagesOpinion 88-10
… tax imposed under article 13 of the Tax Law to its bid price unless the contract so provides. You have asked whether … on a county contract for fuel oil may add on to his bid price, as a separate line item on his bill, an amount for the … item or by calculating it as part of the basic selling price ( cf. Shell Oil v Tax Commission , 91 AD2d 81, 458 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-10DiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… sector generating the highest overall payroll in New York is financial activities. Just over 44,000 firms in this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkOpinion 91-10
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WORDS AND PHRASES -- "In the same manner and at the same time as town taxes" (as … valorem levies) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (tort liability in connection with park district) PARK DISTRICTS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-10DiNapoli: NYC's Finances Benefiting From Better Than Expected Revenues
… New York City balance its $118 billion fiscal year (FY) 2026 budget, according to a report released today by State … to FY 2025 and another $3.1 billion is forecast for FY 2026. The city’s revenue estimates align with collection … funded nearly $2.7 billion in other new needs in FY 2026, much of which went towards discretionary spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-nycs-finances-benefiting-better-expected-revenuesOther Bulletin No. 84
… Employees: Employees designated management or confidential in Bargaining Unit 96 who meet the eligibility criteria are … Increase: Employees with a Comp Rate Code of ANN who are in an NS position (Grade 600) Employees with a Comp Rate Code … SCF M/C Retroactive Salary Increase. The report is sorted by Department ID, then by employee name in alphabetical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-84-april-2025-state-university-construction-fund-scfOpinion 90-14
… board would be free to incur, in the individual case, not only necessary costs but also any which it, in its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-14CUNY Bulletin No. CU-814
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 3.125% general salary increases for International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) … 3.125% general salary increases have been authorized for 2025. Effective Dates: The 2025 general salary increases will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-814-cuny-2025-3125-general-salary-increases-internationalOpinion 89-15
… owned by the village fire department) VILLAGE LAW, §4-412: A village may not purchase liability insurance, nor agree to … of a fire district to purchase liability insurance to cover fire company vehicles). In addition, we have previously … Vale Fire Company, Inc. , 141 AD2d 509, 529 NYS2d 132; Cook v City of Geneva , 127 Misc 2d 261, 485 NYS2d 497; Cuddy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-15Opinion 92-13
… be expected to be found in the statute. Applying this test, the Court upheld an amendment to the New York City … of legislative seats. The Appellate Division applied as a test for determining whether the local law violated the … that the title to the local law is adequate to meet this test. Finally, we note that, if the town chooses to act by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-13Opinion 94-6
… corporation) PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- Officers and Employees (conflict of interest provisions applicable to) … distinguish between tenant members of a housing authority and other members (cf. Public Housing Law, §30[5], providing … flowing from the contract itself. The general welfare and prosperity of the company of an officer may be an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-6DiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “In a time of limited resources and increasingly tight budgets, school … rates to the new carrier, Franklin CSD saved a total of $543,000 from 2013 through 2015. During the same time … such an incentive, the district would have paid a total of $321,000 in health insurance premiums for these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsDiNapoli: Finger Lakes Regional Economy Bolstered By Key Industries
… in the region compared to other parts of New York, with only 22 to 30 percent of homeowners spending more than 30 … Fiscal Stress Monitoring System currently identifies only two local governments (Monroe County, Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-finger-lakes-regional-economy-bolstered-key-industriesDiNapoli Audit: State Thruway Authority Has Improved the Accuracy of Toll Collections
The states Thruway Authority Thruway generally bills drivers accurately for tolls according to an audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli The audit identified some exceptions and recommended better monitoring and corrective actions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-audit-state-thruway-authority-has-improved-accuracy-toll-collectionsOther Bulletin No. 78
… Fund of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2024 SCF M/C Retroactive Salary Increase and provide … a salary increase of three percent (3.00%) for fiscal year 2024-2025. The State University Construction Fund’s Board of … salary increase of three percent (3.00%) for fiscal year 2024-2025. The Division of the Budget (DOB) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-78-april-2024-state-university-construction-fund-scfDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-129
… was permanent, but the demotion occurred: in lieu of layoff; or voluntarily during the probationary period; or as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-129-april-2024-district-council-37-dc-37-rent-regulationTown of Southold-Peconic Bay Community Preservation Fund (P7-23-24
… examined were properly supported, recorded, and deposited in full and that disbursements were proper and supported. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-southold-peconic-bay-community-preservation-fund-p7-23-24Town of Riverhead - Peconic Bay Community Preservation Funds (P7-23-25)
… complete collections records or deposit collections in a timely manner. Specifically, of the Town’s 27 CPF … confirm whether Town officials deposited these collections in a timely manner. Nine CPF collections totaling $5.3 … the date CPF checks are received. Deposit CPF collections in a timely manner. Town officials disagreed with certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2024/02/23/town-riverhead-peconic-bay-community-preservation-funds-p7-23-25