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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… half of 2025, an increase of 3.7% ($423 million) compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … nearly the same as the average growth rate for the January to June period from 2010 to 2019 during the recovery and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: Town of Altona Official Misused $23,500
… of Altona in Clinton County altered cash receipts in order to embezzle $23,500 in public funds, according to an audit and investigation released today by State … money,” said DiNapoli. “Unfortunately, my office continues to uncover instances such as this where local officials are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-town-altona-official-misused-23500DiNapoli: State Financial Condition Improving
… New York state’s short-term financial condition continues to improve and the state has built on its reserves, but the … broad statutory authority on some spending, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … of concern include the adequacy of statutory language to ensure settlement monies will be spent as intended. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-state-financial-condition-improvingOpinion 2005-7
… in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Water Supply (service to users located outside a water district) WATER RENTS -- … WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- Water Supply (service to users located outside a water district) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … district. (2) A town water district may provide service to users located outside the district pursuant to Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2005-7Opinion 94-33
… members" and "life retired members" of a fire department for which a volunteer firefighters' service award program has … a service award program (General Municipal Law, §217 [a]). For this purpose, an "active volunteer firefighter" is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Examination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… LG Realty, LLC (Sunset) paid, and requested reimbursement for, in 2016 under contract L120019 with SUNY Downstate … Program Coordinator, a Downstate employee, was responsible for overseeing daily operations such as housekeeping and … Under the contract, Downstate may reimburse Sunset for approved bonuses and other compensation paid to Sunset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… Services Center within OGS as a centralized office for processing human resources and finance transactions that … Also, the center estimates it has reduced staffing costs for administering these services by $34 million annually. … program did not have limitations on the amounts it paid for Part C cost-sharing liabilities and could have saved up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-1Opinion 91-36
… -- Park Lands (use of village park trust fund moneys to develop facilities in town park) PARKS AND RECREATION -- Joint Parks (use of village park trust fund moneys to develop facilities in town park) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … whereby the village would use park trust fund moneys to pay for additional recreational facilities in an existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-36DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Owed More Than $275 Million in Unpaid Tolls and Fees
… The state’s Thruway Authority has to do a better job of identifying, billing, and collecting … a collection agency seeking as of March 2023, according to a new audit from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … the Authority’s response, I’m hopeful action will be taken to implement our recommendations to maximize revenue for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-thruway-authority-owed-more-275-million-unpaid-tolls-and-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1754
… Purpose To notify agencies of the PayServ changes required as a … OSC Actions OSC will update the Deduction table in PayServ to remove agency update for the above referenced General … by NYSLRS NYSLRS Actions Submit a weekly input file to start, stop, and change NYSLRS General Deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1754-payserv-changes-agency-update-ability-new-york-state-and-localOpinion 98-11
… LAW, §25-a: When the last day of the penalty-free period for the payment of real property taxes falls on a Saturday, … tax payment postmarked on the day after the last day for the payment of taxes without penalty is timely, when the last day of the penalty-free period is a Sunday. For purposes of this opinion, we have assumed this issue is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-11Monitoring of Construction Management
… Objectives To determine if the Office of General Services (Office) is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet the terms and requirements, and if the … To determine if the Office of General Services is adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/30/monitoring-construction-managementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1164
… Purpose To notify agencies of an automatic Dues and Agency Shop Fee … 495). In addition, OSC will process a file from NYSCOPBA to automatically implement a one-time retro Dues/Agency Shop … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Deduction mailbox. Questions regarding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1164-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationTown of Pitcairn – Claims Auditing (2024M-69)
… (Town) Town Board (Board) properly audited claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board did not properly audit all claims prior to payment. Of 173 claims we reviewed totaling $620,325, 96 … on these purchases. The Board improperly donated $1,500 to a volunteer group and paid utility bills totaling $811 for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/09/20/town-pitcairn-claims-auditing-2024m-69Town of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… Objective Determine whether the salary and benefits paid to the account clerk (clerk) were accurate and authorized. … payment of $2,000 for 2016. These matters were referred to the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office. In April … not audit and approve claims. Key Recommendations Continue to work with law enforcement to recover any funds due to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2019 Through September 30, 2019
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Health’s (Department) … Medicaid requirements, and resulted in correct payments to the providers. The audit covered the period April 1, 2019 … To determine whether the Department of Healths Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/02/medicaid-program-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2019-through-september-30-2019DiNapoli: Two Western NY BOCES Holding Millions in Surplus Funds
… of dollars in surplus funds that should have been refunded to local school districts, according to separate audits issued today by New York State Comptroller … DiNapoli said. “Moving forward, BOCES officials need to be more accurate and more transparent with their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-two-western-ny-boces-holding-millions-surplus-fundsContract Advisory No. 21
… Pre-Encumbering Contracts Converted During the EE1 Upgrade to SFS 9.2 and Correcting Off-Contract Payments Guidance: The … the Statewide Financial System (SFS), advises Agencies to complete the processes summarized below as soon as possible, and prior to upcoming Fiscal Year End. Update and Pre-Encumber …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/21-reminder-update-and-pre-encumber-contracts-converted-during-ee1-october-2015CUNY Bulletin No. CU-602
… Purpose To inform agencies of the changes to the TIAA Action Request (AC-1767) form Affected Employees … Background The TIAA Action Request (AC-1767) form is used to request a waiver of the suspense period or an election … This bulletin informs agencies of the changes to the TIAA Action Request AC1767 form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-602-revised-form-tiaa-eligible-employeesPublic Authorities
… Public authorities are public benefit corporations created to further public interests. They develop, operate and … transit and schools. In addition, these entities are used to fund or support local government infrastructure, such as … budget process, while others rely on State appropriations to fund operations. Unlike traditional State agencies, many …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities