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DiNapoli: February Local Sales Tax Collections Down 4.2 Percent; Year Over Year Decline Narrows
… Overall sales tax collections for local governments declined by 4.2 percent … said. “The pandemic has taken a toll on statewide sales tax collections during the past year. New York’s local … reopening.” All regions in the state experienced sales tax collection declines for February, ranging from 0.1 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-february-local-sales-tax-collections-down-42-percent-year-over-year-decline-narrowsDiNapoli: Cyberattack Complaints in New York Rise 53%
… Cyberattack complaints in New York state increased 53% between 2016 and 2022, jumping …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/cyberattack-complaints-in-new-york-rise-53-percentOakfield-Alabama Central School District – Procurement (2024M-103)
… procedures (Policy) when procuring goods and services. Of the 62 purchases totaling $4.9 million that were tested, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/11/22/oakfield-alabama-central-school-district-procurement-2024m-103XIII.4.C Travel Mileage Rates – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES New York State reimburses employees for business use of a … Units Agencies should use expense type Bulkload (Non Tax) for the standard mileage and the expense type Bulkload …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii4c-travel-mileage-ratesDiNapoli: Critical Pre-School Special Education Services Not Reaching All Students Who Need Them
… services late, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the … services because there are not enough providers, and SED’s oversight of services was hindered because it did not know …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-critical-pre-school-special-education-services-not-reaching-all-students-who-need-themCUNY Bulletin No. CU-822
… is to provide agency instructions for processing the CUNY 2025 3% general salary increases for New York State Nurse Association (NYSNA) employees. Affected Employees: … general salary increases will be processed in Institution Pay Period 01C, paychecks dated 04/17/2025. The rates and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-822-cuny-2025-3-general-salary-increases-new-york-state-nurseDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… (37.8 percent), Sullivan (31.9 percent) and Hamilton (16.5 percent). Cities with the highest response rate include … more in taxes to the federal government in Federal Fiscal Year 2018 than it got back in federal spending, ranking it … Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget – Federal Fiscal Year 2018 Find out how your government money is spent at Open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsDiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… finding affordable housing. Senator Catharine Young (R,C,I - Olean): “Growing the economy and job opportunities for all New Yorkers is a top priority for the Senate so we can reverse the trend of declining household incomes. People … home ownership and affordability, we can turn the tide. I thank Comptroller DiNapoli for examining the issue of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideNew York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Reimbursement for Multi-Year Financial Planning for Stressed Local Governments
… to engage financial experts when necessary to help them incorporate this type of multi-year financial planning into …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-reimbursement-multi-year-financial-planningSeized Assets Program (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report, Seized Assets Program ( 2013-S-46 ). … has implemented the six recommendations identified in our prior audit report. Key Recommendation None Other … of implementation of the six recommendations included in our original report Seized Assets Program 2013S46 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-followUnited HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)
… the implementation status of the recommendation made in our audit report, United HealthCare: Empire Plan Drug … program from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2013. In accordance with the contract, United was required to … 1, 2016, found that United did not remit $1,498,719 in rebate revenue to the Department. We made one …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/05/15/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenue-followSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and … to determine whether the use of travel money by selected government employees was appropriate, we audited travel … University of New York College at Cobleskill – Selected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-143) State University of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesPersonal Income Tax Refunds
… by the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) for payment were appropriate and processed in accordance with … prior to payment. We selected Department-approved refunds for examination using filters to identify high-risk … we selected 37,900 refunds totaling almost $480 million for examination. Key Findings Of those transactions selected, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/04/14/personal-income-tax-refundsTown of Volney – Financial Operations Oversight (2024M-93)
… accounting records or present records to the Board for audit as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law), … conduct required annual audits. The Board adopted budgets for fiscal years 2023 and 2024 that were not based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/11/22/town-volney-financial-operations-oversight-2024m-93Compliance With Freedom of Information Law Requirements
… of Transportation (DOT) has policies, procedures, and processes in place to fulfill its responsibilities under … any State agency, public authority, and local government entity, with the exception of the Judiciary and State … available for public inspection or copying. Within 5 business days of receiving a FOIL request, DOT must make the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/compliance-freedom-information-law-requirementsCOVID-19 Causes Big Financial Hit to NYC Arts, Entertainment and Recreation Industry
… decline among all sectors in the city’s economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, as employment declined by 66 … over a one-year period ending in December 2020, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … 3,800 130 33,540 4% Staten Island 1,500 140 29,590 2% NYC $93,500 $6,250 $79,290 100% Note: Columns may not add to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/covid-19-causes-big-financial-hit-nyc-arts-entertainment-and-recreation-industryOpinion 2004-9
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- … or for a county nutrition program that receives federal, state or local government funding may be made pursuant to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-9Enterprise Charter School - Procurement (2019M-06)
… officials did not: Always obtain competitive pricing in compliance with the School’s procurement policy or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/04/05/enterprise-charter-school-procurement-2019m-06Vendor File Advisory No. 6
… of the State Comptroller (OSC) added new Sections in Chapter X of the Guide to Financial Operations regarding … specifics, please visit: Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter X, Section 4.A.1 - Vendor Designations Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter X, Section 4.A.1 - Vendor Classifications Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/6-gfo-update-vendor-designationsDiNapoli: Audit Identifies $800,000 in Ineligible Costs Submitted by NYC Special Education Provider
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that his … in costs that were not eligible for reimbursement. “The State Education Department instructs special education … rebuttal are detailed in the full audit here www.osc.state.ny.us/audits/allaudits/093015/14s37.pdf . Background There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-audit-identifies-800000-ineligible-costs-submitted-nyc-special-education-provider