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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… average growth of 4.5 percent. “This is welcome news for our municipalities and comes at a time when local … recovery, sales tax collections could vary either way for local governments and is generally a more volatile source … 2013. Most of this growth occurred in regions downstate. On average, growth in downstate counties was 5.9 percent, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013Selected Safety and Security Equipment at Subway Stations
… (MTA) New York City Transit (Transit) ensures that safety and security equipment, such as cameras and Help Point Intercoms, are … Electronic Maintenance Division (EMD) is responsible for maintaining and monitoring the equipment used to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/selected-safety-and-security-equipment-subway-stationsSUNY Bulletin No. SU-142
… Purpose To provide instructions to agencies for processing the M/C Discretionary Retroactive Increases. … State of New York and various bargaining units provides for Discretionary 3% and 1% 2007 Increases for M/C employees in Bargaining Units 13 and 40. Effective …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-142-discretionary-increases-suny-management-confidential-mcComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Canastota – Board Oversight (Madison County) The Board did … before approving them for payment or require annual audits of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records and reports. The Treasurer … $4,000 over a six-month period that were not supported by timecards. Village of Canisteo – Clerk Treasurers’ Records …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School & Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … with competitive bidding requirements or the village’s procurement policy, five claims totaling $1,334 included … revenues by $256,302 and contributed to the declining fund balance in the village’s general fund. The board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-municipal-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1282
… Taxable travel reimbursements include: Excess Personal Car Mileage (PCM) Reimbursements Excess Per Diem Payments … Federal per diems for the continental U.S. can be found in the Guide to Financial Operations, Chapter XIII, Section …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1282-year-end-procedures-taxable-employee-expense-reimbursementsDiNapoli: More School Districts Take Initial Steps to Exceed Tax Cap
… The percentage of school districts initially planning to override New York’s property tax cap in 2016-17 has nearly … of State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. As of March 2nd, 6 percent, or 36, of the 601 school districts that reported, … that allows school districts to override the cap with 60 percent voter approval of their budget. For the 601 school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-more-school-districts-take-initial-steps-exceed-tax-capState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… allow city officials to adequately monitor the use of BID funds. The council did not enter into a written agreement … association or monitor how the association used BID funds, resulting in revenues of at least $3,915 that were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Implementation of the Security Guard Act
… is adequately monitoring and enforcing the requirements for security guards under the Security Guard Act. The audit … process, the Division receives arrest notifications for anyone having applied for a security guard registration from the Division of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/06/implementation-security-guard-actCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… chart). The last data item was published on December 31, 2021. Our initial audit report, covering the period February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/02/01/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followDiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… with little oversight, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. In an effort to … more accountable to the public. “My goal is to shed light on these types of entities – share what we know and what we … My audits have shown an increased risk of waste and abuse by these entities, sometimes leaving taxpayers on the hook …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Reporting of Community-Based … mental health of all New Yorkers, with a particular focus on providing hope and recovery for adults with serious mental … capacity at its inpatient facilities and provide services in lower-cost, more accessible community-based settings. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-followUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-319.1
… Security and Law Enforcement Differential Payment (SLED) increase and to inform agencies of new eligibility criteria. … that are calculated based on an employee’s additional salary factors such as overtime Earnings Code (OTD) will be … for all earnings reported in a single entry based on the salary in effect on the Earnings End Date. For employees who …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-3191-retroactive-april-2022-ucs-sled-payment-increaseOpinion 88-55
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-55Opinion 2000-4
… AGREEMENTS -- Termination Pay (installment payments of) PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES -- Retirement Benefits … separation from service. 1 Collective bargaining between public employers and public employees is provided for by article 14 of the Civil …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4DiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit reviewed records in ten municipalities: Herkimer and Madison counties, the … the prosecution of criminal cases and could result in dangerous items, such as drugs and firearms, making their … and Assign access to inventory tracking software based on job duties and responsibilities. Law enforcement officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custodyDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… to use aspects of the FTC’s enforcement process (such as strategies to make the best use of Registry data) to enhance … Evaluate the potential for using FTC resources and strategies (including expanded use of the FTC’s free investigative capabilities) and consumer-friendly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsApplying for Benefits – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… To apply for all Retirement System benefits, you must file the … with benefit descriptions throughout this publication). For an application to be considered as “filed with the … need help, you can call 866-805-0990, make an appointment for a pre-retirement consultation or send your question using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/applying-benefitsBorrowing Against Your Contributions – Article 14 Benefits
… If you meet eligibility requirements, you may take a loan from the Retirement System. Before you apply, you … could result in significant tax consequences for you. You do not make the required payments on your loan at least once … (regular service or disability). These are examples of how your service retirement benefit will be permanently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/borrowing-against-your-contributionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases November Cash Report
… latest projections, thanks partly to increased income tax collections, according to the monthly state cash report … settlements in November, was lower than a year earlier. Federal receipts totaling $31.8 billion were $1.8 billion … and Capital Projects funds, as well as funds from the federal government. The report is accessible in Excel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-november-cash-report