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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… increase in collections, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This marked … County at 10.4%. Several other counties experienced near double-digit growth, including Yates (9.9%), Broome …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterTown of Alden – Town Supervisor (2024M-105)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Alden (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) prepared and … not receive adequate financial reporting, it was not aware of the Town’s financial status and, as a result, adopted … in a timely manner during 2023, with an average of 40 days between the collection date and the recording …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-supervisor-2024m-105City of North Tonawanda – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-90-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the City of North Tonawanda’s (City’s) progress, as … City’s financial operations or take appropriate actions to maintain the City’s fiscal stability. The audit included 10 recommendations to help officials monitor and improve the City’s financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/03/07/city-north-tonawanda-audit-follow-2020m-90-fOpinion 89-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23DiNapoli: Read Fine Print on Gift Cards this Holiday Season
… often a very popular purchase," DiNapoli said. "Last year, my office received nearly $15 million from unused gift cards. … from uncashed checks, bank accounts, stocks and more. To find out if you are owed money, visit www.osc.state.ny.us . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/dinapoli-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Selected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88 … by the Power Authority Act to help provide a continuous and adequate supply of dependable electricity to the people … requires the State Comptroller to audit NYPA’s management and operations at least once every 5 years. Executive Order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/31/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88-followTown of Lewis – Records and Reports (2025M-17)
… agree with the general ledger cash or investment balances at month-end. Had the Board ensured bank reconciliations were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/08/15/town-lewis-records-and-reports-2025m-17City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B24-6-6)
… Includes appropriations for police overtime, life/health/dental insurance, employee retirement, firefighting overtime … and social security that are likely underestimated. Does not include an appropriation for contractual … a contingency appropriation, which limits flexibility to cover any unanticipated expenditures or revenue shortfalls. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b24-6-6Reporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)
… Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Report 2021-S-15 ). About the Program OMH’s mission is … this, OMH developed the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Plan) in 2014. The Plan aims to rebalance the agency’s … Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan Report 2021S15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-followOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up)
… To be eligible, all individuals must be assessed as needing community-based long-term care (CBLTC) for more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/03/13/oversight-managed-long-term-care-member-eligibility-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 2195
… date for 2024. Federal Form W-4 Version should be set to ‘2020 or Later.’ Under the Special Withholding Tax … date for 2024. Federal Form W-4 Version should be set to ‘2020 or Later.’ Under the Special Withholding Tax Status, select ‘None.’ Set the Tax Status to ‘Single.’ All other subsequent fields …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2195-claiming-exempt-federal-state-andor-local-tax-withholding-tax-year-2024Chautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the North Chautauqua County Water District’s … financial operations or take appropriate actions to maintain the District’s fiscal stability. As such, all … 2022. Did not enforce collection of water usage billed to Chadwick Bay Intermunicipal Water Works (CBI), resulting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-128
… for processing the 2023 RRSU Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out. Affected Employees: Employees in the Rent … paycheck stub or direct deposit advice. D40 Over 40 Cash Out DH4 Over 40 Hourly Cash Out Questions: Questions regarding this … for processing the 2023 RRSU Over40 Comp Time II Cash Out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-128-2023-rrsu-over-40-comp-time-ii-cash-outUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)
… report, Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Report 2020-S-18 ). About the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. To fulfill these … BOE offers assistance to the 57 County Boards of Elections and the New York City Board of Elections. Congress passed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-5)
… current amount budgeted, leaving a limited flexibility to cover any other unforeseen or unexpected costs. Includes … and expenses, which may not be available in future years. Does not include a specific appropriation for … current amount budgeted, leaving a limited flexibility to cover any other unforeseen or unexpected costs. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-5Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
… who do not have a disability in 2022, a disparity that is also greater than the 4.7 percentage point gap nationwide. … 6 According to the Executive, the Office of the CDO is also intended to make “specific, action-oriented” … . 3 In this report, the employment-to-population ratio is the number of working-age (16 to 64) people with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/employment-recovery-slow-new-yorkers-disabilitiesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2089
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings … Tier 5 ERS and Tier 5 TRS members for calendar year 2023 is $22,028.01. Affected Employees Tier 5 members of ERS Plan … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2089-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-ot-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2023New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up)
… covered the period January 1, 2014 through December 31, 2019. We identified $5.7 million that was paid for … implemented. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after the issuance of this follow-up to provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/18/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2026 Executive Budget Address
… detailed analysis of the Executive Budget in the coming weeks.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2026-executive-budget-addressCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… audit report, Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax ( 2018-S-28 ). About the Program … on the product involved. Fuels subject to PBT include motor fuel and highway diesel fuel, among others. Effective … types of residential heating fuel. New York also has a Motor Fuel Excise Tax (MFT) on gasoline and similar motor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-follow