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DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown

… 24.4 percent in April compared to April 2019, leaving many of New York’s local governments grappling with … 244 percent in April compared to April 2019 leaving many of New Yorks local governments grappling with shortfalls …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdown

DiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High

… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overtime hours increased 11.1% to 22.2 million over the same period. … of the employees working overtime ensure that essential services are provided,” DiNapoli said. “People leaving state … initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, track state contracts, and find commonly …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-high

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-187

… of America. Employees represented by District Council 37 in bargaining unit SK who reside within the zip codes … Workers of America (CWA), Local 1180 in bargaining unit SD New York City Zip Codes Brooklyn 112XX Bronx 104XX Queens … for tax withholding purposes, and reflected on the 2012 Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement). OSC Actions OSC will …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-187-prepaid-legal-service-benefit-unified-court-system-ucs

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … overtime. There was no documented pre-approval for any of the overtime reviewed and all overtime was approved after the overtime was worked. Catskill Central School District – …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits

… Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory Patient Groups (APG) Claims (Follow-Up) (2016-F-17) An initial audit report … identified over $11 million in improper and questionable APG claim payments. For example, overpayments were made for … Those efforts included strengthening payment controls over APG claims processing of excessive rehabilitation services …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… IT security awareness training for computer users. City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-168) The City of Poughkeepsie Industrial Development Agency (CPIDA) Board did …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

Oversight of Study Abroad Programs

… in various global learning experiences regardless of their home institution. During the 2023–24 academic year, 26 SUNY … The other six agreements were not submitted until March and April 2025, after our audit started and SUNY OGA …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/oversight-study-abroad-programs

Public Authorities

… requirements for operations including, but not limited to: Employment practices; Contracts and procurement procedures; and Financial reporting. Bonds and Debt Most State public authorities are authorized … Open Book New York is a free, searchable database with financial information about State and local public …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authorities

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… his office completed audits of the Baldwinsville Central School District , Chenango Valley Central School District , Downsville Central School District , East Williston Union Free School District , … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits were issued …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0

Law Pertaining to SUNY Police Officers

… Overview 2 A law pertaining to SUNY police officers was enacted on December 18, 2015. … allowed sworn SUNY police officers who were members of the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) to transfer to the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/law-pertaining-suny-police-officers

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances

… The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) projects large operating budget gaps and has significant unfunded capital needs. With less than four months before the start of its new fiscal year, there are still questions … The Metropolitan Transportation Authority MTA projects large …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-finances

Opinion 88-27

… department) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §207-a: A village which has terminated its paid fire department is still obligated to … agreement to the contrary. You ask if a village which has terminated its paid fire department is still obligated to … or wages until the disability arising from such injuries has ceased. It further provides that the municipality or fire …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-27

Opinion 2002-4

… a private individual and the channel is regularly used by fishing guide boats and other pleasure craft. Ice melt, … utilize waterways within the town, including those in the fishing industry, are not impeded by adverse conditions of … charged to the town's general fund. March 20, 2002 Robert D. Ventre, Esq. Town Attorney, Town of Henderson …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-4

Opinion 88-79

… Action Grant to provide grants or loans to assist private developers in financing economic development projects … loaning village money to or in aid of any individual, or private corporation or association, or private undertaking. In 1987 Opns St Comp, No. 87-9, p 15, we …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-79

Unified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-350

… Increases. Affected Employees : Eligible employees in the following bargaining units who meet the eligibility … of Law Assistants SA Communications Workers of America SD Assoc of Supreme Court Reporters within the City of New … taxable gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. Undeliverable Checks When a valid payroll check is …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-350-april-2025-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-increases

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits

… Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (2020-S-7) NYSHIP, administered by the Department of … Authority (MTA) - New York City Transit: Maintenance and Inspection of Event Recorder Units (ERUs) (Follow-Up) … the MTA was not in compliance with its ERU maintenance and inspection policy. For instance, train car inspections were …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-audits

DiNapoli: New York's Labor Force Decreased Sharply During the Pandemic and Remains Below Pre-Pandemic Peak

… New York’s labor force is one of the nation’s largest, but it decreased by 1% between 2011 and 2021 while the rest of the nation increased by 5.1%, according to a report … New Yorks labor force is one of the nations largest but it decreased by 1 between 2011 and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-yorks-labor-force-decreased-sharply-during-pandemic-and-remains-below-pre-pandemic-peak

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