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State Agencies Bulletin No. 1121

… paychecks in 2012 Effective Date(s) January 1, 2012 Social Security The Social Security wage base limit is increased to … current employee social security tax withholding rate of 4.2% through February 29, 2012. An additional bulletin will be …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1121-summary-tax-related-withholding-requirements-2012

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1223

… additional tax rate is 0.9%. Federal Withholding Rates The IRS has not published the new Federal income tax withholding … these tax related changes for 2013. OSC will also issue a new bulletin once the IRS publishes the 2013 tax withholding tables. Agency Actions …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1223-summary-tax-related-withholding-requirements-2013

Opinion 99-16

… to the purchase of insurance indemnifying the town, does not constitute authority for a town to indemnify a third …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-16

Fiscal Stress Monitoring System Statistics

… FSMS non-filing local governments. Below is an interactive map showing the percentage of municipalities that received a … the “FSMS Non-Filing Municipalities” tab above the map will display the percentage of municipalities that did … to receive a score. Lastly, selecting a county on the map will display the filing status, fiscal stress designation …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-statistics

Fonda-Fultonville Central School District – Reserves Management (2021M-157)

… transfer $114,895 into the retirement reserve. While it is a prudent practice for officials to save for future expenditures, without a reserve fund policy there is a risk that the District may overfund reserves which can …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/02/04/fonda-fultonville-central-school-district-reserves-management-2021m-157

XIII.1 Employee Expense Reimbursement Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement

… will be reimbursed through the Travel and Expense module in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Employee expenses … of Employee Relations (GOER) through a single pay voucher in the Accounts Payable module of the SFS. Refer to the … Units are required to follow the policies outlined in this chapter. When travel questions arise, the traveler …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii1-employee-expense-reimbursement-overview

XIV.14.J Depreciation and Modified Approach for Infrastructure Capital Assets – XIV. Special Procedures

… financial statements. Capital assets, except for land, land preparation, library books, construction in … The reporting of depreciation is required for the governmentwide financial statements …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14j-depreciation-and-modified-approach-infrastructure-capital-assets

Horseheads Fire District #1 - Board Oversight (2019M-82)

… Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the District’s finances. Key Findings The Board did not: … Determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Districts finances …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2019/06/28/horseheads-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2019m-82

Croton-Harmon Union Free School District - Professional Services (2019M-51)

… Determine if District officials sought competition for procurement of professional services. Key Findings … $128,205 during the audit period. Have written agreements for four professional service providers who were paid $58,409 … the audit period. Key Recommendations Seek competition for all professional services. Enter into written agreements …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/croton-harmon-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2019m-51

Opinion 89-58

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Establishment … authorized to provide same improvements or services) PARK DISTRICTS -- Establishment (authority to establish park district within an existing park district) TOWN LAW, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58

Opinion 94-9

… State, July 22, 1975; Memorandum to the Governor, by the New York State Publishers Association, July 18, 1975; …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-9

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2188

… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies that the pensionable overtime … Board of Education Retirement System (NYCBERS) for the 2024 plan year is $20,459. Affected Employees: Tier 6 members … affected employees. Questions: Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Payroll Retirement mailbox. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2188-2024-tier-6-overtime-limit-new-york-city-retirement-systems

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2017

… Purpose: As we approach the beginning of the new State fiscal year on April 1st, OSC would like to provide notice of the possible impact to paycheck distribution and release … As we approach the beginning of the new State fiscal year on April 1st OSC would like to …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2017-paycheck-distribution-april-7-2022-institution-cycle-paychecks

DiNapoli Releases Report on Pre-Pandemic Migration Trends

… income tax (PIT) filers from 2015 through 2019 reveals New York state resident taxpayers grew at a slower rate than … of the state than moving in, according to a new report by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report is … 28,700, or 0.3% of resident taxpayers. Married filers left New York at twice the rate (0.66%) of all filers, with …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-releases-report-pre-pandemic-migration-trends

New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era

… Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s Office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the State’s … restaurant employment in the City has been hit especially hard; New York City’s economy is heavily reliant on the … DiNapoli commented: “The consequences of the pandemic will be with us for a long time and federal funds have been …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-february-3-2021

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 … 37 percent from 2009 to 2013. For a copy of the report, visit: … 50,000 state contracts, visit http://www.openbooknewyork.com/ . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … of the Forestburgh Fire District , City of Glen Cove , Spencer Volunteer Fire Company and the Watervliet Housing … proposed budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Spencer Volunteer Fire Company – Apparent Misappropriation of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2263

… 428 Dependent Care 433 Total Unemployment Ins Owed 442 Pre-Tax Adoption 500 Medicare Deficiency 501 Social Security … Deficiency GARNSH Garnishments HIATRG Regular After Tax Health HIATSP Special After Tax Health Adj Tax Information: These monies are taxable …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2263-double-time-payments-eligible-employees-security-supervisors-unit-sspu