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The Cost of Living in New York City: Housing
New York City has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities to live in globally, fueled by housing, the largest cost for most households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2024.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April compared to the same month in 2023, according to … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 15 in April compared to the same …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in their … York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… “February’s local sales tax collections grew at a modest pace, year over year, after coming in nearly flat in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearCredit for Previous or Military Service – En-Con Police Officers Plan
… You may be able to obtain credit for your previous public employment or military service. It … Before Your Date of Membership You may receive credit for working for a participating employer before you joined the Retirement … EnCon Police Officers Plan information for PFRS Tier 1 2 3 5 and 6 members covered by Section 383b …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1822/credit-previous-or-military-serviceComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest of Arizona Man For Theft of Over $100,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… in the second degree, a class C felony. Eydeler is alleged to have stolen over $100,000 in pension payments from the New … Eydeler faces up to five to fifteen years in state prison. This case is the latest joint investigation under the … Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-arizona-man-theft-over-100000-nys-pensionOpinion 92-51
Whether an industrial development agency IDA may reimburse members of the IDA or the executive director of the IDA for certain travel expenses incurred by their respective spouses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-51State Audit Shows Need to Improve Response to Noise Complaints in NYC
… agencies, such as the SLA. However, NYPD officials could only document actions related to eight of the 22 clubs. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/state-audit-shows-need-improve-response-noise-complaints-nycBradford Fire Co. Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… arrest of Bradford Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer Sherry Hamilton. She was charged with grand larceny in the third … County District Attorney Brooks Baker, uncovered that Hamilton misappropriated more than $8,000 in fire company … and manipulating company bank accounts and records. Hamilton was issued an appearance ticket and will be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/bradford-fire-co-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsDiNapoli Report Examines State School Aid Trends
… Over the past ten years, state aid to school districts has increased $6 billion to $23.3 billion in 2015-16, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Over the past ten years state aid to school districts has increased $6 billion to $233 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-report-examines-state-school-aid-trendsLocal Sales Tax Collections Increase by 5.2 Percent in 2013; New York City and Long Island Have Strongest Growth
Local Sales Tax Collections Increase by 5.2 Percent in 2013; New York City and Long Island Have Strongest Growth
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections0214.pdfOpinion 91-1
… work) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§103, 119-o; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i); COUNTY LAW, §408-a: There is no … No. 87-46, p 70; L 1953, ch 861; Memorandum to Governor re: L 1953, ch 861, Department of Audit and Control, … subdivision, district in such political subdivision or fire company located in whole or in part within the county. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-1VII.10.F Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… Agencies are required to reconcile cash advance bank accounts monthly in order to comply with the provisions … For full instructions, see Chapter XIV, Section 4.C – Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations of this Guide. Reconciling your cash advance bank accounts monthly aids in fraud reduction and facilitates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10f-cash-advance-reconciliations-and-annual-confirmationState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… gives away millions of dollars each year in tax breaks for companies that are supposed to create jobs and expand … in exchange for creating and maintaining specific numbers of new jobs or making significant capital … ESD adjusted the original annual job creation commitment numbers after the fact to align with the lower job creation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-10-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2022 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Chenango County Industrial Development Agency’s (CCIDA’s) progress, as of November 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the … The purpose of our review was to assess the Chenango County Industrial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/12/13/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-audit-follow-2022m-10-fCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Compliance with Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (Report 2019-S-39 ). About the Program State … 95 (EO 95), issued March 11, 2013, established an online Open Data Website ( Open Data ) for the collection and public dissemination of … initial audit report Compliance with Executive Order 95 Open Data Report 2019S39 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/27/compliance-executive-order-95-open-data-followXVII.2.D Federal M-Year Reminder – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… and cancel any remaining balances by September 30th of the 5th year after the period of availability began. Federal … and cancel any remaining balances by September 30th of the 5th year after the period of availability began …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii2d-federal-m-year-reminderBayport-Blue Point Public Library – Employee Leave Accruals and Procurement (2013M-385)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Library’s leave records were … 31, 2013. Background The Bayport-Blue Point Public Library is an autonomous entity, chartered by the State Board of … located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. It serves the residents of the Bayport-Blue Point School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/04/25/bayport-blue-point-public-library-employee-leave-accruals-and-procurement-2013mDiNapoli: Former Savona Mayor Charged With Defrauding the Village
… fraudulent vouchers and falsified records to trick the village into paying his personal expenses. "Mr. Harrian allegedly abused his authority to deceive the residents he was supposed to serve," State Comptroller … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-former-savona-mayor-charged-defrauding-villageVillage of Nelliston – Department of Public Works Payroll (2015M-104)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s Department of Public Works (DPW) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/08/21/village-nelliston-department-public-works-payroll-2015m-104