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Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices
… tax vendors, including those with no physical presence in the State, have done so. The audit covered vendors with a … and imposed by localities and range from 3% to 4.875%, and in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District at … The use tax is imposed on taxable items or services used in New York when a sales tax has not been paid. Under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/14/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practicesOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs (Report 2020-S-51 ). About the Program … of 30.2 million acres comprises almost 19 million acres of forest, which provide many public benefits, including clean air and water, carbon storage, forest products (e.g., timber), jobs, scenic beauty, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/05/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programs-followMainstream Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting (Follow-Up)
… Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting ( 2014-S-55 ). Background The … Managed Care Organizations – Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting ( 2014-S-55 ) … Mainstream Managed Care Organizations Administrative Costs Used in Premium Rate Setting 2014S55 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/mainstream-managed-care-organizations-administrative-costs-used-premium-rate-setting-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1908
… Affected Employees All active state employees enrolled in direct deposit are affected. Background In accordance with Chapter 225 of the laws of 2020, all New York State employees enrolled in direct deposit must be provided with access to electronic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1908-nys-payroll-online-rollout-all-state-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1909
… Affected Employees All Arbitration eligible employees in Bargaining Unit 01 represented by NYSCOPBA are affected. … for employees who have at least one year of service credit in either BU01 or BU21. Please note, there is no 2021 increase in the Hazardous Duty Pay payment amount for Non-Arbitration …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1909-april-2021-increase-hazardous-duty-pay-arbitration-eligible-bu01Use of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Money (2017-MS-5)
… our audit was to determine whether FFI tax money was spent in accordance with special act legislation, city charters or … against loss or damage by fire on property located in the State. The insurer will collect and remit the tax … had a process for administering FFI tax money, officials in Buffalo, Syracuse and Yonkers did not always use it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/01/12/use-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-money-2017-ms-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 2093
… VDC pensionable salary of all jobs, including salary not in PayServ. Employee Contribution Rates Wages Contribution … T6VDCB VDC T6-3-6PCT-ER8PCT Effective Dates Effective in Administration paychecks dated February 1, 2023, and … Submission Schedule when updating the Savings Plan panel in PayServ to affect the February 1, 2023 (Administration) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2093-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcCaledonia Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Board Oversight (2025M-12)
… and complete financial records, Provided the Board with adequate financial reports, bank statements, canceled … requires officials to disclose any interests that conflict with official duties. The lack of oversight of financial … of financial operations. Department officials agreed with our recommendations and indicated they have initiated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/05/02/caledonia-volunteer-fire-department-inc-board-oversight-2025mCity of Mechanicville – Financial Oversight (2025M-78)
… to the Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) in a timely manner, as required by General Municipal Law … the City’s reporting requirements during our audit period. In addition, the City’s charter provides a general framework … and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-financial-oversight-2025m-78State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… the network could be accessed by unauthorized individuals. In addition to sensitive IT control weaknesses that were … 681 network user accounts that were not needed or logged in to for at least six months. South Kortright Central School … reviewed lacked necessary supporting documentation. In addition, the board did not comply with state law when it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Coal Investments Under Review
… steps to transition to a more sustainable business model in line with the growing low carbon economy. The review of … presented by climate change put their portfolios in jeopardy,” DiNapoli said. “We are assessing minimum … coal mining for profits, we may divest our holdings in that company.” The companies were selected from the Fund’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-announces-coal-investments-under-reviewCUNY Bulletin No. CU-703
… arrears. Affected Employees CUNY employees enrolled in NYCTRS, Plan Type 7S, who owe NYCTRS arrears are affected. Background In October of 2020, NYCTRS submitted a request to both OSC … Arrears Before Tax) and 647 (NYT Prior Service After Tax) in PayServ. Agency Actions Agencies will receive notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-703-new-retirement-arrears-deduction-codes-members-new-yorkGreenburgh Paramedic Supervisor Accused of Forging Certifications, Keeping Student Fees
… District Attorney Susan Cacace announced today that Jared Rosenberg, Greenburgh's paramedic supervisor, was charged … cards and unlawful retention of certification fees. Rosenberg, 51, of Dobbs Ferry, was arraigned before Judge Lia … was adjourned to June 5. Comptroller DiNapoli said: "Jared Rosenberg allegedly scammed people seeking national CPR and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/greenburgh-paramedic-supervisor-accused-forging-certifications-keeping-student-feesOpinion 92-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Imposition of (for concerts held on … the giving of exhibitions, performances or entertainments in any place within the town" (Town Law, §136[3]; see also … submission of written applications. A license fee imposed in the exercise of police powers may only be such amount as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-20Opinion 94-7
… aid squad) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §209-b(4); MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(i), (ii)(a)(9- a): A village is … in General Municipal Law, §209-b(4) pursuant to its home rule powers. You ask whether a village board may impose … may supersede section 209-b(4) by local law. Municipal Home Rule Law, §10(1) authorizes local governments to adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-7DiNapoli: MTA Must Prioritize Safety and Service to Win Riders Back
… funding and communication efforts on improvements in these key areas. If the authority can assure safe and … its projection of reaching 80% of pre-pandemic ridership in 2026. According to the MTA’s fall 2022 rider survey , 41% … increased as incidents of crime have outpaced the growth in ridership. In 2022, there were 2,334 major felonies, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-mta-must-prioritize-safety-and-service-win-riders-backOpinion 2000-4
… Pay (installment payments) CIVIL SERVICE LAW, §201(4); RETIREMENT AND SOCIAL SECURITY LAW, §113, 470: A school … the award would be made to employees who terminated their services for reasons other than retirement and because it … of tenure . . . [representing] deferred compensation for services rendered, as opposed to the continuing open-ended …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-4Terms of Service
… data fields that must be completed to successfully enroll in OSC’s Online Services. “Enrollment Data” shall mean true, … (such as Internet service provider or airtime charges). In addition, all Users must provide, and are responsible for, all equipment necessary to access the Services. In connection with such access, all Users should be aware …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/online-services/terms-serviceOpinion 88-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY SHERIFF -- Enforcement of Judgment … principal and interest collected. Poundage is collected in addition to principal and interest, and should be withheld … the CPLR provide respectively for a payment of interest, in certain cases, from the time a debt arose until the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16Responding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… different types of findings and recommendations. Our goal is that every audit has a positive effect and that audit … and recommendations. Our draft audit report tells you what we found based on our audit testing and what we recommend you should do to improve your operations or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plans