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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in First Quarter
… 1.6%, or $87.3 million, compared to the same quarter last year, the lowest rate of growth since the first quarter in … New York City, with several upstate regions experiencing a year-over-year decline for the quarter. “Local sales tax … first calendar quarter JanuaryMarch of 2024 an increase of 16 or $873 million compared to the same quarter last year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-first-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 2201.1
… of this bulletin is to explain the extension of Military and Training Leave Benefits and Stipends, and OSC’s process for Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/22011-2024-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2201
… of this bulletin is to explain the extension of Military and Training Leave Benefits and Stipends, and OSC’s process for Military …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2201-2024-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the following audits have been issued: City University of New York: Lehman College - Controls Over Bank Accounts … found weaknesses in the monitoring and authorization of bank accounts, which increase the risk that Lehman … conduct transactions using unauthorized accounts. A review of Lehman’s accounts found that a non-tax-levy account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsExcessive Premium Payments for Dual-Eligible Recipients Enrolled in Mainstream Managed Care and Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… but are not eligible for IB-Dual should be disenrolled from MMC and HARP and moved to Medicaid fee-for-service (FFS) … recipients should have been removed from their MMC or HARP plan and provided FFS coverage. Additionally, the audit found … Key Recommendation DOH officials are requested, but not required, to provide information about any actions planned to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/excessive-premium-payments-dual-eligible-recipients-enrolled-mainstream-managed-care-andOpinion 88-3
… AND PENALTIES -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines for violations of Workers' Compensation Law) WORKERS' … of fines. Subdivision two provides as follows: "All fines imposed under this chapter, except as herein … to the Chairman of the Workers' Compensation Board for payment into the Uninsured Employers' Fund. Accordingly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-3Implementation of the Security Guard Act (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Security … safety of New Yorkers. Article 7-A of the General Business Law, also known as the Security Guard Act (Act), requires … security guards and registration card applicants in New York State. Between January 1, 2021 and December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/implementation-security-guard-act-followProject Tracking Systems and Economic Assistance Program Evaluations (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program Empire State Development (ESD) is the chief agency responsible for the coordination of the State’s economic development programs. Its mission is to promote a vigorous and growing State economy; encourage … encompassing more than 5,000 associated projects. ESD is statutorily required to report on its economic assistance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/14/project-tracking-systems-and-economic-assistance-program-evaluations-followResponsibility for IT Internal Controls – Information Technology Governance
… governing boards fulfill their oversight responsibilities is by asking questions related to controls over IT systems … head(s) or an IT vendor. Asking the right questions is not only an effective way to exercise oversight, it can be … access and use, which could be very expensive. It is understandable that someone with little or no IT knowledge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/responsibility-it-internal-controlsImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, … and provider enrollment process, the Department gains a level of assurance over the OPRA provider’s validity to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/03/improper-payments-services-related-ordering-prescribing-referring-or-attending-providers-noDiNapoli Announces Change in Leadership of State Pension Fund's Real Estate Advisory Committee
… DiNapoli also announced the appointment of Louis Dubin, a member of REAC since 2003, as the committee’s new Chairman. … commerce. Prior to his appointment to REAC, he served as a member of the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority and as Board Member and Vice Chairman of the New York State Job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-announces-change-leadership-state-pension-funds-real-estate-advisory-committeeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… audits have been issued. Department of Corrections and Community Supervision: Oversight of Transportation Services … facility or office for accurate reporting. Department of Health - Medicaid Program: Claims Processing Activity … crimes that violated laws or regulations governing certain health care programs. By the end of the audit fieldwork, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli Releases Year-End and April Cash Reports
… Tax collections in April were more than $1 billion, or 17 percent lower, than comparable receipts a year ago, but $86.8 million higher than the projections … "The Division of the Budget has released a Financial Plan that responds to the April shortfall. The recent tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-releases-year-end-and-april-cash-reportsCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B22-1-8)
… deficits in the City’s general, water, sewer and refuse funds as of December 31, 2013. The Act requires the City to … (2.63 percent of appropriations), for the water and sewer funds, respectively. The City’s proposed budget includes a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b22-1-8Operational Training and Medical Assessments of Train Crews (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial report, Operational Training and Medical … all employees new to their positions and is conducted both in the classroom and at various train yards. Additionally, … audit report on March 1, 2018. We found that SIR was not in compliance with the requirements of the Induction and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/operational-training-and-medical-assessments-train-crews-followOperational Advisory No. 32
… related voucher identification and attachments for all ROA transactions submitted online or through a bulkload file. … a single payment vendor ID. Use Supplier ID: 0RSNGLPYMT - ROA Single Payment Refunds The refund is from a vendor for … ID as backup or in comments. Use Supplier ID: 0RPCARDPUR - ROA Vendor Refund of PCard Purchases Expense report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/32-refund-appropriation-ap-adjustment-voucher-guidelinesDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Outpaced Projections Through December
… (SFY) 2024-25, $1.2 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the … December,” DiNapoli said. “However, recent volatility in the markets and persistent inflation are cause for concern. In addition, the direction of federal tax policy under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-outpaced-projections-through-decemberState Agencies Bulletin No. 2309
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to explain the extension of Military and Training Leave … unit’s MOU. Effective Dates: The extension of benefits is effective 01/01/2025 for all eligible employees. OSC … salary. If an increased amount for the Military Stipend is due or an employee now becomes eligible to receive a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2309-2025-extension-military-and-training-leave-benefits-and-stipendsMember Contributions – Legacy Reporting
… considered wages for Social Security purposes, are subject to New York State and local income tax and are credited to the member’s account, accruing interest. You are required to report the total gross salary to NYSLRS. Additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/member-contributionsReporting Unclaimed Funds to New York State
… securities to the New York State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Entities required to report and remit unclaimed funds include, for example, banks, insurance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters