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Frequently Asked Questions – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials

… I’ve never been asked to keep a record of activities (ROA) before. Was I supposed to? When do I have to submit my ROA to the clerk of the governing board? What … Find answers to common questions about elected and appointed officials and …

Practices Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Follow-Up)

… Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees (Report 2015-S-33 ). Background The Transit … tribunal that provides a forum for processing and adjudicating summonses for violations of New York City … Used by the Transit Adjudication Bureau to Collect and Account for Fines and Fees Report 2015S33 …

IX.9.C Transfer Procedure – IX. Federal Grants

… a state fund. The following information must be provided in the request: Chapter, section, year, page and lines of the … should establish the new activity via the Project Guide in SFS. See  Chapter XIX, Section 2.C Project Activities  for … Fund (should match the receiving fund authorized in law). Account (Critical: this value will always be …

DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024

Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled

DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November

… Local government sales tax collections declined by 7.1 percent in November compared … to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. November’s sales tax collections totaled $1.3 billion for local governments … (10.1 percent) compared to the same period in 2019. “Sales tax collections are a crucial revenue source for our counties …

Town of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)

… April 30, 2012. Background The Town of Edwards is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of 1,160 … maintain the Town’s financial stability. The fund balances in the Town’s major operating funds fluctuated significantly … primarily because the Board over-appropriated fund balance in the budget and allowed the budget to be overspent. Duties …

Review of the American Academy of Pediatrics

… our examination was to determine whether payments made to American Academy of Pediatrics, District II (AAP) for various … our examination was to determine whether payments made to American Academy of Pediatrics District II AAP for various …

Village of Altmar – Apparent Misappropriation of Funds (2013M-331)

… properly accounted for the Village’s cash receipts and disbursements during the period June 1, 2009 to May 31, … consisting of a Mayor and two trustees. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2013, the Village’s budgeted … to write checks to herself or to others for payment of her personal expenses without Board authorization and divert …

Village of Smyrna – Clerk-Treasurer’s Duties (2013M-114)

… The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Mayor and Board properly monitored the Village’s fiscal operations … The Village’s annual budget for all funds in the 2012-13 fiscal year was $162,478. Key Findings The Board did not properly …

DiNapoli: Brooklyn Leads NYC’s Economic Recovery

… Brooklyn’s economy is showing signs of recovery that outpace … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The pandemic halted Brooklyn’s booming economy in 2020 and exacerbated some … said. “As the economy has gradually improved, however, Brooklyn is showing a return to its pre-pandemic job growth. …

DiNapoli: Money Earmarked for Highway and Bridge Infrastructure Siphoned Off

… Highway and Bridge Trust Fund (DHBTF) to pay down debt from past projects and cover the operating costs for state agencies, according to a report by New York State … between state fiscal year (SFY) 2012-13 and SFY 2020-21 from $665 million to $594 million, a decrease of nearly 11%. …

Town of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)

… of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013. … Board members. The Town’s general fund appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $1.2 million. Key Findings … Further, the Board has not developed a multiyear plan for the use of fund balance. Key Recommendations Adopt …

DiNapoli: Tax Exemptions Jump While Job Gains Slow for IDA Projects

… in 2013, up $105 million from 2012 but estimated job gains were nearly 23,000 lower than the previous year, … IDAs provided to private companies noticeably increased, job gains did not keep pace,” said DiNapoli. “IDAs can be an … the life of these projects, at a median cost of $2,095 per job gained. In 2012, cumulative job gains equaled 222,645 …

DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew 12.7% to $22.1 Billion in 2022

… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $22.1 billion in calendar year 2022, up 12.7%, or $2.5 billion, from 2021 due to strong sales statewide, especially in New York City, according to a report released today by … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $221 billion in calendar year 2022 …

Selected Employee Travel Expenses Report (2012-S-135)

We audited the travel expenses of 13 employees of the State University of New York at Buffalo (University).

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2182

… contribution limits for employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan for calendar year 2024: The … Affected Employees: Employees enrolled in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan are affected. Effective … regarding this bulletin may be directed to The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan or by calling the helpline …

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2088

… to The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan or by calling the helpline at 1-800-422-8463. …

2022 Year in Review

… the Office of the State Comptrollers Achievements in 2022 …

XV. End of Year – XV. End of Year

Limitations – Forest Rangers Plan

… if: Your date of membership is before April 1, 1972; and Your FAS is based on the 36 months of earnings … immediately preceding your date of retirement. Tiers 2 and 3 If the earnings in any year included in the FAS period … vacation is not included in the calculation of your FAS, and the amount of overtime that can be included in your FAS …