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The Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
New York State has seen a surge in hate crimes over the last five years with 1,089 reported instances in 2023, marking the highest number since data collection and annual reporting were mandated by New York’s Hates Crimes Act of 2000.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/concerning-growth-of-hate-crimes-nys.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.6 Percent in 2024
Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.6 Percent in 2024
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-annual-report.pdfImports and Exports in the New York City Metropolitan Area
The New York portion of the New York City Metropolitan Area accounted for more than $103 billion, or 69% of the value of goods imported to New York State in 2023, and Europe provided the largest share of goods to the area.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/imports-and-exports-in-nyc.pdfLongevity Service Payment for Employees in an Eligible Bargaining Unit
Longevity Service Payment for Employees in an Eligible Bargaining Unit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/2329.1%20LGS%20Increment%20Codes%20for%20Payment%20Withholds%20Attachment.pdfOpinion 2006-10
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … (charging back portion of salary of town engineer) -- Real Property (use of proceeds from lease of district property) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Accounting (charging a portion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-10Local Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… expansion. Health care, leisure and hospitality, business services and retail were responsible for more than two-thirds … we can get the federal funding necessary to maintain the services for this great borough.” “I would like to thank … businesses. Immigrant communities generate jobs, provide services, and represent a vital thread in the social and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offDiNapoli: North Shore Leads Staten Island's Growth
… The North Shore, for many the gateway to Staten Island, has led the borough in population growth since …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-north-shore-leads-staten-islands-growthComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… and Community Supervision. Corcraft's mission is to employ offenders in real work situations to produce quality goods and services at competitive prices. … practices allow one person, the purchasing supervisor, to control almost all of the process for the procurement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsXIII.3 Record Retention – Travel and Expense – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Budget approvals where applicable The New York State Trip Calculator Any other documents the Business Unit requires to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii3-record-retention-travel-and-expenseOpinion 88-21
… to construct recreational building in which room(s) used for public meetings) VILLAGE LAW, §7-730(1): Park trust funds … (1) May park trust funds be used to construct a building for public recreation purposes? (2) May a village rent one of the rooms in the recreation building for holding public meetings, provided that the rental money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-21State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… of Health – Medicaid Program Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2022 Through September 30, 2022 (2022-S-12) During …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1668
… Employees Employees with employer-provided vehicles and/or chauffeurs Effective Date(s) Immediately Background … gross wages. This income is reportable on the employee’s Form W-2 and is subject to income and employment taxes. OSC … of commuting to and from an employee’s home and his or her official work station and other trips unrelated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1668-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1764
… 31, 2017 and before January 1, 2026), the amount used when calculating the Cents-Per-Mile and Valuation and the … by the employee. If assignment of the vehicle is for a reporting period of less than the full 12 months, then … cards issued by the State. If these charges were not reimbursed by the officer or employee, agencies must add …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1764-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1269
… Purpose To inform agencies of the new Earnings Code to be used to report the taxable value of … instructions for reporting this information in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year 2013. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1269-new-earnings-code-and-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-useState Agencies Bulletin No. 1944
… Employees Employees with employer-provided vehicles and/or chauffeurs are affected. Background Personal Use of … gross wages. This income is reportable on the employee’s Form W-2 and is subject to income and employment taxes. … of commuting to and from an employee’s home and his or her official workstation and other trips unrelated to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1944-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedState Agencies Bulletin No. 1591
… Purpose To inform agencies of the procedures and provide instructions … is reportable on the employee’s Form W-2 and is subject to income and employment taxes. OSC Actions OSC will report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1591-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-providedMilitary Service Credit
… in calculating a NYSLRS retirement benefit, in most cases buying military service credit will increase your pension. … and which would provide the best benefit. In most cases, buying military service credit will increase your pension, … This statute does not specify a limit on the period of time in advance of military service that employees may leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/military-service-creditState Audits by Agency or Authority
… View audits issued in the last four years by state agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/by-agencyNY ABLE Program Helps New Yorkers With Disabilities and Their Families Cover Costs
… called the New York Achieving a Better Life Experience ( NY ABLE ) program, designed to help individuals with … plan for the future," DiNapoli said. "Ensuring a loved one’s financial security and long-term care can put a financial … Savings Program. The legislation was sponsored by Senator David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) and Assemblywoman …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/ny-able-program-helps-new-yorkers-disabilities-and-their-families-cover-costs