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DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… pandemic period have subsided. Local officials should plan for sales tax revenue with more stable and modest growth … tax growth of 5.9% in 2023 exceeded the aggregate results for the counties and cities in the rest of the state (2.4%). … Growth in the city’s collections, which typically account for approximately two-fifths of the statewide total, was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023Forms and Resources – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… Use this form to establish a standard work day for your elected and appointed officials. Form includes … and 315.3) Definitions and general reporting guidelines for employers who participate in NYSLRS. Elected and … 315.4) This legislation outlines reporting requirement for elected and appointed officials. Record of Activities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/forms-and-resourcesTax Cap Compliance
… General Information for Filing File tax cap compliance form online (Accessible … Filing website Enrollment Instructions [pdf] Instructions for reporting tax cap compliance data [pdf] Education Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-complianceOpinion 97-11
… (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements for housing authorities) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Financial … (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements for housing authorities) PUBLIC HOUSING AUTHORITIES -- … require the members of the housing authority established for the city to complete and file an annual financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-11Opinion 93-32
… local board of ethics by municipal officers and employees for purposes of obtaining information relative to potential … 18 (§800 et seq .). If so, you ask whether our request for these documents is subject to the Freedom of Information … the accounts and financial affairs of the municipality for the purpose of obtaining information relative to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 2000-8
… health commissioner as partner with a member of a not-for-profit corporation providing home health care services to … health commissioner as partner with a member of a not-for-profit corporation providing home health care services to county) HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICES -- Contracts for (home health care services) PUBLIC HEALTH LAW §352; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8DiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… examined, five contracted out with eight different vendors for some or all of their student transportation needs. Three … Drivers Were Subject to Drug and Alcohol Testing Drivers for Cornwall and West Irondequoit were all documented as … safety drills each school year. These drills are required for all students, not only those who consistently ride the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… you in a position of public trust. You are responsible for ensuring that public resources are used in the best … from having interests in contracts with the municipality for which they serve, but only under certain circumstances. In order for a municipal officer or employee to have a prohibited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 92-14
… fiscal officer is entitled to the fee in CPLR §8010(1) for money paid out of court when a mechanic's lien deposit is … without a court order. A surety bond may be substituted for a mechanic's lien deposit, but a court order is required. This is in reply to your request for a legal opinion regarding the circumstances under which a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Opinion 89-26
… a form of annual statement of financial disclosure for its officers and employees, but if it fails to do so … 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .) to provide for a system of annual financial disclosure by localities. … between "municipalities" and "political subdivisions" for purposes of the financial disclosure requirements. Under …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-26Opinion 97-17
… (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements for city and county public library) LIBRARIES -- Public … (authority to establish financial disclosure requirements for city and county public library) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, … to promulgate an annual financial disclosure form for completion and filing by library officers and employees. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 95-6
… -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines and penalties for speeding violations in suburban town); (fines and penalties for violations of traffic control signals) -- Remission to … §1180-a, setting forth maximum speed limits). Further, for purposes of this opinion, we assume that your reference …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is … activity outlined below, continue to support the case for significant additional federal aid in response to the … industries, at 38.1 percent. Five industries accounted for over half of the decline in the State’s overall economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-october-14-2020Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-119
… Unit (RRSU) Performance Advances and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: … between the State of New York and DC 37, provides for payment of performance advances on April 1 to eligible DC … Salary Schedule (currently in effect) are eligible for the April 2022 DC37 RRSU Performance Advance provided the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-119-april-2022-district-council-37-dc-37-performanceVendor File Advisory No. 10
… vendors on the New York State Vendor File that are “open for ordering” have the functionality to submit electronic … invoices. See the Guide to Financial Operations XII.4.E for more detail. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/10-electronic-invoicingMore About This Retirement Plan – State Police Plan
… by Article 14 benefits. View your Article 14 plan book for more information. This publication has made reference to … rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/more-about-retirement-planElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… form identifies a government organization's Authorizer for purposes of establishing the Authorizer’s Online Services … Account Maintenance - This form identifies a user for the purposes of establishing a user account in Online … Log in Get Help Create Users and Assign Roles General Help for all transactions Procurement Contract/Amendment Help …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssDiNapoli: Franklin School District Saves $826,000 in Health Care Costs
… count,” said DiNapoli. “I commend district officials for their proactive approach and implementing cost-saving … have paid a total of $321,000 in health insurance premiums for these individuals. The district’s health insurance … averaged $705,000 per year over the last three years. For a copy of the audit, visit: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-franklin-school-district-saves-826000-health-care-costsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… of the state’s finances, while ensuring adequate funding for our most important needs, including education, public … boosted the state’s rainy-day funds and other reserves for economic uncertainties, and these funds should be retained for emergencies. It is important to develop clear guidelines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budgetRed Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… amounts from the same vendor Multiple remittance addresses for the same vendor Inconsistent, vague or implausible … Payments to a vendor that have increased dramatically for no apparent reason Payments to vendors for construction work not certified as completed by your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flags