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DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Declined 10 Percent in 2020
… during the entire year. Because the city was hit earliest and hardest by the pandemic, it had a 35 percent decline … a spike in unemployment and a sharp decline in retail and food services sales in the months to follow. The third … spending in other industry groups, such as “beer, wine, and liquor stores” and “other information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-declined-10-percent-2020Medicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… the Department of Health (Department) obtained Medicaid pharmacy services under managed care in an economical manner. … uses two methods to pay health care providers for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under FFS, the Department pays pharmacy providers directly for each drug dispensed to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… and Community Protection Act (Climate Act), effective January 1, 2020, was designed to put the State on a path to … to establish a renewable energy program by the end of June 2021 to meet two requirements: by 2030, a minimum of 70% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2369
… This Bulletin Supersedes Payroll Bulletin 1964 Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify … users with the Paycheck Inquiry (SAU3) and Deduction and Tax Maint (SAU6) update security roles. Please see your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2369-request-stop-payment-replacement-reversal-or-exchange-new-york-stateState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… will be made through the pension fund’s In-State Private Equity Investment Program, designed to make … will help grow the pension fund and expand businesses and jobs across New York state," said DiNapoli. "With $293 … Vnomics, a fleet management software company located near Rochester and FieldLens, a construction industry mobile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesTown of Keene – Records and Reports (2024M-27)
… and no one independently reviewed and approved entries. Bank reconciliations were generally not prepared or provided to the Board in a timely manner and adjusted bank balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 55 (41 percent) of the 133 bank reconciliations we prepared. The Supervisor did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/06/14/town-keene-records-and-reports-2024m-27State Police Bulletin No. SP-217
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of State Police of OSC’s automatic … New York State and NYSPIA and provides for an increase to the bi-weekly 8 Year Seniority Payment amount effective … Unit 62. Effective Dates The April 2021 Increase to the 8 Year Seniority Pay will be processed in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-217-april-2021-increase-8-year-seniority-pay-state-police-represented-newComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… – Dewitt Central School District and the Rye Neck Union Free School District . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it … Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Adult Education Program and Professional Services (2016M-206) … than the competitive bidding thresholds. Rye Neck Union Free School District – Information Technology (Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Scarborough Fire District – Board Oversight (2025M-117)
… 2024 – February 28, 2025 We extended the audit period back to January 1, 2019 and forward to October 31, 2025, to review the timeliness of required Annual Financial Report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/01/16/scarborough-fire-district-board-oversight-2025m-117Opinion 97-15
… RULE LAW, §10: A county is not authorized to establish a special district for the operation and maintenance of street … et seq .) governs the establishment and operation of special districts within counties. Section 250 generally … Charter laws need not be consistent with general or special laws except as provided in Municipal Home Rule Law, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-15State Agencies Bulletin No. 1964
… The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of a new process for requesting a stop payment for a replacement, … reversal, or exchange of a NYS payroll check. Under the new business process, state agencies must submit a payroll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1964-new-process-request-stop-payment-replacement-reversal-or-exchange-newState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … a long-term financial or capital plan, including a plan for reserves, or require a cash flow analysis. The board has … water operations. As a result, there are no procedures for the accounting records to be maintained for each water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission , Cayuga … money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Burnt Hills – Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission – Financial … DiNapoli announced his office completed audits of Burnt Hills Ballston Lake Youth Recreation Commission Cayuga County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… at the end of 2019, and officials had to rely on loans for cash flow. Errors in the 2020 accounting records also make it difficult for officials to accurately assess the city’s current … actually available, after retaining a reasonable amount for the next year. The board also appropriated more fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Victory – Records and Reports (2025M-94)
… the Board, Village officials and other stakeholders can make informed decisions. Village officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-victory-records-and-reports-2025m-94Opinion 90-61
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … a water supply district only on an ad valorem basis, and not on a benefit basis. Also, a town may not establish a … user fees to finance the costs of a water supply district. You ask whether the costs of establishing and of operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-61Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 – Investment Program (2025M-69)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Beekmantown Fire District No. 1 (District) officials develop and manage a comprehensive … Did Beekmantown Fire District No 1 District officials develop and manage a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/02/13/beekmantown-fire-district-no-1-investment-program-2025m-69State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… station. Users of the station were required to obtain a sticker from the town clerk at an annual cost of $5 in 2015 … revenues of $11,600, including scrap sales of $5,300, sticker sales of $4,100 and the $2,200 payment from the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: Overtime Planning and Management
… benefits, including pension benefits, are large expenses for New York's local governments and school districts. These costs represent nearly 57 percent of … for associated costs, such as the employer's share of Social Security and Medicare payroll taxes, workers' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-overtime-planning-and-managementVillage of Weedsport – Financial Management (2025M-76)
… balances totaled $3.1 million. Audit Summary The Board did not effectively manage the Village’s fund balance. As a … and reserve policies and written multiyear plans would have assisted the Board and Village officials in developing … to our brochure, Responding to an OSC Audit Report , which you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/12/12/village-weedsport-financial-management-2025m-76