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Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… last year were severely weakened by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. New York’s local governments are seeing … the same month of 2020 were weak, with sales activity still recovering from the first wave of the pandemic. … in mid-October and will provide more information on the regional picture of sales tax collections for the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… by growth in New York City sales taxes, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … in the fourth quarter of 2023 increased by 3.1% compared to the same quarter of 2022, similar to the 3% and 3.6% year-over-year growth experienced in the …
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
… Forms and Samples Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution Form (RS2417-A) Use this form to establish a standard work day for your elected and appointed officials. Form includes instructions. Standard … Elected and Appointed Officials Get forms examples samples and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/forms-and-resourcesTax Cap Compliance
… at 1-866-321-8503 or (518) 408-4934 : Technical issues, account set-up or log-in problems – Select option 1. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/tax-cap-complianceOpinion 93-32
Whether the State Comptroller may obtain copies of annual financial disclosure statements filed with a local board of ethics by municipal officers and employees in accordance with the requirements of General Municipal Law article 18 800 et seq
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-32Opinion 2000-8
… You further state that, at the time of the commissioner's appointment, the not-for-profit corporation had a contract … was a member of the corporation. Several months after his appointment, he relinquished his membership in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-8Vendor File Advisory No. 10
… in electronic invoicing through the SFS Online Vendor Portal. As of February 8, 2018, all vendors on the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/10-electronic-invoicingConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… complete brochure [pdf] As a municipal officer or employee, your job by its very nature … conflict. The full text of Sections 800-809 of the General Municipal Law, which details conflicts of interest and is … State laws govern conflicts of interest on the part of municipal officers and employees? In general, conflicts of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 92-14
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … (when mechanics' lien deposit may be refunded without a court order); (entitlement to CPLR §8010 fee when mechanics' lien deposit refunded without a court order) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §§2607, 8010(1); …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-14Opinion 97-17
… disclosure requirements to city and county public library) COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (authority to … disclosure requirements for city and county public library) LIBRARIES -- Public Library (authority to establish financial disclosure … a county may require trustees of a city and county public library to complete and file an annual financial disclosure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-17Opinion 95-6
… AND PENALTIES -- Disposition (fines and penalties imposed by town justice with respect to violations of traffic control … signals and speed limits in suburban town) -- Distribution by State Comptroller (fines and penalties for speeding … Comptroller (fines and penalties imposed and collected by a town justice with respect to violations of a suburban …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6Division of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-119
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform the Division of Housing and Community Renewal of … 001-037) and NS positions (Grade 600) which are equated to a grade (Grade 001-037) and whose annual salary is below the … the payment effective date and to prevent these employees from receiving the April 2022 DC 37 RRSU Performance Advance. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-119-april-2022-district-council-37-dc-37-performanceMore About This Retirement Plan – State Police Plan
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 2, 5 … covered by the special 20-year State Police retirement plan. (There is no Tier 4 in PFRS.) These benefits are … 8, 2010. Members covered by the State Police retirement plan who joined July 1, 2009 through January 8, 2010 are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/more-about-retirement-planElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… The Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) allows users to easily and securely submit data and documents to the NYS Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) … OSC has implemented another phase of the Electronic Documents Submission System EDSS a new service that allows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on Governor Hochul’s Executive Budget proposal: “Governor Hochul introduced her Executive Budget proposal amid … and mental health care, among other priorities. “The Governor and the Legislature have boosted the state’s …
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
… reasonable skepticism when any claim appears to be out of the ordinary. Even when all required documentation is … amounts from the same vendor Multiple remittance addresses for the same vendor Inconsistent, vague or implausible … the symptoms of errors and fraud can help you identify claims that should be examined with greater scrutiny. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsFormer Delhi Deputy Superintendent Faces Grand Larceny Charge
… Former Delhi Highway Deputy Superintendent Brian Rosenthal allegedly overstated his sick and leave … Former Delhi Highway Deputy Superintendent Brian Rosenthal allegedly overstated his sick and leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/former-delhi-deputy-superintendent-faces-grand-larceny-chargeDisability Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… NYSLRS’ retirement plans provide for several different types of disability retirement benefits. However, NYSLRS does not decide if a particular disability benefit … NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be … ends Guide to Domestic Relations Orders Disability Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/disability-retirementSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … Audits/Reports of Interest Department of Taxation and Finance: Selected Employee Travel Expenses (2012-S-95) Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/04/selected-employee-travel-expenses-1Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits 2016 Annual Report
… We identified 4,864 overpayments totaling more than $1.6 million. Based on the overpayments we identified, DOL … years’ findings, DOL also recovered $247,483 in forfeited UI benefits from claimants who DOL determined made false … to identified $238,792 in potential recoveries for past UI overpayments from 130 New York State employees hired …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/28/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefits-2016-annual-report