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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $18.2 Billion Through September 2025, Up Over 4.3% Over Prior Year
… totaled $18.2 billion from January to September 2025, an increase of 4.3% ($747 million) compared to the same period last year, according to the quarterly sales tax report released … report on sales tax collections from January to September 2025 include: Each of the 10 regions in the state, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-182-billion-through-september-2025-over-43-over-prior-yearDiNapoli: State Must Improve Oversight of Most Dangerous Sex Offenders
… dangerous sex offenders, often failing to make the minimum number of required monthly contacts and not performing … Bronx regional office, officers did not make the minimum number of contacts in 119 of the 278 months that were … dangerous sex offenders often failing to make the minimum number of required monthly contacts and not performing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-state-must-improve-oversight-most-dangerous-sex-offendersOpinion 89-9
… your letter, the only known heir of the deceased employee is a sister, who has been advised of the unclaimed paycheck. … without administration. Under this statute, "debt" is defined to include "... earnings, wages, salary or bonus … 3 of section 1310 of the SCPA authorizes a debtor, which is defined to include a government agency owing a "debt", to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-9Opinion 92-37
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (necessity to obtain approval of the State Comptroller) FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICTS -- Dissolution (necessity to obtain … COMPTROLLER -- Powers and Duties (approval of extension of fire district) TOWN LAW, §§172-d, 173: The extension of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-37DiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves
… with $1.9 billion in unanticipated resources now expected to be available over the course of the financial plan period, yet it still plans to raise fares and tolls by 15 percent over a three-year period, according to an analysis of the MTA’s financial plan released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improvesUnexpected Delays and Events
… terminals – Penn Station, Manhattan; Atlantic Terminal, Brooklyn; and Hunterspoint Avenue, Queens – through a major … to the easternmost tip of Long Island. The LIRR operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. On an average weekday, the … tunnels used by the LIRR from Penn Station in Manhattan to Sunnyside in Queens are owned, managed, and maintained by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/27/unexpected-delays-and-eventsHoltsville Fire District – Financial Management (2025M-4)
… and properly establish and manage capital reserve funds? Audit Period January 1, 2019 – December 31, 2023 … that the tax levy is not greater than necessary. Reserve funds are established to provide resources for an intended … estimates or properly establish and manage capital reserve funds. As a result, from 2019 through 2023, the Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/19/holtsville-fire-district-financial-management-2025m-4State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… not properly fulfilling their responsibilities, along with the lack of adequate board oversight of the maintenance … As a result, adjusted bank balances did not agree with general ledger cash balances for 19 of the 28 bank … ensure the accuracy of the annual financial report filed with the Office of the State Comptroller. Steuben County – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0DiNapoli: NYC Parks Can Do More to Correct Barriers to People With Disabilities
… fountains and a spray shower at Staten Island’s Clove Lake Park. An inaccessible service desk, weight room and lockers at the J. Hood Wright Park’s Recreation Center in Manhattan. DiNapoli’s audit … with no grab bars. Accessibility information on Parks’ website was not always accurate and was contradicted by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nyc-parks-can-do-more-correct-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters
… Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) needs to improve its oversight of local departments of social services and homeless shelter providers to make sure those entering the shelters are being set up with a plan to get the services they need and transition to permanent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-otda-needs-improve-oversight-services-provided-those-homeless-sheltersDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to guard against potential costly and life-threatening failures, according to an audit released … of Environmental Conservation DEC should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the states dam safety …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesState Comptroller DiNapoli's Annual Report on MTA Debt Highlights Progress on Capital Investments and Debt Management
… the largest capital program in its history, work that is critical to providing the kind of frequent and reliable … improved this year, federal uncertainties remain. The MTA is counting on $14 billion in federal funds for its current … on borrowing – to about 15% of its operating budget, which is manageable, particularly given the scale of assets the MTA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/05/state-comptroller-dinapolis-annual-report-mta-debt-highlights-progress-capital-investments-and-debtDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… New York City’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is falling short in enforcing … to screen them. Additionally, DCWP’s complaint handling and enforcement are inadequate. “Job seekers deserve a fair and transparent process when they apply for work, and that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirAudits of Local Governments & Schools
… York State Comptroller’s Division of Local Government and School Accountability conducts performance audits of local governments and school districts. Performance audits provide findings or … us at [email protected] . For audits of State and NYC agencies and public authorities, see Audits . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/auditsTips to Help You Keep Your Money
… for utility deposits, dividends, insurance premiums, wages and any other refunds you received. Keep accurate financial … accounts, stock certificates, insurance policies, utility and rent deposits, and your safe deposit number. Notify all your financial … Learn how to keep your financial accounts and records in order …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/tips-help-you-keep-your-moneyXI.4 Overview – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… defined in legislation, they are typically referred to as “program” contracts and are often characterized as … (State Finance Law Article 11-B) has been enacted to facilitate timely review and approval of these agreements, … payments. This section provides information related to grant contracting, specifically: Not-for-Profit Prompt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi4-overviewRetroactive Service Credit Due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Enhanced Reporting
… NYSLRS can only award retroactive service credit based on litigation, settlements or arbitration when such actions … To adjust a member’s earnings or days worked due to litigation, settlement or arbitration award, follow the … Litigation settlements and arbitration can affect a NYSLRS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/retroactive-service-credit-due-litigation-settlements-and-arbitration-awardsOverview – Enhanced Reporting
… NYSLRS employers can submit reports in Retirement Online as a file or through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/reporting-formats/overviewRetroactive Service Credit due to Litigation, Settlements, and Arbitration Awards – Legacy Reporting
… their earnings the number of days they worked and more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/retroactive-service-creditCUNY Bulletin No. CU-791
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of health benefit rate changes. Affected … Questions regarding this bulletin should be directed to the University Director of Employee Benefits at CUNY … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of health benefit rate changes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-791-city-new-york-health-benefit-rate-changes