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DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Decline 5.2 Percent in October
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 5.2 percent in October compared to the same month last year, according to … for counties and cities, or $74.4 million less than in October 2019. This drop was less severe than previous … since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in the spring when collections fell by double-digits. Still, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-decline-52-percent-octoberElectronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… your bank for guidance with the transaction. Bank JP MORGAN CHASE Account Name SNY BUREAU OF ABANDONED PROPERTY … to a single report. For questions email NYSRPU@osc.ny.gov or call the Reports Processing Incoming Unit, (838) … Office of Unclaimed Funds 110 State Street Albany NY 12236 … Use the following banking information when sending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructionsAbout Unclaimed Funds
… the information in newspapers. Despite these efforts, many funds remain unclaimed and are turned over to the Office of the State Comptroller. Types of Unclaimed Funds Accounts Bank Accounts – savings, checking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/resources/about-unclaimed-fundsDiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… the fastest growing in the nation, adding more than 57,000 jobs since the Great Recession, according to a report … was still struggling to fully recover from the 2008 financial crisis. Mayor de Blasio recently launched New York … had more than doubled (to 6,822 jobs) since the initial investment. The report also revealed: The number of tech …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education Must Do More to Combat Mental Health Crisis Among Youth
… youth, the NYC Department of Education (DOE) can do more to ensure that public school students receive the supports and services that they need and that are supposed to be available. The audit found that too many NYC public … readily available—and that DOE provides little oversight to ensure students receive the required mental health …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-must-do-more-combat-mental-health-crisis-among-youthOpinion 92-22
… 805-a(1)(c) prohibits a municipal officer or employee from receiving, or entering into any agreement for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-22Death Benefits
… may be entitled to an ordinary death benefit. Up to $50,000 of this benefit is paid in the form of group term life … an on-the-job accident. The accidental death benefit is a pension payable to your spouse. Other beneficiaries, as … if that payment is less than one-half of your annual salary or if you do not qualify for an ordinary death benefit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/death-benefitsDiNapoli: State Education Department Missed Red Flags of Proprietary Schools' Financial Trouble
… CPAs who prepared them that the schools may not be able to pay their bills within the next 12 months. One of them, an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-state-education-department-missed-red-flags-proprietary-schools-financial-troubleXI.18.D Sales and Compensating Use Tax Documentation – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… State Finance Law Article XI, the obligation to certify to DTF that the contractor, and, to the best of the contractor's … agency that the requisite certification has been made to DTF, or that the certification is not required to be filed, … of the renewal term, that the contractor has filed with DTF the certification, as required by Tax Law Section 5-a, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18d-sales-and-compensating-use-tax-documentationDiNapoli: New York Must Do More To Reduce Maternal Deaths
… The New York State Department of Health (DOH) needs to do more to ensure … rates decline, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. While DOH … data warehouse to monitor and track perinatal outcomes by race, ethnicity and insurance status to improve maternal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-new-york-must-do-more-reduce-maternal-deathsFour Individuals Charged in Widespread Scheme to Defraud Medicare and Other Health Insurance Providers Through Fraudulent Medical Corporations and False Billing Resulting in Tens of Millions of Dollars in Losses
… York Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI") and Scott J. Lampert, Special Agent in Charge of the New York … court in White Plains. This case has been assigned to U.S. District Court Judge Kenneth M. Karas. Berman also … But in reality, JAMES SPINA and JEFFREY SPINA, who are doctors of chiropractic - not medical doctors - were the true …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/four-individuals-charged-widespread-scheme-defraud-medicare-and-other-health-insurance-providersOpinion 2000-16
… views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that bear on the issues … definition of the word "family" is also evident from court cases in various contexts (see, e.g., Braschi v Stahl … 201, 544 NYS2d 784 [rent control]; McMinn v Town of Oyster Bay , 66 NY2d 544, 498 NYS2d 128 [zoning]; City of White …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-16Opinion 88-33
… pay the cost of the improvements. This is in reply to your letter concerning the authority of a sewer district to … the establishment of a sewer district be assessed on the benefit basis, the cost of operation and maintenance must also be assessed on a benefit basis. Under section 199 of the Town Law, the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-33Statement From New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
… Loretta Lynch will be a remarkable attorney general for our country and a strong defender of the rights of our … on this historic appointment and commend President Obama for his wise choice. … New York is proud to see one of our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-senate-confirmation-loretta-lynch-us-attorneySaratoga County Industrial Development Agency – Project Monitoring and Grant and Loan Program (2015M-85)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the IDA’s process for evaluating and monitoring projects and to review its … economic development in Saratoga County. It is governed by a Board which comprises seven members appointed by the … and private entities. Key Recommendations Implement a process to periodically review projects that fall short of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/10/02/saratoga-county-industrial-development-agency-projectSouth Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… Board ensured that leave records were properly maintained and leave benefits were authorized. Key Findings As of December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsIra Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-266)
Ira Volunteer Fire Department Inc Controls Over Financial Activities 2014M266
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/24/ira-volunteer-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mIslip Housing Authority – Cash Disbursements (2017M-167)
… the tenants. Operating expenditures for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled $18,653,655. Key Findings The Director and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/10/27/islip-housing-authority-cash-disbursements-2017m-167Chautauqua Utility District – Banking (2017M-121)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if banking transactions were adequately … County, provides water, sewer and lighting services to approximately 1,400 customers. The District, which is … written policies or adequately segregated financial duties to properly monitor banking activities. Our analysis of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2017/10/13/chautauqua-utility-district-banking-2017m-121Dunkirk City School District – Financial Management (2017M-122)
… Review all reserves to determine if the amounts reserved are necessary and reasonable. Use surplus funds as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/10/13/dunkirk-city-school-district-financial-management-2017m-122