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Local Sales Tax Collections up 10.2% in Third Quarter of 2022
… outside of New York City were less than what they would have been had they not opted to implement a local component …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/local-sales-tax-collections-up-10-point-2-percent-in-third-quarter-2022DiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… recovery and a stronger long-term fiscal position. To do so, policymakers should take several steps. First, … rainy day reserve funds. Increases to reserves have been minimal compared to significant increases in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesValue of Industrial Development Agencies' Projects Increase Nearly 50 Percent Over Past Decade
… billion for 2019, a 3.3 percent, or $3.5 billion, increase in project values from 2018, while net tax exemptions totaled $796 million in 2019, compared to nearly $784 million in 2018. Project … vast majority of these benefits ($1.3 billion) were in the form of property tax exemptions. These were partially offset …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/value-industrial-development-agencies-projects-increase-nearly-50-percent-over-past-decadeShareholders Cheer Lowe's New Green Energy Initiatives
… had communicated with the company in preparation for a possible shareholder proposal seeking lower emissions … in addition to its robust energy efficiency program," said Steven Heim, Managing Director of Boston Common Asset … we are proud to see Lowe's take concrete steps toward a more sustainable future," said Keith Mestrich, President …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/shareholders-cheer-lowes-new-green-energy-initiativesDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… New York lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 Census, … decisions and commonly requested data. … New York lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 Census …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsPre-Retirement Consultations
… (Return to Top) Our Office Locations Albany 110 State Street Albany, NY 12244 Hours: 8:30 am–4:30 pm Days: Usually every business … holidays. Buffalo Ellicott Square Building 295 Main Street, Suite 893 Buffalo, NY 14203 Hours: 9 am–noon and 1–4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/pre-retirement-consultationsDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Will Vote Against Board Members at Corporations With No Women Directors
… board directors standing for re-election at companies that have no women on their boards. In situations where a company has just … that hundreds of publicly-held U.S. companies have no women directors," DiNapoli said. "We're putting all-male …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-will-vote-against-board-members-corporations-no-women-directorsOxford Academy and Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-12)
… contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing cycles have followed: Cycle One: September 6, 2016 to October 31, … at select areas, that students, staff and the public may have access to and could consume water from, were not sampled … Two. This occurred because District officials did not have a sampling plan to identify all water outlets for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9Management of Invasive Species
… and systems. In New York, invasive species management is a collaborative effort between the Department and various … signage at public boat launches) and is responsible for implementing and maintaining a statewide, coordinated … and their role in preventing its spread. The Department does not consistently apply or monitor its permit system to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/07/23/management-invasive-speciesSchenectady County – Investment Program (2025M-5)
… funds (monthly average of $112 million) in a money market account at a banking institution. The account … another money market account the County had at a different financial institution. Furthermore, other investment options … the draft audit report. We encourage the Legislature to make the CAP available for public review in the County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/08/schenectady-county-investment-program-2025m-5Cost-of-Living Adjustment
… Adjustment (COLA) is a permanent annual increase to your pension to help offset the impact of inflation. Once you are … in addition to this year’s monthly COLA increase of $18. 2024 Pension Amount COLA Increase Pension Amount … totals throughout the year, you can view your pension pay stub online. Sign in to Retirement Online . Look under I …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustmentOpinion 95-3
… the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy, amusement admissions … the county imposes a 3% sales tax on utility services and restaurant meals and the two other cities within the county each impose a 3% sales tax on utility services, restaurant meals, hotel room occupancy and amusement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-3Independent Oversight: OSC's Contract Review Safeguards Public Funds
… actions build on exclusions adopted in prior budgets that have significantly eroded the Comptroller’s vital role in … Funding for the contract has been reserved and agencies do not commit to greater spending than is authorized; and … the contract is approved. In addition, these savings do not account for the deterrent effect that strong …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/independent-oversight-osc-contract-review-safeguards-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli & A.G. Schneiderman Announce Sentencing of Defendants in Elaborate Multi-Million Dollar Bid-Rigging Case Involving Public Contracts
… saddling Monroe County taxpayers with millions in costs,” said State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “These cases send … or how powerful, and that includes political insiders,” said Attorney General Schneiderman. “The politically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-announce-sentencing-defendants-elaborate-multi-million-dollarDiNapoli: New York Drug Overdose Deaths Surged During Pandemic
… overdose fatalities surged during the COVID-19 pandemic in New York state, with opioid-related overdose deaths increasing by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-drug-overdose-deaths-surged-during-pandemicSUNY Bulletin No. SU-342.2
… employees in BU08 cannot utilize this leave until they have been on the payroll for at least six months. For … non-gestational, adoptive, or foster parent must have a qualifying event that includes the birth of a child or … scheduled hours during the pay period. For employees who have not completed six months of service prior to the leave, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-3422-suny-paid-parental-leave-fullCOVID-19 Relief Program Tracker
… wide range of eligible State purposes. Most of these funds have been spent in the following actual amounts: $4.5 billion … payments due to federal program restrictions. These values do not reflect $9.94 billion in funding to New York City and … may be backed with federal or State funds. Disbursements do not include disbursements made by entities other than the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-relief-program-trackerState Agencies Bulletin No. 2126.4
… of the implementation of Paid Parental Leave for certain State government employees and provide guidance for entering … Background: Governor Hochul announced that New York State will provide 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave to certain … Employment Relations Board 0801 96 - SUNY Construction Fund M/C CSEA Represented Employees 02 - Administrative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/21264-paid-parental-leave-fullX.3.A Agency Vendor Registration – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… File to determine if the individual or entity they want to do business with is already a registered New York State … York State Vendor ID and use this ID when proceeding to do business with the vendor. If the individual or entity is … reflects the type of business relationship the vendor will have with the State. See Section 4.A.1 – Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3a-agency-vendor-registrationJustice Court Fund Reporting
The Office of the State Comptroller is replacing the Justice Court Fund Internet Report (JCFIR) with a new Justice Court Fund Reporting (JCR) application to collect the monthly court activities. Come learn about the new system’s features and how to access and navigate reports.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/justice-court-fund-reporting-042424.pdf