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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter of 2023, an … period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Sales tax collections … Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $55 billion in the first quarter of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterMinority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBEs)
New York State supports small businesses and certified minority andor womenowned businesses through a variety of programs In fact in some cases state agen
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/resources/minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-mwbesFormer President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… George P. Beach II, Superintendent of the New York State Police, announced that ROBERT M. GARCIA, the former president … States Attorney Geoffrey S. Berman, the FBI and the State Police, he will now be held accountable. This is a reminder … April 2013. His election to that position also made him an officer of the Briarcliff Manor Fire Council, which oversees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000Opinion 89-20
… OF INTEREST -- Codes of Ethics (town's code not applicable to fire district officers and employees) -- Board of Ethics (town board of ethics may not act with respect to fire district officers and employees) GENERAL MUNICIPAL … LAW, §§806, 808: A town's code of ethics does not apply to officers and employees of a fire district located within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-20Opinion 91-57
… the municipality ( cf . Local Finance Law, §165.00[a]), it is our opinion that the requirement to keep library moneys in … of the use, disposition, and expenditure of those moneys is vested in the library board of trustees even if the municipal treasurer is the custodian of library moneys. (Education Law, §§226[6], …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-57New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… of lost jobs. 53% of New York adults age 18 and over live in households that have lost employment income since … Data For example, while 10 percent of all U.S. adults live in households reporting not having enough to eat in the … In the wake of COVID19 more than half of adult New Yorkers live in households that have lost employment income …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-july-9-2020Enforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… biases and create novel sources of bias, and there is often a lack of transparency about the system’s … NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) is responsible for enforcement of key consumer protection, … and workplace laws that apply to businesses in NYC. DCWP is tasked with enforcing LL144 and can impose civil penalties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… or maltreatment, and provide rehabilitative services. OCFS is responsible for overseeing the locally administered child … The SCR, established by New York Social Services Law, is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year … received approximately 313,000 calls in 2023. If a call is received and OCFS staff determine there is reasonable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followDiNapoli: NYS Pension Fund Commits $1.3 Billion to Sustainable Investment Program
… equity investment process,” In 2022, the Fund committed $300 million to the Carval Clean Energy Fund II, a credit fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-nys-pension-fund-commits-13-billion-sustainable-investment-programDiNapoli: Major Retailers Agree to Report on Efforts to Protect Human Rights, Workplace Safety
… extent to which subcontracting in substandard facilities is the norm in overseas apparel production. The 2014 Rana Plaza garment factory collapse in Bangladesh is the most devastating example of the dangers facing these … safeguard conditions." About the Companies: Macy's Inc. is one of the nation's largest retailers with 870 stores in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-major-retailers-agree-report-efforts-protect-human-rights-workplace-safetyInspector General
… and empowered it to prevent, detect and deter corruption, fraud, criminal activity, conflicts of interest and abuse … an email to: [email protected] Call To report fraud within OSC: 518-408-4906 weekdays, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 … to reach the Office of the Inspector General. To report fraud outside of OSC: 1-888-672-4555 weekdays, 9:00 a.m. to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalMore About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… This retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to … rights and responsibilities, and is not a substitute for any New York State or federal law. For specific information about your benefits, please contact …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – State Police Plan
… As a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you are covered by a … benefits. This publication explains some of those benefits and services available to you, including: Benefits you will … Benefits you may receive if you become permanently disabled and are unable to perform your duties (disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliA Message From Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… As a member of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), you are covered by a … benefits. This publication explains some of those benefits and services available to you, including: Benefits you will … Benefits you may receive if you become permanently disabled and are unable to perform your duties (disability …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/message-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoliForensic Audit of Payments to On-Board Service Managers (Follow-Up)
… Services Unit staff members were not held accountable for their work performance and time and attendance. In addition, the Assistant Vice President responsible for the Unit violated Metro-North policy by not disclosing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/01/21/forensic-audit-payments-board-service-managers-followOversight of Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Programs (Follow-Up)
… with contract requirements. We identified opportunities for improved oversight, particularly regarding contractor … are outcome-based and correlate to Department expectations for the individual programs it is funding and to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/10/oversight-obesity-and-diabetes-prevention-programs-followGreater Amsterdam School District – Capital Project (2022M-50)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Greater Amsterdam School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials properly managed the District’s capital project (project) that includes … building improvements and safety upgrades. Key Findings The Board and District officials properly planned, authorized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/22/greater-amsterdam-school-district-capital-project-2022m-50South Orangetown Central School District – Network User Accounts (2022M-24)
… Determine whether South Orangetown Central School District District officials ensured network user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/12/south-orangetown-central-school-district-network-user-accounts-2022m-24Mount Morris Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-99)
… officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … officials did not: Have an adequate written bank agreement for online banking transactions. Ensure that authorized … sufficiently details online banking. Designate a computer for online banking transactions. Monitor computer use to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/04/mount-morris-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-99Town of Greenwich – Purchasing (2020M-135)
… documentation sought for purchases is attached to vouchers and retained. Town officials generally agreed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/03/26/town-greenwich-purchasing-2020m-135