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DiNapoli: 2015 Sales Tax Collections Drop in 30 Counties
… 57 counties outside of New York City last year, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … grew by 3.6 percent, or $552 million, in 2015 compared to 2014. But the increase was nearly exclusively driven by … “The unpredictability in sales tax collections continues to have financial ramifications for our local governments and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-2015-sales-tax-collections-drop-30-countiesFood Safety Monitoring (Follow-Up)
… of Agriculture and Markets: Food Safety Monitoring (2013-S-27) Department of Agriculture and Markets: Dairy Inspections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/food-safety-monitoring-followSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit report, Security and Effectiveness of Department of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followXIII.4 Overview – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… When employees travel on State business, they are entitled to reimbursement for appropriate expenses and will be … has not incurred any out-of-pocket expenses. In addition to the guidance contained in this section, State officers and … that travel as part of their official duties should refer to: Chapter XIV, Section 10.B – Travel and Purchase Reward …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chaper-xiii/xiii4-overviewXIV.14.I Treatment of Infrastructure Assets – XIV. Special Procedures
… Infrastructure consists of roads, bridges, curbs and gutters, streets, sidewalks, drainage systems, lighting systems, historic monuments, and similar assets that are immovable and of value only to … method, the State will not report depreciation expense for roads and bridges but will capitalize all costs that add …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14i-treatment-infrastructure-assetsVillage of Clayton – Claims Auditing (2021M-81)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Clayton (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) … Board, and claims totaling $52,000 to the local Chamber of Commerce did not include receipts as required. Of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/09/03/village-clayton-claims-auditing-2021m-81DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… decreased since the highs of 2022, but local governments are still facing higher prices for goods and services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025DiNapoli: Pandemic Necessity and Opportunity Fuel Business Growth in New York City
… in 2023 that remained below pre-pandemic levels. While Manhattan remained home to the largest share of city … businesses rose by at least 10% in every borough except Manhattan, with some neighborhoods seeing particularly … small business growth over the four years included Manhattan’s Harlem (19.4%) and the Bronx’s Wakefield, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-pandemic-necessity-and-opportunity-fuel-business-growth-new-york-cityVillage of Head of the Harbor – Justice Court Operations (2020M-110)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Head of the Harbor (Village) Justices provided adequate oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/01/village-head-harbor-justice-court-operations-2020m-110Town of Marion – Misappropriation of Justice Court Cash Collections (2023M-149)
… to ensure that all collections were accurately accounted for and to promptly identify discrepancies. The Justices also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/01/26/town-marion-misappropriation-justice-court-cash-collections-2023m-149DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… fiscal year, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This figure affects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026Town of Kingsbury – Water Fees (2016M-400)
… The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s process for billing and collecting water fees for the period January … 31, 2016. Background The Town of Kingsbury is located in Washington County and has a population of approximately … There are no recommendations as a result of this audit. … Town of Kingsbury Water Fees 2016M400 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-kingsbury-water-fees-2016m-400More About This Retirement Plan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… retirement plan summary describes the benefits available to Tier 2, 3 (Article 11), 5 and 6 members of the Police and … adopted and you have elected one of these special plans. NYSLRS is required to compare the employer’s special plan cost to the cost of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/more-about-retirement-planCUNY Bulletin No. CU-369
… procedures for entering payments into the Time Entry page. Affected Employees CUNY employees who elect to … and enter the following information into the Time Entry page: Earnings Begin Date: Enter the last date of the pay … procedures for entering payments into the Time Entry page …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-369-cuny-health-benefits-buy-out-waiver-program-payment-cycleSandy Creek Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-354)
… officials paid cafeteria employee benefits annually from the general fund during fiscal years 2013-14 through … expenditures, which averaged $169,000 annually, been paid from the school lunch fund, the fund’s average annual … of the associated benefits for cafeteria employees is paid from the school lunch fund so the actual cost of operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/30/sandy-creek-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-354Village of Richmondville – Disbursements (2012M-178)
… The purpose of our audit was to ensure that the Board and Mayor properly monitored the Village’s fiscal operations … comprising five elected Trustees, governs the Village and is responsible for the general management and control of the Village’s finances and operations. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/01/25/village-richmondville-disbursements-2012m-178Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsTown of Ashford – Water District (2015M-343)
… October 6, 2015. Background The Town of Ashford is located in Cattaraugus County. The Town, which has approximately … project plan to ensure that the water project is completed in a timely manner. Review water rates to ensure that rates are assessed in a fair and equitable fashion and revenues will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/03/25/town-ashford-water-district-2015m-343Fort Edward Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-67)
… The Fort Edward Union Free School District is located in the Village of Fort Edward in Washington County. The District is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/04/17/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-67State Agencies Bulletin No. 1084
… Purpose To provide information and instructions regarding the … Data page. To prevent this overpayment, the agency must submit the appropriate adjustment code on the Additional Pay … teacher is in the same position, complete a Position Data form requesting a change in Pay Basis Code effective 9/1/11. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1084-restoration-contract-pay-and-additional-pay-21p-institution-teachers