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DiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… Local sales tax collections across New York grew 3.3 percent in the first … for many of our upstate communities that have struggled with tough economic conditions," DiNapoli said. "Sales tax, … officials must remain cautious. While consumer spending is holding up for now, the upcoming back-to-school and holiday …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017Localities’ Procurements of Paper Ballots
… to ensure that paper ballots were properly procured and the costs for unused ballots were minimized. The audit … Board) responsible for administering all Federal, State, and local government elections within their respective … of this report we classify the New York City Board and the County Boards as the “Local Election Boards.” The New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/03/30/localities-procurements-paper-ballotsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-698
… employees in the classified staff titles of Staff Nurse and Nurse Practitioner is made in accordance with the 2017-2022 agreement between CUNY and the New York State Nurses Association (Bargaining Unit … is Inactive, the last date the employee was Active and met the eligibility criteria. Earnings End Date: Pay …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-698-2020-city-university-new-york-cuny-nurses-health-specialtyDiNapoli: Waiving Waiting Period for Public Workers' Retirement Protects Families During Pandemic Crisis
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today applauded Governor … 15-day waiting period before a public employee’s service retirement can take effect. DiNapoli requested the Executive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-waiving-waiting-period-public-workers-retirement-protects-families-during-pandemic-crisisLocal Sales Tax Collections Up
… 4.7 percent. New York City’s 5 percent increase continues a pattern of strong collections over the past several years. … 5.1 percent in 2018 to 7.4 percent in 2019, largely due to a tax rate increase in Westchester County. The Finger Lakes … Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/local-sales-tax-collectionsImproper Supplemental Maternity Capitation Payments to Managed Care Organizations (Follow-Up)
… (MCOs) a monthly premium for each enrolled recipient and, in turn, the MCOs pay for services their members … Maternity Capitation Payment (SMCP) for the prenatal and postpartum physician care and hospital or birthing center delivery costs associated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/improper-supplemental-maternity-capitation-payments-managed-care-organizations-followSUNY Bulletin No. SU-335
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency instructions for … eligibility criteria are affected. Background Chapter 337 of the Laws of 2019, which implemented the 2019-2023 Agreement between …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-335-suny-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employees-representedComptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… Agencies (IDAs) reported providing $751 million in net tax exemptions for local economic development efforts in … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The gap in net job gains created by IDA-sponsored projects narrowed … areas accounted for 51 percent of the nearly 200,000 total net jobs gained through IDA projects versus 49 percent gained …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbContract Advisory No. 12
… Comptroller’s Office to accept electronic grant contracts and related documents submitted to OSC for audit and approval from the New York State Grants Gateway system … contracts are approved by OSC’s Bureau of Contracts (BOC), and to provide electronic notification when contracts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/12-electronic-contracting-grants-gateway-transactionsMassena Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-21)
… benefits accrued liability reserve by about $7.1 million and the tax certiorari reserve by about $1.5 million as of … compliance with the statutory limits. Review current EBALR and determine whether it is necessary and funded at appropriate levels; review and estimate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/05/27/massena-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-21City of New Rochelle – Financial Condition (2014M-158)
… 1, 2013 through March 18, 2014. Background The City of New Rochelle is located in Westchester County and has … deposits and disbursements for each fund. … City of New Rochelle Financial Condition 2014M158 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/08/29/city-new-rochelle-financial-condition-2014m-158Rensselaer City School District – Financial Condition (2016M-286)
… in operating deficits that were larger than planned and declining general fund and reserve fund balances. District officials transferred … Board has not developed comprehensive multiyear financial and capital plans to assist in addressing future needs. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/10/28/rensselaer-city-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-286Valley Stream Thirteen Union Free School District – Purchasing (2016M-204)
… the procedures used by the District to purchase goods and services that are subject to competitive bidding and quotes for the period July 1, 2014 through December 31, … for textbooks. District officials did not follow policy and use competitive quotes to procure goods and services from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/05/valley-stream-thirteen-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2016m-204Partial Lump Sum Payment at Retirement – Divorce and Your Benefits
… benefit as a Partial Lump Sum (PLS) payment at retirement, in exchange for a permanently reduced monthly pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/partial-lump-sum-payment-retirementXIII.2.D Expense Report Payment – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Employees may receive payment for expenses … periodic guidance to payroll officers on the establishment and maintenance of payment information. When employees are … must ensure that the appropriate employee information and chart of account information is used on the expense …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2d-expense-report-paymentChenango Valley Central School District – Budget Review (B4-13-11)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative … the accumulated deficit in the District’s general fund and school lunch fund as of June 30, 2008. Local Finance Law … review, in general, we found that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/19/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b4-13-11Village of Nichols – Financial Condition (2013M-50)
… five years totaling approximately $120,500, of which $50,064 was Federal and State aid for the reimbursement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-nichols-financial-condition-2013m-50Town of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… The Town of Lewiston is located in Niagara County and has a population of approximately 16,250. The Town, which … entered into an agreement with the State to operate and maintain the Joseph Davis State Park. The Town’s budgeted … proposed improvements to the Park were properly evaluated and authorized prior to committing Town funds. The Town did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… 19 professional service providers and payments were made in accordance with the terms of the agreements. Tioga Central … investment policy. Had officials invested available funds in a financial institution with higher interest rates, the … offering an acceptable health insurance buyout incentive in lieu of health insurance coverage. Savings could range …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Montauk Union Free School District – Information Technology (2022M-137)
… to officials, we found: Twenty-five percent, or 140, of the District’s network user accounts were not needed. Two …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/01/27/montauk-union-free-school-district-information-technology-2022m-137