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DiNapoli: Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slowed in 2024
… risks and potential changes at the federal level, calls for careful budgeting on the part of local officials to … of 2.8% in 2024 outpaced the rest of the state (0.6%) for the third consecutive year. Growth in the city’s … the number of tourists, which nearly matched 2019 levels for the first time since the pandemic. Aggregate county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-slowed-2024DiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… from gift cards was turned over to the state. “Last year, my office received nearly $6 million from expired gift … you have old gift cards that you haven’t spent check with my office to see if the money has been turned over as … helps consumers to identify the different cards and how they can be used. Gift cards may have terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonCUNY Bulletin No. CU-414
… up employees in PayServ who are hired under the HIRE Act, and to explain how the Office of the State Comptroller … records for employees previously hired under the HIRE Act. Affected Employees Employees hired under the HIRE Act by … in PayServ, on or after November 4, 2010 Background The US Congress and President of the United States enacted the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-414-hiring-incentives-restore-employment-act-hire-actState Agencies Bulletin No. 1354
… of payroll charges. Effective Date(s) Institution pay checks dated April 2, 2015 and Administration pay checks dated April 8, 2015 Eligibility Criteria All employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1354-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialState Agencies Bulletin No. 1323
… Purpose To notify agencies of the new voluntary deduction codes 553 PEF AFLAC Accident Indemnity and 554 PEF AFLAC Cancer Care established … To notify agencies of the new voluntary deduction codes 553 PEF AFLAC Accident Indemnity and 554 PEF AFLAC Cancer Care established …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1323-new-deduction-codes-553-pef-aflac-accident-indemnity-and-554-pef-aflacPension Contribution Rates to Decrease for Fiscal Year 2015-16
… Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) will decline in Fiscal Year 2015-16, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … Employer contribution rates for the New York State and Local Retirement System NYSLRS will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/pension-contribution-rates-decrease-fiscal-year-2015-16DiNapoli: NYC's Shelter Repair Process Needs Its Own Fix
… to shelters. The audit found that badly-needed shelter repairs are too often delayed with little or no … “The city has put money toward fixing shelters, but it’s clear that DHS doesn’t provide the necessary oversight to ensure repairs are made on time and on budget. The men, women and children in the city’s shelters are extremely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-nycs-shelter-repair-process-needs-its-own-fixHazard Mitigation and Coordination
… York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations. The audit covered the period … hit New York City 10 years ago, on October 29, 2012, and in its wake left hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/hazard-mitigation-and-coordinationNYSLRS Announces Employer Contribution Rates for 2024-25
… average contribution rates will increase from 13.1% to 15.2% of payroll for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and from 27.8% to 31.2% of payroll for the Police and Fire Retirement System … two systems, which pay retirement and disability benefits to state and local public employees and death benefits to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/nyslrs-announces-employer-contribution-rates-2024-25DiNapoli: Extreme Weather and Disaster Response Costs Rise in NY
… new report from State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the frequency of severe weather in the state is growing, taking a toll on New York’s residents, property and economy. While New York … A new report from State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli found the frequency of severe weather in the state is growing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-extreme-weather-and-disaster-response-costs-rise-nyDiNapoli: NYC Spending Priorities Shifted During Pandemic
… address pressing needs, but some new critical programs and services may face fiscal cliffs, according to a new … P. DiNapoli. The report compared the city’s pre-pandemic and current preliminary budgets for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24) … DiNapoli said. “Funding for education, public health and social services have risen to counter the effects of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-nyc-spending-priorities-shifted-during-pandemicDiNapoli: State Should Improve Financial Literacy Efforts
… financial literacy-related education information to DFS by Nov. 1, 2021. DFS was to post the information to its website …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-state-should-improve-financial-literacy-effortsDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… displays funding, staffing levels and service performance for 36 city agencies. This data is updated regularly and … (1,396), Fire Department (17,095), Administration for Children’s Services (6,455), Department of Health and … a reported decline of at least 50% of tracked services. For example, the Law Department saw the number of cases …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyDiNapoli: Ithaca Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $70,000 in Pension Payments
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten and the New York State Police announced the arraignment of Sharon … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli Tompkins County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-ithaca-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-70000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli & NYC Make it Easier to Save for College
… Plan has eliminated the $25 minimum contribution required to open an account in an effort to make the important college savings accounts available to everyone, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Plan has eliminated the $25 minimum contribution required to open an account in an effort to make the important college …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-nyc-make-it-easier-save-collegeRoadmap for State Debt Reform
State debt levels and processes have been debated in New York for many years. New York’s high and growing debt burden and its impact on taxpayers have been points of concern for the State’s budget practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/roadmap-for-state-debt-reform.pdfReport on the Joint Investigation of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency
A joint investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Comptroller’s Office, and the New Windsor Police Department revealed institutionalized corruption in the administration of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency’s Accelerator Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/joint-investigation-orange-co-ida.pdfDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. While … Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonCUNY Bulletin No. CU-531
… rate deduction codes that will be used to recover Medicare and Social Security tax deficiencies for City University of … employees. Affected Employees CUNY employees with Medicare and/or Social Security deficiency Effective Date(s) … Payroll Deductions mailbox. Questions regarding Medicare and/or Social Security tax deficiencies may be directed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-531-new-deduction-codes-580-city-university-new-york-medicareDiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… “Corporate America must foster and protect racial and gender equity in the workplace, in company policies and in … diversity inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation in … Trust Funds at Vicor Corp . EEO-1 Reporting The federal government collects information from companies detailing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusion