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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… tax collections totaled $11.9 billion in the first half of 2025, an increase of 3.7% ($423 million) compared to the same … period last year, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Year-over-year … a low of 1.3% (Mohawk Valley) to a high of 4.6% (Southern Tier). Nearly 86% of counties experienced a year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearVendor File Advisory No. 2
… individual who has authority to make financial decisions for the vendor. Vendor Email Address: This must be a valid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/2-regarding-consistency-adding-vendor-informationSUNY Bulletin No. SU-171
… of dues (Deduction Codes 222 and 260) and agency shop fee (Deduction Codes 215 and 262) as follows: For … biweekly gross. There is no maximum annual dues or agency shop fee. Agency Actions Notify affected employees. Questions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-171-united-university-professions-uup-dues-structure-changeContract Advisory No. 22
… the Statewide Financial System (SFS) Guidance: The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC) is actively closing contracts in the … subject to archiving and may be closed by BOC: A minimum of one year has passed since the Expire Date of the contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/22-closed-contracts-statewide-financial-systemTown of Crawford – Town Clerk (2021M-82)
… and in a timely manner. The Board should perform, or obtain, a comprehensive annual audit of the Clerk’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/11/23/town-crawford-town-clerk-2021m-82Opinion 2000-21
… 22-A (§22-2210 et seq.) contain provisions relating to the establishment of joint fire districts in towns and … law, located in said town or towns are hereby authorized to establish in such town or towns and village or villages a … hearing and permissive referendum requirements applicable to the establishment of the joint fire district by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2000-21State Agencies Bulletin No. 343
… until a new contract has been approved. Dues and agency shop fees for the affected employees will increase from … panel for NYSCOPBA Dues (Code 291) or NYSCOPBA Agency Shop Fees (Code 295) were end dated. A row was inserted with an effective date of 8/19/2002 for Council 82 Agency Shop Fees (Code 213). Employees who are currently in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/343-new-bargaining-unit-31-council-82-agency-law-enforcement-services-unitState Agencies Bulletin No. 2026
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information to agencies regarding a change in deduction priorities for After Tax 403(b) … bulletin is to provide information to agencies regarding a change in deduction priorities for After Tax 403b deductions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2026-new-deduction-priority-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-taxDiNapoli Releases Analysis of Executive Budget
… Despite projections for healthy gains in tax receipts and continued growth in the economy, the State … of the local share of certain Medicaid costs to the property tax cap. It is unclear how the budget proposals or any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/dinapoli-releases-analysis-executive-budgetVII.10.F Cash Advance Reconciliations and Annual Confirmation – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… balances as of March 31st. In April, agencies must run the public query NY_AP_CASHADV_AUTHORIZED_LIMIT to obtain a … for each bank account. The path to access this public query: Reporting Tools > Query > Query Viewer 'VENDOR …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-vii/vii10f-cash-advance-reconciliations-and-annual-confirmationOpinion 89-51
… contractors engaged by the fire company in connection with fighting a fire within the fire protection district. … provide heavy equipment, such as bulldozers, in connection with fighting a fire within the district. Section 184(5) of … private contractors engaged by the company in connection with fighting a fire within the district. We note that a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-51Opinion 89-50
… LAW -- Gifts and Loans (drainage improvement on private property) CLAIMS -- Compromise or Settlement (drainage improvement on private property as settlement) TOWNS -- Powers and Duties (drainage improvement on private property) TOWN LAW, §§64(11-a), 68; STATE CONSTITUTION, Art. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-50DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
The devastating number of job losses caused by the COVID19 pandemic caused a significant increase in the number of residential customers owing money to their utility companies with one in eight customers in arrears as of March 2022
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicTown of Dayton – Audit Follow-Up (2019M-221-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2020 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Dayton’s (Town) progress, as of November 2024, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-dayton-audit-follow-2019m-221-fDiNapoli Urges Parents to Open a College Savings Account for Their Children
… "A smart way to combat rising college costs is to plan ahead. It’s never too early to begin saving for your … 529 College Savings Program offers two plans, the Direct Plan and the Advisor Plan, both of which are offered to individuals across the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-urges-parents-open-college-savings-account-their-childrenDiNapoli: Rural Counties Face Shortage of Health Professionals
… no pediatricians or OBGYN doctors at all. The shortage of mental health practitioners in New York’s rural counties … On average, the 16 rural counties have four primary care physicians per 10,000 people – a ratio that is less than half … these shortages are far more acute – as low as 0.12 physicians per 10,000 people. The 16 rural counties have 0.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-rural-counties-face-shortage-health-professionalsFinancial Outlook for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority - February 2005
The MTA voted to raise fares and tolls in 2003 and 2005, but nonetheless projects budget gaps in 2006, 2007, and 2008.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2005.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of the Greater Jackson Heights Area - October 2019
The greater Jackson Heights area in the northwestern portion of Queens is one of the most diverse communities in New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2020.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist (2013-S-15), 90-Day Response
To determine whether Mark Amir, a physical therapist participating in New York’s Medicaid program, billed Medicaid in accordance with its policies and guideline
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s15-response.pdfMedicaid Program - Improper Payments to a Physical Therapist (2013-S-15)
To determine whether Mark Amir, a physical therapist participating in New York’s Medicaid program, billed Medicaid in accordance with its policies and guideline
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s15.pdf