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Local Sales Tax Collections Improve in 2015
Total local sales tax collections in New York State grew by $552 million, or 3.6 percent, from 2014 to 2015 This was stronger than the 3.0 percent increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/salestaxcollections0216.pdfInternal Controls for Tax Collection Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we discuss internal controls over the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting responsibilities for tax collection in Towns and Villages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/internal-controls-for-tax-collection-11-10-2021.pdfTown of Greenville – Tax Collector (2020M-81)
Determine whether the Tax Collector properly recorded, deposited and remitted money in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/greenville-2020-81.pdfProperty Tax Cap Retirement Exclusions – School Districts
View the Retirement Exclusion Percentage for School Districts
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/property-tax-cap/pdf/retire-exclusions-schools.pdfTown of Almond - Tax Collection (2019M-188)
Determine whether the Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted real property tax collections in a timely and accurate manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/almond-2019-188.pdfTax Data Verification for Towns and Cities
Print out slideshow prior to live webinar to follow along and take notes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/tax-data-verification-towns-cities-052318.pdfpayroll bulletin 2286 attachment tax treaty table
payroll-bulletin-2286-attachment-tax-treaty-table.pdf
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/payroll-bulletin-2286-attachment-tax-treaty-table.pdfDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed for Youth Jobs Programs
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that an audit of the New York Youth Jobs Program found that the state … program’s success." The program was established in 2011 to provide tax credits to eligible employers when they hire … January 2014 to July 2018, DiNapoli’s auditors identified a range of problems including employees older than the age …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-youth-jobs-programsDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Third Straight Year
… the inflation factor at 4.12% for those with a June 30, 2025 fiscal year end. “While inflation continues to decline … including the “Big Four” cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. Allowable Levy Growth and Inflation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-cap-2-third-straight-yearDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… State tax collections totaled $18.6 billion in the first quarter of … was expected," DiNapoli said. "Taxpayer anticipation of federal tax changes has contributed to the decline. … tax collections (up $266.6 million or 16.5 percent) and federal receipts (up $1.2 billion or 9.2 percent). Overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionDiNapoli Releases Report on Municipalities Close to Exceeding Tax Limits
… of cities, counties and villages in New York that are close to reaching their Constitutional Tax Limit (CTL) has … the maximum amount of real property tax a local government can raise in a single year. In 2012, only seven … position.” New York has two primary mechanisms that limit how much a municipality can raise in property taxes. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-releases-report-municipalities-close-exceeding-tax-limitsDiNapoli: Tax Cap Will Drop Below One Percent in 2016
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report noted the allowable tax levy growth factor will be 0.73 percent for entities that … applied to local governments beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate of inflation or 2 … percent. Read the report , or visit: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/snapshot/taxcaptightens0715.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-will-drop-below-one-percent-2016DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… Local sales tax collections of $14.9 billion grew by $739 million in 2013, an increase of 5.2 percent from … annual average growth of 4.5 percent. “This is welcome news for our municipalities and comes at a time when local … trends in most regions, the report highlighted a number of red flags for localities. For example, fourth quarter sales …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013State Tax Collections Rose $4.9 Billion in Fiscal Year 2017-18
… by $2.8 billion or 18.8 percent. Consumption and use taxes rose to $16.7 billion, up $499.4 million or 3.1 percent from … $58.9 billion in federal funds. All Funds spending rose 4.3 percent to $163.7 billion, but was $693.4 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-tax-collections-rose-49-billion-fiscal-year-2017-18DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… audit. The majority of questionable refunds stopped were for returns filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits … security numbers and intentionally misstating deductions. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11.9% in July compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released … despite the participation of many counties in the gas tax holiday,” DiNapoli said. “However, it is important that local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by Nearly 9% in November
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.72 billion, up $139 million compared to the same time last … City’s collections totaled $770 million, an increase of 10.7%, or $74 million, over November of 2021. All but a … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October-December) will be available in January. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-9-percent-novemberDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… business for many local governments,” DiNapoli said. “My office is closely monitoring the impact that inflation is … numbers (for April-June) will be reported in July. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and … breakdown) Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilStatewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… 11.2%, or $159 million, over July of that year. New York City’s collections totaled $649 million, an increase of 14.2% … compared to July 2020. Every county outside of New York City also saw year-over-year collections for July grow by … and will provide more information on the regional picture of sales tax collections for the third quarter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentDiNapoli: Former Bethel Tax Collector Arrested for Pension Fund Fraud
… the New York State Police today announced the arrest of Debra Gabriel, the former tax collector for the Town of … by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by mailing a complaint to: Office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-former-bethel-tax-collector-arrested-pension-fund-fraud