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Sales Tax Growth Strengthens for a Third Year: 2018 Collections Up 5.3 Percent
Local sales tax collections in New York State were $17.5 billion in 2018, a 5.3 percent increase over the previous calendar year and the third consecutive year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2018-local-sales-tax-collections.pdfAssessment of the Thruway Authority's Finances and Proposed Toll Increase, August 2012
In 2012, the New York State Thruway Authority announced that it was in the process of imposing a 45 percent average toll increase for some commercial vehicles.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/thruway-policy-08142012.pdfOversight of Direct Placement of Children (2017-S-30)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s30.pdfAbandoned Property Report - Excel File Format Instructions
Use these instructions to complete your report in the approved Microsoft Excel file format. Do not alter the design of the Excel template in any way.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/abandoned-property-report-excel-file-format-instructions.pdfNew York's Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the State’s labor force was more severe than in other states: the size of the workforce declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-labor-force-2022.pdfFederal Funds to New York City: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which originated in 1975 and was most recently amended in 2015, guarantees a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible to children with disabilities and provides federal funding to support that mission
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-individuals-with-disabilities-education-act.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 565
To notify agencies of a change in processing OGS parking deductions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/565-automated-processing-deduction-code-427-ogs-parking-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 885
… Affected Employees Contributory employees enrolled in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) – Retirement Plan 7Z … who have ten (10) or more years of membership in the Optional Retirement Program (ORP). ORP members who have ten … reduction in contribution regardless of any break(s) in service. As previously determined by OSC Counsel, a break in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/885-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 1157
… Retirement System are effective April 2013, and a bulletin with instructions will be issued at that time. OSC Actions As … and NYTNC6 OSC will identify any Retirement enrollees with an election date on the Retirement Plans table later … move employees into Tier 6 will begin on April 20, 2012, with an expected completion date of April 25, 2012. Agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1157-new-tier-6-benefit-structure-enrollment-following-retirement-systemsState Agencies Bulletin No. 974
… is a member of the ORP, has an active retirement plan row with a Participation Election of “Elect,” has the Retirement … has been created to assist agencies with identifying Active (Active, Leave with Pay, Leave without Pay) employees eligible for the final …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementState Agencies Bulletin No. 492
… Purpose To instruct agencies in the procedures for recalculating affected salaries. Affected Dates Beginning Pay Period 8 Lag for Institution and Pay Period 9 Lag for Administration and continuing until all bargaining units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/492-recalculation-salaries-employees-who-have-moved-between-bargaining-unitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 249
… OSC will automatically increase the biweekly rates for parking fees: CURRENT BI-WEEKLY NEW BI-WEEKLY $ 3.24 $ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/249-ogs-parking-fee-increaseState Agencies Bulletin No. 317
… Actions OSC will automatically increase the biweekly rates for parking fees: CURRENT BI-WEEKLY NEW BI-WEEKLY $ 3.73 $ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/317-ogs-parking-fee-increaseDiNapoli: Weak Oversight Leads to Tax Breaks for Ineligible Properties
… aspects of DEC’s oversight of the 480a program, starting with poor monitoring and enforcement that undermined the … in the program and found 45 (33%) were not in compliance with its requirements and may have improperly received the … Auditors found the absence of such a database, along with administrative inefficiencies and insufficient staffing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-weak-oversight-leads-tax-breaks-ineligible-propertiesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 52
… they ordered in the proper condition and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the purchase agreement. The … centralized contracts, agency-specific contracts and, with limited exceptions, open market purchases. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/52-gfo-receiving-section-xi-a9State Agencies Bulletin No. 1401
… System. OSC is now aligning personal service charges with the new COA. Following this conversion, agencies will be … cost center mapping (COA Profile) to provide PayServ with the valid chartfield strings until the EE1 project is … conversion. (Agencies will be able to update Position Data with existing position pool data) May 5, 2015 – Position Pool …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1401-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialCompliance With School Safety Planning Requirements
… through February 15, 2019. About the Program The potential for emergency situations – including school shootings – compels school districts nationwide to plan for the unthinkable. Since 2000, New York State schools have … Safety Plans can be submitted up to a month after the latest allowed submission date under the State Regulations, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/06/12/compliance-school-safety-planning-requirementsCongregate Meal Services for the Elderly
… and $43 million in City and State funding, respectively, with the remainder from federal funds. As of 2014, there were … of DFTA-funded services are provided through contracts with community-based organizations (sponsors). DFTA contracts with these sponsors to operate 246 senior centers throughout …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/11/congregate-meal-services-elderlyExamination of Sunset LG Realty, LLC
… reimbursement for, in 2016 under contract L120019 with SUNY Downstate Medical Center (Downstate). Our objective … whether the bonuses were appropriate and in compliance with the contract. Background This lease contract required … Key Recommendations Ensure employees understand and comply with New York State Public Officers Law (POL) § 73(5)(a) and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/10/30/examination-sunset-lg-realty-llcState Agencies Bulletin No. 1004
… for Plan Type “7X” (TRS) in order to achieve compliance with the pensionable overtime earnings limit established for … now utilizes the Election Date field to ensure compliance with the overtime compensation limit for Tier 5 employees. … service offices are prepared to assist Tier 5 employees with questions. It is anticipated that most questions will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1004-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-employees-enrolled-new-york