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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Revenue Slows in 2016
… 1.7 percent in the first six months of 2016, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … growth slowed from 2.6 percent in the first quarter to 0.8 percent in the second quarter. “While statewide sales tax revenues continue to rebound slowly, only some parts of the state are seeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-revenue-slows-2016DiNapoli: IDA Report Shows Tax Break Growth Slows
… regions accounted for 57 percent of the total net jobs gained through IDA projects in 2016, with Long Island … upstate regions accounted for 43 percent of the total net jobs gained. "IDA projects continue to produce new jobs across the state, but the pace has slowed in several …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-ida-report-shows-tax-break-growth-slowsDiNapoli Halts $24 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… totaling $352.5 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Those who break the rules will not profit … including personal income tax refunds. The majority of questionable returns were filed by taxpayers who claimed … Reason for Stopping Tax Refund Number of Refunds Dollar Value of Refunds Taxpayer claimed ineligible refundable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-halts-24-million-suspicious-tax-refundsLocal Sales Tax Sharing in New York State
… Most counties in New York State share a portion of their local sales tax revenue with cities, towns, villages and, in a few instances, school districts within their borders. These sales tax allocations are made in accordance with statute or pursuant to sharing agreements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-sales-tax-sharing-new-york-stateDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Continue to Exceed Projections
… State tax receipts exceeded the Enacted Budget Financial Plan … impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “Strong tax collections, coupled with an unprecedented infusion of … critical infrastructure projects. Cash report findings: Tax receipts through June totaled $30.9 billion, almost $17 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-continue-exceed-projectionsLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… highest annual increase on record after a historic low in 2020 when local sales tax collections declined by 10%. Annual … “The pandemic substantially changed consumer spending for goods and services and from brick and mortar to online,” … grew nearly 50% in the second quarter and remained strong for the rest of the year, with 20% growth in the third …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021DiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… last year. The General Fund ended the fiscal year with a balance of $9.161 billion, an increase of $216.6 million from opening balance. DOB took the following actions at the end of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Outpaced Projections Through December
… (SFY) 2024-25, $1.2 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of the Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the … December,” DiNapoli said. “However, recent volatility in the markets and persistent inflation are cause for concern. In addition, the direction of federal tax policy under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-outpaced-projections-through-decemberTown of Warsaw – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-22)
… Collector (Clerk) remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law (Town Law). Key Findings The Clerk … Collector Clerk remitted all collections as required by New York State Town Law Town Law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/17/town-warsaw-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-22Town of Java – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-21)
… Law Section 35. As a result, funds were not provided to finance Town and County operations in a timely manner. The Tax Collector did not remit taxes … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the Supervisor’s response. … Determine whether the Town of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/31/town-java-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-21Town of Middlebury – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-25)
… not remit collections to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) and Wyoming County (County) Treasurer within the timeframes … 35.As a result, funds were not provided to finance Town and County operations in a timely manner. The Tax Collector … payments totaling $656,657 in February, $327,001 in March and $92,168 in April. The Board did not audit the Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/01/10/town-middlebury-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-25Comptroller DiNapoli: IDA-Issued Tax Breaks Continue to Climb
… in 2017, up more than 5 percent from 2016, according to a report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … between upstate and downstate regions in 2017, according to the most recent data submitted by the state’s 109 active … data so New Yorkers can examine if incentives given out to create and retain jobs in their communities are worth it.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/comptroller-dinapoli-ida-issued-tax-breaks-continue-climbTown of Castile – Tax Collection Remittance (P1-24-23)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Castile (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) remitted … $2.8 million to the County Treasurer in April 2024 instead of paying three separate required payments totaling … initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Town of Castile Town Town ClerkTax Collector Clerk remitted all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/12/20/town-castile-tax-collection-remittance-p1-24-23DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November
… year over year, with New York City accounting for 61.5% of the increase. “Local sales tax growth in November was a … to drive statewide growth, accounting for a majority of the overall increase. Still, monthly collections are … York City’s collections totaled $848 million, an increase of 4% compared to the same time last year. County and city …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-3-percent-in-novemberXII.6.I Paying a Non-State Employee – XII. Expenditures
… or an independent contractor. https://www.osc.state.ny.us/files/state-agencies/pdf/xii-6-I-a-att.pdf Attachment B – … to the Business Unit’s needs. https://www.osc.state.ny.us/files/state-agencies/pdf/xii-6-I-b-att.pdf Note: In lieu … may be allowed if the candidate resides over 50 miles from the place of interview in accordance with the rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6i-paying-non-state-employeeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Town of Colchester , Town of Greene , Town of Kortright , … and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately … not develop realistic budgets for its four major operating funds. This resulted in operating surpluses which contributed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Opinion 89-23
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … adequate consideration) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §72-h: A village may allow a State agency, by lease or license, to … services, fire district, the state of New York, or the government of the United States and any agency or department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program (Follow-Up)
… vacant, distressed, or underutilized residential property; or to convert vacant or underutilized non-residential property to low-income housing. The Program received annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/04/02/low-income-housing-trust-fund-program-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Addison Central School District , Cattaraugus-Little … reserves with balances totaling $2.9 million (48 percent of total reserves) are overfunded and potentially … unrestricted fund balance ranged between 16 to 18 percent of the ensuing year’s appropriations. As a result, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Opinion 96-15
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … her actions) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Part-town Charges (payment of judgment arising from part-town function) -- Town Charges …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-15