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Update on New York City Staffing Trends
New York City employs the largest municipal workforce in the United States. Prior to the pandemic, the City government (which, unlike many local governments, includes its schools), employed about 300,400 full-time employees, an increase of 33,023 employees since City fiscal year (FY) 2012.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2023.pdfLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfProperty Tax Cap for School Districts Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/property-tax-cap-for-school-districts-02-09-2022.pdfDiNapoli: 90 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… fiscal stress score. Other districts that experienced a 50 percent or more spike in scoring include: the Fulton City … Union Free School District in Orange County experienced a 50 percent decrease in its fiscal stress score. Eleven other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-90-school-districts-fiscal-stressComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
Auditors found the Research Foundations current methodology for charging SUNY campuses for the costs of central office operations and statewide initiatives the campuses is fair and equitable
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsQuestionable Payments for Practitioner Services and Pharmacy Claims Pertaining to a Selected Physician (Follow-Up)
… ). Background Our initial audit report, which was issued on September 18, 2015, found significant issues with medical … issuance of the follow-up report to provide information on any actions that are planned to address the unresolved …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/19/questionable-payments-practitioner-services-and-pharmacy-claims-pertaining-selectedOpinion 92-19
… that the subdivider remains liable on his bond to pay for completing the streets (1977 Opns St Comp Nos. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19State Agencies Bulletin No. 693
… no longer will be the Office of the State Comptroller name and address. The return address will be the employee’s agency name and payroll office address. Affected Employees All New York … Albany, New York, 12236”. The employee’s agency name and payroll office address will now be printed on all Direct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/693-agency-return-address-direct-deposit-advice-statementsDual Employment
… its full-time employees to obtain agency approval before accepting a second job. Second jobs may not interfere with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-1Dual Employment
… Purpose To determine whether Office of Mental Health (OMH) employees who are dually employed at … mission is to promote the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers, focusing on providing hope and recovery … about 15,300 individuals throughout the State, some of whom are also employed by other government agencies. OMH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/19/dual-employment-0Lyndonville Central School District – Procurement and Claims Audit (2022M-144)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Lyndonville Central School … procured goods and services and audited and approved claims prior to payment. Key Findings The Board and District … in accordance with applicable statutes and/or District policy and did not ensure claims were properly audited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/lyndonville-central-school-district-procurement-and-claims-audit-2022mState Agencies Bulletin No. 778
… Purpose To advise agencies that the use of fixed amounts or percentages for tax withholdings that are … Employees Employees with a fixed amount or percentage of Federal, State and local withholding taxes in PayServ Effective Date(s) Immediately Background There are State employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/778-fixed-amounts-tax-withholdingSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency … projects before approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that received financial benefits. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringInformation Technology Contingency Planning – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… The goal of IT contingency planning is to enable a computer system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planningBelfast Central School District – Reserve Funds (2021M-135)
… ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Belfast Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District … response. … Determine whether the Belfast Central School District District Board of Education Board and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/belfast-central-school-district-reserve-funds-2021m-135Dryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… the Dryden Central School District’s (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials adequately … Ensure information technology (IT) policies were up-to-date with current technology changes, existing policies were … IT service providers. In 2018, the District was the victim of a ransomware attack. The Director of Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/26/dryden-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-106New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on MTA's Budget
… Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement today in response to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s improved … that riders provide, are back on solid ground.” Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-mtas-budgetMastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library – Claims Processing (2013M-166)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if claims were audited in a timely manner and properly supported for the period July 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. Background The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2013/08/09/mastics-moriches-shirley-community-library-claims-processing-2013m-166Opinion 94-33
… of the department (see Town Law, §176-b; Village Law, §10-1006; Not-For-Profit Corporation Law, §1402). Although … life, social, or some similarly named member (see 10 Opns St Comp, 1954, p 363). Accordingly, if under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-33Opinion 99-12
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … opinion. SEWER DISTRICTS -- Consolidation (spreading costs of debt over entire district in connection with proceeding to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-12