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State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… approved 1,580 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $1.3 billion and approved nearly … Education Department $1.4 billion in general aid to 388 school districts. Empire State Development Corporation $22 … for various other purposes such as local grants and public assistance, nursing, and administrative and clerical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… $19.6 billion increased by 19.1%, or $3.1 billion, in 2021 compared to last year, according to a report released … the highest annual increase on record after a historic low in 2020 when local sales tax collections declined by 10%. Annual growth in 2019 was 4.7%. “The pandemic substantially changed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021Opinion 98-8
… discussed in the opinion. PUBLIC CONTRACTS -- Preferred Source (requirement to obtain services from) -- Contracts Not Requiring Bidding (preferred source requirements) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §103; STATE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-8DiNapoli: Former Rosendale Court Clerk to Repay Stolen Funds
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, the former clerk of the town of Rosendale justice court will … She was also fired from her position as clerk. “My office continues to work closely with law enforcement to ensure local officials who abuse their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/0215/03/dinapoli-former-rosendale-court-clerk-repay-stolen-fundsRockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12State Contract and Payment Actions in April
… Facility in Orleans County. $11.9 million with Hudson Valley Electrical Construction Management Inc. to provide a … in Dutchess County. $1.3 million with KS Construction of NY Inc. for improvements at the Cuba Lake Dam in Allegany … on Route 45 in Rockland County. $10.2 million Cold Spring Construction Co. for milling and resurfacing on Route …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-contract-and-payment-actions-aprilNew York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Still Face Uphill Recovery
This report examines the damage the pandemic has inflicted on the RRR sectors, and considers the distribution of federal funds for businesses in the City, particularly for businesses in low- and moderate-income communities and in historically underutilized business zones.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2022.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… Order 88 was achieved by April 1, 2020, and whether the New York Power Authority (NYPA) provided the required oversight … Members, except for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.” This Executive Order set a goal to reduce the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88DiNapoli: Troy's Proposed Bond Financing for Its Lead Pipe Replacement Program Is Lawful and Constitutional
… In response to a request from the Troy City Council, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … purposes. “Exposure to lead from water service pipes is a public health crisis that poses serious risks to New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-troys-proposed-bond-financing-its-lead-pipe-replacement-program-lawful-and-constitutionalState Agencies Bulletin No. 1698
… expense reimbursements are not subject to New York State or Local withholding taxes. Starting January 1, 2019, moving … Expense Reimbursement Bill of Weight or Freight Bill from Carrier Receipts from Rental Truck (If applicable) Other documents required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1698-new-payroll-process-and-new-time-entry-codes-payment-moving-expenseSeized Assets Program
… York Division of State Police properly accounts for seized assets and whether it obtains the requested share from … over to the Office of the State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Individual troops did not always report … should be turned over to the State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. Other Related Audit/Report of Interest …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-programCity of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
… estimated revenues for metered water rents contingent on Council approval of a proposed rate increase to be fully … include them in the budget instead of continuing to rely on the issuance of debt to finance these purchases. The City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b21-5-10DiNapoli: Georgia Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing Her Deceased Father's NY State Pension Checks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Albany County District Attorney David Soares and the New York State … the New York State Police for their partnership with my office’s Division of Investigations. Working together we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-georgia-woman-pleads-guilty-stealing-her-deceased-fathers-ny-state-pension-checksDiNapoli: Former NYU Finance Director Pays Over $660,000 in Restitution for Role in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud
… said. “I thank District Attorney Bragg for his partnership in the investigation and in bringing her to justice.” “Cindy Tappe has now been … for its partnership as we continue to root out fraud in Manhattan. Those who take advantage of our students and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-former-nyu-finance-director-pays-over-660000-restitution-role-multi-million-dollar-fraudState Contract and Payment Actions in September
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 1,185 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $48.9 … in Albany County. State University Construction Fund $95.3 million with FAHS Construction Group Inc. to … with United Fence and Guard Rail Corp. for replacement of overhead sign structures at 26 locations in Suffolk County. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-contract-and-payment-actions-septemberNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… including the expansion of public space for tourism activities. Analyze and target relief programs, particularly … for agencies designed to coordinate such activities (i.e., NYC & Company). Target domestic leisure travelers in the … spending will return to pre-pandemic levels in five years (2025), while it took three years to rebound after the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73XI.2.O Contracts with Not-for-Profit Organizations – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… Article 7-A of the Executive Law requires, with certain exemptions 1 , that charitable organizations register with the Office of the Attorney General (OAG). In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi2o-contracts-not-profit-organizationsPreliminary Report on the State Fiscal Year 2014-15 Enacted Budget, April 2014
The State ended SFY 2013-14 in its most favorable financial position in years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-preliminary-2014-15.pdfOpinion 89-64
Concerning a village which embraces the entire territory of a town and operates principally as a village see Village Law Article 17
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64DiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… from by the Comptroller’s office was launched. DiNapoli's audits and investigations have led to more than 130 arrests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-funds