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New Yorkers in Need: A Look at Poverty Trends in New York State for the Last Decade
The COVID-19 pandemic had devastating health, economic and social consequences. In New York, the pandemic and ensuing economic shutdown produced almost 2 million job losses in 2020. Yet for many, economic hardships existed long before this time.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-yorkers-in-need-poverty-trends.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfRecord of Activities Template – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… 150 days of the start of the term. We have created a fillable template to help you track your activities and hours …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/record-activities-templateState Agencies Bulletin No. 1690
… benefits such as the Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee Reimbursement are considered taxable income. Affected Employees Employees who participated in the PEF or CSEA Certification, Licensure and Exam Fee … paycheck or direct deposit advice statement. Questions PEF A letter will be sent by the Governor’s Office of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1690-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2018Franklin County – Fiscal Stress (2013M-252)
… to June 30, 2013. Background Franklin County is located in northeastern New York State and has a population of … to pay its bills and other obligations when due, resulting in the County issuing short-term debt in the form of a tax anticipation note for $4 million on May 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/franklin-county-fiscal-stress-2013m-252State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… agreement. Union Free School District of the Tarrytowns – Fixed Assets (Westchester County) The board adopted a fixed asset policy that requires the district business office maintain an inventory of fixed assets and other equipment and property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsParkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released eleven letter reports to the following municipalities: Towns of Amherst [pdf] , Clifton Park [pdf] , East Greenbush [pdf] , East … Recreation and Historic Preservation (State Parks) in the form of legislation enacted by the New York State Legislature …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5Opinion 95-20
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FEES -- Court Fees (filing fees paid in Surrogate's Court proceedings seeking multiple relief) … in a single petition or files a separate petition for each form of relief sought. Rather, as the courts have noted, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 2034
… April 2020, April 2021 and April 2022 APSU Retroactive Salary Increases and provide instructions for payments not … 2021, and April 2022 Salary Increases April 1, 2019 Salary Schedule April 1, 2020 Salary Schedule April 1, 2021 Salary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2034-april-2019-april-2020-april-2021-and-april-2022-agency-police-servicesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1612
… of the processing of the taxable fringe benefit CLEFR for 2017. Legal Reference Pursuant to Internal Revenue Code … Time Entry using the earn code CFR . This amount is used for reporting and tax withholding purposes only and does not … will be added to the employee’s taxable gross wages for tax withholding purposes, and is subject to employment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1612-certification-licensure-and-exam-fee-reimbursement-clefr-2017Accounts Payable Advisory No. 32
… processed within the Statewide Financial System (SFS). In certain circumstances, BSE will also produce and send 1099 … establish a plan for transmitting this information to BSE in a secure manner. Agencies should transmit this information … should refer to the instructions for the applicable 1099 Form on the IRS’s website or contact BSE’s Federal Reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/32-1099-reporting-single-payments-non-sfs-paymentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 877
… Purpose To explain the conversion of Deduction Code 738 (Sing Sing Employees Federal Credit … checks dated February 4, 2009 OSC Actions At the request of Sing Sing Employees Federal Credit Union, OSC has … to future direct deposits will require the completion of a new Direct Deposit Form (AC 2772) for New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/877-conversion-sing-sing-employees-federal-credit-union-deduction-directOpinion 88-77
… A member of a school district board of education who is also an employee of a not-for-profit corporation would not … would be required under General Municipal Law, §803. This is in reply to your letter in which you inquire whether a school board member, who is also the salaried director of a local council for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-77Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
… days prior to the event and are not exempt may be liable for back pay and the value of any benefits that laid-off … 1,887– about 69% – cited the pandemic as the reason for the Notice. Key Findings We found several areas the … any actions Department staff took when they were not. For five Notices covering 1,310 employees, we found the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-actState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Health Department forced the board to submit a plan. In addition, $42,696 in unauthorized billing adjustments were made. Of 464 water … district officials did not provide effective oversight of claim processing and payment. Board members did not document …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-2Oversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family … OCFS must ensure that these facilities are operated in good condition and in compliance with the DJJOY Policy and … misconduct, restraints of youth) occur, facilities log and report them as required. From 2018 to 2022, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/03/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilitiesDiNapoli: Clerk Pocketed Thousands in Fines
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-clerk-pocketed-thousands-finesWall Street Bonuses Declined in 2011
… on Wall Street,” DiNapoli said. “Profits were down sharply and securities firms in New York City resumed downsizing in … is a critical component of the economies of New York City and New York State, faces continued challenges as it works through the fallout from the financial crisis and adjusts to regulatory reforms.” The Comptroller also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2012/02/wall-street-bonuses-declined-2011Oversight of Student Immunization in Schools
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) and State Education Department (SED) are … 2016. Background SED provides guidelines to assist schools in developing policies to prevent and prepare for outbreaks … medical reasons. Pursuant to the State Education Law, SED is responsible for hearing appeals related to exemptions that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/16/oversight-student-immunization-schoolsWall Street Bonuses Rose In 2012
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Wall Street is still in transition, but it is slowly adjusting to changes in its economic and regulatory environment,” DiNapoli said. "Profits and bonuses rebounded in 2012, but the industry is still restructuring. Despite its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/02/wall-street-bonuses-rose-2012