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Local Sales Tax Collections Up
… statewide in 2019 was relatively strong, according to report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. … quarter and 5.6 percent in the fourth quarter. DiNapoli’s report found gains in collections were uneven around the … by 4.4 percent, growing in 54 of 57 counties. DiNapoli’s report pointed to the impact of the changes made by the state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/local-sales-tax-collectionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Mahopac Fire Official Guilty Plea
… "Michael Klein started stealing from the public just after he was appointed treasurer at the Mahopac Fire … Michael Klein started stealing from the public just after he was appointed treasurer at the Mahopac Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-mahopac-fire-official-guilty-pleaTown of Stafford - Procurement (2018M-134)
… Town may realize cost savings by reducing the thresholds for purchases requiring quotes in the procurement policy. Key … State General Municipal Law (GML). 1 Review the thresholds for the purchase of goods and services not subject to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/09/14/town-stafford-procurement-2018m-134Statement From New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on Senate Confirmation of Loretta Lynch as U.S. Attorney General
… New York is proud to see one of our own appointed to the highest legal position in our nation. Loretta Lynch will be a … New York is proud to see one of our own appointed to the highest legal position in our nation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-senate-confirmation-loretta-lynch-us-attorneyStafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)
… examine the Department’s controls over financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through July 29, 2014. … President and a five-member Board of Trustees. Expenses for the 2013 fiscal year were $543,185. Key Findings The … Department cash receipts, as required by the bylaws. The Ladies Auxiliary collected and deposited certain Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financialCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B23-7-3)
… budget review issued in May 2022. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to … budget review city long beach …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/05/city-long-beach-budget-review-b23-7-3Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B17-6-8)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … 2017-18 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, issued debt not to … Village of Suffern Budget Review B1768 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/20/village-suffern-budget-review-b17-6-8Protection of Child Performers (Follow-Up)
… of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Protection of Child Performers ( 2016-S-70 ). … in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. The Department has not implemented either of the two recommendations in our initial report. Key Recommendation Officials are given 30 days after …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/protection-child-performers-followMore About This Retirement Plan – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/more-about-retirement-planElectronic Documents Submission System (EDSS)
… and documents to the NYS Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) Bureau of Contracts (BOC). Access to EDSS To establish a … with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). Online Services Bureau of Contracts Applications … with the New York State Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to utilize Bureau of Contracts applications. This form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/electronic-documents-submission-system-edssDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying … returns. The majority of questionable refunds stopped were for returns filed by taxpayers who claimed refundable credits … based on incorrect information such as fake or inflated number of dependents or understated income. Auditors also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsParkland Alienation (2014-MS-5)
… report - pdf] We also released eleven letter reports to the following municipalities: Towns of Amherst [pdf] , … [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess municipalities’ compliance with their Parkland … "Parkland alienation" occurs when a municipality wishes to sell, lease or discontinue the use of municipal parkland. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/parkland-alienation-2014-ms-5DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by 14% in October
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 14.1% in … compared to the same time last year. “October’s sales tax collections saw the strongest monthly year-over-year … May, despite the participation of many counties in the gas tax holiday,” DiNapoli said. “However, as inflation continues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-14-octoberDiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… the state that experienced growth in sales tax collections for January, at 1.7 percent. Declines in the remaining … 2021. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percentTravel Advisory No. 7
… standard rate for personal vehicle mileage is $.545, for motorcycle mileage is $.515 and moving mileage rate of $.180. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/7-updated-mileage-ratesDiNapoli Examines Faltering LinkNYC Program
… was supposed to maintain the kiosks, inspecting each on two non-consecutive days per week, to make sure they worked, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-examines-faltering-linknyc-programOpinion 96 - 14
… of Interest (purchases from hardware store owned by college trustee) CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Approval of … $100 or less) -- Purchases and Sales (community college purchasing from hardware store owned by college trustee) EDUCATION LAW, §6304(6); GENERAL MUNICIPAL …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-14Oversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up)
… reporting of child abuse and maltreatment, provide for the swift and competent investigation of such reports, … and provide rehabilitative services. OCFS is responsible for overseeing the locally administered child welfare system, … the SCR that OCFS staff determine meet the threshold for a report are sent to the respective LDSS through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/06/oversight-child-protective-services-followContract Advisory No. 16
… reporting and used the correct Agency IDs and contract numbers. If any reports are missing, agencies must reach out … Guide to Financial Operations Chapter XI, Section 18.C - Consultant Disclosure AC 3272-S Form B …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/16-state-consultant-services-contractors-annual-employment-reports-due-may-15thTown of Thompson - Board Oversight (2018M-69)
… not provide adequate oversight of the Comptroller’s duties to ensure that they were completed timely and accurately, … of the Comptroller by requesting financial reports to verify the adequacy of the work performed and to adequately monitor financial operations and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/13/town-thompson-board-oversight-2018m-69