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Opinion 92-3
… interest in the engineer's contracts with the town if the loan is determined to be a direct or indirect pecuniary … to approve the engineer's vouchers, as long as the loan is outstanding. You ask whether the chairman of a town … (see General Municipal Law, §800[4],[5]). A municipal officer or employee has an "interest" in any contract with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-3City of Norwich - Emergency Medical Services Billing (2019M-112)
… billed appropriately in accordance with the adopted rate schedule. Routinely reconcile billings to medical services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/08/16/city-norwich-emergency-medical-services-billing-2019m-112Village of Lindenhurst – Claims Processing (2016M-345)
… was to examine the Village’s claims processing procedures for the period March 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. Background … is located in the Town of Babylon, Suffolk County, and has approximately 27,000 residents. The Village is … Board of Trustees. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $12.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/12/16/village-lindenhurst-claims-processing-2016m-345Accounts Payable Advisory No. 15
… Voucher Authorizers Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind Business Units that individuals … 4.B - Certification of Vouchers . For instructions on how to designate someone as a Voucher Authorizer in OSC’s Contact Database, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/15-voucher-authorizersContract Advisory No. 29
… The Office of the State Comptroller's Bureau of Contracts (BOC) Electronic Documents Submission System (EDSS) has … The Office of the State Comptrollers Bureau of Contracts BOC Electronic Documents Submission System EDSS has launched …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/29-electronic-documents-submission-system-edss-host-agencyState Agencies Bulletin No. 2241
… an automatic dues increase. Affected Employees: Employees in management or confidential positions who are members of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2241-organization-new-your-state-management-confidential-employeesAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program (Follow-Up)
… September 18, 2014, examined whether the loans awarded by HPD under the Article 8-A Loan Program (Program) were … building violations and agreed-upon repairs go unaddressed by owners, contrary to contractual requirements. Finally, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/administration-article-8-loan-program-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Increase by Nearly 13% Over Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 12.6% statewide in August compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 126 statewide in August compared to the same month in 2021 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-increase-nearly-13-percent-over-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11.9% in July compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 119 in July compared to the same month in 2021 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… the state is $840. “Fighting refund fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli … legitimate refunds are paid.” DiNapoli’s office audits New York state personal income tax refunds prior to payment. The … auditors work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released … Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3 in July compared to the same month in 2022 according to an analysis released …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local … to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. DiNapoli’s most recent … State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… declines. Good cash management practices will help them weather unexpected shortfalls in collections.” For April 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearOpinion 92-19
… single-family dwellings, although the "Rules of the Road" would apply upon private roads open to public traffic. … roads. We note, however, that the so-called "Rules of the Road" contained in Title VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law … §1660 to these roads. As noted, however, the "Rules of the Road" would apply to the roads in question if they are open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-19Contract Advisory No. 26
… Subject : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids Guidance : Statement on Sexual Harassment Prevention in Bids: Every bid made to the … bidder has and has implemented a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provides …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/26-statement-sexual-harassment-prevention-bidsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25.3 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $25.3 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2015. DiNapoli's office has audited and approved 5.1 … refunds totaling $386.9 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. “Millions of honest New Yorkers are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-253-million-suspicious-tax-refundsAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… of New York (CUNY) instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with all applicable requirements. We found … and the integrity of CUNY’s fellowship leave program. For example, there was no single comprehensive record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… million from the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth improved in May after four straight months of either … continued to be the main driver of growth, although most counties also experienced year-over-year increases for … and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearOutreach Events
… The goal of the Outreach Program is to increase public awareness about the New York State … The goal of the Outreach Program is to increase public awareness about the New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-events