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DiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… about $7 billion in federal aid, mostly for social service and education programs, and the securities industry … The city also anticipates $731 million from the sale of taxi medallions during fiscal years 2018 through 2020, but …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Strong Tax Collections and New Savings Initiatives Boost NYC's Short-Term Finances
… in FY 2023) and decline to pre-pandemic levels by FY 2025. Continued strength in tax collections has led the city … Still, the city projects budget gaps of $4.2 billion in FY 2025, $5.9 billion in FY 2026 and nearly $7 billion in FY … recent collective bargaining agreements with District Council 37 and the Policeman’s Benevolent Association. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-strong-tax-collections-and-new-savings-initiatives-boost-nycs-short-term-financesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… 24.3%, followed by Yates County (22.2%), and Schuyler and Columbia counties (21%). Sullivan County had the lowest … suspension of certain state taxes on gasoline from June to December 2022, amounting to a reduction of 16 cents per … Excel Table Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in August were 15.5% higher than they were during the same … much stronger collections in 2021 compared to last year when the pandemic kept people home,” DiNapoli said. “However, … breakdown) Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentDiNapoli: April Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 46 Percent From 2020
… “The strong collections in April show that the economy is gaining steam, thanks in part to federal aid, more lifts … continue to be vigilant when it comes to their finances.” Much of this spike in monthly statewide local sales taxes … by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-april-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-46-percent-2020DiNapoli and Heather Briccetti Mulligan Op-Ed: NY's Tax Base Dips with Population
… pre-pandemic levels, and remained significantly higher for high-income earners. Married filers, who have had the highest … or 16% of the 2022 total. The average earnings for these jobs are three times higher than the statewide average for … beneficial when decisions need to be made about expansion, pay raises, or relocation. Improving the quality of life for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-and-heather-briccetti-mulligan-op-ed-nys-tax-base-dips-populationTown of Cuyler – Town Clerk Operations (2017M-207)
… rents) and real property taxes for the period January 1, 2016 through May 16, 2017. Background The Town of Cuyler … in Cortland County and has a population of approximately 980. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/12/29/town-cuyler-town-clerk-operations-2017m-207Fort Edward Union Free School District - Financial Condition (2019M-245)
… Determine whether the District maintained adequate fund balances. Key Findings The District’s financial … tax certiorari challenge. As a result, unrestricted fund balance as of June 30, 2019 totaled less than 1 percent … for revenue enhancement, cost savings opportunities and to fund the tax certiorari liability. District officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/fort-edward-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-245State Agencies Bulletin No. 1528
… eligible to take as an IRA deduction on their individual tax return based on their income and filing status. OSC … agencies must send an email, with a spreadsheet, to the Tax and Compliance mailbox containing the DeptID, employee … Annuity Program 408 – SUNY TDA Fidelity 413 – NBE Tax Deferred Annuity 414 – NYT Tax Deferred Annuity 415 – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1528-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-yearState Agencies Bulletin No. 1441
… – SUNY TDA Fidelity 413 – NBE Tax Deferred Annuity 414 – NYT Tax Deferred Annuity 415 – SUNY Tax Deferred Annuity 417 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1441-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Jump 49.2 Percent in Second Quarter
… New York state rose by 49.2% in the second quarter (April to June 2021) compared to the same period last year, a … same period in 2019, statewide collections in 2021 were up 8.7% or $396 million. Every region outside of New York … outcome during this period was likely due, in part, to how the pandemic influenced consumer behavior by reducing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-jump-49-point-2-percent-second-quarterDiNapoli: NYC IDA Needs To Improve Its Administration of Business Tax Breaks and Monitoring of Job Creation
… tax breaks and other incentives for businesses even though it lacked required financial information and financial … requirements, including the creation and retention of jobs.” The NYCIDA helps eligible local businesses to invest … did not complete the analysis for eight of them because it lacked the necessary information on the businesses’ cash …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-nyc-ida-needs-improve-its-administration-business-tax-breaks-and-monitoring-job-creationAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses
… Objectives To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has … the company would not be able to undertake the project. Businesses are also required to estimate the capital cost of … meets certain eligibility criteria, as set forth in NYCIDA’s uniform tax exemption policy, it engages with the company …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/06/12/administration-and-monitoring-financial-assistance-new-york-city-businessesCost-Saving Ideas: Monitoring Health Insurance Premiums for Retirees
… and school districts, employees have the option to receive health insurance coverage after retirement. Among … are good, you may find comparable coverage at a lower cost. Self-insured counties may offer workers' compensation … divorce, changes in dependents, address or phone number change). Social Security Association Death Master …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-monitoring-health-insurance-premiums-retireesDiNapoli: Better Oversight Needed at Homeless Shelters
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) continues to provide inadequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/dinapoli-better-oversight-needed-homeless-sheltersOther Bulletin No. 18
… on 09/30/13 becomes eligible if the employee returns to a lower graded position between 10/01/13 and 09/30/14, provided … would have been eligible if the employee had been in the lower graded position on 09/30/13, and remains in the lower graded position for at least six (6) pay periods; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-18-october-2013-state-university-construction-fund-scf-civilSauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and … tax limit and formally adopt the budget. Develop a plan to reduce the amount of fund balance and use the excess tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Town of Ripley – Town Clerk Collections (2024M-139)
… totaling approximately $34,000. Accurately record the form of payment (cash or check) for 503 non-real property tax … receipts indicating who collected the payment or the form of payment received for 552 payments collected totaling … the Clerk deposited these collections intact (in the same form – cash or check – in which it was originally received). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/03/14/town-ripley-town-clerk-collections-2024m-139Comptroller DiNapoli, A.G. Schneiderman & Acting Tax Commissioner Manion Announce $4.3 Million Settlement With Owners of For-Profit School Network for Overcharging State; Failing To Pay Taxes
… Metropolitan Preschools, Inc.) and its president and owner Michael C. Koffler, together with his sons, Brian and Daniel … revealed a complicated leasing arrangement created by Michael Koffler and SDS with the purpose and effect of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-ag-schneiderman-acting-tax-commissioner-manion-announce-43-million-settlementChanges in Federal Policies Pose Significant Risks for New York City's Budget
… Projected budget gaps for New York City in the coming years appear manageable, but … policies could affect the city’s economy and finances. The House of Representatives and the Senate have reached … agencies could be higher than planned; Proceeds from the sale of taxi medallions could fall short of expectations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/changes-federal-policies-pose-significant-risks-new-york-citys-budget