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DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… Local sales tax collections in May increased by 57.8 percent over the same month in 2020, the highest one month increase in recent history, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. Collections totaled $1.4 billion, up $530 million from … Local sales tax collections in May increased by 578 percent over the same month in 2020 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayHow to Obtain Your Personal Records Under the Personal Privacy Protection Law
… The New York State Personal Privacy Protection Law (PPPL), which is set forth in … in which State agencies collect, maintain and disseminate personal information about you. The PPPL also enables you to … The New York State Personal Privacy Protection Law is intended to protect your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/how-obtain-your-personal-records-under-personal-privacy-protection-lawDiNapoli: Lack of Transparency With School Districts' Financial Reports May Leave Taxpayers in the Dark
… action plans (CAPs). The 13 districts, whose 2019-20 budgeted expenditures totaled approximately $588 million, … districts (Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, Newark Central School District, New Lebanon Central School … District, Hunter-Tannersville Central School District, Newark Central School District, New Lebanon Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-lack-transparency-school-districts-financial-reports-may-leave-taxpayers-darkDiNapoli: New York City Workforce Down Over 19,000, Largest Decline Since Great Recession
… impact on critical city services and programs, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … than 21,000. "The pandemic caused a significant decline to the city’s workforce, and it is particularly troubling that turnover continues to outpace hiring," DiNapoli said. "Without the hardworking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-new-york-city-workforce-down-over-19000-largest-decline-great-recessionDiNapoli: Tax Cap Set at 2% in 2023
… their budgets for 2023.” DiNapoli said given this year’s inflation factor calculation of 7.17%, a majority of New York’s … increases that exceed the amounts they are set to receive in their final round of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-set-2-percent-2023DiNapoli: Positive Fiscal Outlook for Plattsburgh
… The city received only 9.3 percent of its revenue from sales taxes, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-positive-fiscal-outlook-plattsburghCrown Point Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-26)
… Audit Objective Determine whether the Crown Point Central School District (District) used District resources to provide … health training as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 per New York State … health training as required to all staff for the 202021 school year by September 15 2020 per New York State Education …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/crown-point-central-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newDue Dates for Your ROA – Understanding Your Responsibilities: Elected & Appointed Officials
… Appointment Begins Complete Your ROA By Submit Your ROA By January 1, 2026* May 30, 2026 June 29, 2026 April 1, 2026 August 28, … example, a county sheriff elected on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 would begin their new four-year term on January 1, 2026. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/ea-officials/due-dates-your-roaWhen Employees Retire – When Employees Retire
… Information about when an employee applies for retirement and the employers role ensuring their employees receive accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/when-employees-retireCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22-update.pdfThe Critical Role of Nonprofits in New York
This report analyzes the most recent employment and wage data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for charitable organizations identified as 501(c)(3)s for the period 2017 through 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/critical-role-of-nonprofits-in-new-york.pdfLiberty Resources, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2023-S-22)
To determine whether the costs reported by Liberty Resources, Inc. on its CFRs were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the SED ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s22.pdfReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center (2020-S-56) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) adequately monitors and properly approves reimbursement of claims by homeless shelter providers, such as Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s56-response.pdfLake Pleasant Central School District – Claims Auditing (2021M-202)
Determine whether the Lake Pleasant Central School District (District) Board of Education (Board) ensured claims were supported by adequate documentation, for appropriate purposes and properly audited and approved before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lake-pleasant-2021-202.pdfReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center (2020-S-56)
To determine if the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) adequately monitors and properly approves reimbursement of claims by homeless shelter providers, such as Westhab Inc.’s Coachman Family Center.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s56.pdfDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… Private elevator inspectors in New York City are missing hazardous violations and allowing unsafe conditions to go … Yorkers should have to worry about false inspections or hazardous conditions. Even in a limited group of inspections, … Private elevator inspectors in New York City are missing hazardous violations and allowing unsafe conditions to go …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… A sixth school district that was audited, Williamsville, does not detail or track the history of grade changes. “When proper controls are not in place, there is the … grades being inappropriately altered,” DiNapoli said. “When grades are changed, there needs to be a record …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesDiNapoli: Investors Expand Corporate Disclosure of Political Spending
… New York State Common Retirement Fund’s successful efforts to expand disclosure of corporate political spending by its … in the shadows it may result in spending that is contrary to the company’s long-term interests and cause real damage to a company’s reputation. Investors need increased daylight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-investors-expand-corporate-disclosure-political-spendingDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits on Pace to Beat 2017
… Securities industry pretax profits totaled $13.7 billion in the first … dramatic rise in profits has carried into 2018 and the industry is on track for another good year absent a setback later in the year," DiNapoli said. "The securities industry is a major source of revenue for New York City and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-pace-beat-2017DiNapoli: Former Pharmacist Charged In $232,000 Medical Claims Fraud
… Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, was arraigned in Nassau County District Court. “Thanks to our joint efforts with law … health care rip-offs. I thank Acting Nassau County District Attorney Madeline Singas’ office and the Department … health insurance to some state and local government and school district employees and their families. The state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-former-pharmacist-charged-232000-medical-claims-fraud