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DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… Property tax levy growth for local governments will be capped at 0.68 … according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The latest inflation figure affects the tax cap calculations for local governments that operate on a calendar-based fiscal year (Jan 1. – Dec. 31) – which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… According to the Indictment and papers filed in court today, Cesternino is alleged to have used her position … Division of Local Government and School Accountability. Assistant Attorney General Bridget Holohan Scally of the … Chief Antoine Karam and Chief Dominick Zarrella. Legal Analyst Sara Pogorzelski worked on the matter as well. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… Comptroller DiNapoli and elected officials held a socially … created by the pandemic highlighted ongoing challenges for recovery, but key positive indicators such as job … grew 81.8% to 9,250, faster than Queens (44%) or NYC (29.6%). In 2019, 87.4% were microbusinesses with fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaXII.9.G Reissuing or Cancelling a Refund Check – XII. Expenditures
… and one from the Commissioner of Tax and Finance. For additional information regarding vendor checks that are … and reversing the accounting entries of the original payment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION #1. Looking Up a Refund Check … the agency must update AC 1551 (Affidavit to Support Claim of Forgery Endorsement) with the check information and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9g-reissuing-or-cancelling-refund-checkXIII.10.A Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a State-Issued Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… When an employee returns a State-issued check resulting from an expense report, the Business Unit must follow the … … When an employee returns a Stateissued check resulting from an expense report the Business Unit must follow the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10a-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-state-issued-checkDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… fewer, these visitors spent over $48 billion in 2023, up 1.3% over 2019, as prices have risen over that time, including … Apple in 2023 were 7% more than in 2022, equivalent to 95.3% of those who visited in 2019. International travelers make … notes that major upcoming events, including the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, New York City’s 400th Birthday, and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationDiNapoli Announces Latest Fiscal Stress Scores
… scored) were designated in some level of fiscal stress, up from 14.5 percent (eight of 55 scored) designated in stress … of fiscal stress in FYE 2018. However, this is a decrease from the nearly 18 percent (10 of 56 scored) in fiscal stress … indicators, to identify potential risk areas and develop a plan to address problem areas. For a list of municipalities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/dinapoli-announces-latest-fiscal-stress-scoresImplications for the Future – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… continue to believe that a recession is more likely than not. These factors include persistent inflation, the effects … Significant federal COVID-19 recovery funding helped support State spending for both pandemic needs and new … New York paid, it received $1.51 in return; however, this was still well below the $1.70 national average. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/implications-futureDiNapoli: External Risks Threaten NYC Budget
… "New York City's economy is strong, but job growth and tax collections are slowing and risks beyond the city's … reserves and by the citywide savings program. Nonproperty tax collections have been slowing and are now expected to be … repeal and replacement of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), tax reform, increased infrastructure spending, cuts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-external-risks-threaten-nyc-budgetState Agencies Bulletin No. 1880
… and provide data entry instructions for SRA and TDA deductions to ensure compliance with IRS contribution limits. … $19,500. An additional deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. These employees can defer up to $6,500 in … to make additional contributions in 2021 under the “age 50 and over” and/or the “15-Year Rule”, the agency must …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1880-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tdaCortlandville Fire Department – Internal Controls (2014M-3)
… bank statements and other financial records as required by the by-laws. Seven electronic payments totaling … financial operations. Adopt a code of ethics as required by law. Implement mitigating controls over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/21/cortlandville-fire-department-internal-controls-2014m-3Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… the recommendation made in our initial report, Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (2010-S-70) . Background Our initial report, … boiler inspection penalties may be waived, and implemented a new system that automatically issues inspection fee overdue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followTown of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… Findings The Board did not adopt a procurement policy as required. In August 2011 the Board adopted a resolution … stating that although it is understood that the Town is required to have written policies, the resolution directed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – West Campus – Employee Fingerprinting (2013M-286)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s fingerprinting practices for the period July 1, 2011 through August 5, 2013. Background The True North Rochester Preparatory Charter School – West Campus, located …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/true-north-rochester-preparatory-charter-school-west-campus-employeeControls and Management of the Unemployment Insurance System
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) has taken appropriate steps to oversee and manage the Unemployment Insurance system and to comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/11/15/controls-and-management-unemployment-insurance-systemXIII.2.A Expense Report Mandatory Header Fields – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Comptroller. The mandatory fields on the header level are business purpose, report description, official station, employee’s home/residential address, start location and destination … date of the travel event (e.g., “01/01/2017 Meeting in NYC”). Starting Location Enter the street address of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii2a-expense-report-mandatory-header-fieldsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… of the Village of Ballston Spa , Town of Schroon , St. Paul Boulevard Fire Association and the St. Paul Boulevard Fire District . "In today’s fiscal climate, … were not maintained throughout the fiscal year. St. Paul Boulevard Fire Association – Board Oversight (Monroe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… more than $535,000, or 12 percent of actual expenditures from 2014 through 2016. The district paid $15,747 for 635 … documentation to verify that services were performed as required before authorizing payments. Department officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1DiNapoli: Fiscal Stress Remains Low Among Villages
… drivers of fiscal stress." DiNapoli's office evaluated 529 villages, which predominantly have a fiscal year ending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-fiscal-stress-remains-low-among-villagesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… announced today the following audits have been issued: NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) and the Office of … revenue payments were being sent directly to an employee's home and not to the foundation's business office. Foundation officials immediately rectified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0