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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
State tax collections totaled $186 billion in the first quarter of the new fiscal year $12 billion less than the same period last year and $3157 million below projections according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… on four systems containing confidential information for individuals who no longer worked for OCFS. OCFS did not keep accurate records of those … including: Maintaining and regularly reviewing user lists for each application; Developing and maintaining an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsOpinion 97-5
… AND ASSESSMENTS -- Assessments (imposition of assessment for construction of private road) STREETS AND HIGHWAYS -- … -- Powers and Duties (construction of and assessment for private road) VILLAGE LAW, §§6-622, 22-2200: A village … road leading from a village street into property of a not-for-profit corporation, with the costs assessed against the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Town of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… was to evaluate the selected Town financial operations for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012. … five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for the general management and control of the Town’s … the safe. The Clerk did not perform bank reconciliations for the tax collection account. As a result, in 2011 the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Adopted Budget Agreement
… of nearly $3 billion by building up reserves and funding a number of the council’s spending priorities. The city still faces many risks and setting aside funds now is wise and should allow it to withstand some economic … on an ongoing basis, so it continues to set aside funds in good times in preparation for more difficult years. My office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-adopted-budget-agreementState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… during the audit period. However, the district could have earned approximately $12,600 more had officials used … options or formally solicit interest rate quotes that may have resulted in higher investment earnings. As a result of … Department (SED) approval. In addition, if officials do not properly file the aid applications with SED, taxpayers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 818
… OSC Actions OSC sent the 2007 employee W-2 file to SSA for comparison with SSA’s database using the SSA Enumeration … a copy of each letter and any responses from the employee for four (4) calendar years. If the Social Security … Internal Revenue Service. Follow existing OSC procedures for the issuance of corrected W-2s. If the employee believes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/818-verification-social-security-numbers-and-names-reported-w-2-statementsExamination of Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… The objectives of our examination were to determine if Unemployment Insurance (UI) payments made by the Department of Labor (DOL) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/06/09/examination-unemployment-insurance-benefitsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1943
… COVID leave may be directed to an agency auditor. … State Agencies Bulletin No 1943 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpaDiNapoli: 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 … distributions against what had been reported by sales tax vendors for the reporting quarter and adjusts payments to … provide more information on the regional picture of sales tax collections for the third quarter (July through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percentDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… Call law (Law) allows consumers to register their personal mobile and landline phone numbers on a central national … potential for using Federal Trade Commission resources and strategies to enhance the effectiveness of its Do Not Call …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… town for these extra payments and the town paid $58,858 to the supervisor’s wife for services she provided during … period. The board also did not authorize salaries paid to officers and employees totaling $145,671 or certain health … calculation of these exemptions to go undetected. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … did not maintain accurate and consistent capital asset records to ensure district assets were monitored and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … and expenditure projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric, library and parking funds are … not prepare monthly bank reconciliations, properly account for bail money held by the court or accurately report fines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1ReStacking Occupancy Initiative
… the State’s 2013-2014 Budget included an expectation for $5 million in additional savings, for a total of about $26 million in savings expected by March … $51 million in lease costs savings which, after adjusting for move costs that total about $18 million, resulted in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/09/restacking-occupancy-initiativeSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other … maintain records prior to April 2009. The travel expenses for the 27 Department employees selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Huntington Man Pleads Guilty to Grand Larceny
… for stealing more than $56,000 of his mother’s public pension payments following her death in April of 2021. “Mr. … Tierney for his partnership in bringing him to justice. My office will continue to partner with law enforcement … who attempt to defraud them to justice.” Johnson's arrest was the result of a joint investigation by the Suffolk County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/huntington-man-pleads-guilty-grand-larcenyJoin Our Information Technology Team
… Keep Government Running Effectively and Efficiently The Chief Information Office oversees the Office of the State Comptroller's information technology services … competitive civil service promotional path and current salary range for the information technology title series, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/jobs/information-technologyState Agencies Bulletin No. 435
… Investments Inc. has been selected as the new plan manager for the New York State College Savings Program, and the … in the program but will continue to service the toll-free phone line and web site through close of business November … by Upromise Investments, Inc. The existing toll free number is 1-877-NYSAVES and the web site is located at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/435-change-manager-nys-college-savings-programConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… cities (other than New York City), towns, villages, school districts, BOCES, fire districts, public libraries, … the governing body of each county, city, town, village, school district and fire district to adopt a code of ethics setting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employees