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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in November
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3% in November … City accounting for 61.5% of the increase. “Local sales tax growth in November was a bit stronger compared to the … this into consideration when budgeting for future sales tax revenue.” In November: New York City’s collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-3-percent-in-novemberSUNY Bulletin No. SU-123
… from Form W-8BEN (must be prior to pay period end date) State Tax Data No action required Local Tax Data No action …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-123-payment-and-reporting-suny-nonresident-alien-scholarshipsOpinion 2002-9
… requirements with respect to contracts for the erection, construction, reconstruction or alteration of buildings, when …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-9Opinion 94-20
… Snow Removal (special assessment for) BONDS AND NOTES -- Budget Notes (use of to finance excess cost of snow removal) … 6-622, 22-2200; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW§10(1)(ii)(e)(2); LOCAL FINANCE LAW, §§26.10, 29.00: A village may not impose a … Villages are authorized to assess the cost of certain "local improvements" against benefited properties, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-20State Agencies Bulletin No. 1759
… as well as: obtain a signed waiver from the employee, (form can be found at New York State Paid Family Leave ) and retain the form in the employee’s record; AND update the employee’s FLI … the employee paycheck and will be reported on the employee Form W-2 for tax year 2019. Payroll Register and Employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1759-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-program-employees-tug-hill-commissionOpinion 92-1
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time … the municipality, or a designated bank or trust company, is required to collect all interest on the securities … proper securities of sufficient value are submitted?; (b) what securities may be deposited?; (c) is a municipality …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-1County of Oswego Industrial Development Agency – Revolving Loan Programs (2014M-356)
County of Oswego Industrial Development Agency Revolving Loan Programs 2014M356
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/county-oswego-industrial-development-agency-revolving-loanMcLean Fire Department - Financial Operations (2018M-40)
… officials did not provide adequate oversight of the Treasurer’s duties. Key Recommendations For money collected at fundraising events use: cash reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/05/25/mclean-fire-department-financial-operations-2018m-40External Peer Review Results
… Auditors Association completed its external peer review of the Division of Local Government and School Accountability [pdf] . The peer review team concluded that the Division’s system of quality control has been suitably designed to provide the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/external-peer-review-resultsBrookfield Central School District – Claims Audit Process (2018M-6)
… determine whether claims were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment for the period July 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017. … has approximately 235 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2017-18 fiscal year total approximately $6.2 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/03/16/brookfield-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-6Tapestry Charter School – Procurement (2017M-203)
… used a competitive process to procure goods and services for the period July 1, 2015 through July 26, 2017. Background … by an 11-member Board of Trustees. Operating expenses for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $11.6 … required quotes, but did not obtain the required quotes for six of these vendors paid $112,611 (or 41 percent) for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/01/12/tapestry-charter-school-procurement-2017m-203Claryville Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2014M-59)
… purpose of our audit was to examine budgeting practices for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 20, 2013. … Sullivan and Ulster Counties. The District is responsible for providing equipment for the Claryville Volunteer Fire Department. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/23/claryville-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2014m-59Hortonville Fire District – Financial Reporting (2014M-188)
… over the recording and reporting of financial activity for the period January 1, 2013 through May 9, 2014. … Board of Fire Commissioners which is responsible for the District’s overall financial management. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/26/hortonville-fire-district-financial-reporting-2014m-188Edinburg Common School District – Tax Collection (2016M-233)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Tax Collector’s process for the period July 1, 2009 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/edinburg-common-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-233Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency – Controls Over Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) (2014M-249)
… the Agency reported 89 projects with active agreements, 70 of which generated more than $13 million in PILOT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/10/31/town-islip-industrial-development-agency-controls-overPulteney Fire District No. 2 – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-308)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2009 through July 24, 2014. … Volunteer Fire Department. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled $229,350. Key Findings The Board failed to … present accurate reports to the Board or deposit revenue for hall rentals timely. Key Recommendations Provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/28/pulteney-fire-district-no-2-misappropriation-funds-2014m-308State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the … monthly bank reconciliations, as required. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-201
… this bulletin may be directed to the University Manager of Payroll Systems and Operations at CUNY Central Office. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-201-june-2004-uniform-allowance-paymentVillage of Newport – Financial Management (2017M-12)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and Village officials adopted … increased $148,357 (60 percent) over the past three years to $396,383, as of May 31, 2016. Village officials have not … realistic estimates for expenditures. Develop a policy to govern the levels of fund balance the Village should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/28/village-newport-financial-management-2017m-12Town of Sempronius – Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2023M-66)
… totaling $2.7 million and found that 32 exemptions (55 percent) totaling $1 . 4 million lacked one or more pieces …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/18/town-sempronius-real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2023m-66