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DiNapoli: Public Drinking Water Needs More Protection
… water is a precious resource that we should never take for granted," DiNapoli said. "Water contamination in Hoosick … have to take the lead in strengthening safeguards for public water supplies and improve our response to … In numerous instances, the EPA has failed to set standards for contaminants with harmful health effects. In New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/dinapoli-public-drinking-water-needs-more-protectionHomer Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-306)
… the District did not actually use the surplus funds or all of the budgeted reserve fund amounts as planned in … the District’s actual needs based on historical trends or other identified needs. Review all reserve balances and … District property taxes, funding one-time expenditures or establishing and funding necessary reserves. … Homer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/homer-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-306Town of Barrington – Financial Management (2017M-103)
… and management of the Town’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2015 through April 10, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $1.6 million. Key Findings As of … off site, the Town’s financial records were not available for public inspection during reasonable times as required by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/20/town-barrington-financial-management-2017m-103Germantown Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-230)
… audit was to evaluate the District’s financial management for the period July 1, 2011 through May 3, 2013. Background … elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $13.7 million. … surplus funds and excess reserve funds identified in this report in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/17/germantown-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-230Laurens Central School District – Budgeting and Reserves (2013M-135)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s budgeting practices and reserves for the period July 1, … which comprises five elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were … fund balance has increased 72 percent to $3.6 million with reserves at almost $3 million or 82 percent of the fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/20/laurens-central-school-district-budgeting-and-reserves-2013m-135Town of Cheektowaga – Awarding Contracts for Goods and Services (2013M-293)
… for sidewalk replacement. Further, because property owners are required to reimburse the Town for sidewalk replacement, … services. Key Recommendations Ensure that all contracts are competitively bid and properly awarded as required. Ensure that project requirements and costs are properly planned before bid specifications are prepared …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-cheektowaga-awarding-contracts-goods-and-services-2013m-293IX.12.P Annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal and Non-Cash Awards – IX. Federal Grants
The annual Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards which displays both the Assistance Listing Number ALN
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12p-annual-schedule-expenditures-federal-and-non-cash-awardsOutreach Events
… as abandoned property. Date Event Address County July 2025 July 11, 2025 12:00 pm - 7:00pm July 12, 2025 8:00 am - 4:30pm … for Lost Money and view Frequently Asked Questions on our website by clicking on the links below: Search for Lost Money …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/outreach-eventsDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… in 2018, up 4.4 percent from 2017, according to an annual report that summarizes the performance of IDAs issued today … and the impact on local government budgets.” DiNapoli’s report found: The state’s 109 active IDAs provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli: Wall Street 2022 Bonuses Fell 26% From Previous Year, Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… on Wall Street after a record year in 2021. As a result, bonuses returned to pre-pandemic levels, which will mean a … by New York state and the city. “Wall Street’s cash bonuses were expected to fall as several factors weighed on … in the city is either directly or indirectly associated with the securities industry. While the city remains the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-wall-street-2022-bonuses-fell-26-previous-year-return-pre-pandemic-levelsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1801
… while in New York City. Box 19, New York City income tax withholding, will reflect the amount deducted from the … and the Locality was populated with ‘P0001’ on the Local Tax Data page when the employee was paid and the home address … in 2019. If an employee’s Resident box status on the Local Tax Data page did not reflect the home address when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1801-2019-new-york-city-reportable-wagesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1701
… Agency Actions Agencies should notify affected employees. Tax information The Paid Family Leave deduction will appear as an after tax deduction on the employee paycheck and will be reported on the employee Form W-2 for tax year 2019. Questions Questions regarding this bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1701-2019-rate-new-york-state-paid-family-leave-programTown of DePeyster – Town Clerk Operation-Tax Collection (2015M-91)
… 1, 2013 through November 4, 2014. Background The Town of De Peyster is located in St. Lawrence County and has a population of approximately 1,000. The Town is governed by … did not record, deposit or remit tax moneys collected in a timely and accurate manner. The Board did not perform an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/10/26/town-depeyster-town-clerk-operation-tax-collection-2015m-91Rockland County – Budget Review (B23-6-8)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County of Rockland’s (County) proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … the “effective period” of Chapter 468, its proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/11/10/rockland-county-budget-review-b23-6-8Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … District and the Whitesboro Central School District . State Comptroller DiNapoli has made it a priority to audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsImplications for the Future – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… local assistance reductions, make over $3 billion in debt service prepayments and defeasements, and pay off more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/implications-futureDepartment of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-20
… Purpose To provide agency procedures for processing payments. Affected Employees CSEA employees in … York and the Civil Service Employees Association provides for Call Out Bonus Pay for eligible employees. The Winter Maintenance season is from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/transportation/dot-20-call-out-response-payment-employees-engaged-winter-maintenanceSaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… and the annual sales tax returns were not filed with the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B22-7-4)
… deficit in the City’s general fund and certain other funds as of June 30, 2012. Local Finance Law requires all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/05/13/city-long-beach-budget-review-b22-7-4DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in April … compared to the same time last year. “Year-over-year sales tax growth has slowed from its recent inflation-fueled rise, … including lower gas prices and moderating inflation. Sales tax collections typically fluctuate month to month, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-year