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Comptroller DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood Announce Criminal Conviction and False Claims Act Settlement with Bottini Fuel for Diverting Customers' Credit Balances for Their Own Benefit
… Attorney General Barbara D. Underwood today announced the criminal conviction of Morgan Fuel & Heating Company, Inc., which conducts … act violations. Bottini Fuel will pay over $3.2 million in criminal restitution and civil damages. "Bottini Fuel … DiNapoli and Attorney General Underwood announced the criminal conviction of Morgan Fuel Heating Company Inc which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/comptroller-dinapoli-and-attorney-general-underwood-announce-criminal-conviction-and-false-claims-actComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… billing process and the timeliness of billing. However, bill preparation is a very time-consuming process and billing … which delays recovery of some state costs until the next bill is prepared. Auditors reviewed 21 bills for eight sites … indicate the medical services performed. United will not pay for certain procedure codes billed in combination with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Opinion 92-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Enforcement (notice of unpaid taxes with respect to county taxable property) … tax collecting officers to mail to the county a notice of unpaid taxes with respect to countyowned real property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-35Scarsdale Union Free School District – Overtime (2022M-105)
… adequate controls, the District’s overtime costs may have been reduced by at least $167,000. As a result, … scheduling, over $155,516 of these overtime payments could have been avoided or reduced. Key Recommendations Implement … corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/16/scarsdale-union-free-school-district-overtime-2022m-105Saratoga Springs Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-351)
… 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014. Background The Saratoga Springs Public Library is a public school library located in the City of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga County. The Library, which is governed by … serves the approximately 45,700 residents of the Saratoga Springs City School District. Budgeted appropriations for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/02/20/saratoga-springs-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-351Newburgh Enlarged City School District - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-169)
… Key Findings Appropriations were overestimated resulting in an operating surplus of $18.8 million in 2015-16. Reserves were not used as intended and were … the electronic devices inventory resulting in items not being recorded. In addition, sensitive IT control weaknesses …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/07/newburgh-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-management-andSUNY Bulletin No. SU-195
… Purpose To inform agencies of new earnings codes and procedures for … employees with an H1B, J1 or O1 Visa Background Pursuant to Section 7 of Part A of Chapter 491 of the Laws of 2011 and … B-1209 issued August 19, 2013, a plan has been established to reduce the compensation of any employee within the purview …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-195-2013-2014-2-day-deficit-reduction-plan-psnu-employeesApplication Review and Site Permitting for Major Renewable Energy Projects
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is fulfilling its obligations under State law to issue siting permits for major renewable energy projects … To determine whether the Office of Renewable Energy Siting is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/04/24/application-review-and-site-permitting-major-renewable-energy-projectsOpinion 90-22
… (necessity to pay interest on consumer deposits) MUNICIPAL FUNDS -- Deposits and Investments (of consumer deposits for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-22Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Remains Strong in 2019 Due to Robust Second Half
Local sales tax collections in New York State totaled $18.3 billion in 2019 for a year-over-year increase of 4.7 percent.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/growth-in-local-sales-tax-collections-second-half-2019.pdfFirst Half of 2018: Highest Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections in Almost Eight Years
First Half of 2018: Highest Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections in Almost Eight Years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/first-half-2018-local-sales-tax-collections.pdfSUNY Tuition: Low Out-of-State Tuition Results in Millions of Dollars in Lost Revenue, September 2009
The State University of New York (SUNY) system represents an excellent value to its many students, regardless of resident status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-suny-tuition-2009.pdfDiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… rate, according to an economic report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The Queens … retail were responsible for more than two-thirds of the new jobs. The unemployment rate fell from the recession era … Americans for 17 percent. Queens is home to nearly half of New York City’s Asian-American population. Among the five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… Objective To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has systems and practices in place that allow it … To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance Department has systems and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B24-6-9)
… [read complete report – pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2025 proposed budget were reasonable. Background The City of … The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2024/11/15/city-newburgh-budget-review-b24-6-9Village of Silver Creek – Capital Projects (2017M-31)
… 2017. Background The Village of Silver Creek is located in the Town of Hanover in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately … change orders, which resulted in the project’s budget being overspent by $179,000. Key Recommendations Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/05/19/village-silver-creek-capital-projects-2017m-31Wallkill Fire District – Inappropriate Payments and Purchase (2015M-39)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over cash disbursements for the … process, resulting in $239,622 being inappropriately paid to the Chair’s wife; the District’s credit card was used to make $14,910 in questionable purchases, including gas, cigarettes, groceries and other personal items. The Board did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2016/01/08/wallkill-fire-district-inappropriate-payments-and-purchase-2015m-39II.1 New York State Financial Accounting Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… and process of the constitutional system of budgeting in New York State. These responsibilities are provided in Article VII of the State Constitution and Articles 3 and 4 of the State Finance Law. The State Comptroller’s responsibility for prescribing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii1-new-york-state-financial-accounting-overviewVillage of Deposit – Claims Auditing (2023M-173)
… Board of Trustees (Board) required adequate support for credit card claims. Key Findings Of the 93 credit card … without having support to show funds were being expended for legitimate Village purposes and increased the risk for fraud, waste or abuse. Key Recommendation Ensure the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/02/09/village-deposit-claims-auditing-2023m-173Contract Advisory No. 27
… Specific Contracts Guidance : Agencies are encouraged to add language to their contracts requiring their vendors to … payments. Vendors who agree to accept ACH increase the Prompt Payment benefit by ensuring that funds are paid … of ACH are: An efficient and secure method of payment; A more cost effective process than sending a check; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/27-electronic-payments-ach-agency-specific-contracts