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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … The board did not adopt policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements, processing of user charges, … have not ensured that employees received adequate cyber security training and have not adopted a breach notification …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Morley Fire Company Treasurer Ordered to Pay $50,000 for Theft of Public Funds
… she had made unauthorized cash withdrawals at ATMs in the Del Lago Resort & Casino and the Turning Stone Resort Casino. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-former-morley-fire-company-treasurer-ordered-pay-50000-theft-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… make it look like she worked more hours than she actually did and effectively stole from local taxpayers,” Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the … District and the Claryville Volunteer Fire Company . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District , Millbrook Central School District and the Mount Morris Central School District . “In an era of limited … a lack of adequate supporting documentation for purchases. Mount Morris Central School District – Financial Condition … School District Millbrook Central School District and the Mount Morris Central School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the profound pain and damage wrought by racial injustice. … stolen and dreams deferred. Across our country, Americans of all backgrounds are demanding real change. Acknowledging … The brutal killing of George Floyd is yet another traumatic example of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding (2020-S-48)
To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately ensures the Weatherization Assistance Program meets federal reimbursement documentation requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s48-response.pdfControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding (2020-S-48)
To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately ensures the Weatherization Assistance Program meets federal reimbursement documentation requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s48.pdfCounty of Ulster – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-333)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the County’s procedures for handling property tax exemptions for … January 1, 2015 through July 22, 2016. Background Ulster County is composed of 20 towns, three villages and one city and has a population of approximately 182,000. The County is governed by an elected 23-member County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2016/12/02/county-ulster-property-tax-exemptions-2016m-333Edinburg Common School District – Tax Collection (2016M-233)
… of our audit was to review the Tax Collector’s process for the period July 1, 2009 through August 31, 2015. … Background The Edinburg Common School District is located in the Towns of Edinburg, North Hampton and Day in Saratoga … and has approximately 70 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year totaled approximately $3.4 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/11/09/edinburg-common-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-233Prattsburgh Central School District – Tax Collection (2016M-122)
… total approximately $9.8 million. Key Finding The Board did not provide the Tax Collector with a warrant prior to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/prattsburgh-central-school-district-tax-collection-2016m-122EPA Vehicle Standards Letter
Letter opposing the EPA's proposal to undo federal emissions standards for cars and light trucks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/epa-vehicle-standards-letter.pdfOpinion 92-8
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … AND NOTES -- Permissible uses (financing non-federal share of federally-aided city bridge project) -- Proceeds (payment … a city from depositing with the State the proceeds of bonds and notes issued by the city to finance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-8Federal Funds to New York City: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which originated in 1975 and was most recently amended in 2015, guarantees a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment possible to children with disabilities and provides federal funding to support that mission
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-individuals-with-disabilities-education-act.pdfFederal funds to New York City: National School Lunch, Breakfast Programs
The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) (Assistance Listing Number 10.555) and the School Breakfast Program (SBP) (Assistance Living Number 10.553) provide low-cost or free breakfast and lunch to students in public and non-profit private schools across the United States.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-national-school-lunch-breakfast-programs.pdfFederal Funds To New York City: Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
TANF funding is expected to be the City’s largest source of direct federal funding in fiscal year (FY) 2025, at about $2 billion, with more than half allocated to the Department of Social Services (DSS).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-temporary-assistance-for-needy-families.pdfUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (2020-S-18)
To determine whether the Board of Elections (BOE) utilized available funding from the 2018 Help America Vote Act Election Security Grant to enhance the security of the State’s election technology and infrastructure.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s18.pdfCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B20-6-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year are … income tax surcharge, sewer rents, metered water sales, utilities gross receipts and consumer protection bureau may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/05/21/city-yonkers-budget-review-b20-6-4State Agencies Bulletin No. 1112
… agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for calendar year 2012 is $15,913.50. Affected Employees … agencies that the pensionable overtime earnings limit for calendar year 2012 is $1591350 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1112-tier-5-pensionable-overtime-earnings-limit-calendar-year-2012-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1852
… an employer-provided vehicle and chauffeur services in the New York State Payroll System (PayServ) for tax year 2020. … the valuation method chosen to ensure that the State of New York is in compliance with IRS regulations. The … as income on the Form W-2 Statement. The State of New York will not withhold Federal income taxes. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1852-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-use-employer-provided