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DiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… economy, and many of the investments of the New York State Common Retirement Fund. As shareholders, we will … profitability of the companies in which the New York State Common Retirement Fund invests." Over the last decade, … and the environment to safeguard the $186 billion New York State Common Retirement Fund and to promote a more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Alexandria Central School District , Lyons Central … and the Valhalla Union Free School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s … grant funding, capital improvements, long-term maintenance on capital improvements and bus purchases. Additionally, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2DiNapoli Statement on Amazon's Agreement to Conduct an Independent Racial Equity Audit
… Amazon’s agreement to conduct and publicly release an independent racial equity audit, led by former U.S. … DiNapoli filed a shareholder proposal at Amazon requesting an independent review of the company’s policies, practices, … the company’s shareholders, a record level of support for an environmental or social shareholder proposal at Amazon. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-statement-amazons-agreement-conduct-independent-racial-equity-auditVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight provided by the Board for the period August 1, 2011 through March 14, 2013. … for real property taxes, or the Village’s overall fiscal health. Village officials are not ensuring they are receiving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226DiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… arrested Thursday for allegedly falsifying records to hide her failure to deposit more than $800 in cash payments to the town that she collected as Clerk. Her actions allegedly took place from April 2017 to August … she took advantage of her position to manipulate the town's records to cover for missing cash she was supposed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsVillage of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… was to determine if leave time benefits were administered in accordance with Board-adopted policy and if Village … 7, 2012. Background The Village of Lyndonville is located in the Town of Yates in Orleans County and has approximately 800 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259DiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… through February were $758.4 million higher than forecast in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the … State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. State tax revenues for fiscal year 2021 totaled $75 billion through the end of … year. This is largely due to higher federal reimbursement for Medicaid spending, as well as the withholding of certain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the … of 2.4 percent. Key Findings The 2019-20 budget relies on nonrecurring revenue of $50.3 million, such as fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6Westchester County Sisters Charged With Hiding Their Mother's Death to Steal From Retirement System
… and Mary Nash, 58, for allegedly concealing their mother’s death to collect $21,694 in her retirement funds from 2013 to 2015. The two Westchester … two years after their mother's death, Annette Bigelow and her sister, Mary Nash, stole nearly $22,000 in pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/westchester-county-sisters-charged-hiding-their-mothers-death-steal-retirement-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Canajoharie – Budgeting and Allocating Sales Tax Revenue … TOV highway and town-wide (TW) highway funds by an average of $83,477 (21 percent) for fiscal years 2018 through 2020. … and 306 checks, totaling almost $2 million, had only one of the two required signatures. Payments totaling $3,190 were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… of the city’s finances during this difficult time. It is my hope that other city officials will work with the Mayor … recommendations. Taxpayers deserve to know how their money is being spent and that it is being spent in a fiscally responsible way.” The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesTown of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
Town of Black Brook Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts 2012M216
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216DiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… State tax receipts through the first nine months of the state fiscal year were $2.5 billion lower than last … $1.8 billion higher than anticipated by the state Division of the Budget (DOB), according to the monthly State Cash … to go, and it’s essential that leaders in Washington act on a robust plan of assistance as quickly as possible.” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearTown of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Bridgewater is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 1,500 … of real property and sales taxes among tax bases. In addition, separate general ledger cash accounts were not maintained for funds in which cash was commingled and the Board was not provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $2 Billion Lower Than Last Fiscal Year
… State tax receipts cumulatively through January of State Fiscal Year 2020-21 are nearly $2 billion lower than … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-2-billion-lower-last-fiscal-yearCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… City’s proposed annual budgets must be submitted to the State Comptroller for examination and recommendations. Key … the City will exceed its CTL and could lose some of its State funding. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12Appendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… on the type of locality. Generally, the governing board is responsible for auditing claims or creating a separate … that responsibility. The following chart describes who is generally responsible for auditing claims in each type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… the City will incur revenue shortfalls in each of these funds for 2013; however, the City planned for the 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21City of Mechanicville – Records and Reports (2012M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the City’s financial management system for the … through real property taxes, State aid, and fees charged to residents. Key Findings Due to the poor condition of the City’s financial records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/01/city-mechanicville-records-and-reports-2012m-162DiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… State tax receipts in November were higher than expected by … but collections through the first eight months of the state fiscal year were $3 billion lower than last year, … and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and commonly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-year