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Second Quarter Local Sales Tax Collections Down Significantly; June Collections Improve for Most Regions
Sales tax revenue for local governments in the second quarter of 2020 totaled $3.3 billion, a decline of $1.2 billion compared to the same period last year.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-local-sales-tax-collections-second-quarter.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… during the audit period for the transactions tested. There is not a high risk that a significant number of students …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… costs. The securities industry, however, does not break out settlement costs from other noncompensation … Other major findings of DiNapoli’s analysis include: In March 2014, DiNapoli estimated that the average bonus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelAccounts Receivable Collection and Reporting
… if the Authority’s accounts receivable collection and reporting procedures were in compliance with applicable laws and regulations for the period January 1, 2012 through June … energy solutions in ways that improve New York's economy and environment by promoting energy efficiency and the use of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/05/accounts-receivable-collection-and-reportingUncollected Penalties
… establishments went out of business resulting in the withdrawal and write off over $3.5 million of accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/uncollected-penaltiesMedicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs
… form, and strength. Generally, this means a brand name drug will be substituted with a generic drug that is equivalent to the brand name drug. Prescribers of drugs can indicate that a brand name …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/12/13/medicaid-program-improper-payments-brand-name-drugsTown of Chester – Property Tax Exemptions (2016M-325)
… was to review the Town’s property tax exemption process for the period January 1, 2015 through August 2, 2016. … Supervisor and four Board members. Budgeted appropriations for 2016 total approximately $11.4 million. Key Findings The … have the proper documentation to support the exemptions for some properties. The Board did not establish, by local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/23/town-chester-property-tax-exemptions-2016m-325Town of Allen - Town Clerk Fees (2016M-28)
… records and enter the results in the Town's meeting minutes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/07/01/town-allen-town-clerk-fees-2016m-28Town of Phelps – Financial Management (2015M-70)
… March 27, 2015. Background The Town of Phelps is located in Ontario County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/07/31/town-phelps-financial-management-2015m-70Town of Marilla – Town Supervisor’s Activities (2015M-27)
… 5,300. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 total approximately … Supervisor relied on a certified public accounting firm (CPA) to maintain the accounting records without oversight, … the Board with reports that were not accurate. The CPA erroneously commingled debt and grant proceeds for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/05/22/town-marilla-town-supervisors-activities-2015m-27Town of Southold – Financial Operations (2014M-299)
… audit was to review selected financial operations of the Town for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Southold is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 23,200. The Town is governed by an elected six-member Town Board. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/01/30/town-southold-financial-operations-2014m-299Town of Willing – Justice Court Operations (2014M-377)
… to evaluate the Town’s Justice Court operations for the period January 1, 2011 through October 24, 2014. Background … reported to the Justice Court Fund totaled $71,238 for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2013. Key … was to evaluate the Towns Justice Court operations for the period January 1 2011 through October 24 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/04/10/town-willing-justice-court-operations-2014m-377Town of Louisville – Water User Charges (2015M-44)
… financial duties or provide sufficient oversight of billing, collecting and recording of water payments and … users have administrative rights in the computerized water billing system which allow them to adjust customer accounts, … in the system. Key Recommendations Segregate the duties of billing, collecting and recording or provide for oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/06/05/town-louisville-water-user-charges-2015m-44Town of Lewiston – Town Management of Joseph Davis State Park (2014M-162)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s management of the Park for the period January 1, 2011 through April 8, … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Towns management of the Park for the period January 1 2011 through April 8 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/27/town-lewiston-town-management-joseph-davis-state-park-2014m-162Town of Warrensburg - Procurement (2014M-96)
… of our audit was to review the Town’s purchasing process for the period of January 1, 2012 through December 31, 2013. … by an elected five-member Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2013 totaled approximately $3.4 million. Key Findings The … the purchasing policy. Ensure that contracts are in place for all professional service providers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-warrensburg-procurement-2014m-96Town of Villenova – Purchasing (2014M-52)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period of January 1, 2013 through January 24, 2014. Background The … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over purchasing for the period of January 1 2013 through January 24 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/04/18/town-villenova-purchasing-2014m-52Town of Stockton – Financial Management (2014M-90)
… assess the Town’s financial management practices for the period January 1, 2012 through February 13, 2014. Background … to assess the Towns financial management practices for the period January 1 2012 through February 13 2014 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/09/12/town-stockton-financial-management-2014m-90Town of Sheridan – Cellular Phones (2013M-334)
… was to evaluate internal controls over cellular telephones for the period January 1, 2012 through October 11, 2013. … comprised of a Town Supervisor and four council members. For the 2013 fiscal year, budgeted appropriations totaled $501,792 for the general fund and $726,070 for the highway fund. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-sheridan-cellular-phones-2013m-334Town of Sardinia – Tax Relief Rebate Program (2014M-189)
… a tax relief rebate program without a special act from the State Legislature. The Supervisor reviewed and … Key Recommendations Consider seeking special legislation from the State Legislature to validate the local law and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/14/town-sardinia-tax-relief-rebate-program-2014m-189Town of Great Valley – Town Clerk (2014M-29)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Clerk’s financial management practices for the period of January 1 through December 16, 2013. Background The Town … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Clerks financial management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/06/20/town-great-valley-town-clerk-2014m-29