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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… School Program (Follow-Up) (2019-F-27) A report issued in February 2018 identified a risk that providers could … expenses that could not be supported or included errors. In a follow-up, auditors found OCFS has made progress in addressing the problems identified in the 2018 audit. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1744
… dues increase and retro adjustments should be directed to Frank Gilbo at the NYSCOPBA Office at 518-427-1551, ext. 240. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1744-new-york-state-correctional-officers-and-police-benevolent-associationTown of Orangeville – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2023M-80)
… collections. Key Findings The Clerk did not properly record, deposit, remit or report collections. The Clerk did … an annual accounting to the Board as required. Accurately record, remit and report detailed Clerk fees for 21 of the 24 … (Treasurer) within the required timeframes. Accurately record and report real property tax collections. In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/09/29/town-orangeville-town-clerktax-collector-2023m-80Selected Publications and Reports
… Year 2019 Results; Fiscal Year 2020 Risks Fiscal Stress in School Districts: Common Themes for School Year 2018-19 … Common Themes for Fiscal Year 2018 Fiscal Stress in School Districts: Common Themes for School Year 2017-2018 … Common Themes for Fiscal Year 2017 Fiscal Stress in School Districts: Common Themes for School Year 2016-2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/selected-publications-and-reportsTown of Machias – Supervisor’s Financial Duties (2021M-98)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Machias (Town) Town Supervisor (Supervisor) adequately performs his financial duties. Key Findings The Supervisor did not adequately … Although interfund loans must be repaid by the close of each fiscal year, interfund loans have grown from $246,280 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/24/town-machias-supervisors-financial-duties-2021m-98Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Oversight of Take-Home Vehicles (2021M-52)
… reimbursed the Corporation for personal use of its vehicle in a timely manner. The CEO did not reimburse the Corporation … 2016 through April 2019. The CEO paid this reimbursement in April 2019. The CEO failed to comply with the Board’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-oversight-take-homeLocal Road Conditions in New York State
… about 13 percent of the 192,500 locally owned lane-miles in New York State – a percentage that varies quite a bit from … for every relevant county city town village and borough in New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-road-conditions-new-york-stateLGAC - Meeting Minutes - Audit Committee - June 25, 2021
Local Government Assistance Corporation Audit Committee Meeting Minutes, June 25, 2019
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/lgac-minutes-audit-committee-06-25-21.pdfCity of Troy – Budget Review (B18-5-8)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City … liquidate cumulative deficits in the City’s general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New … fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/10/31/city-troy-budget-review-b18-5-8NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… 2017 data, with New York ranked fourth behind Wisconsin, South Dakota and Tennessee. DiNapoli initiated quarterly investment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-266.4
… who are seeking to initiate or terminate deductions for union dues Background A recent internal review of the procedures for initiating and terminating payroll deductions for union dues has highlighted the need to ensure that all … Updated Procedures for Initiating or Terminating Payroll Deductions for Union …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-2664-updated-procedures-initiating-or-terminating-payrollAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Report 2017-S-88 ). About the Program The Real Estate Transfer Tax (RETT), enacted in 1968 … is exempt from the tax or does not pay, in which case the buyer (grantee) must pay the tax. An additional RETT of 1% … as the “mansion tax,” which is required to be paid by the buyer. A 2019 amendment to the tax law provides that when the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… of 6.1 percent. New York ranked second among the states for job losses in 2020; California ranked highest with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits
… of sexual assault. Once a victim consents to release a kit for testing, the investigating law enforcement agency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/27/processing-sexual-offense-evidence-collection-kitsNew York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… prior year, which will cost the city $1.2 billion in lost tax revenues in City Fiscal Year (CFY) 2021. “The tourism … the city. Industry Relief and Outlook The most substantial federal relief program to aid businesses was the Paycheck … and hotels (11.7 percent). Significant standalone federal grants programs have also been created for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73The Transportation and Warehousing Sector in New York City
… even before the pandemic. 21 The high demand also led to price increases across the supply chain system. Freight rates … cited longer delivery times and higher prices. 22 Annual price increases, measured by the Consumer Price Index, are currently at their highest level in decades. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/transportation-and-warehousing-sector-new-york-cityDiNapoli: MTA Faces Its Greatest Challenges in Decades
… projects operating budget gaps that total $262 million in 2020, $424 million in 2021 and $634 million in 2022. The MTA … seeking billions from the state and city to help fund its 2020-2024 five-year capital program, which could include the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-mta-faces-its-greatest-challenges-decadesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Annual Review of MTA Finances
… still questions regarding the MTA’s plan to balance its 2020 budget and narrow the out-year budget gaps, according to … itself into a more efficient organization, improve service and modernize the system. The right choices and … officer, or other critical staff, or estimated the total cost of implementation. The budget reduction program is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-annual-review-mta-financesDiNapoli: System Glitch Left Too Many NYC Heat & Hot Water Complaints Ignored
… hot water is a hazard that is supposed to be addressed in 24 hours, but the city’s Department of Housing Preservation … from Oct. 1 to May 31 – the “Heat Season” – and hot water 24 hours a day. Tenant complaints about lack of adequate heat … made in FY 2018 and 533 complaints made in FY 2019. For 24 of the 25 buildings, the complaints were incorrectly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-system-glitch-left-too-many-nyc-heat-hot-water-complaints-ignoredGraded Rates – Contribution Stabilization Program
… The increase or decrease in the Retirement System graded rates depends on the gap between the System average rate and … rate will be set to the System average rate. Note: Graded rates are calculated based on a System average rate that does … How graded rates for the NYSLRS Contribution Stabilization Program change …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/graded-rates