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A Question of Balance: Gaming Revenues and Problem Gambling in New York State, November 2020

A Question of Balance Gaming Revenues and Problem Gambling in New York State, November 2020

https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/gaming-report.pdf

CVS Health – Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue (Follow-Up)

… included in our initial audit report, Temporary Holding Account Rebate Revenue ( 2019-S-27 ). Background The New York … eligible prescription drug claims in its temporary holding account. We found that CVS Health improperly designated a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/cvs-health-temporary-holding-account-rebate-revenue-follow

County of Rockland – Budget Review (B6-14-24)

… expenditure projections in the County’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … completed a review of the County’s preliminary budget for the 2015 fiscal year. The objective of the review was to … because it includes a tax levy of $108,078,380, which increases the 2015 tax levy within the limits established by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/11/12/county-rockland-budget-review-b6-14-24

New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal

… projection by $7.7 billion through December. These funds should be used wisely in this shifting economic …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposal

Croton-Harmon Union Free School District - Professional Services (2019M-51)

… service providers who were paid $128,205 during the audit period. Have written agreements for four … service providers who were paid $58,409 during the audit period. Key Recommendations Seek competition for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/croton-harmon-union-free-school-district-professional-services-2019m-51

Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs (Follow-Up)

… report, Oversight of Adult Protective Services Programs ( 2020-S-2 ). About the Program In New York State, the Office … Services (APS) – a program of State-mandated services for adults (over age 18) who, because of a mental or physical … Mohawk Tribe Department of Human Services, responsible for addressing APS referrals outside of New York City (rest …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/08/10/oversight-adult-protective-services-programs-follow

Comptroller DiNapoli Announces Joint Effort With Ulster, Orange County District Attorneys to Combat COVID-19 Scams

… well as with other law enforcement officials, to protect the public from COVID-19 related internet scams. “Taking … and District Attorney Hoovler are leaders in educating the public and sending a strong message that this deplorable … proud to partner with them and with law enforcement across the state to protect New Yorkers and hold those who would …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-joint-effort-ulster-orange-county-district-attorneys-combat-covid-19

Sales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (Follow-Up)

… the tax to the State. New York's sales tax is imposed at a rate of 4%. Additional sales taxes are administered by … and in the Metropolitan Commuter Transportation District at 0.375%. The use tax is imposed on taxable items or …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/sales-tax-vendor-registration-practices-follow

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2086

… by Payroll Bulletin No. 2086 .1 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency payroll offices with … only apply to state employees hired on and after such date. Effective Dates January 1, 2023 OSC Actions OSC is … by Department ID, hired on or after January 1, 2023, who do not have an active direct deposit balance row in the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2086-updated-direct-deposit-guidance

State Agencies Bulletin No. 2086.1

… supersedes Payroll Bulletin No. 2086 . Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agency payroll offices with … guidance and action steps to comply with Chapter 442 of the Laws of 2022, including the use of the new Direct Deposit Form for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20861-updated-direct-deposit-guidance

City of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B20-5-8)

… an independent evaluation of the City’s adopted budget for 2020-21. Background Chapter 531 of the Laws of 2019 … City issued bond anticipation notes totaling $7,689,034 for this purpose, which consisted of $5,091,424 for the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/09/25/city-amsterdam-budget-review-b20-5-8

Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporation – Fund Balance (2021M-61)

Determine whether the Town of Hempstead Local Development Corporations THLDC Board of Directors Board effectively managed fund balance

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2021/07/02/town-hempstead-local-development-corporation-fund-balance

Susquehanna Valley Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-95)

… Key Recommendations Develop comprehensive procedures for regularly reviewing user accounts and disabling those …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/10/23/susquehanna-valley-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m

Hendrick Hudson Central School District - Financial Condition (2019M-24)

… their multiyear financial plan but their projections for operating surpluses may be unreasonable. Cost saving …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/07/03/hendrick-hudson-central-school-district-financial-condition-2019m-24

Town of Adams – Justice Court Operations (2020M-163)

… resolve any differences. Contact the Justice Court Fund for guidance on reporting the unidentified cash balance …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/02/26/town-adams-justice-court-operations-2020m-163

Town of New Windsor – Information Technology (2020M-137)

… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of New Windsor (Town) officials ensured information … recovery plan that provides specific guidelines for the protection of IT assets and data against loss or … in Appendix A, officials disagreed with several of the findings and recommendations in our report. Appendix B …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/23/town-new-windsor-information-technology-2020m-137

Hudson City School District – Information Technology (2020M-157)

… use policy (AUP) was complied with, monitor the use of IT resources or provide IT security awareness training. We … IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive IT … plan, and provide periodic IT security awareness training to all employees who use IT resources. Develop written …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/01/14/hudson-city-school-district-information-technology-2020m-157

Andes Joint Fire District – Financial Activities (2020M-158)

… accurately and timely. Comply with New York State Town Law (Town Law) Section 176. Thirty debit card purchases … totaling $4,680 were not audited and approved before payment. Have adequate supporting documentation for seven … that contain adequate supporting documentation before payment, except as otherwise provided by Town Law. Officials …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2021/03/12/andes-joint-fire-district-financial-activities-2020m-158