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DiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… to struggle during the COVID-19 pandemic, even before the latest surge in cases, with 169,700 fewer jobs in November … geared to help businesses survive, the city will face challenges in identifying neighborhoods and businesses … York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Still Face Uphill Recovery Track state and local government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicSt. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2021M-151)
… Board appropriately evaluated projects before approval and subsequently monitored the performance of businesses that … project monitoring efforts should be improved. The Board and SLCIDA officials did not: Establish adequate procedures … Ensure that reported employment levels are verified and supported and capital investment information is reported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/12/22/st-lawrence-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringVillage of Valley Stream – Cash Receipts and Selected Village Operations (2013M-382)
… is located in the Town of Hempstead in Nassau County and has approximately 36,000 residents. The Village is … Recreation Department, Highway Department, Clerk’s Office and Library. Neither the Village Board nor the Library Board … Checks are signed with facsimile signatures of the Mayor and a Village Trustee, with neither official retaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/04/village-valley-stream-cash-receipts-and-selected-village-operations-2013mVillage of South Glens Falls – Financial Condition and Budgeting Practices (2014M-102)
… our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period June 1, 2010 through … Saratoga County, has a population of approximately 3,500 and is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. … funded primarily with real property taxes, sales tax, and water and sewer rents. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/07/03/village-south-glens-falls-financial-condition-and-budgeting-practices-2014m-102Town of Westport – Internal Controls Over Water and Sewer Charges (2015M-128)
… was to review the Town’s internal controls over water and sewer charges for the period January 1, 2014 through … Background The Town of Westport is located Essex County and has a population of approximately 1,310. The Town is … Key Findings The Town lacked comprehensive policies and procedures over water and sewer charges. The Town was not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/09/18/town-westport-internal-controls-over-water-and-sewer-charges-2015m-128DiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Pleads Guilty to Pension Double-Dipping and Defrauding Village
… DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New York State Police today announced the guilty plea … of the village, defrauded the state retirement system and his community,” said DiNapoli. “Taxpayers have the right … including law enforcement officials, will act with honesty and integrity. I thank District Attorney Paul Czajka and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-pleads-guilty-pension-double-dipping-and-defrauding-villageBallston Spa Public Library – Donations and Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-101)
… to examine the Library’s internal controls over donations and circulation desk cash receipts for the period June 1, … located in the Village of Ballston Spa, Saratoga County, and is governed by a five-member Board of Trustees, each of … not established procedures for the Library’s collection and disbursement of donated funds. The Treasurer has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/21/ballston-spa-public-library-donations-and-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015mDiNapoli: State Must Consider Pros and Cons of Gaming Revenues, Problem Gambling
… possible expansion of revenue streams from gaming, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released a … “The lottery generates billions of dollars each year for New York,” DiNapoli said. “While numbers are down this year … as the problem of compulsive gambling.” Revenue Picture New York collects more gaming revenue than any other state, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-state-must-consider-pros-and-cons-gaming-revenues-problem-gamblingOversight of Career and Technical Education Programs in New York State Schools
… and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) can do to enhance CTE programs. The audit covered the 2015-16 … CTE programs and respective student enrollments generally do not align with occupations that are most in demand, … and Boards of Cooperative Educational Services can do to enhance CTE …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/12/21/oversight-career-and-technical-education-programs-new-york-state-schoolsTown of Bovina – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2012M-237)
… to examine the Town’s internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements for the period January 1, 2011, through … The Town of Bovina is located in Delaware County and has a population of 630 residents. The Town is governed … five-member Town Board comprising the Town Supervisor and four council members. The Town’s 2012 budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/22/town-bovina-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2012m-237City of Rochester – Code of Ethics and Procedures – Follow Up (S4-09-116-F)
… in Monroe County. The City is governed by the Mayor and the City Council, who are responsible for the legislative … Council comprises the Council President, Vice President and seven Council members. The City’s budgeted expenditures … implemented, one recommendation was partially implemented, and one recommendation was not implemented. … City of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/06/21/city-rochester-code-ethics-and-procedures-follow-s4-09-116-fCayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District – Information Technology Governance (2020M-118)
… pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District (District) officials … for online banking transactions. Implement strong access and financial application controls. Provide IT security … The Board should: Adopt comprehensive IT security policies and periodically review them. Enter into a SLA with the IT …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/25/cayuga-county-soil-and-water-conservation-district-information-technologyTown of Malone – Justice Court Operations and Highway Department Payroll (2015M-83)
… over the Justice Court’s (Court) financial operations and the Highway Department’s payroll for the period January … The Town of Malone is located in Franklin County and has a population of approximately 14,500. The Town is … $3.57 million. The Town has two elected Justices and two Court clerks with financial responsibilities related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/21/town-malone-justice-court-operations-and-highway-department-payroll-2015mGenesee Community College - Procurement, Cash Disbursements and College President's Compensation (2019M-81)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether: Goods and services were procured in a manner consistent with the … policy. Cash disbursements were properly supported and approved. The President’s salary and benefits were in accordance with his employment contract. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2019/10/04/genesee-community-college-procurement-cash-disbursements-and-collegePoughkeepsie City School District - Extra-Classroom Activities and Information Technology Assets (2019M-15)
… oversight of extra-classroom activity (ECA) finances and properly safeguarded and secured the District’s information technology (IT) assets. Key Findings Student treasurers and faculty advisors did not maintain adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-andWestern New York Maritime Charter School - Student Enrollment and Billing (2019M-176)
… pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether student enrollment and billings to school districts of residence are accurate and supported. Key Findings School officials did not review … have been calculated correctly. Adopt a written policy and prepare and enforce written procedures for students’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/11/22/western-new-york-maritime-charter-school-student-enrollment-and-billingTown of Clarence – Controls Over Fuel and Vehicle Fleet Management (2013M-312)
… purpose of our audit was to evaluate controls over fuel and the management of the Town’s vehicle fleet for the period … Background The Town of Clarence is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 30,000 residents. The … by a five-member elected Board comprised of a Supervisor and four Council members. For the 2013 fiscal year, budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/14/town-clarence-controls-over-fuel-and-vehicle-fleet-management-2013m-312NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Appoints First Director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions
… as its first-ever director of Sustainable Investments and Climate Solutions to support the implementation of the … Plan. “We are fortunate to have Andrew Siwo’s experience and expertise to help advance the Fund’s ongoing pursuit of … is an increasingly urgent risk facing all investors, and I am determined to protect New York State’s pension fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-appoints-first-director-sustainable-investments-and-climate-solutionsVillage of Huntington Bay – Compensation of Officials and Credit Cards (2012M-198)
… the Village’s method of compensating Village officials and credit card usage for the period June 1, 2010, through … is located in the Town of Huntington, in Suffolk County and had a population of 1,425 residents. The Mayor and Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/08/village-huntington-bay-compensation-officials-and-credit-cards-2012m-198Town of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… savings or revenue enhancements in its water operations and reduce electricity costs for the period January 1, 2011 … Background The Town of Monroe is located in Orange County and has a population of approximately 39,900. The Town Board comprises four elected members and an elected Town Supervisor. The Town reported general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227