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Controls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… infrequently issues checks for petty cash expenses. SED does not routinely resolve old outstanding items or review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsVillage of Westhampton Beach – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-173)
… disaster recovery plan. We found generic user accounts on the Village’s computer system and some users unnecessarily … application is provided to a specified person based on the needs associated with their job functions. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/30/village-westhampton-beach-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-173Town of Stratford – Supervisor’s Records (2013M-11)
… of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s accounting records for the period January 1, 2011, to May 31, 2012. … with Town officials, we found that the accounting records were accurately maintained and the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-stratford-supervisors-records-2013m-11Jericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… were communicated confidentially to officials, we found: All nine business office employees, including the Assistant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194Town of Eastchester – Parking Ticket Collections (2012M-246)
… 31, 2012. Background The Town of Eastchester is located in Westchester County and has a population of approximately … tickets and the Town collected approximately $806,000 in fines for parking violations. Key Findings The Court’s … high collection rate, the Court still had $1.89 million in cumulative unpaid parking tickets outstanding as of May …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-eastchester-parking-ticket-collections-2012m-246DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… said. “October’s increase marked the fourth straight month of overall growth between 2% and 4%. A return to relatively … seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better estimate this source of revenue.” For October 2023, compared with October 2022: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearReal Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… properly administering select real property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Background All real property in New York is subject to taxation unless specific legal … and other such considerations. Assessors are responsible for granting and tracking real property tax exemptions within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4License Fee Revenues (Follow-Up)
… five recommendations included in our initial audit report, License Fee Revenues (Report 2010-N-1). Background The New … June 30, 2013 the Department collected $8.1 million in license fees, $10 million in franchise fees, and fines …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/05/license-fee-revenues-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… City’s collections totaled $760 million, an increase of 1.2%, or $9.1 million. County and city collections in the rest … Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by County and Region … Local sales tax collections in New York state grew …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… “While most taxpayers are honest, there are some filers and preparers looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by … to. My office is stopping those suspicious refunds and ensuring that only legitimate refunds are paid.” … work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to ensure timely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsLiverpool Central School District – Information Technology Assets (2020M-59)
… found that 123 items, totaling $76,425, were not recorded in the District’s inventory records. Officials could not … last comprehensive physical inventory count was conducted in 2003. District officials cannot be assured that IT assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/10/liverpool-central-school-district-information-technology-assets-2020m-59State Agencies Bulletin No. 1168
… a user will notice. Instead of the word “processing” which is normally flashing in red in the upper right hand corner of … minimum supported Internet Explorer (IE) browser version is IE7. Users that have an earlier version of IE must update … your cache using the following link: http://www.wikihow.com/Clear-Your-Browser's-Cache Questions For issues related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1168-peoplesoft-people-tools-upgrade-payservHealth and Safety of Children in Foster Care
… Purpose To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children's Services (ACS) … of the children placed in foster care. The audit covers New York City children who were in foster care during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/09/health-and-safety-children-foster-careVendor File Advisory No. 2
… individual who has authority to make financial decisions for the vendor. Vendor Email Address: This must be a valid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/2-regarding-consistency-adding-vendor-informationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, … and Region … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11 in May compared to the same month in 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayWayland-Cohocton Central School District – Building Access Accounts and Badges (2024M-113)
… School District (District) officials properly managed and monitored building access accounts and badges. Key Findings District officials did not properly manage and monitor building access accounts and badges used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/12/20/wayland-cohocton-central-school-district-building-access-accounts-andComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … activities before turning over the cash to the treasurer for deposit. Further, at least two board members review bank statements for reasonableness of deposits and compare check images to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Town of Murray – Capital Projects (2014M-086)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Supervisor’s … Findings The Board did not properly authorize and monitor all capital projects. The Supervisor did not adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/11/town-murray-capital-projects-2014m-086Dutchess County – Financial Condition (2013M-370)
… million, which are funded primarily with real property taxes, sales and use taxes and State and Federal aid. Key Finding The County enterprise … make the funds are more self-sufficient and less reliant on general fund subsidies. … Dutchess County Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/03/14/dutchess-county-financial-condition-2013m-370New Lebanon Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-222)
… The New Lebanon Central School District is located in the Town of New Lebanon, Columbia County. The District, … liabilities and accumulated excessive funds, resulting in taxpayers paying more than necessary to sustain District … in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Review all reserves and determine if the amounts reserved are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/11/new-lebanon-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-222