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Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows to 2.4 Percent in First Half of 2014; Long Island and Southern Tier Collections Decline

Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections Slows to 2.4 Percent in First Half of 2014; Long Island and Southern Tier Collections Decline

Opinion 89-47

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FIRE DISTRICTS -- Extension (when adjoining … 172-d, 173, 176(27), 181: A town board may, after a public hearing, adopt a resolution dissolving a fire … in which the fire district is located is currently served by the fire district and two fire protection districts. The …

Opinion 2005-7

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. WATER DISTRICTS -- Water Supply (service to … outside a water district) WATER RENTS -- Collection (by bank or trust company) WATER SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION -- … that, as a rule, the function of collection and custody of public funds are duties that are attended with a high degree …

Opinion 89-16

… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. FOREIGN FIRE INSURANCE TAXES -- Particular … INSURANCE LAW, §§9104, 9105: Except as otherwise provided by a special act, the members of the fire department or, in … be expended for illegal purposes or purposes contrary to public policy (see e.g. 1987 Opns St Comp No. 87-88, p 130; …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… 2018-19 appropriations) and exceeded the statutory limit by almost 25 percentage points. While district officials … increases are outpacing revenue increases. The increases in expenditures were driven by personnel costs and BOCES … state's 150,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …

DiNapoli: OTDA Needs to Improve Oversight of Services Provided to Those in Homeless Shelters

… to permanent housing, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Thousands of New Yorkers, many of them in need of mental health care or drug addiction services, are in desperate need of permanent housing and other support,” …

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… office completed an audit of the Town of Berlin , Dunham Public Library , Town of Galen , Town of Huron , Town of … Louisville , Town of Princetown and the Town of Virgil . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits and Examinations

… Programs (Follow-Up) (2017-F-1) An initial audit released in March 2016 found OTDA needed to develop a system to more … United HealthCare: Overpayments for Services Provided by Long Island Bone and Joint LLP (2016-S-8) LI Bone and … For access to state and local government spending, public authority financial data and information on 130,000 …

State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits

… Auditors determined, district officials did not fix leaks in the heating, cooling and ventilation system requiring … totaled almost $3.2 million, exceeding the statutory limit by approximately $2.7 million or 22 percent as of June 30, … state's 170,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the  Reading Room  for contract …

Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, March 2022

Over the last two years, New York City has grappled with a catastrophic public health crisis along with multiple economic and social disruptions arising from the COVID-19 pandemic.

EcoNews Summer 2020

Even as we grapple with the serious public health and economic challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change continues to represent an urgent and growing threat.

IX.3 Establish & Maintain Federal Grants in SFS for Non-Onboarding Agencies – IX. Federal Grants

DiNapoli: Ex-Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Convicted in Grant Scheme

… the Lake George Watershed Coalition, was convicted today in Warren County Court of two counts of Grand Larceny in the Second Degree, Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree and related false filing charges, related …

Town of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)

… 11, 2014. Background The Town of Wilson is located in Niagara County and serves a population of approximately 6,000 residents. The Town is governed by a five-member elected Town Board comprised of a Town … bids, depending on the amount of the purchase or public works contract. However, the Board does not review the …

Town of York – Budgeting and Financial Oversight (2014M-181)

… December 12, 2013. Background The Town of York is located in Livingston County and is governed by an elected Town Board comprising four Board members and a … are maintained at Town offices and readily available for public inspection, as required by statute. Conduct an annual …

Medicaid Program – Improper Medicaid Payments for Childhood Vaccines

… state health departments and certain local and territorial public health agencies at no cost. These agencies then … no cost to physicians and public health clinics enrolled in the VFC Program. Because the federal government purchases … fee for administering the vaccines. For children enrolled in Medicaid, the Medicaid program pays the vaccine …

Town of Ellery – Justice Court (2014M-269)

… August 6, 2014. Background The Town of Ellery is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 4,400. The Town is governed by an elected five-member Town Board and maintains a Justice … and other moneys received. Perform, or hire an independent public accountant to perform, a thorough audit of the Court’s …

Auditing Travel/Conference Claims – Travel and Conference Expense Management

… The audit of travel and conference claims is required by law and is an essential internal control for ensuring that … auditing process involves reviewing information contained in the claim/voucher packet, including appropriate approvals, … the general questions described below should be included in every examination of travel claims. 10 Was the travel …

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits

… Payroll calculation errors cost the district $3,638. In addition, errors totaling $9,100 occurred with manual … rates, interest earnings could have been increased by $45,330 during the audit. Poughkeepsie City School … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the  Reading Room  for contract …

NYS Comptroller DiNapoli Leads Coalition of Comptrollers & Treasurers Opposing Trump Repeal of Clean Power Plan

… of all Americans. Comptroller DiNapoli, was joined in the filling to the EPA by California State Treasurer John Chiang, California State … disastrous effects of climate change on our environment, public health, and economy," said  California State …