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Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… 33 percent year-over-year. This increase is accounted for by additional spending from federal clean water funding … and reached a high of $400 million in the Enacted Budget for SFY 2022-23. Supports an array of environmental programs, … control and aquatic habitat conservation; support for the State’s zoos, botanical gardens and aquaria; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureUse of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Use of Federal Funding for Election Technology and Security (Report 2020-S-18 ). … the Program The Board of Elections (BOE) is responsible for administering and enforcing election laws in the State. … BOE was required to submit a narrative describing its plan for spending the funds. In June 2018, the BOE received $19.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/22/use-federal-funding-election-technology-and-security-followCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-5)
… requires the City to submit its proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the … This amount represents about 7.1 percent of the City’s annual budget. Includes a tax levy of $414,697,043. The … Develop a plan to maintain fund balance at a reasonable level and discontinue the practice of relying on one-time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/05/16/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-5DiNapoli: Former Clerk Padded Her Pay With Town Funds
… those who prey on the unsuspecting public." Green, 30, is charged with third degree grand larceny, two counts of … on her own recognizance. Her next court date is Nov. 30. As the clerk to the supervisor for the Town of Minerva, … have led to more than 130 arrests and more than $30 million in restitutions since 2011. Since taking office in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-former-clerk-padded-her-pay-town-fundsTown of Webb Union Free School District – Financial Management (2022M-53)
… appropriations in the 2018-19 through 2020-21 budgets by a total of $3.7 million (16 percent) and appropriated fund … fund balance when needed and ensure encumbrances are for valid commitments. Comply with the statutory surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/08/town-webb-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2022m-53Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Petroleum Business … of fuel at a cents-per-gallon rate at different points in the distribution chain, depending on the product involved. … the PBT rate is 17.3 cents per gallon, up from 16.6 cents in 2021. Transactions exempt from PBT include sales to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/06/08/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-tax-followXII.5.H Appropriate Payment Amounts – XII. Expenditures
… AND POLICIES In accordance with Article 7, Section 109 of the State Finance Law, Business Units cannot submit a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5h-appropriate-payment-amountsCounty of Rockland – Budget Review (B20-6-13)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2021 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and … to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2020/11/13/county-rockland-budget-review-b20-6-13City of Troy – Budget Review (B20-5-11)
… for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New York State Local Finance Law requires all municipalities that have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/06/city-troy-budget-review-b20-5-11Oversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three … the United States, as both the stalk and seed can be used to produce thousands of different products, including … of the data, which would enable the Department to better allocate staff resources. In addition, we found the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/07/16/oversight-industrial-hemp-followRockland County – Budget Review (B21-6-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the County’s proposed budget for the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The County of Rockland, located in the downstate area and bordered by Orange, Putnam and … to exceed $96 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the County’s general fund as of December 31, 2012. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2021/11/12/rockland-county-budget-review-b21-6-12City of Yonkers - Budget Review (B21-6-7)
… Background The City of Yonkers is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $45 million to liquidate current deficits in the City School District’s general fund as of June 30, 2014. Chapter 55 of … Likely underestimated firefighting overtime and police and fire retirement appropriations. Includes no appropriation for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/17/city-yonkers-budget-review-b21-6-7DiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions For December 2016
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today his … on his commitment to added transparency via his Open Book New York website. Highlights for December 2016: Legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-december-2016Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments (Follow-Up)
… which was issued on June 9, 2017, examined whether the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and the New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) had effectively addressed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/04/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishments-followWestern Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation – Marketing and Promotional Program (2021M-65)
… did not distribute Program tickets in accordance with the New York State Gaming Commission’s (Commission) Regulations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/off-track-betting/2021/09/23/western-regional-off-track-betting-corporation-marketing-andTown of East Hampton - Budget Review (B21-7-11)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … the 2022 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, is authorized to … the accumulated deficit in the Town’s general fund as of December 31, 2007, December 31, 2008 and December 31, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/11/08/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b21-7-11City of Troy – Budget Review (B21-5-10)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for … general fund for the years ending December 31, 1993, 1994 and 1995. New York State Local Finance Law requires all … are outstanding. Key Findings The significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/11/04/city-troy-budget-review-b21-5-10Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego (DCMO) Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Procurement (2021M-193)
… accordance with the Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego Board of Cooperative Educational Services (DCMO BOCES) purchasing … support efforts were made to obtain the best price. None of the 10 professional service providers we reviewed with … is obtained and retained as required. Ensure evaluations of professional service providers are performed as required. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/02/11/delaware-chenango-madison-otsego-dcmo-board-cooperative-educational-servicesChanging Employers – Membership and Enrollment
… employees in this situation contact us before accepting the new position to be sure they understand the consequences to their NYSLRS membership For example, ERS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/changing-employersCompliance With Executive Order 88 – Energy Efficiency of State Buildings (Follow-Up)
… is the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY – the State’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain New York State … by creating green jobs and stimulating the marketplace for clean energy and energy-efficient products and services. … office space in the Capital Region. OGS is responsible for 19 buildings and two campuses. Of the 19 buildings, 11 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/15/compliance-executive-order-88-energy-efficiency-state-buildings-follow