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Town of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… paid on the tax bill. Reconcile records of collections with deposits. Provide oversight of the tax collection …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Town of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… Justices either performed inadequate bank reconciliations or did not perform them at all. Although the Board audited … to identify the control weaknesses, the cash shortage, or the lack of bank reconciliations. The Clerk did not … the Clerk. Keep detailed records of receipts including the form of each deposit. Consider developing comprehensive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerVillage of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Village’s financial management and the Board’s oversight of financial operations for the period June 1, 2011, through … Village of Clyde Financial Management and Board Oversight 2013M96 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96Village of Oxford – Justice Court Operations (2013M-219)
… through April 30, 2013. Background The Village of Oxford is located in the Town of Oxford in Chenango County and has a population of approximately 1,450. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees which comprises four … moneys received and deposited to ensure that each ticket is adjudicated and has an associated payment deposited in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/02/14/village-oxford-justice-court-operations-2013m-219Village of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… March 14, 2013. Background The Village of Monticello is located in the Town of Thompson in Sullivan County. The Village is governed by the Board of Trustees which comprises an … make sound financial decisions. As a result, the Village is experiencing cash flow issues, and received notices …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226Town of Parma – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-96)
… 1, 2010, to January 20, 2012. Background The Town of Parma is located in Monroe County. The Town is governed by the Town Board, which comprises four elected … over the Town’s financial software application who is independent of the financial recordkeeping functions. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-parma-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-96City of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… of real property. Revenues for real estate transfer taxes, mortgage taxes and Court fees are unsupported and could be … at a reasonable level. Monitor real estate transfer tax, mortgage tax, and Court fees revenues closely throughout the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… 2016-17 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to … City of Long Beach Budget Review B7169 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a partial exemption from school taxes for … The STAR program lowers the school real property tax burden for homeowners, and makes up the difference by … not have the ability to search the Office of Real Property Tax Services (ORPTS) database of existing STAR exemptions …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B23-6-6)
… realized. The City plans to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2023-24 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal process by which a property owner can challenge the real property tax assessment on a given property to reduce its assessment. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b23-6-6Helping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… Helping Students Get Course Credit Credit Recovery Programs in School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolFire Safety (2015-MS-1)
… following municipalities: Cities of Ithaca [pdf] , North Tonawanda [pdf] , Plattsburgh [pdf] , Poughkeepsie [pdf] , … from five municipalities (Hempstead, Lindenhurst, North Tonawanda, Plattsburgh and Poughkeepsie) did not review or … drills. Five municipalities (Lindenhurst, Hempstead, North Tonawanda, Saratoga Springs and White Plains) did not submit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/27/fire-safety-2015-ms-1City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and … Office of the State Comptroller, as Fiscal Agent for the City of Yonkers (City), determined that the City’s adopted budget for fiscal … City of Yonkers Budget Review B17611 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11Downtown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… under the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) and is charged with the revitalization, development, promotion, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252City of Olean – Budget Review (B17-1-3)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … review letter issued in March 2016. Background The City of Olean, located in Cattaraugus County, issued debt totaling … City of Olean Budget Review B1713 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/03/17/city-olean-budget-review-b17-1-3Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… effectiveness of the School’s compact contract with the Foundation for the period July 1, 2011 through July 31, 2013. … entered into a three-year compact agreement with the Foundation in June 2011. All Board members voted in favor of … who recused himself from voting because he is also the Foundation’s Executive Director. The compact does not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… today. Collections totaled close to $1.6 billion, up $276 million from July of last year. “Last month’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentDiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… states need the federal government to step up and provide help, or they face tough decisions such as recurring cuts or … significantly more assistance and must get priority relief from Washington." DiNapoli’s report also found: The … monetary settlements and amounts reserved for debt management. Of this amount, $428 million was deposited …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksDiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Surge Nearly 58 Percent in May
… rebounds from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the standstill it created in New York state in March … DiNapoli said. “Combined with direct federal assistance and restored state aid, the recovery of sales taxes will help … by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-surge-nearly-58-percent-mayDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule of planned bond sales for New York state, New York City and … their major public authorities during the fourth quarter of 2023. The planned sales of $9.11 billion include $6.43 billion of new money and $2.68 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarter