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Town of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Court officials properly collected, reported … (who started July 2013) – and two Court clerks. According to the Court’s System, the Court collected 4,639 payments … accounts; the Court has not reported and remitted $7,542 to the Office of the State Comptroller Justice Court Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-leray-justice-court-s9-14-5City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B17-7-9)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant … our budget review issued in May 2016. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized … City of Long Beach Budget Review B1779 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report, Oversight of Building Construction Site Safety (Report 2021-N-3 ). About the Program The New … and DOB Violations when a property or construction site does not comply with codes, rules, and regulations. The … with applicable codes, laws, and rules for construction site safety. The audit, which covered the period January 2018 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/10/oversight-building-construction-site-safety-followSchool Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a … assessors accept and process residents’ applications for STAR exemptions. The STAR program lowers the school real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6DiNapoli: Local Sales Taxes Grew 4.2% to $23 Billion in 2023
… as the 7.1% growth in the first quarter. New York City’s sales tax growth of 5.9% in 2023 exceeded the aggregate results for the counties and cities in the rest of the state (2.4%). Growth in the city’s collections, which typically account for approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023DiNapoli Criticizes Ill-Conceived Presidential Executive Order
… clean air and water, this action would decimate 40 years of work to reduce pollution in America, pushing our country … the Clean Power Plan, easing restrictions on flaring of methane from gas wells and eliminating climate change from … at the forefront of the rapidly developing global low carbon economy. "I will continue to stand-up and be vocal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-criticizes-ill-conceived-presidential-executive-orderOversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… our initial audit report, Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (2020-S-49) . About the Program The … 680,000 New Yorkers each year, including inpatient and residential services for about 8,000 individuals. OASAS’ regulations govern Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Part 819) delivered by certified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followDutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… Although the County has not developed a written plan for bridge maintenance and repair, it has taken action in recent years to improve and maintain bridge ratings. We tested the flags issued during the last … structural failure was a potential outcome before the next bridge inspection. The County’s response to these four flags …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5DiNapoli Statement on Amazon's Agreement to Conduct an Independent Racial Equity Audit
… the following statement today following Amazon’s agreement to conduct and publicly release an independent racial equity … May 25. “For Amazon, one of America's largest employers, to prioritize and examine its impacts on racial equity is a … in corporate America. We commend the company for listening to its shareholders who understand that fostering diversity, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-statement-amazons-agreement-conduct-independent-racial-equity-auditTown of Parma – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-96)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Town’s management and oversight of financial … technology (IT) for the period January 1, 2010, to January 20, 2012. Background The Town of Parma is located … Key Findings The Board did not allocate adequate revenues to the town-outside-village (TOV) highway fund, which caused …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/11/town-parma-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-96DiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… State Police. “While people across the state struggled to deal with the economic impact of the pandemic, Jennifer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-otherDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… of the state fiscal year were $2.5 billion lower than last year, but were $1.8 billion higher than anticipated by … of December totaled $8.4 billion, $422.5 million above last year, and $1.4 billion above DOB’s latest projections. … which was $7.8 billion, or 10.8 percent, lower than last year. This is largely due to higher federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-december-were-25-billion-lower-last-yearTown of Bridgewater – Financial Operations (2013M-309)
… 31, 2013. Background The Town of Bridgewater is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 1,500 … of real property and sales taxes among tax bases. In addition, separate general ledger cash accounts were not maintained for funds in which cash was commingled and the Board was not provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/20/town-bridgewater-financial-operations-2013m-309City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the financial condition of the … the City’s operations. The City’s annual budget for the 2012 fiscal year was $37.2 million for the general fund, $2.9 … City of Saratoga Springs Financial Condition 2012M201 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201Problem Claims – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… If the answer to any question posed in the earlier section (Claims Auditing) is no, then some type of action should be taken in most cases. Obviously, this will depend on the specific … or if charges are not properly authorized or are not in compliance with local policies, reduce the claim by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… and Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. … She is due back in court on February 2, 2021. The arrest was a result of a joint investigation between the … and Yates County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown former clerk of the Town of Potter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B19-6-6)
The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers financial condition in the current and future years
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/07/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b19-6-6Court Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… items that could not be located at court facilities during site visits. Key Recommendations Provide training to District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/18/court-facilities-aid-and-assistance-programDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… imposed the highest tax rates at $17.46 per $1,000 of full property value. City tax rates were twice as high as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesMaximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans (Report 2017-S-61 ). About … made in our initial audit report Maximizing Drug Rebates for Health and Recovery Plans Report 2017S61 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-follow