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Local Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfFormer Fire Co. Treasurer Admits Stealing $24K
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli exposed her crimes. DiNapoli’s office partnered with Ontario County … Central New York and Las Vegas. "Ms. Wharton betrayed her neighbors and exploited her fire company for nearly two years," DiNapoli said. … by State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli exposed her crimes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/former-fire-co-treasurer-admits-stealing-24kDiNapoli: Clerk Admits Writing Nearly $5,000 in Village Checks for Herself
… larceny, a misdemeanor, and agreed to pay full restitution plus $500 to cover the village of Delhi’s insurance deductible in lieu of three years’ probation plus one year conditional discharge. “Ms. Barnes used public … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/dinapoli-clerk-admits-writing-nearly-5000-village-checks-herselfSeized Assets Program (Follow-Up)
… of the New York State Division of State Police (Division) is to serve, protect, and defend the people of New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/seized-assets-program-followSexual Offender and Management Treatment Act Program
… currently being civilly confined. The Office uses three psychiatric centers, Central New York Psychiatric Center, St Lawrence Psychiatric Center and the Manhattan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/23/sexual-offender-and-management-treatment-act-programEquine Health and Safety (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report Equine Health and Safety ( … and procedures; improve how information is recorded in the Equine Breakdown, Death, Injury and Incident Database; … Finding Commission officials have made limited progress in correcting the problems we identified in the initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/equine-health-and-safety-followTown of Butternuts – Disbursements (2021M-62)
… New York State General Municipal Law (GML) by allowing a third-party vendor direct access to the Town’s bank account that, at times, had more than $500,000 on deposit. In addition, the Board allowed debit cards to be used, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/08/06/town-butternuts-disbursements-2021m-62Town of Exeter – Town Supervisor's Records and Reports (2024M-25)
… were recorded accurately and in a timely manner, balance sheet accounts were not properly maintained due to carrying …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/31/town-exeter-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2024m-25Chappaqua Central School District - Fixed Assets (2022M-186)
… procedures. 25 disposed assets that we examined were not removed from the District’s original asset list. Also, officials … assets are tagged. Ensure that all disposed assets are removed from the District’s new asset list. Update the fixed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/chappaqua-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2022m-186Village of Catskill – Accounting Records and Reports (2024M-66)
… at May 31, 2023 in the accounting records. Comply with New York State General Municipal Law Section 30 by filing all … audit the Clerk- Treasurer’s Records, as required by New York State Village Law 4-408 (e). Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/27/village-catskill-accounting-records-and-reports-2024m-66Hauppauge Fire District – Mandatory Training and Procurement (2014M-375)
… Key Findings Three Fire Commissioners had not attended mandatory training required by New York State Town Law. The … Hauppauge Fire District Mandatory Training and Procurement 2014M375 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/hauppauge-fire-district-mandatory-training-and-procurement-2014m-375Village of North Syracuse – Transparency of Fiscal Activities (S9-24-11)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of North Syracuse (Village) Board of Trustees (Board): Conducted an annual audit of the Village Chief Fiscal Officer’s (CFO) financial records … Determine whether the Village of North Syracuse Village Board of Trustees Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/12/20/village-north-syracuse-transparency-fiscal-activities-s9-24-11Niagara Falls Water Board – Financial Management (2015M-141)
… agreements and New York State Public Authorities Law for the period January 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. … systems and facilities. The Water Board’s operating budget for 2015 totaled approximately $29.8 million and included appropriations for the Water Board and the Water Authority. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/18/niagara-falls-water-board-financial-management-2015m-141Mexico Academy Central School District –Financial Management (2016M-219)
… District is located in the Towns of Hastings, Mexico, New Haven, Palermo, Parish, Richland, Scriba and Volney, Oswego … fiscal year were $54.2 million. Key Findings Based on the new terms of the nuclear power plant’s payment in lieu of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/09/mexico-academy-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-219State Police Bulletin No. SP-249
… are affected. Background: Chapter 130 of the Laws of 2025, which implemented the 2023-2026 Agreements between the … if there are more than 13 earnings codes. Special Wage Payments for Individuals Who Filed for Retirement Social … information, OSC will be mailing a Request for Special Wage Payment Report to inactive individuals who are 62 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-249-2024-retroactive-increase-hazardous-duty-pay-eligible-employees-stateDiNapoli Releases Report on FY 2027 Proposed Executive Budget
… report examining the proposed State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2027 Executive Budget warns the trajectory of projected state … policy bill and show a $9.4 billion (10%) decrease in SFY 2027 from SFY 2026 levels. The largest dollar change in … the Essential Plan, enrollment would drop to zero in SFY 2027, and formerly EP-covered individuals (aside from those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-releases-report-fy-2027-proposed-executive-budgetDiNapoli: Lake George Watershed Coalition Director Charged in $500K Grant Scheme
… "Bud" York, we have exposed this scam." "It has been a pleasure working with State Comptroller DiNapoli’s office on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-lake-george-watershed-coalition-director-charged-500k-grant-schemeDiNapoli: Regional Land Banks Fighting Urban Blight
… In many cases, the land banks focus on rehabilitating residential properties, but many also demolish vacant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-regional-land-banks-fighting-urban-blightDiNapoli Releases Mid-Year State Cash Report and Review
… through September, according to the state monthly cash report and a mid-year report on revenue trends, … projections. "Midway through the fiscal year, New York’s cash position continues to improve,” DiNapoli said. “Tax … updated projections. DiNapoli's office issues a state cash report every month identifying actual state revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-releases-mid-year-state-cash-report-and-reviewDiNapoli Releases October State Cash Report
… Fund (including transfers from other funds) totaled $39.4 billion through October, representing an increase of 10.7 percent or $3.8 billion. General Fund receipts of $39.4 billion were $31.7 million lower than updated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/dinapoli-releases-october-state-cash-report