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East Clinton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-194)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over financial operations for the period January 1, 2011 to April 30, 2012. Background The East Clinton Fire District … made gifts and non-interest bearing loans of public moneys to members of the District’s fire department in excess of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/04/east-clinton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsSafety at Stations
… pursuant to a lease and operating agreement with New York City. Administratively, SIR is a separate operating unit, … runs the length of the Island (14 miles) from St. George Terminal to the southern terminal at Tottenville. Riders can … buses at many of SIR’s 22 stations or to the Staten Island Ferry. SIR operates 24 hours a day with service every 30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/15/safety-stationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 974
… for the reduction in contribution regardless of any break(s) in service. As previously determined by OSC Counsel, a break in service impacts the “continuance in service” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/974-elimination-mandatory-employee-contribution-members-optional-retirementCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B18-7-5)
… budget review issued in May 2017. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to … City of Long Beach Budget Review B1875 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b18-7-5Town of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… The Board has adopted budgets that were not based on sound and realistic estimates of revenues and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208DiNapoli: Former Almond Treasurer Took $22,000 in Fire Department Funds
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer … the safety of their community,” DiNapoli said. “This arrest serves as a wake-up call to volunteer fire departments … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the arrest of former Almond Volunteer Fire Department Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-former-almond-treasurer-took-22000-fire-department-fundsDairy Inspections
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately monitoring the inspection of dairy processing in New York State. The audit covered the period January 1, 2013 through … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets Department is adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/dairy-inspectionsReceiving Your Benefit and Filing Your Pension Payment Option Election – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… Receiving Your Benefit At retirement, you must decide how you want your retirement benefit paid. You can choose … amount payable during your lifetime, with nothing payable to a beneficiary upon your death. Or you may choose a lower … how they affect your potential benefit, and then save or print it. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/receiving-your-benefit-and-filing-your-pension-payment-option-electionComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Affordable Home Ownership Development Program
… To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program Program grant managers are awarding grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-programCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B17-6-11)
… which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2017-18 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … potentially face a shortfall of approximately $1.7 million in revenue if income tax surcharges remain at 2016-17 levels. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/07/07/city-yonkers-budget-review-b17-6-11Town of LeRay – Justice Court (S9-14-5)
… moneys on behalf of the Court for the period January 1, 2012 through February 28, 2014. Background The Town covers … violations reported to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) are not up-to-date. The Court does not reconcile monthly DMV reports with current Court caseload activity and, …
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)
… from our budget review issued in May 2016. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been … City of Long Beach Budget Review B1779 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/05/11/city-long-beach-budget-review-b17-7-9School 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
… sales tax collections in New York state totaled $23 billion in calendar year 2023, up 4.2%, or $919 million, from 2022, largely influenced … in local sales tax collections statewide moderated in 2023, following two years of double-digit increases,” … DiNapoli Local Sales Taxes Grew 42 to $23 Billion in 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-taxes-grew-42-percent-to-23-billion-2023Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Chemical Dependence Residential Services (2020-S-49) . … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/10/30/oversight-chemical-dependence-residential-services-followDutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … and is responsible, along with other administrative staff, for the County’s day-to-day management. The DPW is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges. The DPW …
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
… equity. I hope this is just a first step for Amazon as it looks more broadly at its products and policies. My office looks forward to continuing our dialogue with the company.” …
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)
… the system administrator for the Town’s financial software package. Maintain an up-to-date inventory list of all of the …
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
… of Jennifer Colucci, 41, of Hopewell Junction, N.Y., for allegedly stealing more than $88,000 in tax funds collected for the use of the town of Beekman and its schools. The … their tax money to benefit their community, not to pay for an individual’s personal lifestyle. I thank Dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-other