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DiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through December Were $2.5 Billion Lower Than Last Year
… State tax receipts through the first nine months of the state fiscal year were $2.5 billion lower than last year, but were $1.8 … State tax receipts through the first nine months of the state fiscal year were $25 billion lower than last …
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)
… through March 31, 2013. Background The Town of Bridgewater is located in Oneida County and has a population of approximately 1,500 residents. The Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town … The Supervisor has assigned accounting duties to the bookkeeper, but has not provided sufficient oversight. As a …
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)
… the financial condition of the City’s general, water and sewer funds for the period January 1, 2008, to December … The City of Saratoga Springs is located in Saratoga County and has a population of approximately 28,000. The City is governed by its Charter and other general laws of the State of New York. The City …
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
… who approved the claim. The official should contact the vendor to request a more detailed claim and to educate the vendor on itemization requirements. If the claim is for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/problem-claimsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019. “Ms. Brown violated the trust of her community by allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000Court Facilities Aid and Assistance Program
… Administration (OCA) is ensuring court facility aid and assistance programs are being used for only eligible … Services to administer the CFIA program. The Justice Court Assistance Program (JCAP) provides annual grants of up to … While OCA has processes for ensuring its facility aid and assistance programs are used for only eligible expenses, …
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
… where they remained until 2019. "Taxpayers want to know how their taxes compare to other municipalities and whether … highest tax rates at $17.46 per $1,000 of full property value. City tax rates were twice as high as those in villages and nearly three times higher than …
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)
… Drug Rebate Program, which allows states to recover a portion of their Medicaid prescription drug costs by … significant behavioral health needs began to be enrolled into Health and Recovery Plans (HARPs). HARPs are a type of … that provides specialized care, including prescription drugs, to Medicaid recipients age 21 or older with serious …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/17/maximizing-drug-rebates-health-and-recovery-plans-followStatewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… fourth consecutive month that collections exceeded 2020 results, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced … fourth consecutive month that collections exceeded 2020 results State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli announced today …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentDiNapoli: Saranac Town Clerk Arrested for Falsifying Town Records
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Clinton County District Attorney Andrew J. Wylie announced the arrest … Bell, 54, was arrested Thursday for allegedly falsifying records to hide her failure to deposit more than $800 in cash … DiNapoli. “Thanks to our partnership with Clinton County District Andrew Wylie and the Clinton County Sheriff’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-saranac-town-clerk-arrested-falsifying-town-recordsVillage of Lyndonville – Leave Time Benefits and Information Technology (2012M-259)
… conditions regarding eligibility for accruing leave or the payment for unused leave. Moreover, there is a lack of … with respect to the accrual and use of leave time and the payment for unused leave at separation from service. Design …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/08/village-lyndonville-leave-time-benefits-and-information-technology-2012m-259Town of Monroe – Water System Accountability and Electricity Cost Savings (2012M-227)
… or revenue enhancements in its water operations and reduce electricity costs for the period January 1, 2011 to January … fees. Town officials did not seek competitive rates for electricity supply purchases or periodically review the rate they were paying with rates offered by other electricity suppliers. The Town could have saved as much as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/15/town-monroe-water-system-accountability-and-electricity-cost-savings-2012m-227Village of Oxford – Justice Court Operations (2013M-219)
… to the JCF. Over 903 tickets with outstanding fees on record at the DMV were not current in the Court’s records … review certain Court activities, these reviews were on average five months late and the Board did not fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/02/14/village-oxford-justice-court-operations-2013m-219Village of Deposit – Fiscal Monitoring and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-205)
… 18, 2013. Background The Village of Deposit is located in Delaware County and has a population of 1,663. The Village … complete and accurate reports from the Clerk-Treasurer. In fact, we found several material errors in the maintenance of the accounting records and related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/12/13/village-deposit-fiscal-monitoring-and-selected-financial-operations-2013m-205Village of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… revenues, the sewer fund borrowed $40,000 from other funds, which has not been repaid and improperly used $30,000 … payable were misstated, which resulted in the operating funds’ fiscal health appearing to be more favorable. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15III.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… The scope of the Statewide Financial System (SFS) includes the last three … The scope of the Statewide Financial System includes the last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsDiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… The City Council of Mount Vernon did not have adequate financial information … for the effective management and fiscal oversight of city operations because officials failed to file annual … provide guidance for a more transparent financial account of the city’s finances during this difficult time. It is my …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesMedicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… the Department of Health (Department) obtained Medicaid pharmacy services under managed care in an economical manner. … uses two methods to pay health care providers for Medicaid pharmacy services: fee-for-service (FFS) and managed care. Under FFS, the Department pays pharmacy providers directly for each drug dispensed to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careTown of Alexander – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2013M-195)
… The Town operates its Court with two Justices - Justice Edwyn Hise has presided since 1998 and Justice James Orr has presided since 2011. Each Justice has a Court clerk to assist with Court activity. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-alexander-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2013m-195State Agencies Bulletin No. 1770
… is to notify agencies of the 2019 Year End processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or … submit AC-230s to OSC in accordance with the processing schedule outlined in this bulletin. Agencies must always … is to notify agencies of the 2019 Year End processing schedule for AC230s Report of Check Returned for Refund or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1770-schedule-submitting-2019-year-end-returned-checks