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West Glens Falls Fire Company No. 1 – Financial Operations (2013M-383)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess controls to ensure that financial activity is properly recorded and … Key Recommendations Adopt financial policies to assist in safeguarding Company assets, such as policies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/04/11/west-glens-falls-fire-company-no-1-financial-operations-2013mPutnam County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-257)
… (PCIDA) management practices for the period January 1, 2012 to May 3, 2013. Background The PCIDA was established in … or emergency services required, the number of existing jobs, or a cost-benefit analysis. Officials do not conduct … to its approval taking into consideration factors such as jobs created or retained, sales tax exemptions and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/putnam-county-industrial-development-agency-managementOpinion 90-27
… for the establishment of joint fire districts without petition. Article 11-A of the Town Law (§189-a et seq. ) and … of functions or duties in a county with an alternative form of government). However, given the requirement that each … (§90 et seq .), which governs the conduct of referenda on petition in towns, is applicable "[w]henever this chapter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-27What Is a Claim? – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… Basically, a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods that have been delivered … by the local government or school district, so long as it is properly itemized and provides all the information, … Basically a claim is a demand presented for the payment of money due for goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/what-claimLockport City School District - Procurement (2021M-198)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Lockport City School District (District) officials procured goods and … Determine whether Lockport City School District District officials procured goods and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/04/13/lockport-city-school-district-procurement-2021m-198Amani Public Charter School – Purchasing and Claims Approval (2025M-11)
… Public Charter School (School) officials procured goods and services in accordance with established policies. Key Findings School officials did not procure goods and services in accordance with the established policy and procedures. As a result, there is no assurance that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/06/amani-public-charter-school-purchasing-and-claims-approval-2025m-11Rush-Henrietta Central School District – Credit Cards and Purchase Cards (2024M-122)
… did not ensure that credit card charges were reconciled in a timely manner and audited, as required, prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/01/03/rush-henrietta-central-school-district-credit-cards-and-purchase-cards-0DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up $739 Million in 2013
… Local sales tax collections of $14.9 billion grew by $739 … news for our municipalities and comes at a time when local revenues have been experiencing little to no growth,” … recovery, sales tax collections could vary either way for local governments and is generally a more volatile source of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-739-million-2013Former President of Briarcliff Manor Fire Department Pleads Guilty to Embezzling More Than $120,000
… four years, Garcia abused his elected position to channel over $120,000 into his personal accounts. Instead of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/former-president-briarcliff-manor-fire-department-pleads-guilty-embezzling-more-120000DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains Below One Percent in 2017
… towns, fire districts, 44 cities and 10 villages. "In what is becoming the norm, New York’s local governments … cap, which first applied to local governments beginning in 2012, limits tax levy increases to the lesser of the rate … the tax cap. The 2017 fiscal year is the fourth year in a row that local governments have had their levy growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-below-one-percent-2017Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Indictment of Former West Ghent Volunteer Fire Company Treasurer for Allegedly Embezzling Fire Company Money
… in the First Degree. "Volunteer fire companies are created to protect the public," State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … and auditors exposed her wrongdoing and brought her to justice under my Operation Integrity partnership with … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-indictment-former-west-ghent-volunteer-fire-companyDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… a complete recovery as visitor spending and related tax revenue have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, according to … New York City,” DiNapoli said. “Visitor spending and the tax revenue this industry generates already exceed … a record $4.9 billion in sales and other tourism-related tax revenue for the city in fiscal year (FY) 2024, a 16% jump …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationXIII.10.A Refunds Owed to the State by an Employee - Using a State-Issued Check – XIII. Employee Expense Reimbursement
… Unit must follow the check cancellation procedures for joint custody bank accounts outlined in Chapter XII, … Unit must follow the check cancellation procedures for joint custody bank accounts outlined in Chapter XII …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiii/xiii10a-refunds-owed-state-employee-using-state-issued-checkDiNapoli Releases Economic Report on Greater Flushing Area
… P. DiNapoli. “The COVID-19 pandemic took a heavy toll on greater Flushing, but jobs are coming back to the area … in 2019. Pandemic Underscored Challenges The pandemic hit Queens harder than any borough and devastated the greater … Specifically: The leisure and hospitality sector was hit hardest, with the highest rate of job loss for the last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-greater-flushing-areaEligible Titles – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… What titles are eligible for the plan? The Section 383-e and 383-f plans cover members in the following titles: Police Officers with the Department of Environmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/383-e-383-f-plans/eligible-titlesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Blooming Grove , Village of Cayuga Heights , Greenville Fire District #1 , Hauppauge … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Town of Blooming Grove Village of Cayuga Heights …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0V.3.E Programs – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… as follows: BUDGETARY BASIS PROGRAM TREE Level 1: Total Programs Level 2: Major Program- from Appropriation Bill Copy … rolls up to the Major Program value. Multiple budgetary programs can roll up to the same Major Program value. OSC is … value. GAAP BASIS PROGRAM TREE Level 1: All State Programs Level 2: Program category used in reporting (for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3e-programsWestchester School for Special Children – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… charges, the Executive Director spent $4,254 at a Harley Davidson dealer; $1,723 for lodging at the Majestic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/02/westchester-school-special-children-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: State Needs to Improve Compliance with Jonathan's Law
… psychological) or neglect, as well as incidents that may result in or have the potential to result in harm to the health, safety or welfare of a patient. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-state-needs-improve-compliance-jonathans-lawCompliance With Jonathan’s Law (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67 ). About the Program … Disabilities (subsequently renamed the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities, or OPWDD). Jonathan’s … of the written incident report; Offer to hold a meeting with a qualified person to further discuss the incident; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/02/25/compliance-jonathans-law-follow