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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… the following audits have been issued: Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ): Inspecting Highway … Preferred Source Contracting (2014-S-77) Although SED is responsible for monitoring the New York State Industries … it has provided only minimal oversight. As such, there is little assurance that NYSID is awarding contracts in a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsPekin Fire Co. President Dipped Into Bell Jar
… Company President Lawrence Amacher Jr. was arrested today for allegedly stealing $1,800 from the company’s bell jar collection for his personal use, and falsifying records to hide his … the fire company’s games of chance, used to raise money for the company to aid their protection of the community. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/pekin-fire-co-president-dipped-bell-jarAdministration of the Article 8-A Loan Program (Follow-Up)
… Article 8-A Loan Program (Program) were being used only for qualified projects and their intended purpose and whether … HPD which could result in less Program monies available for other Program-eligible building owners. Key Finding HPD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/12/administration-article-8-loan-program-followWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Wage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs (Report 2015-S - 58 ). … for Needy Families (TANF) program provides assistance and work opportunities to needy families by granting states the federal funds and flexibility to develop and implement their own welfare …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/09/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programs-followVillage of Sinclairville – Water Operations (2014M-362)
… if the Village’s water system was operating effectively for the period June 1, 2013 through October 24, 2014. … is governed by an elected five-member Board of Trustees. For the 2014-15 fiscal year, general fund appropriations … billed and were unaware of the extent of unaccounted-for water. Village officials have not estimated what part of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/24/village-sinclairville-water-operations-2014m-362Oswego County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-8)
… 31, 2011. Background The County covers 952 square miles and has approximately 122,000 residents. The County is … Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges. This department includes a Highway Superintendent and a professional engineer who are directly involved with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/oswego-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-8DiNapoli: Alexandria Clerk Charged In Theft of Town Fees
… town clerk of the town of Alexandria was arrested today for grand larceny related to the missing $36,742 in public … funds and allegedly pocketing cash paid by residents for fines, fees and surcharges, according to State … others from such corruption. I thank the State Police for their work on this case.” DiNapoli’s office is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-alexandria-clerk-charged-theft-town-feesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1071
… paychecks dated May 11, 2011 Background Effective for the 2011 tax year, the Yonkers personal income tax … NYS-50-T-Y , new withholding tables went into effect for paychecks dated on or after May 1, 2011. Since the … surcharge rate change occurred in May but the liability is for the full year (January-December), the publication states …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1071-yonkers-resident-tax-withholding-rate-changeComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … corresponding check numbers, no one is reviewing support for those payments, including the monthly bank statements, … to ensure an accurate account of all moneys. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsSt. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Capital Assets (2023M-99)
… Objective Determine whether the St. Lawrence-Lewis Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) officials … was erased before assets with hard drives were disposed of. Sixty-nine out of 140 recorded IT assets could not be located. These assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/12/01/st-lawrence-lewis-board-cooperative-educational-services-capital-assets-2023m-99DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 14% in February Compared to Last Year
… over February of 2022. All counties experienced strong increases in February collections, with most seeing … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. Table …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-14-february-compared-last-yearService-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Program Implementation
… service gaps, and work with strategic partners to increase the pool of certified SDVOBs to address any unmet …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/09/07/service-disabled-veteran-owned-business-program-implementationFuel and Services
… paid eight vendors up to $66,081 more than necessary for fuel. In addition, we found DMNA lacked documentation to support: (i) the reasonableness of prices paid for the procurement of services from the ten vendors in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/30/fuel-and-servicesExamination of Outstanding Premiums
… Background New York State businesses pay NYSIF premiums for workers compensation and disability insurance. If a … by the Department of Tax and Finance (DTF), is a way for State agencies to offset State payments to recover … however, it has taken steps to participate in the program. For example, NYSIF received DOB approval to participate in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/19/examination-outstanding-premiums2015 Year End Report
The objective of our examination was to determine whether daily workers compensation payment requests by claimants and medical providers claims during the pe
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/09/2015-year-end-reportII.3 Overview – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… vests in the Governor primary authority and responsibility for budget formulation, presentation, and execution. These … available to support these expenditures and disbursements for the forthcoming fiscal year. The State Constitution also requires explicit recommendations for making changes to the current revenue structure and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3-overviewOversight of the STEM Incentive Program (Follow-Up)
… issues that could affect many aspects of the Program. For example, HESC did not always ensure applicants met … We also determined that HESC’s policy to pro-rate loans for any recipients who did not fulfill work and residency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/11/oversight-stem-incentive-program-followTown of Lyndon – Purchasing (2013M-149)
… through April 26, 2013. Background The Town of Lyndon is located in Cattaraugus County and has 700 residents. The Town is governed by a five-member elected Town Board, which … such approval. The Highway Superintendent indicated that he obtained quotes for certain purchases, but did not retain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-lyndon-purchasing-2013m-149State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Officials did not establish written procedures for managing, limiting and monitoring user accounts. Auditors … eight of 10 employees’ computers they reviewed were used for personal internet activity. District officials did not … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. East Irondequoit Central … $9,100 occurred with manual leave accrual entries. Auditors also found five employees had 21 time sheets lacking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits