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The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in 2020 and supported over 241,000 jobs. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on GDP generated by outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/economic-impact-great-outdoors.pdfColesville Fire District #1 – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-276)
… does not have adequate financial policies and procedures. While the Board has adopted a purchasing policy and a code of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/12/20/colesville-fire-district-1-internal-controls-over-financial-operationsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-14-25)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt totaling $15 million to … The proposed budget does not include an amount to cover the City’s required contribution toward costs for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/11/14/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-14-25Normal Retirement – Article 14 Benefits
… or decrease of a benefit, based on the cost-of-living index. Some benefits are eligible for full escalation, while …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/normal-retirementSmithfield Fire District –Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-113)
… part of the monthly review of the Treasurer’s report and while conducting the annual audit. Provide monthly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/08/07/smithfield-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2015m-113Child and Dependent Care Credit
… our examination was to identify potentially inappropriate Child and Dependent Care credits (credits) processed by the Department of … to pursue legislation to allow the Department to obtain child care subsidy data directly from OCFS and ACS. Use the … our examination was to identify potentially inappropriate Child and Dependent Care credits credits processed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/08/29/child-and-dependent-care-creditCampbell-Savona Central School District -- Budget Review (B2-14-11)
… review was determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the District’s tentative … are outstanding. Key Findings Based on historical trends and current fiscal year expenditures, the District’s … year in excess of the 4 percent limitation is $100,000 and, therefore, appropriating $469,595 as planned will not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/04/24/campbell-savona-central-school-district-budget-review-b2-14-11Village of Skaneateles – Claims Auditing (2024M-68)
… appropriate and properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings While the claims we reviewed were … audited, paid without approval, or not properly supported to meet the competitive procurement requirements, it … and have initiated, or indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/09/06/village-skaneateles-claims-auditing-2024m-68DiNapoli: Buffalo City Schools Technician Worked Second Job Simultaneously
… A Buffalo City School District technician pleaded guilty today … Thomas P. DiNapoli’s office. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was arrested and pleaded guilty to scheming to … submitted time records for working full days at the Buffalo district while also clocked in at the Lake Shore …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-buffalo-city-schools-technician-worked-second-job-simultaneouslyOtego-Unadilla Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-84)
… and appropriations. While recognizing that the actual results of the District’s operations were reasonably close to … though the District had funding surpluses for four of the last five completed fiscal years. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/14/otego-unadilla-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-84City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for … budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the … gap of $25.8 million between the District’s budget request and the City’s proposed budget, the budget request did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2016. DiNapoli’s office paid out 4.5 million state … fraudulent personal income tax refunds from being paid so far in 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-15-24)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2016 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, issued debt … $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the City’s general fund as of December 31, 2010. Local Finance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/11/12/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-15-24State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… the New York City Mayor’s 2024 State of the City address: “Public safety, affordability, and economic growth must guide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-addressDiNapoli Announces Robin Lois to Oversee Local Government Division
… and understands that strong fiscal controls are needed to ensure that government resources are used efficiently,” … said. “I am confident she will effectively lead my efforts to hold local governments accountable for taxpayer dollars, while offering them the assistance they need to better serve their constituents.” Lois served as Dutchess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-announces-robin-lois-oversee-local-government-divisionTown of Hamburg - Finance Office (2023M-109)
… Determine whether the Town of Hamburg’s (Town’s) Finance Office credit card purchases were supported and for proper … Town purposes. Determine whether the Town’s Finance Office payroll was accurate and supported. Key Findings The … the Board and Town officials did not ensure Finance Office payroll was accurate and supported. The Town made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/12/08/town-hamburg-finance-office-2023m-109DiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… biggest cities will be capped at 2%, the same as last year, according to data released today by State Comptroller … factor at 8% for those with a June 30, 2024 fiscal year end. “School and local communities are still navigating … states biggest cities will be capped at 2 the same as last year according to data released today by State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-15-11)
… expenditure projections in the Village's tentative budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … fund operating deficits to submit their tentative budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller for review … the deficits and planned to raise water and sewer rates to make up the difference. The Village’s tentative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/13/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-15-112022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… In honor of Women’s History Month, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … Majority Leader Stewart-Cousins embodies this year’s Women’s History Month theme, “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” Watch a replay of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… or supported by sufficient documentation. Officials used public funds to make donations or impermissible gifts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits