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Local Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfBehavior Analysts of New York, LLC - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2019-S-35)
To determine whether reported costs submitted by Behavior Analysts of New York, LLC on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were allowable, properly calculated ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s35.pdfReport on the Private Sales of Bonds: August 13, 2010 through June 30, 2011
Report on the Private Sales of Bonds: August 13, 2010 through June 30, 2011
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/privatesalesbonds.pdf2024 Annual Financial Report of the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund
The report includes: a description of the costs and damages paid by and recovered for the Fund; the monies spent pursuant to Section 186 (including amounts spent for oil spill prevention, training activities and equipment purchased), and the economic and environmental impacts on the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2024.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 1.4 Percent in the Third Quarter of 2024
Marks the lowest quarterly year-over-year increase following the pandemic-induced declines.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2024-sales-tax-third-quarter.pdfInternal Controls Over the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s Federally Funded Programs (2022-S-37)
To determine whether Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) established and maintained adequate internal controls to oversee and monitor the Governor’s Office of Storm Recovery’s (GOSR) federally funded programs to ensure they meet grant requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-22s37.pdfOpinion 2003-6
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Whether town taxes to support the town police department are to be levied only against taxable properties within the area of the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2003-6DiNapoli Releases Report on 30-Day State Budget Amendments
… reducing General Fund tax receipts by $355 million. The report finds that while overall estimates in the current year … the revised revenue projections may be optimistic, the report found. For a copy of the report visit: Review of the SFY 2015-16 Executive Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-releases-report-30-day-state-budget-amendmentsDiNapoli: State Agency Mishandled Housing Discrimination Complaints
… handled with the attention and respect they deserve. It is encouraging that the agency is taking steps to address the … DHR’s complicated and poorly managed intake system for housing discrimination complaints resulted in lost, … reviewed (70%), records did not include evidence that all investigation steps were completed before cases were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-state-agency-mishandled-housing-discrimination-complaintsX.4.A Identifying Information – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Section 4.A - Vendor Classifications of this Chapter) Open for Ordering – If this box is checked, purchase orders can be created for the vendor. ( Chapter XI-A, Section 3 - Purchase Orders … Chapter) Certifications – Reflects government programs for which the vendor qualifies. ( Section 4.A - Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4a-identifying-informationEllicottville Central School District - Information Technology (2019M-14)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the District ensured information technology (IT) assets were … Determine whether the District ensured information technology IT assets were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/06/14/ellicottville-central-school-district-information-technology-2019m-14Report on the State Fiscal Year 2011-12 Enacted Budget, May 2011
The severity of the recent major recession and the fragile economic recovery have made forecasting difficult for states.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-2011-12.pdfTown of Alexandria – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-159)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerk’s records and financial … from January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2013 that was not deposited into a Town bank account and could not be … The purpose of our audit was to examine the former Clerks records and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/03/25/town-alexandria-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-159Town of Beekman – Misappropriation of Cash Receipts (2015M-41)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Town’s cash … in the theft of $390,178 from the Town and, on March 5, was charged with grand larceny related to additional theft … in our audit. Key Findings A total of $149,219 in cash was not deposited into any of the Town’s bank accounts and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/04/17/town-beekman-misappropriation-cash-receipts-2015m-41State Agencies Bulletin No. 1234
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit - … criteria Effective Date(s) Payment will be processed in a separate check dated 04/18/13 (Institution) or 04/24/13 … 2012-2013 Performance Award (Longevity Lump Sum Payment) in April 2013 as a one-time, lump sum payment in the amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1234-april-2013-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-llsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1244
… a Pay Basis Code of ANN on the payment effective date; and Was rated at least “Satisfactory” or its equivalent on their … Code 2222 ). Eligible employees in a position which was previously downward reallocated (identified by Increment … messages which identifies the reason the employee’s record was not updated: Position and Job do not match FIS Missing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1244-april-2013-security-performance-advances-and-pre-shift-briefing-updatesOversight of Selected Aspects of Traffic Controls
… 13, 2020. About the Program The Department is responsible for providing safe and efficient movement of pedestrians, … units, the Intersection Control Unit (ICU), responsible for conducting traffic control studies at intersections … (MUTCD) contains standards and recommended guidance for traffic control devices, including the need for studies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/oversight-selected-aspects-traffic-controlsComptroller DiNapoli Announces State Contract & Payment Actions
… they lacked the required support including proof of vendor responsibility, proper approvals or committed funding. … returned license plates. (DMV refunds 50 percent of the registration fee for plates surrendered in the first year of a two-year registration.) Approved $954,700 in federal funds for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-announces-state-contract-payment-actionsCassadaga Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-110)
… fund balance. Reduce the unrestricted fund balance to within the statutory limit and use excess funds to fund onetime expenditures and needed reserves or reduce … a more comprehensive reserve policy and review reserves to determine whether the balances are necessary and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/cassadaga-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-110Medicaid Program – Improper Fee-for-Service Pharmacy Payments for Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance
… to pharmacies on behalf of recipients who had third-party insurance and, if so, whether appropriate recoveries were … recipients. Many recipients have other third-party health insurance (TPHI) for pharmacy services in addition to … in pharmacy claims where Medicaid paid as the primary insurance for recipients who had TPHI coverage. We identified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/11/medicaid-program-improper-fee-service-pharmacy-payments-recipients-third-party-health