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DiNapoli: Moderate Growth in Local Sales Tax Collections for First Half of 2017
… 3.3 percent in the first six months of 2017, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … June, local collections totaled $8 billion compared to $7.8 billion during the same period last year. "Local … consumer spending is holding up for now, the upcoming back-to-school and holiday shopping seasons may determine if this …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-moderate-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-first-half-2017City of Beacon – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2012M-224)
… to May 31, 2012. Background The City of Beacon is located in Dutchess County, and has a population of approximately … for the collection and payment of delinquent taxes are not in compliance with the Law. City officials did not adopt a … City police and MTA officers to issue parking tickets in a sequential order and maintain copies of all tickets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/01/18/city-beacon-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2012mClinton-Essex-Warren-Washington Board of Cooperative Education Services – Employee Benefit Plan Forfeited Funds (2022M-31)
… DCAP and HRA for the 2014-15 through 2020-21 plan years to BOCES. As a result, all forfeited funds were not annually … them in January 2022. BOCES lacked adequate procedures to ensure the administrator returned all forfeited funds from … a timely manner. Key Recommendations Establish procedures to ensure the administrator returns all forfeited funds from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/08/05/clinton-essex-warren-washington-board-cooperative-education-services-employeeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… Local sales tax collections in New York state totaled more than $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022 (April-June), an increase of … in part, the temporary reduction in local sales taxes on gasoline in 24 counties, along with a possible return to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Signing of New Legislative Package on Gun Control
… statement today regarding Governor Hochul's signing of a new legislative package addressing gun control: "Gun … store in Buffalo to an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, this scourge knows no geographic boundaries. The gun …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-signing-new-legislative-package-gun-controlTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. Six – Professional Services and Fuel (2014M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s … that provides refuse and recycling pickup services to 32,000 homes in Elmont, Franklin Square, North Valley …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/01/02/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-six-professional-services-and-fuel-2014m-246Village of Castleton-on-Hudson – Internal Controls Over Information Technology and Online Banking (2013M-59)
… controls over information technology and online banking for the period of June 1, 2011, to September 30, 2012. … an elected Mayor. The Village’s budgeted appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year were approximately $2 million. … breach notification procedures, or adopted procedures for data backup. Although audit logs are available through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/05/24/village-castleton-hudson-internal-controls-over-information-technology-and-onlineCity of Glen Cove Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-139)
… (County) received $375,914 more than it should have. These funds should have been paid to the City of Glen Cove (City), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/07/16/city-glen-cove-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2020mNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
… "Tonight our nation mourns the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. "She was a champion for justice, one of the brightest legal minds in American History and a passionate defender of the U.S. Constitution. She was a trailblazer for women and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-ruth-bader-ginsburgDiNapoli: Pandemic Hit to Sales Tax Revenue Threatening Fiscal Health of Local Governments
… New York’s municipalities collected nearly $17 billion in … blowing holes in the budgets of municipalities across New York State,” DiNapoli said. “As we work to rebuild our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-pandemic-hit-sales-tax-revenue-threatening-fiscal-health-local-governmentsTown of Geddes - Account Clerk's Salary and Benefits and Cash Disbursements (2019M-56)
… 2016. These matters were referred to the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office. In April of 2019, the clerk was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/17/town-geddes-account-clerks-salary-and-benefits-and-cash-disbursements-2019m-56Examples from GASB Statement 34 - Sample City Statement of Net Assets Proprietary Funds
… Accounts payable 447,427 304,003 751,430 780,570 Due to other funds 175,000 175,000 1,170,388 Compensated … in the "Totals" column on this statement flows directly to the "Business-type Activities" column on the statement of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34DiNapoli Bolsters State Pension Fund Support of LGBTQIA+ Equity & Inclusion at Portfolio Companies
… they support LGBTQIA+ employees in the workplace. “June is Pride Month, when millions of Americans come together to … and ultimately lead to improved shareholder value. That is what we are after.” The requests, directed to 17 companies … while 10.5% of Millennials identify as LGBTQIA+, almost twice that number, 20.8%, of Generation Z identify as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-bolsters-state-pension-fund-support-lgbtqia-equity-inclusion-portfolio-companiesDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $242.3 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… that the estimated value of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund) was $242.3 billion at the end of the third quarter of state fiscal year 2022-23. For the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2022, Fund … Our pensioners and members can remain confident that their benefits are safe thanks to our prudent management and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2423-billion-end-third-quarterOrange Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Nonstudent Network User Accounts (2022M-154)
… to officials, we found BOCES officials did not: Disable 20 unneeded nonstudent network user accounts that had last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/01/27/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-nonstudent-network-userRolling Stock Programs Department – Selected Aspects of the M9 Rail Car Project Management
… in preparation for service into Grand Central Terminal via the East Side Access. The cars are assembled at the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/25/rolling-stock-programs-department-selected-aspects-m9-rail-car-project-managementKids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… audit covered expenses reported on Kids in Action’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. About the Program … services under this program are based on fixed fees. The reimbursement rates for the SEIT program are based on … reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the RCM …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/04/kids-action-long-island-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualCounty of Otsego Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38)
… of the Rail Yards. The property was acquired based on a $6 million to $20 million development plan, without an … yard and be profitable. The Board decided this was not in County residents’ best interest due to cost and … findings in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on certain issues raised in their response. … Determine …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/02/11/county-otsego-industrial-development-agency-coida-oneontaDiNapoli: Former Village of Bemus Point Clerk-Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Village Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chautauqua County District Attorney Jason Schmidt and Chautauqua County Sheriff James B. … and encourages the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-former-village-bemus-point-clerk-treasurer-pleads-guilty-embezzling-village-fundsDiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… and the Bolivar Police Department which was prompted by a complaint to the Comptroller’s fraud hotline. Amy Olmstead, … that its checks were bouncing. "It’s unacceptable when a public official blurs the line between their private … will not be tolerated. I thank Bolivar Police Chief Steven McPherson and Allegany County District Attorney Keith …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-funds