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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-2017Town of Cameron – Justice Court and Town Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2015M-17)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court's … January 1, 2012 through June 19, 2014. Background The Town of Cameron is located in Steuben County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2017/11/20/town-cameron-justice-court-and-town-supervisors-records-and-reports-2015mDiNapoli: 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-fundsTown 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: 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: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… our state’s fiscal recovery remain uncertain.” This is the fourth quarter in a row that overall collections have dropped …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021Village 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-onlineDiNapoli: Former Village of Chatham Clerk-Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Funds From the Village
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County … Barbara Henry is charged with tampering with public records in the first degree; two counts of grand larceny in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-village-chatham-clerk-treasurer-arrested-stealing-funds-villageCity 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-2020mTown of Charlton – Internal Controls Over Billed Receivables for Water Operations (2014M-28)
… the Town established internal controls over water billing and collections for the period of January 1, 2012 through … The Town of Charlton is located in Saratoga County and is governed by an elected five-member Town Board and has a population of approximately 4,100 residents. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/05/09/town-charlton-internal-controls-over-billed-receivables-water-operations-2014m-28Ballston Lake Fire District – Length of Service Awards Program Service Credit (2016M-379)
… awarded firefighters Length of Service Awards Program (LOSAP) service credit for the period January 1, 2015 through … contribution of $700 each to which they were not entitled. LOSAP points were not awarded in accordance with District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/17/ballston-lake-fire-district-length-service-awards-program-service-creditDiNapoli: City Property Tax Assessments Show Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels Ahead of Schedule
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today released the … for New York City’s finances entering fiscal year (FY) 2023, amid uncertainty in the city's economic recovery and … to guard against economic and fiscal uncertainties.” Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-city-property-tax-assessments-show-return-pre-pandemic-levels-ahead-scheduleDiNapoli: State Ends Third Quarter of State Fiscal Year on Solid Financial Footing
… reduce their Personal Income Tax (PIT) payments by similar amounts. Since December results may not yet reflect these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-state-ends-third-quarter-state-fiscal-year-solid-financial-footingRolling 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-oneontaNew 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 West Union – Board Oversight and Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2014M-307)
… 26, 2014. Background The Town of West Union is located in Steuben County and had a population of 312 as of the 2010 … The Board did not adopt structurally balanced budgets. In each of the fiscal years 2011 through 2013, the general … of receipt was available or record daily cash receipts in her check register. Key Recommendations Adopt budgets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-west-union-board-oversight-and-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2014m-307