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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 3.9 Percent for First Quarter of 2021
… Sales tax revenue for local governments in New York State declined by 3.9 … closely because the pandemic’s trajectory and its effect on our state’s fiscal recovery remain uncertain.” This is the … many people stayed home to avoid infection. Collections for the first quarter of 2021 increased compared to the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-3-point-9-percent-first-quarter-2021School District Website Transparency (2021-MS-1)
… important financial information was not posted or posted in hard to find locations. Therefore, taxpayers and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/03/23/school-district-website-transparency-2021-ms-1Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act (Report 2016-S-28 ). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/21/implementation-dignity-all-students-act-followTown of Carroll – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Activities (2013M-221)
… purposes of our audit were to review the Town’s accounting records and reports, and assess the internal controls over … and were funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Two Town justices have jurisdiction over certain … did not file its 2011 or 2012 AUD with the Office of the State Comptroller, and it did not request a 30-day extension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/21/town-carroll-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-activities-2013m-221Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County) Auditors determined that board member had a prohibited interest in the contracts between the town and … Supervisor re-allocated and collected additional salaries for bookkeeping duties totaling $73,794 from April 2015 … 2017 without board authorization. In August 2017, he reimbursed the town for these extra payments and the town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Kids in Action of Long Island, Inc. (Kids in Action) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were … (CFR Manual). The audit covered expenses reported on Kids in Action’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2015. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/03/04/kids-action-long-island-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualControls Over Revocable Consents (Follow-Up)
… exchange for compensation to the City . Revocable consents are granted for a term of ten years, and at the end of that … either a formula or a flat rate for 37 improvements that are specified, in accordance with the Rules. The property … petition the Office for the revocable consents , which are generally for the sole use and benefit of the applicant . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/13/controls-over-revocable-consents-followDiNapoli: Unrestricted State Aid for Local Governments Failed to Keep Up With Inflation
… Unrestricted state aid for cities, towns and villages has remained flat or declined … York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. When adjusted for inflation, unrestricted aid to local governments has … Revenue Sharing Program Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-unrestricted-state-aid-local-governments-failed-keep-inflationNew York Youth Jobs Program (Follow-Up)
… to create jobs and spur economic growth in the State by establishing incentives for employers to hire new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/new-york-youth-jobs-program-followDiNapoli: Orange County Resident Arrested for Stealing Her Late Mother’s Pension Benefits
… with grand larceny in the second degree (Class C Felony) for allegedly stealing $51,532.64 of her late mother’s … District Attorney Hoovler and the New York State Police for their partnership and sending the message that those who … pension benefits will be caught and will face consequences for their criminal actions.” “The theft of public funds is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-orange-county-resident-arrested-stealing-her-late-mothers-pension-benefitsNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on McDonald's Agreement to Tie Executive Compensation to Diversity, Workforce Management
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, trustee of the New York … serve our meals, deliver our purchases, and so much more, on the front lines, at risk of infection even as they … in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-mcdonalds-agreement-tie-executive-compensation-diversityOpinion 91-58
… that referenda which are neither authorized nor required by statute are improper and without effect and that municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-58Selected Financial Management Practices
… River waterfront, generally from the northern boundary of Battery Place to the northern boundary of 59th Street in Manhattan. The Trust has authority over the … The Trust has a 13-member Board with members appointed by the Mayor, Governor, and the Manhattan Borough President. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/26/selected-financial-management-practicesDriver Responsibility Assessment Program
… Purpose To determine whether the Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) has accurately assessed and … the licenses, or the privilege to obtain a license, of drivers who did not pay their assessed fees. Our audit … consumers. In an effort to prevent the repeated behavior of problem drivers and to improve traffic safety, in November …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/09/driver-responsibility-assessment-programCity of Glen Cove – Budget Review (B7-16-12)
… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … in Nassau County, issued debt totaling $12.8 million to liquidate various accumulated fund deficits for the fiscal … to issue obligations to fund operating deficits to submit their proposed budget for the next fiscal year to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/10/14/city-glen-cove-budget-review-b7-16-12Towns’ Road Management Plans (2014-MR-2)
… [pdf] , Preston [pdf] , and Schoharie [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if towns properly maintained … life and help towns save money. A long-term plan, adopted by the town’s board, is critical to support road maintenance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2015/03/20/towns-road-management-plans-2014-mr-2Low-Income Housing Trust Fund Program
… mission is to create decent affordable housing for persons of low income by providing loans and grants for the rehabilitation of existing housing or the … with other State, Federal, or private financing for low-income housing projects. Generally, the Program …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/08/28/low-income-housing-trust-fund-programComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of Cattaraugus County , Town of Cheektowaga , Village of Endicott , Rensselaer County Water and Sewer Authority and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Medicaid Program – Managed Care Payments for Services Not Coordinated Through Recipient Restriction Program Providers
… or via referral from those providers. Generally, claims for non-emergency services submitted for a restricted recipient should not be paid if the service … of the Medicaid Inspector General (OMIG) is responsible for administering and monitoring the Restriction Program. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/26/medicaid-program-managed-care-payments-services-not-coordinated-through-recipientSchuyler County – Court and Trust Funds (2021-C&T-1)
The purpose of our review was to determine whether County officials have established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1 2018 through September 30 2021
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2021/12/10/schuyler-county-court-and-trust-funds-2021-ct-1