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DiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
The number of New Yorkers earning less than $20000 with a broadband subscription rose from 64 to 76 between 2019 and 2021 thanks in large part to two federal programs created to address disparities in access to highspeed internet
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… receipts and disbursements, processing of user charges, payroll and information technology. The board also did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grew by Nearly 17% in May
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 16.7% in May compared to the same month in 2021, according to an … for goods and services in the state,” DiNapoli said. “My office is closely monitoring New York’s economy, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-17-mayComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … better access to the financial workings of government. … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… plea was entered today in Steuben County Court before Judge Marianne Furfure and she is scheduled to be sentenced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsDiNapoli: Former Odessa Clerk Allegedly Falsified Timesheets to Scam $11,000 in Extra Pay
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Chemung County … by filing a complaint online at investigations@osc.ny.gov or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-former-odessa-clerk-allegedly-falsified-timesheets-scam-11000-extra-payDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… of goods and services has increased the cost of doing business for many local governments,” DiNapoli said. “My office is … sales tax distributions are based on estimates by the Department of Taxation and Finance. The distributions in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilA Statement from Comptroller DiNapoli on the Murder of George Floyd
… many Black lives have been lost or marginalized over the years to racism, intolerance and violence. Too many fathers … have been taken. Too many opportunities have been stolen and dreams deferred. Across our country, Americans of … Office, as we start the process of reopening, it is my hope and expectation that we will bring with us an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/statement-comptroller-dinapoli-murder-george-floydDiNapoli: School District Tax Levy Growth to Remain Below Two Percent
… Property tax levy growth for school districts will be capped … as 10 cities, including the “Big Four”cities of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Yonkers. “For the fourth consecutive … the cap with 60 percent voter approval of their budget. Last year, school districts and the 10 cities of Amsterdam, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-school-district-tax-levy-growth-remain-below-two-percentDiNapoli: Former Town Clerk Sentenced for $35,000 Embezzlement
… Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at https://www.osc.state.ny.us/investigations , or by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-former-town-clerk-sentenced-35000-embezzlementXVI.3.C State Funds Included in the ACFR – XVI. Financial Reporting
Article 6 of the State Finance Law requires the Comptroller to classify each fund not classified by law into a fund type for financial reporting purposes in conformance with GAAP
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3c-state-funds-included-cafrOpinion 88-35
… services); (combination of purchase of commodity and professional services) -- Sole Source (acquisition of … serves the public interest and is available from only one source. Prior opinions superseded to the extent … the competitive bidding requirements of section 103. The two common law exceptions which may pertain to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35Town of Harrison - Budgeting Practices (2018M-142)
… revenue and expenditure projections in the budget and fund balance were reasonable. Key Findings From 2013 through 2017, … percent) per year, which created excessive unassigned fund balance. Unassigned fund balance ranged between 17 and 40 percent of ensuing years’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-harrison-budgeting-practices-2018m-142Alexander Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-64)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board … $3.1 million in excess reserve funds as a financing source for a capital project, they did not do so in accordance with … Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/09/11/alexander-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-64Mount Markham Central School District – Financial Management (2020M-39)
… Develop and adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Discontinue the practice of adopting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/06/26/mount-markham-central-school-district-financial-management-2020m-39State Police Bulletin No. SP-250
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the State Police Troopers Unit (Troopers Unit) and … Officers (CO/NCO) Non-Pensionable Lump Sum Payment and to provide processing instructions for entering … (Mil Stip) will receive the lump sum payment on the Check Date listed above. Employees with an Employee Status of Leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-250-state-police-troopers-and-commissionednon-commissioned-officersState Police Bulletin No. SP-253
… an adjustment. Affected Employees: Employees in the State Police Investigators Unit (BCI – BU62) who meet the … blank when entering the initial adjustment record or a new adjustment record. When adjusting the Earnings amount or … to all employment and income taxes. Federal, State and New York City income tax withholding will be calculated using the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-253-new-york-state-police-investigators-association-local-4-iupa-afl-cioTown of Sherburne – Budgeting (2025M-3)
… 31, 2020 – December 31, 2023. We extended our audit period to November 12, 2024 to analyze the 2025 adopted budget. Understanding the Program … increase in fund balance. Furthermore, the Board did not have written multiyear capital or financial plans or a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/18/town-sherburne-budgeting-2025m-3DiNapoli: Audit Finds Inadequate Oversight of Student Grade Changes
… Student grades in five school districts were changed from failing to passing without … and Saratoga Springs school districts. A sixth school district that was audited, Williamsville, does not detail or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-audit-finds-inadequate-oversight-student-grade-changesDiNapoli: Audit Reveals Cash, Drugs, Weapons Missing from Police Custody
… Irondequoit and Newburgh; as well as the village of Johnson City. “When seized property is missing, it can jeopardize the … we audited understand the seriousness of this issue and have already begun to implement many of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-audit-reveals-cash-drugs-weapons-missing-police-custody