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2021 Local Sales Taxes Grew by Over 19 Percent; Exceeded Pre-Pandemic Levels
The report examines the many factors that drove sales tax growth in 2021, including inflation, along with the difference in sales tax recovery between New York City and the rest of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2021-local-sales-taxes-grew-by-over-19-percent-exceeded-pre-pandemic-levels.pdfDynamic Center Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-3) 90-Day Response
To determine whether the costs submitted by Dynamic Center Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s3-response.pdfDynamic Center Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2014-S-3)
To determine whether the costs submitted by Dynamic Center Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-14s3.pdfPost Retirement Reporting Page How-To Guide
This guide shows you (as an employer contact with the Employer Reporting Submitter, Employer Reporting Uploader, Payroll or Personnel Security Role) how to report retirees using the Post-Retirement Reporting page in Retirement Online.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/employers/pdf/post-retirement-reporting-page-how-to-guide.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… and three were not implemented. New York State Health Insurance Program – Anthem Blue Cross – Coordination of Benefits With Medicare (2023-S-3) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsAllocation and Budgetary Controls Over Unrestricted Funds
… Foundation for the State University of New York had: a fair and equitable methodology for charging (assessing) SUNY … current methodology for assessing the campuses is fair and equitable. In addition, the assessments were … the current assessment methodology to ensure it remains fair and equitable. Place particular focus on changes in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/allocation-and-budgetary-controls-over-unrestricted-fundsTown of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
… Board-approved loans made from the community development (CD) fund were recorded as transfers, rather than as a … in an understatement of nearly $3.6 million in the CD fund as of December 31, 2016. Key Recommendations Adopt a policy to provide guidelines for loans made from the CD fund to other Town funds. Maintain adequate records to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/18/town-bolton-urban-development-action-grant-repayment-funds-2017m-216Addison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (2023M-6)
… not seek competition in a timely manner, officials cannot assure taxpayers that services were procured in the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/07/addison-central-school-district-procurement-professional-services-2023m-6Town of Middleburgh – Claims Audit Process (2023M-56)
… vendors and the reasons why solicitation of quotes is not in the Town’s best interest. Discontinue use of the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/07/07/town-middleburgh-claims-audit-process-2023m-56Tully Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-138)
… account access. Disable unneeded network user accounts in a timely manner. District officials agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/03/tully-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-138Wynantskill Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-85)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the … Develop clear guidance in procedures to seek competition for purchasing goods and services that were not required to … competitively bid. Follow the District’s purchasing policy for 25 purchases (83 percent) totaling $53,883. Adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/19/wynantskill-union-free-school-district-purchasing-2022m-85Katonah-Lewisboro Union Free School District – Procurement of Goods and Services (2022M-122)
… million were not adequately supported or reviewed prior to payment. Key Recommendations Solicit separate bids for all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/18/katonah-lewisboro-union-free-school-district-procurement-goods-andCanaseraga Central School District - Financial Management (2019M-104)
… comply with the statutory limit and use the excess funds in a manner more beneficial to taxpayers. Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/08/09/canaseraga-central-school-district-financial-management-2019m-104II.4.C Cash and Basic Financial Statements – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… comparison schedules for governmental funds, information about infrastructure assets reported using the modified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii4c-cash-and-basic-financial-statementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… cooperative developments with approximately 47,000 total apartments in NYC. Apartments in Mitchell-Lama developments tend to be desirable … consequently, the waiting lists for many of these apartments can be quite lengthy. To ensure efficient turnover …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCentral Islip Union Free School District - Claims Audit Process (2018M-170)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether claims were adequately supported and properly audited before payment. Key Finding The claims auditor approved 33 of 50 claims (66 percent) totaling $114,333 without documentation … Central Islip Union Free School District Claims Audit Process 2018M170 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/12/central-islip-union-free-school-district-claims-audit-process-2018m-170DiNapoli Calls on Twitter & Other Major Corporations to Take Action on Political Spending Transparency
… Twitter Inc., DISH Network Corp., The Progressive Corp., Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., Las Vegas Sands Corp., Ulta … that could be used for electoral purposes in an annual report. In response to the agreement, the Fund withdrew its … their political spending. At Duke Energy Corp. (52%) and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (53%), the fund’s political …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-calls-twitter-other-major-corporations-take-action-political-spending-transparencyRiverhead Charter School – Debit Cards (2017M-254)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the School’s controls over debit card use for the period July 1, 2015 through February 28. 2017. Key … The Board did not establish a comprehensive policy for debit cards to help ensure all charges were adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/07/27/riverhead-charter-school-debit-cards-2017m-254Sidney Fire Department and Related Fire Companies – Financial Activities (2014M-213)
… Board did not implement internal controls to ensure that cash disbursements and receipts were properly accounted for. … annual audits. The Department President pre-signed some checks. Key Recommendations Ensure that the bylaws are clear and address proper internal controls for cash disbursements and receipts and that documentation is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/10/31/sidney-fire-department-and-related-fire-companies-financialCity of Middletown – Payroll and Leave Benefits (2024M-26)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether City of Middletown (City) officials accurately paid employees’ … City officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings but indicated they have initiated or plan to … Determine whether City of Middletown City officials accurately paid employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2025/05/09/city-middletown-payroll-and-leave-benefits-2024m-26