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Pulteney Fire District No. 2 – Misappropriation of Funds (2014M-308)
… audit was to examine the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2009 through July 24, 2014. … Volunteer Fire Department. Budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled $229,350. Key Findings The Board failed to … appropriate oversight of financial operations. Seek reimbursement from the Treasurer for the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/05/28/pulteney-fire-district-no-2-misappropriation-funds-2014m-308New Woodstock Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-263)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s controls over financial activity … an annual stipend for mileage incurred while responding to fires but did not have statutory authority to do so. Key Recommendations Ensure that the annual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/12/19/new-woodstock-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-263DiNapoli: With 2 Million People Fishing and Hunting in the State, New York Ranks Third Nationwide
… totaled more than $5 billion in 2011, the most recent year for which such figures are available. Nearly $1.9 billion was … hunting, fishing and boating revenues to the states for wildlife programs have provided an average of more than $24 million a year for New York since 2011. The full report “Fishing, Hunting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/dinapoli-2-million-people-fishing-and-hunting-state-new-york-ranks-third-nationwideSaratoga County – Financial Condition (2013M-235)
… by resident service revenue and interfund transfers from the general fund. Key Finding Even though the Board … (the County-run nursing home) have shown negative trends from 2010 through 2012. The negative financial trends … The total general fund balance decreased 41 percent, from $24.7 million at January 1, 2010, to $10.3 million at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/10/04/saratoga-county-financial-condition-2013m-235DiNapoli and Stewart-Cousins Encourage Residents to Claim More Than $100 Million in Lost Money
… today encouraged local residents to search for unclaimed funds, also known as lost and forgotten money, … her outreach in her district, increases awareness about unclaimed funds and helps us to get even more checks out in … whose names or companies were on the Comptroller’s unclaimed funds list, personally knew it. My office sent out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-and-stewart-cousins-encourage-residents-claim-more-100-million-lost-moneyBrighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys – Financial Operations (2013M-348)
… July 31, 2013. Background The Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys is located in the City of Albany, and … Brighter Choice Charter Middle School for Boys Financial Operations 2013M348 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/02/07/brighter-choice-charter-middle-school-boys-financial-operations-2013m-348DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… “My thanks to DA Fitzpatrick and Superintendent James for their partnership in holding the defendant accountable.” … in the third degree in Onondaga County Court before Judge Mary Anne Doherty. He is due back in court on June 23. Since … Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 State St., Albany, NY 12236. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B7-16-9)
… fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Long Beach, located in Nassau County, has been authorized to issue … budget includes revenue estimates of $4.9 million for beach charges, $9.3 million for refuse and garbage charges, … that are expected to be realized from increases to the beach charges, refuse and garbage charges, metered water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/05/06/city-long-beach-budget-review-b7-16-9School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… primary residences. Property owners are eligible for one exemption for a primary residence only. Local assessors … or entities not eligible to receive them. Our tests of one class of potentially ineligible exemptions at 46 sampled … claim a STAR (or similar) exemption in more than one state. Key Recommendations To State Policy Makers: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… Local government sales tax collections in July increased by 21.2% over the same month in 2020, marking the fourth … close to $1.6 billion, up $276 million from July of last year. “Last month’s impressive sales tax performance reflects this year’s strengthening economy and positive jobs numbers,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentXI-A.1.B Category Codes – XI-A. Purchasing
… New York State (NYS) uses the United Nations Standard Products and Services Code® (UNSPSC®) set as the category … and/or purchase order in the SFS from a condensed list of code values most appropriate to NYS purchases. If the category code is not on the condensed list or the agency wants to select a more detailed category …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a1b-category-codesDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $2 Billion Lower Than Last Fiscal Year
… of the Budget’s (DOB) January projections. Tax receipts for the month of January totaled $11.4 billion. This is … year. This is largely due to higher federal reimbursement for Medicaid spending, as well as the withholding of certain … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-2-billion-lower-last-fiscal-yearTown of Florida – Town Clerk Operations (2012M-215)
… June 30, 2012. Background The Town of Florida is located in Montgomery County and has a population of approximately … so poorly maintained. Key Recommendations Record each tax payment received in a cash receipts journal itemizing the … including reviewing finalized tax rolls and County settlement statements. Record the payee names and amounts in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-florida-town-clerk-operations-2012m-215Medicaid Program – Medicaid Claims Processing Activity April 1, 2011 Through September 30, 2011
… The Department of Health (Department) administers the State's Medicaid program. The Department's eMedNY computer … levels of care; Claims for a recipient who did not live in New York State; and Improper claims for certain clinic services, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/01/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-claims-processing-activity-april-1-2011-through-september-30-2011Financial Management Practices
… watersheds. In addition, the District collects permit fees for access rights to the Great Sacandaga Lake and assesses fees to power companies for dam usage to generate electricity. Key Findings Revenue … by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in 2007 for public safety reasons. The District has cut spending and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/11/25/financial-management-practicesUnnecessary Managed Care Payments for Medicaid Recipients With Medicare (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/unnecessary-managed-care-payments-medicaid-recipients-medicare-followUtilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial report, Utilization of the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility ( 2016-S-78 ). About the … (ESA), it constructed a new yard and shop facility at Arch Street in Long Island City, adjacent to the No. 7 line … LIRR incurred $2,714,552 in operating expenses at the Arch Street Yard and Shop Facility (Facility). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/28/utilization-arch-street-yard-and-shop-facility-followDiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… P. DiNapoli and Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. today encouraged Bronx residents to search for forgotten … why Bronx residents should be at Bronx Borough Hall today,” said DiNapoli. “When an individual forgets about an … be turned over to the State Comptroller’s office. Today’s event with Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced that the New York State Common Retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … adopted budgets. As a result, from 2014 through 2016, fund balance in the general fund declined from about $478,000 to … fund from $31,503 to $3,521 (89 percent). Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0