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DiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… the first two months of the state fiscal year is good news and gives reason for optimism about the economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsNYS Comptroller DiNapoli: Beware Text Message Scam Targeting Retirees
… to trick recipients into making a payment for “an upgrade” in exchange for reduced taxes, additional money added to … Retirement Fund is the third largest public pension fund in the United States with estimated assets of $254.8 billion … ranked as one of the best managed and best funded plans in the nation. The Fund's fiscal year ends March 31. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-beware-text-message-scam-targeting-retireesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… In addition, $4,700 in fees were waived without evidence of board approval. Sea Breeze Fire District – Board Oversight … County) The board did not provide adequate oversight of the district’s financial operations, nor comply with … the district’s operations and financial condition. Town of Worth – Audit Follow-Up Letter (Jefferson County) Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2Compliance With Requirements to Maintain Systems at Vendor-Supported Levels (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Compliance With Requirements to … and convenient public transportation to customers in eight counties (Monroe, Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, … of October 29, 2020, of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report. Key Finding RGRTA officials have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/01/19/compliance-requirements-maintain-systems-vendor-supported-levels-followWyoming County Industrial Development Agency – Project Management (2015M-62)
… and procedures critical to project evaluation criteria on which to base project approval decisions; review and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/wyoming-county-industrial-development-agency-projectTown of Clare – Fiscal Stress (2013M-317)
… The elected five-member Town Board is the legislative body responsible for managing Town operations. The Town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/04/town-clare-fiscal-stress-2013m-317Town of Wilson –Purchasing (2014M-077)
… pricing when making these purchases. The Town purchased a tractor for $45,298 and two mowers totaling $30,558 from a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/25/town-wilson-purchasing-2014m-077City of North Tonawanda – Financial Operations (2012M-203)
… 2012. Background The City of North Tonawanda is located in Niagara County and has approximately 32,000 residents. The … did not review the fire companies’ fundraising events held in 2011 because none of the fire companies provided the City … the City with materials and supplies totaling $140,703 in 2011. We found that for all 24 claims tested, department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/08/city-north-tonawanda-financial-operations-2012m-203Elmont Public Library – Board Oversight and Professional Services (2014M-060)
… appropriations totaled $3,240,092. Key Findings The Board does not audit and approve claims before they are paid from … claims to the Board for audit and approval. The Treasurer does not have access to or custody of the funds maintained in … Without having taken an oath of office, the Treasurer does not have the authority to sign checks on the behalf of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/07/11/elmont-public-library-board-oversight-and-professional-services-2014m-060Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention (Follow-Up)
… in our initial audit report, Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention (Report 2017-N-2 ). About the Program The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (Health and Hospitals) is a public benefit corporation created by the … in our initial audit report Oversight of Nurse Hiring and Retention Report 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/03/oversight-nurse-hiring-and-retention-followAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… or whose property they might damage as a result of an accident. Department activities relating to the Acts fall … the Compulsory Insurance Services Program, and the Accident Prevention Course Program. Under the Acts, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityTown of Cherry Valley – Budget Review (B4-14-21)
… position. The Town has adopted a local law to override the tax levy limit in 2015. This local law allows the Town’s preliminary budget to include a tax levy of $779,117, which makes the 2015 tax levy an increase of 4 percent over the 2014 tax levy of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/12/town-cherry-valley-budget-review-b4-14-21NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the first quarter of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 … swings. We are one of the best funded retirement systems in the nation because we look ahead and manage risk.” The … June 30, 2021, the Fund had 53.68% of its assets invested in publicly traded equities. The remaining Fund assets by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsCollege at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… period July 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State's executive agencies spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … for team travel expenses associated with in-state and out-of-state sporting events, including transportation, meals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/31/college-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesCharlotte Valley Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-232)
… comprises five elected members. The District’s general fund budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year were … The Board’s adopted budgets also included appropriating fund balance totaling more than $2 million during the 2007-08 … to 2011-12 fiscal years. However, only $420,000 of this fund balance was actually needed due to the operating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/charlotte-valley-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-232Town of Huntington – Payroll and Legal Services (2013M-28)
… The purpose of our audit was to review employee payroll and payments for legal services for the period January 1, … The Town of Huntington is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 191,000. The Town Board … consists of five elected officials, the Town Supervisor and four Board members. Total Town expenditures for the year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/24/town-huntington-payroll-and-legal-services-2013m-28Town of Hartwick – Financial Condition (2013M-118)
… fund, $58,002 for the library fund, and $6,000 for the lighting district fund. Key Findings The Board did not … levy for the general, highway, fire protection, library, lighting district, and water funds was relatively steady over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/06/town-hartwick-financial-condition-2013m-118Town of Hamlin – Financial Oversight and Information Technology (2012M-197)
… August 9, 2012. Background The Town of Hamlin is located in Monroe County and had a population of 9,045. The Town is … accounting records and resultant financial reports were in considerable disarray. For example, the Town failed to accurately report the cash position of any Town fund in its annual report to the Office of the State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/08/town-hamlin-financial-oversight-and-information-technology-2012m-197Village of Old Field – Misappropriation of Village Funds and Selected Financial Operations (2013M-44)
… 31, 2012. Background The Village of Old Field is located in the Town of Brookhaven, in Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 900. … allowing the apparent misappropriation of over $59,000 in Village funds without detection. This occurred because the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/07/17/village-old-field-misappropriation-village-funds-and-selected-financialTown of Edwards – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-20)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Town’s financial condition and internal … million. Key Findings The Board and Town officials did not adequately monitor the Town’s financial operations and … appropriations are available before funds are expended. Do not permit any fund or appropriation account to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/12/town-edwards-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-20