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DiNapoli and Diaz Help Bronx Residents Claim $245 Million in Lost Money
… President Ruben Diaz Jr. will help raise awareness about unclaimed funds across the borough. It’s your money, come and get it. … Bronx residents to make the effort to track down their unclaimed money from the more than $244 million in unclaimed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-and-diaz-help-bronx-residents-claim-245-million-lost-moneyProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether the Property Tax Freeze Credit (PTF … and Finance (Department) were appropriate and processed in accordance with New York State Tax Law. Background The PTF … $188,523 where either the homeowner or property was not eligible for the STAR property tax exemption. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditVillage of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… records, the Board did not have reliable information on which to base its decisions. The Village filed AFRs for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134Cyber Incident Response Team
… To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services … Generally, CIRT provided technical cyber services at the request of the entities that it supports; however, it … … To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/11/12/cyber-incident-response-teamIII.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
The scope of the Statewide Financial System includes the last three phases of the New York State Financial Cycle as previously outlined in Chapter II New York State Financial Accounting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… PPSI. Auditors found district officials were unaware of this activity because they did not routinely monitor … County) The board overestimated appropriations by a total of $2.7 million from 2016-17 through 2018-19 and annually appropriated $225,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was prosecuted by Erie County District Attorney … in Erie County Court to five years probation, 100 hours of community service and $18,229 in restitution, which he … degree, a class E felony. “Mr. Rodriguez took advantage of lax supervision to scam taxpayers and pocket money he did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianTravel Advisory No. 15
… cost-effective option is available. The update is a result of the State’s decision to lift COVID-19 restrictions and … information about determining the most economical method of travel in the best interest of the State, employees must follow established mileage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability … New Hires data. The audit covers the period June 2, 2016 to March 3, 2020. About the Program The Office of Temporary … the remaining 2 requirements were found to be not applicable due to current practices at the Office and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityTown of Fishkill – Fiscal Stress (2013M-188)
… Town’s year-end fund balance for its five major operating funds, combined, was in a $2.2 million deficit at the end of … expenses, Town officials loaned moneys between multiple funds, resulting in $10.3 million of outstanding interfund … of 2012. The Town did not use nearly $782,000 in donated funds as stipulated by the donors, but instead applied these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/16/town-fishkill-fiscal-stress-2013m-188Town of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… operations and the use of the wind power revenues for the period January 1, 2012, to February 28, 2013. Background The Town of Ellenburg is located in Clinton County and has approximately 1,700 residents. The … and four Board members. The Town’s budgeted appropriations in the 2013 fiscal year were $637,517 for the general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerVillage of Keeseville – Financial Condition (2013M-192)
… realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures based on historical data and supporting source documentation. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/20/village-keeseville-financial-condition-2013m-192City of Mount Vernon – Budget Review (B21-6-3)
… Appropriations for overtime, health insurance, retirement, contingencies, separation payments, contractual … budget is within the tax levy limit. Key Recommendations Work with the Comptroller to determine current fund balance … to ensure appropriations are sufficient. Determine how the excess retirement liability should be covered and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/04/16/city-mount-vernon-budget-review-b21-6-3DiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds for her personal use. Her thefts were … 21, 2019, when Brown resigned. She agreed to pay $26,729 in restitution as part of her plea agreement in March, of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000Village of Clyde – Financial Management and Board Oversight (2013M-96)
… and the Board’s oversight of financial operations for the period June 1, 2011, through January 11, 2013. Background The Village of Clyde is located in the Town of Galen in Wayne County and has approximately 2,100 residents. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/08/16/village-clyde-financial-management-and-board-oversight-2013m-96City of Troy – Budget Review (B19-5-8)
… the purchase of equipment and vehicles instead of relying on the issuance of debt to finance these purchases. City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2019/11/07/city-troy-budget-review-b19-5-8NYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… percent for the three-month period ending Sept. 30, 2019, with an estimated value of $215.4 billion, according to New … that have become standard in the past several months and are expected to continue.” The Fund's estimated value … As of Sept. 30, 2019, the Fund had 38.1 percent of its assets invested in publicly traded domestic equities and 15.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $48 billion an increase of 63 percent over the same period last year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterDiNapoli: Local Governments Levy $36.6 Billion in Property Taxes
… governments in New York levied a total of $36.6 billion in property taxes in 2019 – an increase of 2.4 percent over … today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Annual property tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-governments-levy-366-billion-property-taxesDowntown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… The DIBID is a not-for profit corporation that operates under the Downtown Ithaca Alliance (DIA) and is charged with … which comprises 10 members who represent property owners in the DIBID, five members who represent commercial tenants, … $347,875 from special assessments on approximately 200 taxable parcels, generated an additional $176,901 from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252