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New York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… The COVID-19 pandemic abruptly halted tourism in New York City, one of the world’s top tourist and business … 2020, a 73 percent decline from the prior year, which will cost the city $1.2 billion in lost tax revenues in City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73DiNapoli Releases Economic Report on the Bronx
… the gains it has made in recent years. “More than a year of sustained damage caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has … 383 Note: Rates are per 100,000 people. Data is as of May 16, 2021. Sources: NYC Department of Health and Mental … poverty rate is far higher than the citywide average of 16.4 percent. Housing affordability is a serious issue facing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-releases-economic-report-bronxCity of Sherrill – Payroll and Community Activity Center Cash Receipts (2017M-228)
… and wages were accurately paid and to determine whether cash receipts from the Community Activity Center were … approximately $1.55 million and Community Activity Center cash receipts totaled $196,000. Key Findings City officials …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/22/city-sherrill-payroll-and-community-activity-center-cash-receipts-2017m-2282018 Financial Condition Report – 2018 Financial Condition Report
… Message from the Comptroller I am pleased to present the State of New … 31, 2018. While the national economy continues to expand and our fiscal condition is relatively stable, challenges … for substantial cuts to federal aid, particularly for health care, could threaten the State’s ability to maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2018-fcrHuntington Manor Fire District – Cash Disbursements (2014M-108)
… Background The Huntington Manor Fire District is located in the Town of Huntington is Suffolk County. The District is … In the Treasurer’s absence, the Secretary performs all claims payment duties without supervision. Key Recommendations Audit all claims before they are paid. The Treasurer should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/06/13/huntington-manor-fire-district-cash-disbursements-2014m-108Humphrey Fire District – Financial Controls (2014M-37)
… and separate from the Town of Humphrey, and is located in Cattaraugus County. It is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/humphrey-fire-district-financial-controls-2014m-37Liverpool Public Library - Board Oversight and Leave Accruals (2018M-126)
… time and vacation leave was not always accrued and paid in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2018/12/07/liverpool-public-library-board-oversight-and-leave-accruals-2018m-126Northville Central School District - Extra-Classroom Activity Collections (2018M-272)
… $751 more deposited than supported. One club used $2,000 of collections to make a cash payment to a vendor rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/22/northville-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-collectionsAlton Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-96)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Sodus, located in Wayne County. The District is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/10/alton-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2015m-96Walden Fire District – Disbursements (2014M-184)
… February 18, 2014. Background The Walden Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate … to provide guidance to staff on the disbursement function. Formally adopt written policies and procedures that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/17/walden-fire-district-disbursements-2014m-184Plymouth Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activity (2014M-211)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Plymouth, located in Chenango County. The District is governed by a five-member …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/10/03/plymouth-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activity-2014m-211Clifton Park-Halfmoon Fire District No. 1 – Length of Service Award Program (2015M-64)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District officials properly awarded Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) service credit for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/26/clifton-park-halfmoon-fire-district-no-1-length-service-award-program-2015mTotal Spending – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… programs. State spending, which includes spending from federal funds, is recorded on a cash basis. See …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/total-spendingLyndon Fire District – Disbursements (2022M-132)
… Determine if the Lyndon Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) provided adequate oversight to … purposes. However, the Board could improve oversight of and internal controls over disbursements. The Board: Did … Could not explain what specific procedures its reviews of financial reports included. Because the Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/lyndon-fire-district-disbursements-2022m-132Total Spending – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Spending generally reflects the State’s program priorities. Comparing spending to revenue … funds, is recorded on a cash basis. See Appendices 1 and 2 for a breakdown of State spending by major service … State spending was $11,204 per person. Spending on public health and education represents 70.1 percent of total State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/total-spendingTown of Colchester – Financial Condition (2016M-376)
… 31, 2016. Background The Town of Colchester is located in Delaware County and has a population of approximately … Budgeted appropriations for the general and highway funds in 2016 totaled approximately $2.8 million. Key Findings The … and overestimated expenditures by 18 percent, on average, in the general fund. Key Recommendations Adopt a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-colchester-financial-condition-2016m-376Restrictions – State Police Plan
… Overtime: For Tier 5 and 6 members, the total amount of overtime that can be included in your FAE calculation is limited to 15 percent of earnings. Certain public safety overtime: Your employer … and cannot be included in your pensionable earnings. As of July 1, 2019, public safety overtime that is paid to you …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/final-average-earnings/restrictionsRestrictions – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… the Governor’s annual salary is excluded (please refer to our Overtime and Earnings Limits for Tier 6 page for more … that can be included in your FAE calculation is limited to 15 percent of earnings. Certain public safety overtime: … Your employer reports pensionable overtime earnings to NYSLRS. Generally, earnings for overtime worked for a private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/final-average-earnings/restrictionsTotal Spending – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… and funding source for the past five years. Growth in State Spending Has Exceeded the Rate of Inflation Over the … increased $13.6 billion (7.9 percent) to $187 billion in 2021. Since 2017, the growth in State spending (18.8 percent) has exceeded the rate of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/total-spendingWalton Central School District - Fund Balance (2019M-209)
… through 2018-19 and only used approximately $282,000. As of June 30, 2019, surplus fund balance totaled over $1.4 … reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will be used to fund operations. Reduce …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/17/walton-central-school-district-fund-balance-2019m-209