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Travel Advisory No. 15
… 2.C –Expense Report Certification , employees must certify on an expense report that the expenses claimed are just, true …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/travel-advisory/15-covid-19-travel-and-expense-temporary-exceptionsNational Directory of New Hires Data Security
… Services). The Directory data is composed of information on new hires, quarterly wage, and unemployment insurance. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/national-directory-new-hires-data-securityTown of Fishkill – Fiscal Stress (2013M-188)
… Adopt structurally balanced budgets that are based on reasonable revenue and expenditure estimates. Review all …
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)
… fund balance. Although we commend Town officials on their use of these moneys to reduce the tax levy and build …
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)
… [ read complete report - pdf ] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to … is located in Westchester County. Key Findings Significant revenue and expenditure projections in the adopted budget are … develop a plan to maintain fund balance at a reasonable level. Monitor real estate transfer tax, mortgage tax, 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
Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27000 in public funds for her personal use
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)
… result, the Board has adopted budgets that were not based on sound and realistic estimates of expenditures, and 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
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) estimated return in the second … estate and real assets (8.9 percent) and absolute return strategies and opportunistic alternatives (3.6 percent). The …
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
… collect and remit New York state and local sales taxes on behalf of their out-of-state vendors took effect. Read our …
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
… tax levy increases have slowed significantly since 2005 and dipped below 2 percent in 2015, where they remained until … generally held property tax levy growth to below 2 percent for the last few years." DiNapoli’s report examined local … State. These include counties, cities, towns, villages, school districts, fire districts and other special districts. …
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)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Executive Director’s oversight of the processes … and procedures governing the disbursement process to determine whether disbursements were for appropriate DIBID purposes for the period January 1, 2011, to October 5, 2012. Background The DIBID is a not-for profit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252Town of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-14-19)
… deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Based on the results of our review, we found that revenue and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/04/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-14-19DiNapoli: Mount Vernon Officials Failed to Establish Basic and Routine Financial Policies
… my hope that other city officials will work with the Mayor on implementing these recommendations. Taxpayers deserve to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-mount-vernon-officials-failed-establish-basic-and-routine-financial-policiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop 8.2 Percent in July
… of revenue. This is going to have a long-lasting effect on revenues for counties, cities and many towns and villages …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-82-percent-julyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… budget gaps. The board circumvented the statutory limit on surplus fund balance by making $7.8 million in unbudgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by UnitedHealthcare for Medical/Surgical Services for Ineligible Members
… with health care providers may include limitations on the recovery of claims paid for members who were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/09/29/new-york-state-health-insurance-program-payments-unitedhealthcare-medicalsurgical-servicesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… the acceptable use policy forms and retain the forms on file. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Former Tax Collector Accused of Pocketing $88,000 for Car Loans, Amazon Purchases, Food and Other Expenses
… before Judge Robert Ferris. Colucci is due back in court on March 21st. Colucci allegedly used public money to shop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-tax-collector-accused-pocketing-88000-car-loans-amazon-purchases-food-and-other