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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 25 in October compared to the same month in 2022 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.71 billion in May, up $18.4 million compared to last year. “Modest growth in local sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayDiNapoli Announces Review of State Health Department's Progress in Addressing Nursing Home Pandemic Failures
… homes,” said DiNapoli. “The audit released last year by my office exposed the devastating extent to which residents were not adequately protected. Now, a year later, my office is initiating a follow-up review of the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-announces-review-state-health-departments-progress-addressing-nursing-home-pandemic-failuresIX.8.B Interest on Advance Payments to Vendors – IX. Federal Grants
… In some instances, payments are made to vendors, including sub-recipients, before the vendors have … the funds, the agency should require the funds be returned to the State. In such instances the agency should calculate … than $25, agencies should require that amount be paid to the State. Once the interest payment is received, it …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix8b-interest-advance-payments-vendorsEast Ramapo Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-141)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition … The East Ramapo Central School District is located in Rockland County. The District is governed by a Board of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/19/east-ramapo-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-141Monticello Joint Fire District – Fiscal Operations (2017M-80)
… through January 17, 2017. Background The Monticello Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Monticello Joint Fire District Fiscal Operations 2017M80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/14/monticello-joint-fire-district-fiscal-operations-2017m-80Town of Livonia – Justice Court (2015M-76)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations … 1, 2013 through March 17, 2015. Background The Town of Livonia is located in Livingston County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Courts financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/07/24/town-livonia-justice-court-2015m-76XIV.8 Controls to Prevent Prohibited Transactions Using Sole Custody Funds – XIV. Special Procedures
… to banking institutions and securities/investment houses. However, Business Units should ensure no payment of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv8-controls-prevent-prohibited-transactions-using-sole-custody-fundsNew York One of Only Seven States to Owe Money to Federal Unemployment Trust Fund
… (UI) funds that are in debt to the federal government, and the $8.1 billion owed in the outstanding loan balance is … remained stubbornly high despite steady employment gains and state tax rates that have already increased to maximum … any significant federal or state action, repaying the loan and replenishing the unemployment fund will require federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/new-york-one-only-seven-states-owe-money-federal-unemployment-trust-fundIntroduction – Federal Funding and New York
… “New Yorkers rely on federal funding for everything from paving the highways they drive on to work … Support of the State’s Safety Net Medicaid Essential Plan Social Security Temporary Assistance Nutritional Assistance … Agencies Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers National School Lunch, Breakfast Programs Community Development Block …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/introductionCost-Saving Ideas: School District Auditing – External Auditor
… the district as defined by Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS). Who does not qualify The … for External Auditor," - State Education Department Other auditing roles Internal Auditor Claims Auditor/Deputy Claims Auditor Audit Committee Return to School District Auditing – Roles, Responsibilities and Resources Updated 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-school-district-auditing-external-auditorLehman College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Deposit account (totaling $65,034). In addition, of the 72 payments (totaling $1,248,139) from five judgmentally … 2015, these funds totaled over $1 million. These findings point to weaknesses in the monitoring of bank accounts, which …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/21/lehman-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followNew York City School-Based Health Centers – Security and Controls Over Medications and Related Supplies (Follow-Up)
… Ten of the 11 SBHCs sampled had shortages in various medication categories (907 out of 2,298.25 units expected), … student-supplied medications, they did not record student medication transactions (e.g., medications received from or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/23/new-york-city-school-based-health-centers-security-and-controls-over-medications-andReview of Growe Technologies Inc.
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether Downstate conducted an appropriate … agreement with Growe for healthcare IT services to implement MU and ICD-10 at Downstate. In April 2014, … nor the contract SUNY let under Part Q were subject to our Office’s pre-audit and approval. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/19/review-growe-technologies-incContinuity of Operations Planning (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: Continuity of … To assess the extent of implementation as of August 27 2019 of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/continuity-operations-planning-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… requirements when presenting and adopting budgets for 2013-14 through 2018-19. Auditors determined the board … properly managed. Officials did not establish a process for staying current on water system cybersecurity threats. … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsVillage of Canton – Clerk-Treasurer’s Records and Reports (2021M-101)
… cash accounts were out of balance by $942,592. Proper bank reconciliations were not performed and total cash in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/11/24/village-canton-clerk-treasurers-records-and-reports-2021m-101Tupper Lake Central School District – Records and Reports (2021M-14)
… and reports were maintained to allow Tupper Lake Central School District (District) officials to effectively manage … and reports were maintained to allow Tupper Lake Central School District District officials to effectively manage the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/06/25/tupper-lake-central-school-district-records-and-reports-2021m-14Copiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… that do not benefit them. The Board allows Shop employees to use the Shop and equipment for personal business. We … Shop employees used at least $5,365 of District funds to purchase auto parts to repair vehicles not owned by the District or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93Port Jervis City School District – Financial Condition (2022M-152)
… $23.6 million, exceeding the 4 percent statutory limit by 26 percentage points or $20.4 million. We project that the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/11/23/port-jervis-city-school-district-financial-condition-2022m-152