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Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Burke , Town of Deerpark , City of Newburgh and Rockland County . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … effectively.” Town of Burke – Fiscal Oversight (Franklin County) The board did not adequately oversee the town’s … fuel purchases. Town of Deerpark – Budget Review (Orange County) The significant revenue and expenditure projections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Office Has $14.5 Billion in Unclaimed Funds; Urges New Yorkers to Claim Lost Money
… today announced that his office has over $14.5 billion in unclaimed funds and urged New Yorkers to see if any of it … record for the third consecutive year for the most unclaimed funds returned in one year totaling $452 million. … our website." There are currently more than 35 million unclaimed funds accounts, some dating back to the 1940s. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-office-has-145-billion-unclaimed-funds-urges-new-yorkers-claim-lost-moneyProperty Tax Freeze Credit
… was to determine whether the Property Tax Freeze Credit (PTF Credit) payments approved by the Department of Taxation and … accordance with New York State Tax Law. Background The PTF Credit is intended to reimburse qualified New York State … was to determine whether the Property Tax Freeze Credit PTF Credit payments approved by the Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/property-tax-freeze-creditVillage of Catskill – Financial Condition (2014M-134)
… the financial oversight provided by the Board of Trustees for the period June 1, 2012 through December 19, 2013. Background The Village of Catskill is located in the Town of Catskill in Greene County and has a … Ensure that the required annual financial report is filed with OSC within 60 days after the close of the fiscal year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/08/08/village-catskill-financial-condition-2014m-134III.7 Data Quality – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… clean up transactions. For transactions that have not been cleaned up, the Office of the State Comptroller … eSettlement invoices in Entry in Process, New, Expedite Ready, Agency Review Ready, Agency Review Level 1, Agency … and less than five percent of the total value remaining not utilized in the last 45 days will be closed. Any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii7-data-qualityVillage of Monticello – Board Oversight (2013M-226)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the oversight provided by the Board for the period … which totaled approximately $19 million, as required, to ensure that moneys were not used for non-village purposes. … ensure that Village officials maintained accurate and up-to-date accounting records and, therefore, did not receive …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/02/14/village-monticello-board-oversight-2013m-226DiNapoli: New York's March 31 Cash Standing Above Projections, but Faces Significant Shortfall in Weeks
… soon as next month due to billions in state aid payments for health and education, delayed state tax revenues and … which was $499.1 million above the Division of Budget’s latest projections for state fiscal year 2019-20. $463.9 … for government cash flow purposes. The Comptroller’s Office will provide more analysis of the cash flow and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/04/dinapoli-new-yorks-march-31-cash-standing-above-projections-faces-significant-shortfall-weeksVillage of Pulaski – Selected Village Operations (2013M-142)
… reserve, claims, annual audits and information technology for the period June 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background The Village of Pulaski is located in Oswego County and has approximately 2,400 … system improvement reserve to pay for work associated with the River Street retaining wall project. However, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/09/06/village-pulaski-selected-village-operations-2013m-142Town of Gardiner – Selected Financial Activities (2013M-67)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over cash receipts and disbursements and the Board’s oversight of the Town’s financial activities for the period January 1, … Town of Gardiner Selected Financial Activities 2013M67 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/07/town-gardiner-selected-financial-activities-2013m-67Town 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-powerState Agencies Bulletin No. 1912
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies that position pools and/or chartfield … Affected Employees All agencies with appropriations due to lapse on 06/30/2021 are affected. Background Appropriations allocated to certain chartfield strings will be lapsing on 06/30/2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1912-updating-payserv-chartfield-strings-june-lapsing-eventsDisposal of Electronic Devices
… if electronic devices being surplused by the State University of New York at Albany (University at Albany) through the Office of General Services … the data from these devices. At the time of our audit, the University at Albany had 36 electronic devices ready for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B20-6-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s 2021 proposed budget. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by Chapter 223 of the Laws of … to exceed $15 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the general fund as of December 31, 2010. During the time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/11/13/city-newburgh-budget-review-b20-6-12City of Saratoga Springs – Financial Condition (2012M-201)
… condition of the City’s general, water and sewer funds for the period January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2011. … consisting of five members, has overall responsibility for the City’s operations. The City’s annual budget for the 2012 fiscal year was $37.2 million for the general …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/02/15/city-saratoga-springs-financial-condition-2012m-201CUNY Bulletin No. CU-696
… Employees Eligible CUNY employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program are affected. … Program. Employees receive an annual incentive payment in exchange for waiving their City health benefits when other … Actions A listing of employees who elect to participate in the Health Benefits Buy-Out Waiver Program is sent to CUNY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-696-city-university-new-york-cuny-health-benefits-buy-outSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied … expenses, which are discretionary and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, … such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide audit initiative to determine whether the use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/01/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0Affordable Home Ownership Development Program
… To determine whether Affordable Home Ownership Development Program Program grant managers are awarding grant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/10/06/affordable-home-ownership-development-programEssex County – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-177)
… the period January 1, 2012 to January 31, 2013. Background Essex County is located in northeastern New York State and … Essex County Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/15/essex-county-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-177Southside Academy Charter School – Board Oversight (2013M-318)
… of our audit was to examine the School’s relationship with National Heritage Academies Inc. (NHA) for the period July 1, 2011 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2014/01/17/southside-academy-charter-school-board-oversight-2013m-318New York City Tourism Industry Hit Hard by Pandemic, Visitor Spending Drops by 73%
… for agencies designed to coordinate such activities (i.e., NYC & Company). Target domestic leisure travelers in the … DiNapoli's exhaustive report on the pandemic's impact on NYC tourism is an invaluable marker," said Manhattan Borough … hotels, restaurants, bars and much more. Bringing back the theatre industry will inspire tourists to return to New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/new-york-city-tourism-industry-hit-hard-pandemic-visitor-spending-drops-73