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Oversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… of their gaming revenues to the State, and tribe/nation casino remittances are defined in compacts (agreements with the State). During the three fiscal years ended March … from casinos. The Commission has officials at each casino to ensure compliance with gaming regulations and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collectionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Management and Reporting The legislature failed to address extended vacancies in key financial positions and … Office 519 days late because of the condition of the records. Village of Menands – Justice Court Operations … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Oversight of Chronic Absenteeism (Follow-Up)
… Objective The objective of this follow-up review is to determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report, … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/06/oversight-chronic-absenteeism-followEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… rate climbed to a high of 16.2 percent in April 2020 and ended the year at 10.0 percent. All industries in the … experienced job losses. The hardest hit was the leisure and hospitality sector, losing over one-third of its … State decreased by 2.3 percent in 2020. The accommodation and food services industry realized the largest decline in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsAdministration and Collection of Real Estate Transfer Taxes (Follow-Up)
… (RETT), enacted in 1968 under Tax Law Article 31 as a tax on the transfer of real property, applies to sales or … when the consideration exceeds $500, at a rate of $2 for every $500 of consideration exchanged. The base tax is … remit the tax to the Department. State RETT collections for each of the 2 State fiscal years ended March 31, 2021 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/10/27/administration-and-collection-real-estate-transfer-taxes-followEfforts to Collect Delinquent Taxes
… Objective To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) is making … To determine if the Department of Taxation and Finance is making adequate efforts in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/08/24/efforts-collect-delinquent-taxesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Industrial Development Agency (COIDA) – Oneonta Rail Yards Acquisition (2021M-38) COIDA did not adequately plan for the 2017 acquisition of the rail yards. The property was acquired … of developing the property. Subsequent to the property acquisition, COIDA officials learned that a large-scale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsAdministration of Self-Insured Workers’ Compensation Plans
… 2015 to June 30, 2018. About the Program Every year, tens of thousands of New Yorkers suffer an injury or occupational illness … and are required to buy insurance against the cost of occupational injury and illness by using a private …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/25/administration-self-insured-workers-compensation-plansComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… , Springville-Griffin Institute Central School District and the Three Village Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Vendor Responsibility Documentation
… Questionnaire (If valued at $100,000 or more for the first time) 1. New contract ✔ ✔ 2. Agreement with an … ✔ ✔ 3. Real estate (purchase, sale or lease) except for an eminent domain or real property sale which is required … Assignment * ✔ ✔ 5. Change to contract value not provided for in the original contract ✔ ✔ 6. Change to contract time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility-documentationOpinion 89-23
… utilize space in the village hall several times per month for nominal or no consideration. This is in reply to your … hall several times per month without consideration or for nominal consideration. General Municipal Law, §72-h … or department thereof, either without consideration or for such consideration and upon such terms and conditions as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-23Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Cortlandville Fire Department , Town of Milford , Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 and West Sand Lake Fire District No. 1 . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … board did not develop a multiyear financial plan. Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 – Internal Controls Over Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today … as inpatient when they were for outpatient services. New York City Department of Housing Preservation and … partially implemented, and three were not implemented. New York State Liquor Authority (SLA): Internal Controls Over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts Through First Quarter Exceed Financial Plan Projections by $1.7 Billion
… by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The revenue news for New York was positive for the first quarter,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-through-first-quarter-exceed-financial-plan-projections-1-point-7-billionDiNapoli: New York City's Immigrant Population Playing Increased Role in Economy
… than 1.9 million immigrants (including 297,000 commuters) work in New York City. These employees accounted for 43 percent of the work force in 2013, up from 31 percent in 1990. Immigrants also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/dinapoli-new-york-citys-immigrant-population-playing-increased-role-economyState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… North Syracuse Central School District – Professional Services (Onondaga County) District officials did not always … been procured in the most economical manner and in the best interest of the taxpayers. District officials paid $1.2 … were for allowable purposes. Town of Waterloo – Financial Management (Seneca County) The board and supervisor did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B22-1-8)
… projections in the proposed budget appear reasonable. For 2022, City officials project an operating loss in water fund. … general fund will total $ 8.6 million as of December 31, 2022, which is 31.4 percent of 2023 general fund … of the State Comptroller City of Lockport Budget Review 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/11/04/city-lockport-budget-review-b22-1-8DiNapoli: Former Chief of Border City Hose Company Pleads Guilty to Stealing Company Funds and Repays More Than $18,000
… from the company. “Mr. Morabito’s theft of money meant to protect his community was a violation of the public’s … when funding for our Fire Departments and Hose Companies is so important, restoring the funding, assuring … Morabito, 71, served as chief of the Hose Company, which is one of two fire companies in the Border City Fire District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-former-chief-border-city-hose-company-pleads-guilty-stealing-company-funds-and-repays-moreDiNapoli Applauds Top Court Ruling Reaffirming Audit Powers
… applauded the unanimous Court of Appeals decision in South Island Orthopaedic Group v. DiNapoli, which reaffirmed his … agreed. In an earlier review of the records of South Island, the Comptroller determined that the two … future waivers of Empire plan member's co-payments. South Island and one of the non-participating doctors challenged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-applauds-top-court-ruling-reaffirming-audit-powersDiNapoli: Town of Alexander Clerk Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Nearly $3,000 of Taxpayer Funds
… nearly $3,000 from the town and altering town records to cover her theft. “Ms. Tiede was entrusted to safeguard public finances but instead she allegedly abused her position to steal town funds and attempted to hide her crime,” … nearly $3000 from the town and altering town records to cover her theft …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-town-alexander-clerk-arrested-allegedly-stealing-nearly-3000-taxpayer-funds