Search
DiNapoli: Strong Growth for Local Sales Tax Collections Halfway Into 2018
… months of 2018, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Through June, local … last year. This is the highest half-year increase in the state since 2010 and the fourth consecutive period of … growth is showing sustained improvement across much of the state," DiNapoli said. "The upcoming back-to-school and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-strong-growth-local-sales-tax-collections-halfway-2018Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… related to nightlife establishments in New York City (NYC). Our audit period was January 1, 2010 through March 31, … a total of 713,264 noise complaints were called in to NYC’s 311 system. According to the World Health Organization … audit, which focuses on noise complaints pertaining to NYC-based nightlife establishments, the NYPD and the SLA are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act
… a School Violence Index (SVI) for each school. Schools at or above a certain SVI threshold for two consecutive years … consideration as potentially persistently dangerous or persistently dangerous. The Department did not designate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/01/13/compliance-safe-schools-against-violence-education-actSeized Assets Program
… rights and dignity. During the course of an investigation or an arrest, law enforcement agencies may seize assets, … cash, personal property, real property, vehicles, or other items that are suspected of being used to conduct … activity, are the proceeds from a criminal activity, or were purchased with the proceeds of a criminal activity. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/12/23/seized-assets-programSchool of Professional Studies – Procurement Card and Travel Card Purchases
… To determine if the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Professional Studies complied with the pertinent … March 28, 2014. Background The City University of New York School of Professional Studies (CUNY SPS or SPS) was founded … master’s) as well as a number of certificate programs. The school’s enrollment has grown to over 2,200 students in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/25/school-professional-studies-procurement-card-and-travel-card-purchasesXIV.14.A Statewide Accounting Policy - Capital Assets and Depreciation – XIV. Special Procedures
… of depreciation expense and accumulated depreciation or the use of the alternative modified approach; and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv14a-statewide-accounting-policy-capital-assets-and-depreciationState University of New York Upstate Medical Center – Selected Travel Expenses
… the use of travel monies by the State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical Center (Center), for two selected … for tolls and mileage associated with transporting the packages. Key Recommendations None Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/06/26/state-university-new-york-upstate-medical-center-selected-travel-expensesOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth
… Counties that operate certified RHY programs can opt in to receive RHY funding from OCFS. Every county – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/08/06/oversight-runaway-and-homeless-youthTown of Byron – Procurement (2024M-11)
… the Town of Byron (Town) officials complied with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and Town policy when … officials complied, they may have saved money by using a State fuel contract and may have paid less for other goods … the Town paid approximately $4,000 more than the State contract price for the more than 16,700 gallons …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/05/24/town-byron-procurement-2024m-11Allocation and Budgetary Controls Over Unrestricted Funds
… exceed current projections. Material increases or decreases in sponsored revenues could impact the amounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/01/07/allocation-and-budgetary-controls-over-unrestricted-fundsAssociation for the Advancement of the Blind and Retarded – Options for People Through Services Program
… … To determine whether payments made by the New York State Office For People With Developmental Disabilities OPWDD …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/26/association-advancement-blind-and-retarded-options-people-through-services-programXII.4.B Certification of Vouchers – XII. Expenditures
… OVERVIEW AND POLICIES Overview Section 110 of New York State Finance Law requires the head of the agency certify or … vouchers, please email BSEInternalControlCert@osc.ny.gov . … Section 110 of New York State Finance Law requires the head of the agency certify or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii4b-certification-vouchersDiNapoli Releases Interactive Map of Local Census Results
… increase, at 9.3 percent. People that identify as Hispanic or Latino increased by almost 28% in cities and villages and … City grew 3.7% from 2010 to 2020, faster than in towns or villages, but this class also saw a 2% increase in vacant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-releases-interactive-map-local-census-resultsDisposal of Electronic Devices
… being surplused by the State University of New York at Albany (University at Albany) through the Office of General Services (OGS) are … responsibility for clearing the data from these devices. At the time of our audit, the University at Albany had 36 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposal-electronic-devicesDiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… percent in January compared to the same time last year, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today. … “The COVID-19 pandemic continues to weigh heavily on New York’s local governments, even as vaccines are being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percentControls Over Cash Advance Accounts
… 1, 2011 to June 12, 2014. Background Under Section 115 of the State Finance Law, cash advances are issued to State … authorized to have 3 advance accounts with a total value of $300,000 as of March 31, 2012. Key Findings SED no longer issues checks …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/08/controls-over-cash-advance-accountsExtended School Day Program
… schools. Key Findings The Department paid SCO $194,320 (or 31 percent of the total reimbursements) for expenses that … related to the operation of the ESD program, not necessary or not allowable. These include: 141,493 in employee salaries … hours of operation and approved student population or not directly related to the ESD programs. More …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/25/extended-school-day-programReview of Collecto, Inc
… examination was to determine whether payments made by the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center … examination was to determine whether payments made by the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/review-collecto-incDiNapoli Statement on Charges Against Former Delhi Village Clerk
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following … conducted by the Comptroller’s office and the New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation. “Delhi's … and auditors and their work with the New York State Police, she will now be held accountable for her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/dinapoli-statement-charges-against-former-delhi-village-clerkPersonal Income Tax and Property Tax
… to determine whether personal income tax refunds (refunds) and property tax freeze, property tax relief, and school tax relief (i.e., STAR) credits (collectively … to as credits) approved by the Department were appropriate and complied with New York State tax laws and regulations. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/12/personal-income-tax-and-property-tax