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Village of Hempstead -- Budget Review (B7-15-7)
… independent evaluation of the Village’s preliminary budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background Chapter 646 of the … local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/10/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-15-7DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by Nearly 9% in November
… in New York state increased by 8.8% in November compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.72 billion, up $139 million compared to the same time last year. “November marked another solid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-nearly-9-percent-novemberState Agencies Bulletin No. 446
… regarding previously issued Bulletin 435 - Change in the Manager of the NYS College Savings Program. Affected Employees Employees who participate in the College Savings Program. Effective Date Immediately … updated all payroll records for employees who participate in the College Savings Program, with the new account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/446-additional-information-regarding-change-manager-nys-college-savingsWest Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-178)
… period July 1, 2009, through June 4, 2013. Background The West Valley Central School District is located in Cattaraugus … report in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. … West Valley Central School District Financial Management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/06/west-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-178Chautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
… of $1.4 million. Spent $5.2 million from the general fund for District operations and did not repay the general fund, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2023/12/22/chautauqua-county-financial-condition-2023m-111DiNapoli: Bradford Fire Company Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Stealing $8,500 in Public Funds
… personal fundraisers and now she is being held accountable for her actions," said DiNapoli. "My thanks to District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police for their partnership in bringing offenders like Hamilton to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-bradford-fire-company-treasurer-pleads-guilty-stealing-8500-public-fundsComptroller DiNapoli Statement in Response to President Trump’s Withdrawal From the Paris Agreement
… "President Trump’s decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake, is bad … alternative instruments. … President Trumps decision to walk away from the Paris Agreement is a mistake is bad policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/06/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-response-president-trumps-withdrawal-paris-agreementUnitedHealthcare Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Follow-Up)
… Insurance Company of New York: Improper Payments for Acupuncture and Acupuncture-Related Services (Report … The Empire Plan is the primary health insurance plan for NYSHIP, covering 1.1 million members Civil Service … $7.3 million in actual and potential overpayments for services that were not supported by provider …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/unitedhealthcare-insurance-company-new-york-improper-payments-acupuncture-and-acupunctureNiagara County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-2)
… The County’s budgeted expenditures totaled $335 million in 2012. The County Department of Public Works (DPW) is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/niagara-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-2XIV.13.A Overview – XIV. Special Procedures
… 30 days of the Merchandise/Invoice Received (MIR) date for most vendors, 15 days for qualified Small Business Vendors). When the State fails … XII, Section 5.I - Prompt Payment Interest Calculations for more details. If a voucher payment is submitted that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv13a-overviewTown of Schaghticoke – Budgeting (2013M-239)
… Key Findings The Board routinely relied on unexpended surplus funds to finance town-wide general, and certain water … revenues to fund expenditures. As a result, unexpended surplus funds declined in the town-wide general fund, two … they appropriated unexpended surplus funds to keep the tax levy and user rates stable. However, this practice …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/06/town-schaghticoke-budgeting-2013m-239Fishers Island Ferry District – Financial Operations (2016M-156)
… of our audit was to assess selected financial operations for the period January 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015. … Board of Commissioners. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $4.5 million. Key Findings … recorded and duplicate prenumbered receipts are not issued for cash collected. District officials did not ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2016/08/12/fishers-island-ferry-district-financial-operations-2016m-156Town of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… controls over selected financial and operational areas for the period January 1, 2011, to June 22, 2012. Background … four Board members. Budgeted general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2011 and 2012 were approximately $1.6 … written back-up procedures and require the media used for backups to be encrypted and stored in a secure location. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyXII.6.G Paying Debt Service – XII. Expenditures
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs Business Units how to process vouchers for Debt Service payments. The Office of the State Comptroller’s Vendor Management Unit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6g-paying-debt-serviceState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… complied with the procurement policy and claims were for a proper district purpose or adequately supported. … cannot be assured all money raised was properly accounted for and deposited. The board did not adopt adequate bylaws … and services or ensure claims were properly supported or for valid purposes. Officials did not solicit competition for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… appropriate budgets, and the town’s preliminary budgets for 2017-2020 fiscal years did not include the fund balance … authorized contracts and claims, monitored and accounted for the project consisting of building improvements, upgrades …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsElba Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-240)
… limits in each of the past five years. For example, as of June 30, 2013, unexpended surplus funds exceeded statutory … operating surpluses to fund six reserves that, as of June 30, 2013, totaled $2.1 million. Four of the six reserves …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/elba-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-240IV.4 Overview – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… State agencies to make expenditures and incur obligations for specific purposes each fiscal year in the form of an … New York State. In order to establish a chart of accounts for expenditures that is both usable and manageable, a list … requires that a minimum number of accounts be created for major expenditure classes. When the expenditure account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-iv/iv4-overviewNYS Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Major Support for Racial Equity Audit at Amazon
… and the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s request for an independent review of the company’s policies and … from 44.18% of Amazon shareholders, an immense success for a first-time proposal. If CEO Jeff Bezos’ shares … address racial diversity, equity and inclusion. It's time for Amazon to listen to its investors and take steps to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/nys-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-major-support-racial-equity-audit-amazonCity of Oneonta – Departmental Collections (2013M-13)
… January 1, 2011, to November 15, 2012. Background The City of Oneonta has approximately 14,000 residents and is … central New York. The eight-member Common Council is the City’s legislative branch. The Mayor serves as the head of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/04/12/city-oneonta-departmental-collections-2013m-13