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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Growth Accelerates in 3rd Quarter
… Third quarter local sales tax collections in New York state totaled $4.8 billion, an increase of 6.3 … be a contributing factor, along with the continued rise in consumer spending and wages.” Overall, year-to-date … of 4.3 percent. Year-to-date sales tax collections grew in 51 of 57 counties, a marked improvement over the growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-growth-accelerates-3rd-quarterSelected Aspects of Parking Violations Operations to Collect Fines and Fees
… Objective To determine whether the New York City Department of Finance (DOF) identifies and collects fines and fees that … processed about 20 million summonses with a total value of $901 million and $994 million, respectively. DOF’s role includes generating and mailing notices of violations, collecting the amounts due, and adjudicating …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/04/selected-aspects-parking-violations-operations-collect-fines-and-feesDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… March to corrupting the government in the second degree (class C felony); grand larceny in the third degree/ public servant (class C Felony); two counts of tampering with public records in the first degree (class D felony); scheme to defraud in the first degree (class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000The Norman Howard School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the CFR. The disallowances for personal services consisted of $170,325 in compensation for uncertified teachers and … the required professional certifications during portions of our audit period. Further, we questioned $21,729 in other … as appropriate. NHS should ensure that the reporting of reimbursable expenses complies with SED requirements and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/07/15/norman-howard-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Pleads Guilty to Theft of Public Funds
Former Town of Potter Clerk Julie Brown pleaded guilty yesterday after pocketing public funds for her personal use and must pay back $46646 in restitution
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-theft-public-fundsOversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections (Follow-Up)
… for overseeing three types of casinos in the State: commercial, video lottery terminal (VLT), and Class III tribe/nation (tribe/nation). Commercial and VLT casinos are required to remit a percentage … the State). The Commission has officials at each of the 19 commercial, VLT, and tribe/nation casinos to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/05/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collections-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… district’s IT assets. In addition, personal internet use was found on computers assigned to employees who routinely … and annually appropriated $225,000 of fund balance that was not used to finance operations. As of June 30, 2019, surplus fund balance totaled over $1 million and was 6 percent of 2019-20 appropriations, exceeding the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Noe Rodriguez, 38, of Buffalo, was prosecuted by Erie County District Attorney … in Erie County Court to five years probation, 100 hours of community service and $18,229 in restitution, which he … degree, a class E felony. “Mr. Rodriguez took advantage of lax supervision to scam taxpayers and pocket money he did …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … officials have generally taken appropriate action to manage the district’s financial condition. However, they have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-2Medicaid Program – Cost of Pharmacy Services Under Managed Care
… did not take steps to ensure the use of the lowest net cost drugs to the Medicaid program. As a result, for the … drug utilization is steered toward drugs with the lowest net cost when medically appropriate. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/17/medicaid-program-cost-pharmacy-services-under-managed-careExamples from GASB Statement 34 - Statement of Cash Flows
… Sample City Statement of Cash Flows Proprietary Funds For the Year Ended December 31, 2002 Business-Type … about noncash investing, capital, and financing activities is not illustrated. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/examples-gasb-statement-34-statement-cash-flowsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… financial position. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… determined, district officials did not fix leaks in the heating, cooling and ventilation system requiring buckets in the halls to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsUser Access Controls Over Selected System Applications
… 2019. About the Program Upstate, the only academic medical center in Central New York, consists of four colleges, a … system, and a hospital that includes a Level 1 trauma center and a dedicated children’s hospital and cancer center. To facilitate patient care, research, and education, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/10/user-access-controls-over-selected-system-applicationsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… reserves and appropriating $900,000 in fund balance that was not used. As of June 30, 2019, recalculated surplus fund … (Madison County and Oneida County) The district’s network was not adequately secure to protect the student information … to malicious software. A written disaster recovery plan was not made available to the Comptroller’s auditors or the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Central New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)
… deficit of $97,470 at the end of the 2022-23 fiscal year (FY). The Board and officials did not develop and adopt … $369,144 (20 percent) more than budgeted and the 2022-23 FY commercial lease revenue was $316,500 (36 percent) under … Authority could realize a $410,000 revenue shortfall in FY 2023-24. Officials did not adequately monitor and control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18DiNapoli: Queens Woman Charged With Stealing Nearly $85,000 in NYS Pension Payments Meant for Her Deceased Father
… $85,000 in New York state pension payments meant for her deceased father, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli … of his pension into a bank account that was in his and his deceased wife’s name. He died in April 2020; at which time … the state retirement system learned Richard Hansen was deceased and stopped payments. At that time, Deanna Hansen …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-queens-woman-charged-stealing-nearly-85000-nys-pension-payments-meant-her-deceased-fatherComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… board has not developed a current multiyear financial plan or capital plan to complement the budget process. Hudson City … that either were not approved, not properly supported or not expended for legitimate grant purposes. Auditors found … had been outstanding for 30 days and $893,000 for 90 days or more. If the district has to write off uncollectible …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Child Protective Services (2013-MS-5)
… 2012. Background The New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) oversees the child welfare programs … rehabilitative services to children, parents and other family members. Recent federal reviews of the State’s child … help reduce recurrence rates. County CPS units may use the Family Assessment Review (FAR) as an alternative response to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/10/14/child-protective-services-2013-ms-5Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness (Follow-Up)
… by the NYC Mayor’s Office of Operations (Operations); NYC311 service requests data; and other daily records, such …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/25/street-and-sidewalk-cleanliness-follow