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Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… through December 31, 2016. Background All real property in New York is subject to taxation unless specific legal … it exempt status. Real property tax exemptions are granted on the basis of many different criteria, including the use to … of Age or Older (Senior Citizens) and Veterans exemptions in 10 towns. Key Findings Assessors granted exemptions that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Beacon City School District – Claims Auditing (2016M-20)
… of our audit was to examine the claims audit function for the period July 1, 2014 through September 30, 2015. … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 fiscal years were $64.6 million … auditor. The Board did not provide purchasing policies for the claims auditor to use as guidance when auditing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/03/beacon-city-school-district-claims-auditing-2016m-20Norwich City School District – Financial Condition and Cafeteria Operations (2014M-143)
… Background The Norwich City School District is located in Chenango County. The District, which is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/01/norwich-city-school-district-financial-condition-and-cafeteria-operationsTown of Hempstead Sanitary District No. 7 – Post-Employment Payments, Claims Processing and Professional Services (2014M-198)
… entered into deferred compensation agreements with former sanitation supervisors for which it had no legal authority to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2014/12/24/town-hempstead-sanitary-district-no-7-post-employment-payments-claims-processingTown of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition … 1, 2010, through December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Benson is located in Hamilton County and has a population … Town of Benson Financial Condition 2013M77 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77Comptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… obtain pension funds intended for someone else do so at the expense of hardworking New Yorkers who rely on their … in approximately 1986. He passed away on July 9, 2008. At the time of Petschauer’s death, his pension benefits were … taxpayer money by calling the toll-free Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overDiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession
… DiNapoli today released an economic profile of the Mid-Hudson region. The region’s proximity to New York City and … could impede future growth. “The economy of the Mid-Hudson region is strong and is being boosted by the … statewide, and the median household income is more than 40 percent higher. The report notes that nearly 39 percent of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recessionWall Street Profits for 2014 May Not Reach 2013 Level
… Wall Street’s profits of $8.7 billion in the first half of 2014 were 13 percent lower than the same period last year. … that full year profits for the broker/dealer operations of New York Stock Exchange member firms (the traditional … Wall Streets profits of $87 billion in the first half of 2014 were 13 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/wall-street-profits-2014-may-not-reach-2013-levelState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Frankfort-Schuyler Central School District , … School District , Putnam Northern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services , Raquette Lake Union Free School District and the Western Suffolk Board of Cooperative Educational Services . State Comptroller …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance – Controls Over the … Initiative’s (ESSHI) goal is to develop 20,000 units of supportive housing over the 15-year period ending in 2031. The Office of Mental Health serves as the lead procurement agency for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… his office completed audits of the Baldwinsville Public Library , City of Lockport , the Town of Saranac and West Corners Fire Department . “In today’s fiscal climate, … spent appropriately and effectively.” Baldwinsville Public Library – Private Funds and Employee Leave Accruals (Onondaga …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0DiNapoli: Former Durhamville Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $92,000
… A former treasurer of the Durhamville Fire Department, Kimberly Simchik, was arrested for allegedly … over $92,000 from the Department over a seven-year period, New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and the New … State Police announced today. “Ms. Simchik allegedly used Fire Department funds for her own entertainment betraying her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-former-durhamville-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-92000Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District , Chenango County , Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Village … District – Controls Over Financial Operations (Jefferson County) The district has not submitted the required annual … of the Town of Champion Great Bend Fire District Chenango County Jefferson County Soil and Water Conservation District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-2III.3 Scope of the SFS – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… performance against plans. In the establish control phase, the SFS records the appropriation and segregation … by agency management are also recorded. In the execution phase, the SFS processes vouchers and encumbrances, provides … available to agencies that require them. In the evaluation phase, the SFS provides budgetary reporting which shows …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii3-scope-sfsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City's Executive Budget
… “New York City’s $98.6 billion executive budget for FY 2022 and its … agreements, which will begin expiring in May. “My office’s full analysis of the FY 2022 budget and the Mayor’s executive financial plan will be released in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-citys-executive-budgetOverview – Membership and Enrollment
… benefit . New members will lock in the benefits of Tier 6. Other advantages of membership include: Death benefits; … refund of all contributions made to the Retirement System plus interest (the current interest rate is 5 percent), or … Learn more about your employees’ right to membership . Rev. 12/23 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/membership-enrollment/overviewCentral New York Regional Market Authority – Financial Condition (2024M-18)
… Authority could realize a $410,000 revenue shortfall in FY 2023-24. Officials did not adequately monitor and control … and new staff. The Board also approved and paid the former Executive Director (Director), the current Director’s father, $212,154 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2024/05/14/central-new-york-regional-market-authority-financial-condition-2024m-18Town of Henrietta – Financial Management and Purchasing (2013M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management and internal … long-term financial plans, policies, or procedures to govern budgeting practices and the level of unexpended surplus funds to maintain. The Board has adopted budgets that were not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/24/town-henrietta-financial-management-and-purchasing-2013m-208Town of Wawayanda – Financial Management and Information Technology (2013M-260)
… surplus fund balance. The Board has not adopted a breach notification policy, a disaster recovery plan, or a … multi-year financial and capital plan. Adopt a breach notification policy and a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that details specific guidelines for the protection of private and essential data. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/29/town-wawayanda-financial-management-and-information-technology-2013m-260City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)
… [read complete report - pdf] Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers' financial condition in the current and future … New York Office of the State Comptroller City of Yonkers Budget Review B2266 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2022/06/10/city-yonkers-budget-review-b22-6-6