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DiNapoli: NYC Retail Sector Battered by Pandemic
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “2020 was a bleak year for brick and mortar retailers, and the holiday season's … rates rise may push many to insolvency,” DiNapoli said. “Stores do not have the usual crowds this holiday season and … half (52 percent) of the city’s retailers were approved for PPP loans. The number of retail jobs reported by them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-nyc-retail-sector-battered-pandemicSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… has a tracking system that accurately accounts for all its properties, including all leases; whether it has identified … it has followed required procedures in the leasing of its properties. This audit covered the period January 1, 2014 … The PANYNJ uses two systems to track the status of its properties and to track rent and revenues – SAP and YARDI. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceDiNapoli: Audits Find Certain IDAs Lack Job Creation Data
… is no formal process to compare current and projected jobs at the time of application to the reported number of jobs actually created and retained. Auditors found 31 companies that received loans only created half of the jobs they said they would create. Schenectady County IDA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-audits-find-certain-idas-lack-job-creation-dataDiNapoli: Audit Finds OMH Needs To Improve Oversight of Supportive Housing Providers To Ensure Safety and Well-Being of Vulnerable New Yorkers
… time. After several months and prompted by the audit, the provider located the resident in a rehabilitation facility … Each resident is supposed to have a support plan that details the services they need, but the audit found plans … meetings were not held. Strengthen Oversight of Provider Work Plans Contract work plans vary by provider. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-audit-finds-omh-needs-improve-oversight-supportive-housing-providers-ensure-safety-and-wellState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Residential Domestic Violence Programs (2017-S-16) Based on the amount and quality of information provided by OCFS, … (DV) residences. OCFS officials placed constraints on the audit, including delays in and denial of access to … were performed. For example, auditors reviewed all 223 cameras at ten subway stations and found that 31 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOpinion 88-62
… reserve fund to finance) REFUSE AND GARBAGE -- Solid Waste Facility (creation of capital reserve fund to finance … separation, treatment, processing and disposal of solid waste and, for these purposes, to construct, operate and … grass cover crop, and sufficient grading to direct water off the fill area so as to minimize infiltration and preclude …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-62Opinion 89-64
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … -- Purchases (consideration paid); (obtaining appraisals) NEW YORK CONSTITUTION, ARTICLE VIII, §1; GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-64Loan Payroll Deductions – Legacy Reporting
… a notification is sent to the employer through Retirement Online giving the amount to be deducted from the member’s … (and make additional payments) through their Retirement Online member accounts . Reporting Loan Payments Employers … outstanding loan. We will notify you through Retirement Online when to change the loan deduction amount so members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/legacy-reporting/loan-payroll-deductionsFiling the Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… the information that is listed on your Resolution instead of mailing the paper form to NYSLRS. By submitting the … to receive access. You can also mail a hard copy of the Resolution to: NYSLRS Attn: Pension Integrity Bureau 110 State Street Albany, NY 12244 The hard copy must be certified by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/filing-resolutionSullivan West Central School District - Retiree Health Insurance (2019M-196)
… documentation was maintained to verify the calculations of certain retirees’ contributions. Key Recommendations … Ensure that documentation necessary to verify calculations of all retirees’ health insurance contributions is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/12/13/sullivan-west-central-school-district-retiree-health-insurance-2019m-196Onondaga County Resource Recovery Agency - Transfer Station and Compost Facility Cash Receipts (2018M-217)
… employees responsible for cash collection, as required by the Agency’s written procedures. Adequately track garbage … Improve cash controls by ensuring employees are following the written cash collection procedures. Perform periodic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2019/07/19/onondaga-county-resource-recovery-agency-transfer-station-and-compost-facilityLowville Academy and Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-154)
… purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment. Key Findings Because the claims auditor was also the … purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/09/27/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019mWestfield Academy and Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-67)
… with our recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/03/westfield-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2018mHubbardsville Fire District - Board Oversight (2018M-107)
… Properly establish its capital reserve fund and obtain voter approval prior to issuing $150,000 in debt. Require … Officially establish the capital reserve and obtain voter approval prior to issuing debt. Maintain perpetual …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/08/31/hubbardsville-fire-district-board-oversight-2018m-107Town of West Seneca - Capital Project Management (2019M-195)
… clearly inform taxpayers when the estimated cost and scope of the project changed. Was not fully transparent on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/03/06/town-west-seneca-capital-project-management-2019m-195Poughkeepsie City School District – Information Technology (2019M-166)
… level agreements (SLAs) with its IT service providers. In addition, sensitive information technology (IT) control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/07/02/poughkeepsie-city-school-district-information-technology-2019m-166Town of Deerpark – Real Property Tax Collections (2017M-277)
… July 19, 2017. Background The Town of Deerpark is located in Orange County. The Town, which is governed by an elected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/04/27/town-deerpark-real-property-tax-collections-2017m-277Bellevue Fire District #9 – Procurement (2018M-5)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District officials followed their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/04/06/bellevue-fire-district-9-procurement-2018m-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … Accruals (Albany County) There is no procedure in place to verify that leave credits earned are in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Northampton – Financial Management and Internal Controls Over Town Clerk Receipts (2012M-233)
… 29, 2012. Background The Town of Northampton is located in Fulton County and has a population of approximately 2,670. … and four council members. Appropriations for all funds in the 2012 budget totaled approximately $1.9 million. Key … by comparing recorded liabilities to available cash on a monthly basis. Consult with the Town’s legal counsel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-northampton-financial-management-and-internal-controls-over-town-clerk-receipts