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DiNapoli: Agricultural Activity Brings $37.6 Billion Into New York’s Economy
… milk and other dairy production, as well as wine, apples, maple syrup and other products. “New York’s economy is still fueled by agricultural activity and the production … products and the unmistakable conclusion that agriculture is a cornerstone of our rural economy both upstate and on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-agricultural-activity-brings-376-billion-new-yorks-economyDiNapoli & James: Former Throop Supervisor Pleads Guilty to Stealing $11,000 From Town
… Letitia James and the New York State Police announced. William Tarby pleaded guilty to Grand Larceny in the Fourth … pay full restitution and cannot seek public office again. “William Tarby exploited his position with the town to pay off … to profit at the expense of taxpayers and the local community. I thank the State Comptroller’s Office and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/dinapoli-james-former-throop-supervisor-pleads-guilty-stealing-11000-townDiNapoli Releases April Cash Report
… One month into the state’s 2015-2016 fiscal year, state tax collections totaled $8.6 billion, an increase of 21.4 percent … primarily due to an increase in Personal Income Tax (PIT) collections. Tax collections, however, were $23.7 million lower than newly … One month into the states 20152016 fiscal year state tax collections totaled $86 billion an increase of 214 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-releases-april-cash-reportDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Grew by 47.2% in 2022, Marking an All-Time High
… in the size of the workforce spurred longer hours on the job for many. However, overtime is not a long-term substitute … employees work overtime. Six state agencies had more than 25% of their workforce accruing overtime in 2022. Veterans’ … last ten years, with 16,858 people leaving the workforce, an increase of 26% from the prior year. New hiring declined …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-grew-47-point-2-2022-marking-all-time-highII.3.D Evaluation – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… statements and schedules on receipts and disbursements for all funds of the state (including agency sole custody … funds operating results and provide updated projections for the remaining quarters of the current fiscal year of … and repayments of advances presented in forms suitable for comparison with the financial plans submitted with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3d-evaluationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… not enforce these goals if not achieved. No practices were in place to ensure penalties were accessed when warranted and no formal written policies and procedures were in place for officials to monitor whether loan disbursements … a four-year total of $505,187 more than necessary in taxes and maintained an excessive level of surplus fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Public Authorities
… Public authorities are public benefit corporations created to further public … legislative mandate. Each public authority is governed by a separate board of directors appointed by elected … Public authorities are corporate instruments of the State created by the Legislature to further public interests …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/public-authoritiesXII.8.D Contract Assignments and Sureties – XII. Expenditures
… assignees and sureties. Business Units are responsible for informing the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) of all contract assignments and sureties. Policies State Finance … and Chapter XI, Section 12.C - Surety Takeovers for the contractual processes related to contract assignments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii8d-contract-assignments-and-suretiesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… structures are inspected timely. Department of Health (DOH): Multiple Same-Day Procedures on Ambulatory … students who were not properly matriculated. Office of Mental Health (OMH): Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) … and support services to individuals diagnosed with severe mental illness whose needs have not been well met by more …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… strong, March sales tax collections had already begun to show the impact of the COVID-19 shutdown–a decrease of 3.7 … with the largest declines downstate. The April figures show shrinking revenues for local governments throughout the … hurt household finances, and the April sales tax figures show how deep it is cutting into municipal finances,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/05/dinapoli-april-sales-tax-collections-decline-over-24-percent-after-covid-19-shutdownCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax
… in place that allow it to appropriately collect Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax, as required by … of tax forms. Diesel and motor fuel distributors must be registered with the Department to legally conduct petroleum … liability. As of June 2018, there were 1,658 businesses registered with the Department as distributors, retailers, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/05/20/collection-petroleum-business-tax-and-motor-fuel-excise-taxWellsville Central School District – Financial Management (2017M-159)
… to review the District’s financial management practices for the period July 1, 2013 through April 19, 2017. … 1,300 students. General fund budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year totaled approximately $29 … unrestricted fund balance has exceeded the statutory limit for the past three fiscal years by amounts ranging from $1.5 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Examination of Travel Expenses
… Purpose This is a continuation of our examination detailed in Report 2015-BSE1-04 , which outlined our findings … to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As reported in 2015-BSE1-04, according to the State’s travel rules and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Allegany … Company , Columbia County and the Town of Tuxedo . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Allegany …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… it’s critical that schools make every dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary … transportation, fuel, and incidental costs such as airline baggage and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… audit was to examine the District’s purchasing procedures and to determine whether the District’s computer system was … District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, in … personnel used competitive methods when purchasing goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. The District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/02/27/brookhaven-fire-district-procurement-and-information-technology-2014m-339Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-338)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Agency’s process for evaluating and monitoring … benefits provided to the businesses when the businesses do not meet their employment goals. The Agency provided … those properties and creating jobs. The Agency does not have a process in place to adequately monitor payments in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/04/28/schenectady-county-industrial-development-agency-projectVirgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… bank statements or bank reconciliations, the Board cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In … approved. Review the Treasurer’s bank reconciliations to verify that all disbursements are proper District charges and to verify the District’s cash balances. File the delinquent AUDs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329Sauquoit Fire District No. 1 – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-178)
… and reported and that District moneys were safeguarded for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … elected Treasurer. The general fund budget totals $111,698 for the 2014 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board did not … 60 days after the close of the fiscal year, and provide for an annual audit of the Treasurer’s financial records. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178