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DiNapoli: April Sales Tax Collections Decline Over 24 Percent After COVID-19 Shutdown
… offices since March 22. A halt to travel, the decline in retail activity and the large and growing numbers of New … by consumers’ growing reliance on e-commerce shopping for products that are now subject to State and local sales taxes. …
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
To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance Department has systems and practices in place that allow it to appropriately collect Petroleum Bus
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)
Wellsville Central School District Financial Management 2017M159
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/29/wellsville-central-school-district-financial-management-2017m-159Examination of Travel Expenses
… continued to improperly designate the employee’s official station in calendar years 2015, 2016 and 2017. Background As … travel between an employee’s residence and official station is considered commuting and is not reimbursable. The official station of every employee is designated by the head of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/07/26/examination-travel-expensesComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Allegany Engine Company , Columbia County and the Town of Tuxedo . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency … P DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Allegany Engine Company Columbia County and the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… unassigned fund balance has exceeded the statutory maximum for the past three fiscal years. The district also has three … County) Fuel purchases reviewed by auditors appeared to be for legitimate district purposes. However, district officials … did not complete the required tax exemption forms or file for proper refunds. Stockbridge Valley Central School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsSelected Employee Travel Expenses
… and under the control of agency management, include car rentals, meals, lodging, transportation, fuel, and … employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State, as well as other … Affairs (Division) as high risk due to substantial charges for car rentals. The total costs associated with these travel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expensesBrookhaven Fire District – Procurement and Information Technology (2014M-339)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s purchasing procedures and to determine whether the District’s computer system was … methods when purchasing goods and services not subject to competitive bidding. The District did not enter into …
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)
… Schenectady County Industrial Development Agency Project Approval and Monitoring 2014M338 …
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)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Virgil, and located in Cortland County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … cannot verify if it is approving all claims for payment. In addition, it cannot determine whether there are any … the Office of the State Comptroller and file future AUDs in a timely manner. …
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)
… the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Paris, in Oneida County. The District is governed by a five-member … annual financial report (AUD) was prepared and filed in a timely manner or that an annual audit of the Treasurer’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/09/05/sauquoit-fire-district-no-1-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-178Richmond Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-357)
… 7, 2013. Background The Richmond Fire District, located in Ontario County, is a district corporation of the State, … has declined 74 percent from approximately $120,000 in 2010 to $30,000 in 2012 and available cash decreased from $131,000 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/14/richmond-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mNewark Valley Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2020M-30-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2020 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Newark Valley Fire District’s (District) … in the audit report Newark Valley Fire District – Board Oversight (2020M-30), released in May 2020. The audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/11/07/newark-valley-fire-district-audit-follow-2020m-30-fHilton Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-200-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Hilton Central School District’s (District’s) … control weaknesses, which we communicated confidentially to officials. As a result, data and personal, private and … misuse or loss. The audit included three recommendations to help District officials ensure network access controls are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/12/05/hilton-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-200-fAdirondack Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-184)
… and the Towns of Annsville, Ava, Boonville, Forestport, Lee, Remsen, Steuben and Western in Oneida County. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/23/adirondack-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-184Software Management (2015-MR-3)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess software management and website, web application and supporting server … 1, 2013 through April 30, 2015. Background Software management and website security are of particular importance … computers, including gaming, instant messaging, golf management and couponing programs as well as a virus. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2015/09/25/software-management-2015-mr-3State Agencies Bulletin No. 338
… Purpose To notify agencies of the next step in the PS Query Upgrade process and to remind agencies that it … To notify agencies of the next step in the PS Query Upgrade process and to remind agencies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/338-prioritizing-renamed-private-queries-preparation-upgradeSchool Districts’ Energy Performance Contracts (2015-MR-1)
… five letter reports to the following school districts: Half Hollow Hills Central School District [pdf] , Island …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/06/school-districts-energy-performance-contracts-2015-mr-1Central Islip Union Free School District – Financial Management (2013M-380)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the Board’s oversight and management of the District’s … Although the Board appropriated unexpended surplus funds each year (exceeding a combined $13.2 million over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/21/central-islip-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2013m-380Port Jervis City School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-152-F)
… the City of Port Jervis and the Towns of Deer Park and Mount Hope in Orange County and the Towns of Forestburgh and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-152-f