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Public Authorities by the Numbers, January 2017
New York’s State and local public authorities collectively spent nearly $67 billion in their most recently reported fiscal years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/pub-auth-num-2017.pdfTown of Middlefield – Budgeting (2015M-109)
… unrealistic budgets and relied on one-time revenues to fund operations. The Board did not approve budget line … reduce the Town’s reliance on one-time revenues, such as fund balance, as a financing source for recurring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/08/14/town-middlefield-budgeting-2015m-109White Lake Fire District – Budgeting Practices (2013M-156)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Bethel, and located in Sullivan County. The Board of Fire Commissioners consists … has not properly developed its annual operating budgets. In three of the last five fiscal years, the District spent … its reserves with approximately $115,000 of fund balance in anticipation of future equipment and repair needs. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/08/30/white-lake-fire-district-budgeting-practices-2013m-156Federal Income Tax Provisions Under The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
In 2022 (the latest data available), there were over 159.6 million federal individual income tax filers nationally, 6.1 percent (9.8 million) of whom were New York residents.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-income-tax-provisions-under-the-tax-cuts-and-jobs-act.pdfDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… that exceeded limits allowed by the law, according to an audit of the Department of Health (DOH) released today … “New York puts limits on these medications for a reason – to cut the potential for abuse. The Department of Health needs to do a better job making sure that pharmacies, health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… Inc. for parking lot and site improvements at the Woodlawn Beach State Park in Erie County. State University …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… totaled $1.7 billion, up $232 million from April of last year. “While local sales tax collections in April were strong throughout most of the state, the continued rise in the price of goods and services has increased the cost of doing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilTown of Thurston – Financial Management (2013M-280)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management, budgeting … adopt a policy, or ensure that procedures were in place, to govern the level of fund balance to be maintained. As a result, the general and highway funds’ …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/07/18/town-thurston-financial-management-2013m-280Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… an ongoing source of primarily pay-as-you-go funding to address the State’s environmental needs. Appropriations to the EPF have fluctuated over time and reached a high of $400 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureIV.3.C Federal Receipts – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… are earmarked for specific programs and are accounted for in Special Revenue – Federal funds such as the Federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3c-federal-receiptsDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Union Free School District (“HUFSD”), pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services wire fraud in connection with her … parents and taxpayers of the Hempstead School District to enrich herself,” said Comptroller DiNapoli. “I thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… The board appropriated fund balance totaling $3.1 million from the 2012-13 to the 2014-15 fiscal years to finance the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Village of Endicott -- Budget Review (B17-4-7)
… fiscal year. Background The Village of Endicott is located in Broome County. Chapter 91 of the Laws of 2004 authorized … to exceed $2 million to liquidate the accumulated deficit in the Villag's general fund as of May 31, 2004. New York … the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric and parking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-endicott-budget-review-b17-4-7DiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… the requirements under the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) Act were being met by school districts. … could not demonstrate they had adopted annual safety plans in accordance with SED guidance, held public hearings on the … of DiNapoli’s initiative to focus on educational issues in his new term. Upcoming audits will look at safety planning …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… with my office to see if the money has been turned over as unclaimed funds.” DiNapoli encouraged New Yorkers to use gift cards … office is currently holding more than $13 billion in unclaimed funds from gift cards, uncashed checks, bank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds
… Conservation (Department) is collecting all fees due the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund … Environmental Conservation is collecting all fees due the New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/13/collection-and-use-oil-spill-fundsDiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… all aspects of gaming activity in New York. Commercial and Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) facilities are required to send …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace sex discrimination. All employees are required to work in a … Is “Sexual Harassment”? Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination and is unlawful under federal and State … law. Sexual harassment includes harassment on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, self-identified or perceived sex, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… bees and other pollinators. To address a drastic decline in the population of these essential pollinators, in 2016 the state created the Pollinator Protection Plan. The … Over the past three decades, the honey bee population in New York has declined drastically, in large part due to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programTown of Reading – Financial Management (2013M-217)
… August 31, 2013. Background The Town of Reading is located in Schuyler County and is governed by a five-member Town … the Town has accumulated excessive fund balances in the town outside-village funds, 115 percent in the general fund and 93 percent in the highway fund for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-reading-financial-management-2013m-217