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DiNapoli: Number of New Yorkers Behind on Utility Bills Soared During Pandemic
… in the number of residential customers owing money to their utility companies, with one in eight customers in arrears as of March 2022, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … which increases economic stress on families and can damage local economies by reducing household spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-number-new-yorkers-behind-utility-bills-soared-during-pandemicTown of Wheatfield – Recreation Department Cash Receipts and Information Technology (2013M-200)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s internal controls over recreation … information technology for the period February 1, 2009, to June 5, 2013. Background The Town of Wheatfield is located … stand, totaling $12,229 for the years 2010 through 2012 to the Supervisor. Disbursements were made directly out of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/09/20/town-wheatfield-recreation-department-cash-receipts-and-information-technology-2013mMental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (2022-MS-1)
… content to ensure that staff were, at a minimum, trained on recommended mental health components such as the 10 mental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/mental-health-training-component-new-york-save-act-2022-ms-1Putnam Northern Westchester County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Overtime (2023M-82)
… overtime calculation errors totaling $408 and paid $393 in overtime that was not approved. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2023/11/17/putnam-northern-westchester-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-overtimeVillage of Herkimer – Water and Sewer Financial Operations Audit Follow-Up (2019M-102-F)
… of Herkimer’s (Village’s) progress, as of March 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2019. Background The … of Herkimer and German Flatts. The Village is governed by an elected Village Board composed of a Mayor and four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2024/06/28/village-herkimer-water-and-sewer-financial-operations-audit-follow-2019m-102-fVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… of the Villages financial operations and to review the Court’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2013 … were approximately $9.1 million. The Village Justice Court has two Justices, a Court clerk and an assistant Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on 2023 State of the State Address
… we embark on a new year and legislative session, the State of the State message delivered by Gov. Kathy Hochul set forth … “We are now entering the third year of the lingering effects of COVID-19 on our health and economy. As the nation … but the economy remains uneven, and inflation is still too high. To prepare for future risks and uncertainties, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-2023-state-state-addressState Comptroller DiNapoli's Statement on the Second Anniversary of the January 6 Attack
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the … power. It threatened the heart of our democracy, free and fair elections. Let us remember those who put their lives on … future.” Track state and local government spending at Open Book New York . Under State Comptroller DiNapoli’s open data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapolis-statement-second-anniversary-january-6-attackContract Participation of Disadvantaged Business Enterprises and Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises
… monitor its contractors, and report to the Department of Economic Development (DED) how much was paid to all … involving federal money, including the current New NY Bridge project (the Tappan Zee Bridge replacement), the … contractors, and report to the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) how much was paid to all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/30/contract-participation-disadvantaged-business-enterprises-and-minority-and-women-ownedForensic Audit of Select Payroll and Overtime Practices and Related Transactions (Follow-Up)
… will inflate future pension payments for these employees by about $5.5 million. We also found missed time punches by certain employees were frequently not supported by exception reports. Key Finding Metro-North Railroad …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/18/forensic-audit-select-payroll-and-overtime-practices-and-related-transactions-followClinical Associates of the Finger Lakes – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… the ages of three and five years. CAFL is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by … that CAFL reports to SED on its annual CFR. To be eligible for reimbursement, reported costs must comply with the guidelines specified in the RCM. For the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, CAFL reported $1.2 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/22/clinical-associates-finger-lakes-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualVillage of Oxford – Water Accountability, Claims Audit and Information Technology (2017M-79)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water … 1, 2015 through February 7, 2017. Background The Village of Oxford is located in the Town of Oxford in Chenango County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/07/21/village-oxford-water-accountability-claims-audit-and-information-technology-2017mTown of Hoosick – Departmental Cash Collections and Sales Tax Allocation (2016M-428)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the cash collection procedures at the Town's pool and skating rink and the allocation of sales tax revenue for the period January 1, 2015 through …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-hoosick-departmental-cash-collections-and-sales-tax-allocation-2016m-428Capital Region Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) – Claims Auditing (2015M-197)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the BOCES’ claims auditing process for the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2015/10/16/capital-region-board-cooperative-educational-services-boces-claims-auditing-2015mDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21% in First Quarter of 2022
… or $901 million, in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the same period last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … in March. “Local sales tax collections continue to come in strong. While local governments are collecting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/04/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-21-percent-first-quarter-2022Town of Amherst Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-148)
… (CBA). The Board and officials did not properly monitor to ensure the annual report filed with the New York State … of the State Comptroller (OSC) was accurate with respect to job performance, sales tax exemptions and payment in lieu … correct sales tax amounts. Establish adequate procedures to review and verify that all data in the annual report is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-amherst-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Clarence Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2020M-97)
… its projects. The Board did not verify job creation goals or other criteria while assessing material aspects of … not properly monitor projects to determine whether project goals were being met. Officials did not ensure that project … Recommendations Approve projects that include measurable goals in project agreements. Monitor all active projects to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2021/09/10/town-clarence-industrial-development-agency-projectVillage of Hillburn – Internal Controls Over Cash Receipts and Disbursements (2013M-392)
… Its population is approximately 950 residents. General fund appropriations for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/18/village-hillburn-internal-controls-over-cash-receipts-and-disbursements-2013m-392Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2021M-88)
… did not properly monitor and account for 66 percent of the 76 fixed assets we examined, including security cameras, … Eight assets totaling more than $12,000 were not added to the inventory list. Three assets totaling more than $6,000 … $18,600 were found at different locations than shown on the inventory list. Key Recommendations Ensure that accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2021/07/30/otsego-northern-catskills-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2021mDiNapoli: Port Authority Falling Short of Compliance With Americans With Disabilities Act
… auditors found four of 13 PATH stations (Christopher Street, 9th Street, 14th Street, and 23rd Street) were not accessible to persons in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-port-authority-falling-short-compliance-americans-disabilities-act