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Village of Endicott -- Budget Review (B17-4-7)
… independent evaluation of the Village's tentative budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Background The Village of … local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit … obligations are outstanding, their tentative budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-endicott-budget-review-b17-4-7State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… his office completed audits of Massapequa Union Free School District , Ossining Union Free School District , Pine Bush …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Environment, Energy and Agriculture – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… Revenues for the Fund are intended to come from an annual auction of allowances to emit greenhouse gases. Regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/environment-energy-and-agricultureIV.3.C Federal Receipts – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… Federal grants received by the State that 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-receiptsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our budget review was to determine … the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key Findings Revenue estimates … for textbooks and the appropriations for employee pension costs, tax certiorari settlements and firefighter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-13Town of Reading – Financial Management (2013M-217)
… the Town’s financial condition and budgeting practices for the period January 1, 2010 through August 31, 2013. … to be maintained. Additionally, the Board has no policy for developing accurate budget estimates. Because the Board … in the general fund and 93 percent in the highway fund for the ensuing year’s appropriations. The Town comingled …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-reading-financial-management-2013m-217DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… sales tax collections grew by 15.7% in April compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … an increase of 10.5%—or nearly $69 million—when compared to April of 2021. Nearly every county also experienced …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilState Contract and Payment Actions in July and August
… Office of the State Comptroller approved 3,988 contracts for state agencies and public authorities valued at $7.0 … payments valued at more than $28.3 million, primarily for mistakes, insufficient support for charges, and improper payments. More information on these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-contract-and-payment-actions-july-and-augustDiNapoli: Former Long Island School Official Pleads Guilty in Kickback Scheme
… Sharon Gardner, the former Director of Food Services for the Hempstead Union Free School District (“HUFSD”), … announcement was made jointly with United States Attorney for the Eastern District of New York Breon Peace; Assistant … Anne Donnelly, the FBI, the IRS and the Inspectors General for the Departments of Agriculture and Education for their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/11/dinapoli-former-long-island-school-official-pleads-guilty-kickback-schemeCollection and Use of Oil Spill Funds
… of the Laws of 1977 established the Oil Spill Fund to pay for the cleanup and removal of petroleum spills. The statute … Comptroller administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund as well as the duty to review and process all cleanup bills submitted for payment. The Department is responsible for providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/13/collection-and-use-oil-spill-fundsDiNapoli Urges Consumers to Read the Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and expiration dates. Unused gift … charge inactivity fees unless the card has been inactive for at least 12 months. All terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the card, and gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-urges-consumers-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli: State Department of AG and Markets Should Improve Pollinator Protection Program
… Department to implement my recommendations and thank them for the positive response to this audit.” Over the past three … and climate change. This decline has major implications for New York’s agricultural industry, food supply and … enables the Department to perform inspections of apiaries for the presence of infections, diseases and organisms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-state-department-ag-and-markets-should-improve-pollinator-protection-programDiNapoli: Audit Finds Major Shortcomings in Oversight of School Safety Planning
… ensure school districts are following state requirements for school safety planning, including whether those plans are … Education (SAVE) Act were being met by school districts. For instance, many of the school districts the auditors … school shootings across the country show the urgent need for schools to remain vigilant against threats to student and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/dinapoli-audit-finds-major-shortcomings-oversight-school-safety-planningDiNapoli: Gaming Commission Slow to Collect Casino Fees
… “The Gaming Commission must do a better job staying on top of New York’s ever-expanding gaming footprint. The … owe New York $17.7 million. Two other recommendations on tribe/nation revenue reporting and oversight included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-gaming-commission-slow-collect-casino-feesDiNapoli: More Security Needed for Hazardous Materials at SUNY University Centers
… A variety of hazardous materials are used at SUNY campuses for both classroom and non-classroom purposes. The materials … Safety Office (EHSO), which serves as a technical resource for the campuses, providing tools, training, and … Each campus must have designated employees responsible for ensuring its hazardous waste and material programs comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/12/dinapoli-more-security-needed-hazardous-materials-suny-university-centersState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … budget are reasonable. The city faces potential increased salary costs when one of its expired collective bargaining … budgets. The lack of accurate accounting records also increases the risk of loss or unauthorized use of village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Sexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… committed to providing fair and effective procedures for the prompt resolution of sexual harassment complaints. … Accordingly, the following policy and procedures for maintaining and enforcing a workplace free from sexual harassment, and for preventing and taking appropriate action with respect to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-15-15)
… and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The … of 2014 requires the City to submit their proposed budgets for the next fiscal year to the State Comptroller and the Commissioner of Education for review while the deficit obligations are outstanding. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/05/15/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-15-15Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… District Charges (Jefferson County) Town officials did not bill water and sewer charges in accordance with town ordinances. Auditors found the water ordinance did not provide a clear, consistent and equitable basis for … charges stipulated in the water and sewer ordinances did not conform to applicable state law. Town of Alexandria – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Expansion of Farm-to-School Programs Depends on Innovation and Collaboration
… when he toured the Gov. George Clinton Elementary School garden in Poughkeepsie. “Interest in farm-to-school … Dr. Nicolé Williams, superintendent of the Poughkeepsie City School District. "The Poughkeepsie Farm-to-School … to information and local support on how to start a school garden, and in-school taste testing of healthy fruits and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-expansion-farm-school-programs-depends-innovation-and-collaboration