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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… in New York state increased by 1.1% in May compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … totaled $1.71 billion in May, up $18.4 million compared to last year. “Modest growth in local sales tax collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-15-11)
… projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric, library and parking funds are reasonable. The water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/13/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-15-11V.3.G Product Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
The Product ChartField is used to record revenue or expenses related to agencyprovided goods or services at a more detailed level than statewide eg revenueexpenses related to specific fees fines or licenses
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3g-product-codeVillage of Endicott – Budget Review (B4-14-7)
… projections in the tentative budget for the general, electric, library and parking funds are reasonable. The water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2014/04/11/village-endicott-budget-review-b4-14-7Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency – Board Oversight (2015M-33)
… from those business that fall short of performance goals in compliance with TCIDA’s recapture policy. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2015/09/11/tompkins-county-industrial-development-agency-boardTown of Byron – Internal Controls Over Justice Court Operations (2012M-208)
… were conducted. The Justices did not always enforce unpaid tickets or report transactions to DMV in a timely manner. Key … pending ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that tickets are properly reported as paid or enforced in a timely … Administration to determine what to do about the pending tickets and whether the oldest ones are still enforceable or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/04/town-byron-internal-controls-over-justice-court-operations-2012m-208Monticello Joint Fire District – Fiscal Operations (2017M-80)
… through January 17, 2017. Background The Monticello Joint Fire District is a district corporation of the State, … Monticello Joint Fire District Fiscal Operations 2017M80 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/07/14/monticello-joint-fire-district-fiscal-operations-2017m-80Rochester Land Bank Corporation – Monitoring Subcontractor Performance (2016M-373)
… Land Bank’s monitoring of the Subcontractor’s performance for the period July 1, 2014 through June 9, 2016. Background The Rochester Land Bank Corporation is a not-for-profit corporation created in 2013 to facilitate, manage … adequately monitor cash disbursements or profits from the sale of rehabilitated homes. There is no formal process to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/04/07/rochester-land-bank-corporation-monitoring-subcontractor-performanceTown of Cortlandville – Fuel Purchases (2012M-171)
… use of a variety of vehicles and machines all fueled by diesel or unleaded gasoline. The Town receives a fleet … all Town departments, used approximately 39,000 gallons of diesel and 21,000 gallons of unleaded gasoline. The total … price compared to available State and County contract prices. Key Recommendation Competitively bid for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/01/13/town-cortlandville-fuel-purchases-2012m-171Buffalo Academy of Science Charter School – School Building Lease (2013M-138)
… Jersey metropolitan area that did not have any apparent real estate experience. We also found that the terms and … Conduct site selection reviews and cost analysis for real estate transactions and ensure transparency in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/07/26/buffalo-academy-science-charter-school-school-building-lease-2013m-138Town of Genesee Falls – Fiscal Stress (2013M-146)
… sound financial condition. The Town’s general and highway funds’ budgeted appropriations for the 2013 fiscal … $165,824 and $312,972, respectively. Key Findings The highway fund’s financial condition has diminished in recent … operating deficits in 2011 and 2012 of $49,263 and $71,979, respectively. Consequently, the highway fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/12/town-genesee-falls-fiscal-stress-2013m-146Town of Benson – Financial Condition (2013M-77)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s financial condition … 1, 2010, through December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Benson is located in Hamilton County and has a population … Town of Benson Financial Condition 2013M77 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/07/19/town-benson-financial-condition-2013m-77DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $297.8 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… economic volatility remain risks, however. Fortunately, my team manages the state pension fund prudently, with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-297-point-8-billion-end-third-quarterOversight of School Fire Safety Compliance (Follow-Up)
… included in our original report, Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance ( 2015-S-86 ). Background The State … (Department) is responsible for overseeing school fire safety, including mandatory fire and building inspections, … and for ensuring schools’ compliance with fire safety provisions established in the State Education Law, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/28/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance-followContinuity of Operations Planning (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations made in our initial audit report, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services: Continuity of … To assess the extent of implementation as of August 27 2019 of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/11/continuity-operations-planning-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County) Officials have not adopted adequate security policies and procedures to safeguard IT assets. Further, the board has not adopted policies addressing password management, wireless security, remote access, online banking, … district officials for researching and implementing shared services with other districts to achieve cost savings and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… government audits have been issued. Village of Arkport – Water Fund Financial Operations (Steuben County) Auditors … As a result, the board could not adequately monitor the water fund’s financial operations. The board did not properly … supporting documentation. The district also incurred penalty charges totaling approximately $390 for late payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Schonowe Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-185-F)
… report – pdf] | [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Schonowe Volunteer Fire … Company, Inc’s (Company’s) progress, as of April 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report … The purpose of our review was to assess the Schonowe Volunteer Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/10/10/schonowe-volunteer-fire-company-inc-audit-follow-2021m-185-fKenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District – Change Orders (2022M-41)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Kenmore-Town of Tonawanda Union Free School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and District officials properly managed … over $860,000 that were for the same or similar types of material or service. As a result, we question whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/05/kenmore-town-tonawanda-union-free-school-district-change-orders-2022m-41Town of Danby – Claims Processing and Procurement (2022M-127)
… $223,781 for payment. The Board approved 19 claims twice, resulting in duplicate payments totaling $33,282. 44 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/12/16/town-danby-claims-processing-and-procurement-2022m-127