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DiNapoli: Central New York Economy Slowly Improving

… “Although many of the region’s longtime manufacturing jobs have disappeared, the health care, professional and technical … certain segments of the sector are doing better and have either recently grown or are poised to do so in the next … (milk, yogurt, cheese, fruit and vegetable products) have also been locating or expanding in the region, and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-central-new-york-economy-slowly-improving

DiNapoli: More State Involvement Needed to Address Local Emergency Medical Services Challenges

… difficulties recruiting qualified staff, and low pay for EMS staff compared to other occupations in health care … total number of local governments reporting expenditures for ambulance or rescue squads has remained relatively steady from 2012 to 2022. Expenditures for these services, however, have been rising, increasing by …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-more-state-involvement-needed-address-local-emergency-medical-services-challenges

DiNapoli: Gaming Revenue Plays Increasing Role In State Budget

… on lottery revenues has grown, rising to the equivalent of 4.6 percent of state tax revenues in SFY 2013-14, compared to … notes that an estimated 5 percent of New Yorkers over age 18 – roughly 670,000 individuals – experienced problem …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-gaming-revenue-plays-increasing-role-state-budget

DiNapoli: New York Sees Improvement in Condition of Local Bridges

… counties had two each. Schenectady County had the fewest number of local bridges overall and was the only county that …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-new-york-sees-improvement-condition-local-bridges

Opinion 92-26

… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … and only those expenses that are specifically chargeable to individual jurisdictions within the county may be subsequently charged back to those jurisdictions. In general, the amounts charged back …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-26

Stafford Fire Department, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-274)

… Department cash receipts, as required by the bylaws. The Ladies Auxiliary collected and deposited certain Department …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2014/12/24/stafford-fire-department-inc-controls-over-financial

Town of Cochecton - Fund Balance Management and Multiyear Planning (2018M-208)

… amounts budgeted by 41 percent and the fund will end 2018 with a budgetary deficiency of $40,000. As a result, the … balance and reserve fund policy. Town officials agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/15/town-cochecton-fund-balance-management-and-multiyear-planning-2018m-208

Town of Seneca Falls - Town Hall Capital Project (2018M-220)

… funding sources for capital projects are in compliance with applicable statutes and regulations. Town officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/02/22/town-seneca-falls-town-hall-capital-project-2018m-220

North Patchogue Fire District – Fuel Inventory and Cash Disbursements (2015M-81)

… economical manner. The District did not ensure compliance with its vehicle use policy. The Board has not established a … gasoline and diesel fuel. Enforce and monitor compliance with the Board-adopted vehicle use policy. Ensure that the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/07/17/north-patchogue-fire-district-fuel-inventory-and-cash-disbursements-2015m

Greenville Fire District #1 – Board Oversight (2014M-376)

… internal controls over the District’s financial operations for the period January 1, 2013 through July 10, 2014. … Fire Commissioners. The District’s budgeted appropriations for 2014 totaled $317,350. Key Findings District budgets did … over the budgeting process. Review the legal requirements for reserve funds and legalize existing reserve accounts. …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/04/03/greenville-fire-district-1-board-oversight-2014m-376

Village of Hamburg - Recreation Department Cash Receipts - Cash Shortage (2018M-104)

… Department cash collections of approximately $170,000 for deposit. OSC’s Division of Investigations in conjunction … Key Recommendations Adopt policies and develop procedures for the collection and accounting of Department cash … are properly receipted, documented and accounted for. Village officials agreed with our recommendations and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/05/10/village-hamburg-recreation-department-cash-receipts-cash-shortage-2018m-104

Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits

… today announced the following local government audits have been issued. Town of Crown Point – Town Clerk/Tax … Cash Receipts (Onondaga County) Agency officials did not have adequate controls in place to help ensure that all cash … of Yonkers – Budget Review (Westchester County) Auditors have determined that the 2019-20 budget materially complies …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/07/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0

Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Operations and Wastewater System Cybersecurity (2017M-276)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Authority officials … water and sewer account adjustments and the assessment of penalties were approved and accurately and appropriately …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/04/06/wayne-county-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-operations-and-wastewater

Westchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)

… of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure … for sales tax collections, we estimate total collections to be closer to $538.4 million. The County budgeted $246.6 … of the County’s collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) have expired and the County faces potential significant …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2

Middletown Enlarged City School District – Financial Condition (2017M-245)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board and District officials … budgets that appropriate fund balance that is not needed to fund operations. Ensure that the amount of unrestricted … balance policy that outlines the level of fund balance to be maintained and use surplus funds to fund one-time …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/02/16/middletown-enlarged-city-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-245

Town of Carlton – Town Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-263)

… adequately performed the duties as chief financial officer for the period January 1, 2015 through October 2, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 totaled approximately $2.5 million. Key Findings The … has not submitted an annual accounting to the Board for fiscal years 2015 and 2016 and has not provided the …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/02/16/town-carlton-town-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-263

State Police Bulletin No. SP-125

… Purpose To notify agencies of a change in dues and agency shop fee structure and the addition of two (2) new deduction codes. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07, 17 and 18 represented by the Police … At the request of the PBA, OSC has implemented a change in dues and agency shop fee structure for employees in …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-125-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-and

State Police Bulletin No. SP-99

… paychecks dated January 24, 2007, the calculation routine for Deduction Code 302 , PBA Disability Insurance, will be … with a biweekly earnings cap of $3,846.15. The annual cap for this deduction will be $740. OSC Actions OSC will … Code 302 . The vendor will submit all transactions for enrollments, cancellations, and/or changes. Related …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-99-modification-deduction-code-302-pba-disability-insurance