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Tioga County Industrial Development Agency - Project Approval and Monitoring (2019M-190)
… (Administrator) properly approved and monitored tax abatement and revolving loan projects. Key Findings The … the Board and the Administrator did not properly monitor tax abatement and loan projects. The Board did not require … and retention figures with project goals. Track sales tax exemptions to ensure that the exemptions taken were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2019/12/20/tioga-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalTown of Shawangunk - Sewer District Charges (2018M-122)
… services. Key Findings The Town: Did not have a written agreement or basis for rates charged to DOCCS for sewer … with the Town Attorney to determine whether a written agreement with DOCCS is necessary to clarify rates to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-shawangunk-sewer-district-charges-2018m-122Town of Red Hook - Financial Condition (2018M-171)
… balance policy that allowed for unexpended surplus funds of up to 70 percent of annual expenditures. The policy did not define the time … plans specifying the Town’s objectives and goals for use of accumulated funds. Key Recommendations Consider reducing … Town of Red Hook Financial Condition 2018M171 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/11/02/town-red-hook-financial-condition-2018m-171South Farmingdale Fire District - Financial Condition and Leave Benefits (2018M-29)
… reserves or reducing property taxes. Adopt reasonable budget estimates for appropriations. Establish leave benefits … bargaining agreement (CBA). Except as specified in Appendix A, District officials generally agreed with our … and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our comments on the issues raised in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/05/25/south-farmingdale-fire-district-financial-condition-and-leave-benefitsTown of Bolton - Urban Development Action Grant Repayment Funds (2017M-216)
… UDAG repayment money totaling $4.5 million for long-term loans to fund capital projects was not consistent with their adopted policy to use the money as revolving loans for local business development. Board-approved loans made from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/18/town-bolton-urban-development-action-grant-repayment-funds-2017m-216Fredonia Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-33)
… annually increased the tax levy and did not take steps to reasonably fund reserves. Key Recommendations Adopt … for appropriations and the amount of fund balance to be used to fund operations. Reduce unrestricted fund balance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/08/fredonia-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-33Village of Rushville - Board Oversight and Information Technology (2018M-118)
… a thorough audit of claims. Ensure investments were made in compliance with New York State General Municipal Law … Municipal Law (GML), Section 11 2 Two individuals served in this position during our audit period. One Clerk-Treasurer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/08/24/village-rushville-board-oversight-and-information-technology-2018m-118Town of Davenport - Transparency (2018M-85)
… of claims to identify any irregularities or deficiencies in the claims submitted for payment. Town officials generally … Appendix B includes our comment on issues that were raised in the Town’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/08/31/town-davenport-transparency-2018m-85Town of Hounsfield - Claims Auditing (2019M-215)
… it for payment. Update the resolution authorizing advance payment of claims so that only claims allowed by law …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2020/01/24/town-hounsfield-claims-auditing-2019m-215Village of Arkport - Information Technology (2019M-203)
… adequately safeguarded Village information technology (IT) assets. Key Findings The Board did not: Develop adequate IT policies and procedures. Enter into a written agreement with the IT vendor for services provided to the Village. Provide IT … adequately safeguarded Village information technology IT assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2020/01/17/village-arkport-information-technology-2019m-203Salem Volunteer Fire Department, Inc. - Financial Activities (2019M-205)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Department officials ensured financial activities were … to adequately account for all collections received by the Department and ensure deposits are made timely and intact (in … and records are annually audited when required by law. Department officials generally agreed with our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2019/12/20/salem-volunteer-fire-department-inc-financial-activities-2019mDiNapoli Tracks State and City Spending Related to Asylum Seekers
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today launched a new online tool to monitor emergency spending related to assistance for asylum seekers by New York state and New York City. State … million in State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 on resources for asylum seekers through Sept. 30. New York City’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/dinapoli-tracks-state-and-city-spending-related-asylum-seekersState Agencies Bulletin No. 709
… of the new processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background To improve … schedule outlined in this Bulletin. Processing Dates Check Date Must be Received by OSC by Prior to 3/31/07 5/4/07 … of the new processing schedule for AC230s Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/709-new-processing-schedule-submitting-returned-paychecksDiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2026
… to 2% for a fifth consecutive year," DiNapoli said. “The challenge for local governments will be maintaining essential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-2026State Agencies Bulletin No. 271
… Purpose To provide related panel information and advise agencies of view access to the Retro Pay Review and Update panel, Retro Pay Summary panel, and the Workers' Compensation Data panel. Effective … To provide related panel information and advise agencies of view access to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/271-agency-access-view-retroactive-payment-panels-and-workers-compensationDiNapoli: Improvements at NYS Parks Needed to Remove Barriers for People With Disabilities
… compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). While the parks examined generally met the ADA’s minimum standards, auditors found they could be … 2015, Parks developed a Transition Plan as required by the ADA after identifying physical obstacles for people with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-improvements-nys-parks-needed-remove-barriers-people-disabilitiesDiNapoli Releases Bond Calendar for Fourth Quarter
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state, New York City and their major public … billion of refundings as follows: $4.98 billion scheduled for October, of which $2.96 billion is new money and $2.02 … Thomas P DiNapoli today announced a tentative schedule for the planned bond sales for the state New York City and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-releases-bond-calendar-fourth-quarterAccidental Disability – State University Police Plan
… job as the natural and proximate result of an on-the-job accident that was not due to your own willful negligence, you … after contact with members of the public. Notice of Accident To be eligible for this benefit, you must file an … retirement benefit within one year following the alleged accident. Otherwise, you must have filed a written notice of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/accidental-disabilityDiNapoli: Consumers Should Read Fine Print On Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… P. DiNapoli today urged New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details about fees and … terms and conditions for a card must be disclosed directly on the card and gift cards may not expire within the first … of time; Fees to call and check the balance remaining on the card; and Replacement fees for lost or stolen gift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-consumers-should-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonDiNapoli 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-season