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DiNapoli: State Tax Collections Lagging Last Year by $1.2 Billion
… million below projections, according to the state cash report issued today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … approximately $3.1 billion or 8.3 percent higher than for the same period last year. Significant increases include spending for Medicaid (up $1.6 billion primarily from federal sources) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-lagging-last-year-12-billionAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems
… of children, youth, families, and vulnerable populations in New York State. Its responsibilities encompass a wide … on four systems containing confidential information for individuals who no longer worked for OCFS. OCFS did not keep accurate records of those …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/access-controls-over-selected-critical-systemsCost-Saving Ideas: Managing Workers' Compensation Costs
… a mandatory benefit. Local governments can get insurance for workers’ compensation in one of four ways: Purchase a … on various factors such as employee wages, level of risk for each job classification and your experience rating. You … to determine the job classification and salary allocations for workers' compensation purposes). If your audit indicates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-managing-workers-compensation-costsState Agencies Bulletin No. 818
… Report) Background Verifying and maintaining up-to-date Social Security information in PayServ ensures … OSC Actions OSC sent the 2007 employee W-2 file to SSA for comparison with SSA’s database using the SSA … the NPAY752 Control-D Report. Send a notification letter to affected employees. The sample letter can be used as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/818-verification-social-security-numbers-and-names-reported-w-2-statementsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … (Wayne County) The board has not adopted IT policies to sufficiently protect its assets and did not ensure the … not dedicate a separate computer for online transactions to limit access to online bank accounts. Town of Preston – …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsDiNapoli: Former Fire Company Treasurer Charged in $20,000 Theft
… This case is a classic example of the fundamental need for checks and balances at the local level over taxpayer … Ontario County Sheriff Povero and District Attorney Ritts for their continued partnership to root out public … actions of the Shortsville Fire Department administration for recognizing the missing funds and notifying the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-former-fire-company-treasurer-charged-20000-theftUnderstanding the Audit Process
… or require corrective action by the auditee. Any differences from this process for engagements that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/understanding-audit-processParking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… plan for repairs should be implemented. Officials should have qualified engineers conduct regular inspections on the … elevator inspectors. Key Findings These local governments have varying processes in place to inspect and monitor their … available reports indicate that the structures do not have any urgent repair needs, most units could improve their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3DiNapoli Announces Results of General Obligation Bond Sale
… basis over the life of the bonds. The bonds are scheduled to be delivered on March 15, 2018. The winning bids were as follows: Series 2018A Tax-Exempt Bonds to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association with a true … cost bid of 2.103999 percent; Series 2018B Taxable Bonds to Piper Jaffray & Company with a true interest cost bid of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/03/dinapoli-announces-results-general-obligation-bond-saleComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… bank account. However, company officials did not have sufficient controls over cash collected for fundraising … the auditing committee and the independent auditor did not have procedures in place to obtain or review canceled check … Southold – Financial Operations (Suffolk County) The town does not have effective policies and procedures to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsOpinion 97-5
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … a highway, road, avenue, lane or alley "which the public have a right to use" (see also NY Const, article VIII, §1). A private road, therefore, does not fall within the provisions of Village Law, §6-622 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-5Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… based on the 2015-16 proposed budget, the village will have exhausted 91 percent of its taxing authority. The … Police department overtime costs and overtime hours have steadily increased over the last several years. In …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Town of Sullivan – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-267)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the selected Town financial operations for the period January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Sullivan is … policies and procedures, and provided the proper oversight to ensure that Clerk properly performs all required duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/12/27/town-sullivan-internal-controls-over-selected-financial-operations-2013m-267State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on New York City Adopted Budget Agreement
… and rising costs. “The agreement will raise total spending for the city to $101 billion in fiscal year (FY) 2023, … 2023. “Spending increases since April 2022 include funding for new programs, some of which are funded only in FY 2023. … programs, the city enhanced its labor reserve since April for the potential cost of wage increases in the next round of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-adopted-budget-agreementDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… report is issued for officials to provide information on any actions that are planned to address unresolved issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Ontario County) Auditors found that the college could have saved $18,135 on 76 lodging claims by using the United … today announced the following local government audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… employees was appropriate, we audited travel expenses for the highest-cost travelers in the State as well as other … maintain records prior to April 2009. The travel expenses for the 27 Department employees selected for audit were documented and adhered to State travel rules …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/selected-employee-travel-expenses-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… Had these services been claimed, the district would have realized revenues totaling $9,011, from 50% … Had these services been claimed, the district would have realized revenues totaling $11,530 or 50% of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1943
… of 2021. Under ARPA, the paid leave will be reflected on an employee’s annual W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement) for … an employee has more than one leave date, please list them on separate lines of the spreadsheet. OSC Actions OSC will compile the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1943-covid-19-vaccination-leave-under-2021-american-rescue-plan-act-arpaDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections in August Grew More Than 15 Percent
… of last year. “New York’s local governments continue to see much stronger collections in 2021 compared to last year when the pandemic kept people home,” DiNapoli … will impact the economy. Local governments must continue to monitor changing economic conditions and maintain …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-august-grew-more-15-percent