Search
Food Metrics Implementation
… (OGS) is properly tracking and reporting New York State food purchases in compliance with the State Finance Law. This … sustainability of local farms by tracking how State agency food dollars are spent and identifying opportunities for … to assist State agencies with the procurement of New York food products in part by providing information to decision …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/09/18/food-metrics-implementationComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his … our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. “By auditing municipal finances and operations, my office … continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Village …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/11/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… goods and services were purchased without the benefit of competition, resulting in the increased risk that taxpayer … last five years for 43 professional service contracts (91% of contracts audited) totaling $1.8 million and did not … obtained for 48 purchase and public works contracts (100% of contracts audited) totaling $443,734. Holland Patent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Public Health – 2021 Financial Condition Report
… (17.8 percent) to $4.6 billion. In SFY 2020-21, federal funds covered 98.6 percent or $4.5 billion in Essential Plan costs, with State funds covering the remaining 1.4 percent. Nearly 8.4 Million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2021-fcr/public-healthSelected Aspects of Subway Station Safety (Follow-Up)
… providing public transportation in New York City, carrying an average of 5.4 million passengers per day. Maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/20/selected-aspects-subway-station-safety-followDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… New York state’s 25 personal income tax (PIT) check-off funds that … fiscal year (SFY), according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. A report issued by DiNapoli’s office in 2014 found that large amounts of money were being collected in various funds but not being …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsOpinion 2002-3
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … as otherwise provided by law, after a public dock district is established, the town board may contract for the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2002-3DiNapoli: Nearly 700 Authorities Operate With Little Oversight, Limited Transparency
… employing 4,268 people and paying $182 million in total compensation (excluding the value of non-wage items, such as … For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 state contracts, visit OpenBookNY . The easy-to-use website was created by Comptroller DiNapoli to promote …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/dinapoli-nearly-700-authorities-operate-little-oversight-limited-transparencyComplaint Processing (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the four … language, and untruthful statements—collectively referred to as FADO&U. In 2021, the New York City Council passed Local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/09/05/complaint-processing-followMonroe County – Golf Course Contract Management (2014M-111)
… Ontario, comprises 19 towns, 10 villages and the City of Rochester and has a population of approximately 744,000. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/08/11/monroe-county-golf-course-contract-management-2014m-111Real Property Tax Exemptions Administration (2017-MR-4)
… whether town assessors were properly administering select real property tax exemptions for the period January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016. Background All real property in New York is subject to taxation unless …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2018/04/13/real-property-tax-exemptions-administration-2017-mr-4Killawog Fire District – Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-111)
… distinct and separate from the Town of Lisle and located in Broome County. The Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) … Develop a plan to reduce the amount of fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Audit the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/06/28/killawog-fire-district-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-111Town of Chateaugay - Real Property Tax Exemption Administration (2018M-200)
… the Town’s attorney as to whether any of the amounts can be recovered and the potential legal and financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/05/17/town-chateaugay-real-property-tax-exemption-administration-2018m-200Limestone Volunteer Firemen, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-219)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether Company controls were adequate to ensure that financial activity was properly recorded and reported and … Company purposes. The Board did not cause the Company’s financial records to be audited annually. The Board did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/11/21/limestone-volunteer-firemen-inc-controls-over-financial-activities-2014mState Agencies Bulletin No. 1201
… entering Rehire, Concurrent Hire and Transfer transactions online/directly in PayServ Effective Date(s) Effective … those PayServ users with a “need to know.” OSC Actions The online Rehire, Concurrent Hire, and Transfer transactions … ID and a full 9-digit National ID to be entered by the online user. When the employee being Rehired, Concurrently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1201-changes-entering-rehires-concurrent-hires-and-transfers-payservFire Island Union Free School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-114)
… B includes our comments on issues that were raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/12/15/fire-island-union-free-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-114Stamford Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-199)
… of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage the District’s fund balance. As a result, they were not transparent with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/04/14/stamford-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-199Village of Hempstead – Budget Review (B7-16-4)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the Village’s proposed budget for the 2016-17 fiscal year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2016/04/07/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-16-4DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 4% in August
… in New York state grew by 4% in August compared to the same month in 2022, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-increased-4-augustFine Fire District – Board Oversight (2023M-81)
… through 2021 – appropriations were overestimated by an average of $43,300, or 40 percent. Develop and adopt written … of the Board, not supported, not audited or they resulted in overpayments. Key Recommendations Maintain sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2023/10/27/fine-fire-district-board-oversight-2023m-81