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DiNapoli: NYC’s Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Continue to Struggle During Pandemic
… and improve results and ensure the efficient use of funds. Report New York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-nycs-restaurant-retail-and-recreation-sectors-continue-struggle-during-pandemicDutchess County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-5)
… the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. Background The County … to improve and maintain bridge ratings. We tested the flags issued during the last five years of our audit period … was an average of 37 days later (79 days) than NYSDOT’s six-week response requirement. Key Recommendations Establish …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/dutchess-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-5Downtown Ithaca Business Improvement District (DIBID) – Disbursements (2012M-252)
… of the downtown Ithaca area. The DIA is governed by a 24-member Board of Directors (Board) which comprises 10 members … who represent commercial tenants, one residential tenant member, three City members, one County member, and four … Review the payroll to ensure that all employees are paid at proper Board-approved rates and for hours actually worked …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2013/04/05/downtown-ithaca-business-improvement-district-dibid-disbursements-2012m-252Samaritan Village, Inc. – Chemical Dependency Services Program
… whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring the contract to … through June 30, 2014 to conduct a Chemical Dependency Services Program (Program) for adults. Samaritan Village has … provides residential, outpatient and methadone treatment services to its clients. According to the contract, OASAS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/02/28/samaritan-village-inc-chemical-dependency-services-programOpinion 89-65
… -- Legal Services (contract with town attorney's law firm) TOWN ATTORNEY -- Conflict of Interest (contract by town with town attorney's law firm for additional legal services) TOWN LAW, §§20(2)(a), … legal services between the town and his or her law firm, if the town attorney has any of the powers or duties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-65Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… BOCES , Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District . “In an era of limited … level requirements necessary for reimbursement. Valley Stream Central High School District – Payroll (Nassau County) … BOCES Marion Central School District and the Valley Stream Central High School District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Security Over Critical Information Systems
… over its critical systems. Key Recommendations Develop strategies to enhance security controls over critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/19/security-over-critical-information-systemsFacility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers (Follow-Up)
… both a formal written process for waiver management and monitoring, and adequate internal controls, which together … among various units with critical responsibilities such as monitoring. Among other findings, there was inadequate … documentation of waiver applications and decisions, and of monitoring for approved waivers. As a result, the Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/08/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waivers-followState Agencies Bulletin No. 1191
… Entry Interface) uses EMPLID today and will use EMPLID tomorrow but the value in the EMPLID field will change from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1191-osc-will-allow-agencies-test-interface-files-preparation-ssn-decouplingSecurity Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… Purpose To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute … its ePHI and has protection policies in place and a plan to make mandatory notifications when ePHI is lost or stolen. … To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationLocal Sales Tax Collections Grew by Over 9% in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 9.2% in January compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 92 in January compared to the same month in 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-9-percent-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Former Potsdam Court Clerk Sentenced to Jail; $117,000 Restitution
… in a $117,120 embezzlement case uncovered in an audit and investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. … was sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation and ordered to pay $117,120 in restitution following her … January guilty plea to grand larceny in the third degree and falsifying business records in the first degree, both …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-former-potsdam-court-clerk-sentenced-jail-117000-restitutionDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Grow by 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 1.5% in … compared to the same time last year. “Year-over-year sales tax growth has slowed from its recent inflation-fueled … including lower gas prices and moderating inflation. Sales tax collections typically fluctuate month to month, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-grow-1.5-percent-in-april-compared-last-yearTown of Coeymans – Recordkeeping and Cash Disbursements (2013M-186)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected Town financial … to September 30, 2012. Background The Town of Coeymans is located in Albany County and has a population of … adjustments to the sewer fund balance and take action it deems proper. Ensure there is an adequate segregation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/10/04/town-coeymans-recordkeeping-and-cash-disbursements-2013m-186Town of Dunkirk – Justice Court (2013M-106)
… March 15, 2013. Background The Town of Dunkirk is located in Chautauqua County and has a population of approximately 1,300 residents. The … Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) pending ticket log with caseload activity to ensure that tickets are properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/06/28/town-dunkirk-justice-court-2013m-106Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Authority , Mechanicville Housing Authority , Village of Old Brookville , Town of Pamelia and the Tompkins County … do not generate and review audit trail reports. Village of Old Brookville – Cash Receipts (Nassau County) Receipts were … Authority Mechanicville Housing Authority Village of Old Brookville Town of Pamelia and the Tompkins County Public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Village of Addison – Former Clerk-Treasurer’s Misappropriation of Funds (2024M-19)
… misappropriated more than $1.1 million in Village funds for personal gain. The former Clerk-Treasurer was able to … in New York State surrendered their pension as a penalty for corruption while in office. Key Recommendations The … corrective action. 1 The former Clerk-Treasurer resigned on March 1, 2023. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-addison-former-clerk-treasurers-misappropriation-funds-2024m-19Westford Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-270)
… and reported and that District moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012 to August 1, 2013. Background … general fund budget totaled approximately $38,662 for the 2013 fiscal year. Key Findings The Board has not … records to the bank statements monthly, follow up on any differences, document such reconciliations and provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/22/westford-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013mDutchess County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-251)
… (DCIDA) Board did not design or implement an adequate system to monitor, evaluate, and control benefits and … reported on the Public Authorities Reporting Information System report. Furthermore, two projects that were reported were not correct. Finally, the employee statistical information was reported incorrectly by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/dutchess-county-industrial-development-agency-managementComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New Lebanon Central School District – Financial Condition (Columbia County) District officials have overstated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0