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https://www.osc.ny.gov/help/website-accessibilityProperty Tax Credits
… homeowner’s primary residence. The qualifications for these credits vary between programs. Further, each … and returned 15,313 questionable or inappropriate credits for $5,779,567 due to calculations errors, deceased … and/or establish controls to ensure credits sent to OSC for approval are appropriate . Continue to work with local …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/04/12/property-tax-creditsEnforcement of the Mitchell-Lama Surcharge Provisions (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report Enforcement of the MitchellLama Surcharge Provisions
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/06/enforcement-mitchell-lama-surcharge-provisions-followHughsonville Fire Company – Financial Activities (2014M-201)
… Board’s oversight over the Company’s financial activities for the period January 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014. … Fire District. Gross receipts and disbursements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2013 totaled $60,520 … Board has not developed adequate policies and procedures for the procurement of goods and services, credit card use, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/02/hughsonville-fire-company-financial-activities-2014m-201Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… transparent because they did not include estimated amounts for tax certiorari judgment or the district’s plan for funding them. In addition, the board has not developed IT … as a breach notification policy or online banking policy. For access to state and local government spending and 50,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli: Cohocton Town Clerk Pleads Guilty In $36,000 Theft
… also admitted taking tax penalty payments and other cash for six years. Sentencing is scheduled for March 2. Riley is expected to be sentenced to jail time, probation and payment of restitution in full. “For six years, Ms. Riley treated the public’s money as her …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/dinapoli-cohocton-town-clerk-pleads-guilty-36000-theftDiNapoli: Federal Programs Bridge Gap in Broadband Access
… at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level are eligible for up to a $30 monthly subsidy for a broadband subscription. As of May 15, 2023, more than … facilitate sizable improvements in subscription rates for New York households with incomes below $20,000. In total, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-federal-programs-bridge-gap-broadband-accessState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. … County) The board did not adopt policies and procedures for cash receipts and disbursements, processing of user … a breach notification policy or a disaster recovery plan. For access to state and local government spending, public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsControls Over Computers (Follow-Up)
… Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for the protection of the environmental health, welfare, and … asbestos monitoring and removal. As the agency responsible for the City's environment, the Department also regulates air … the risk that equipment may be misappropriated, or used for personal use outside of the Department, without …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/controls-over-computers-followTown of Stanford – Financial Condition (2013M-225)
… of our audit was to examine the Town’s financial condition for the period January 1, 2012, to January 31, 2013. … Board members. The Town’s general fund appropriations for the 2013 fiscal year totaled $1.2 million. Key Findings … Further, the Board has not developed a multiyear plan for the use of fund balance. Key Recommendations Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-stanford-financial-condition-2013m-225Collection of Lease and Permit Revenues
… not use continuously. Interested parties can pay a fee for a permit to use such land temporarily. The Department is responsible for billing permit holders and collecting the amount due. As … of Transportation: Review of Real Property Holdings for Disposal ( 2010-S-48) … To determine whether the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/03/12/collection-lease-and-permit-revenuesTown of Rhinebeck – Internal Controls Over Cash Management and Information Technology (2013M-36)
… controls over selected financial and operational areas for the period January 1, 2011, to June 22, 2012. Background … four Board members. Budgeted general fund appropriations for fiscal years 2011 and 2012 were approximately $1.6 … written back-up procedures and require the media used for backups to be encrypted and stored in a secure location. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/17/town-rhinebeck-internal-controls-over-cash-management-and-information-technologyComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority,” said DiNapoli. … corresponding check numbers, no one is reviewing support for those payments, including the monthly bank statements, … to ensure an accurate account of all moneys. ### For access to state and local government spending and nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… accurately record, remit and report detailed clerk fees for 21 of the 24 months reviewed; deposit clerk fees and real … supported, properly authorized, approved before payment, for valid purposes or properly reported to the board. … totaling $1.7 million and determined: none were reviewed for sufficient budget appropriations, which could result in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsVillage of Sag Harbor – Board Oversight and Justice Court Operations (2015M-107)
… operations and to review the Court’s financial operations for the period June 1, 2013 through September 30, 2014. … five-member Board of Trustees. Budgeted appropriations for 2014-15 were approximately $9.1 million. The Village … address the weaknesses associated with properly accounting for parking tickets. Key Recommendations The Board should …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/08/14/village-sag-harbor-board-oversight-and-justice-court-operations-2015m-107State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… treasurer properly filed required annual update documents for fiscal years 2019 through 2021. Tioga Fire District – … filed the district’s required annual update documents for fiscal years 2015 through 2021. Town of Seneca Falls – … 2019 identified certain conditions and opportunities for town management’s review and consideration. Auditors …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Village of Hempstead -- Budget Review (B7-15-7)
… independent evaluation of the Village’s preliminary budget for the 2015-16 fiscal year. Background Chapter 646 of the … local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/04/10/village-hempstead-budget-review-b7-15-7Assessment and Collection of Selected Fees and Penalties (Follow-Up)
… had not collected about $3.8 million in fees and penalties for the Public Work Enforcement Fund (Fund), the boiler … in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. For example, the Department has: Improved its methods used to … supported, opposed nor recommended a bill submitted for a legislative change in the asbestos abatement fee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/05/assessment-and-collection-selected-fees-and-penalties-followRochester City School District – Budget Review (B20-2-1)
… City School District’s (District) adopted budgets for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 fiscal years. Background The … deficit of approximately $31.6 million, even accounting for the numerous cost-savings and avoidance measures, … first effort is the recent review of the adopted budgets for the 2018-19 and 2019-20 fiscal years. Thereafter we will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/01/23/rochester-city-school-district-budget-review-b20-2-1Electronic Fund Transfer Instructions
… CHIPS, EFT or Federal Wire payment to the New York State Office of Unclaimed Funds. If you are unfamiliar with making electronic payments, contact your bank for guidance with the transaction. We cannot debit accounts. … payment in anticipation of a later filing. 2 . LS (Lump Sum) – Use this only if the payment is to be applied to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-fund-transfer-instructions