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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 03 in January compared to the same month in 2023 according to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… employees that this oversight function is being exercised in a diligent and thorough manner. When a local government or … claims auditing process also builds taxpayer confidence in the operations of their local government or school … any questions you have regarding the information contained in this guide or any special circumstances with which you may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionConesus No. 1 Fire District – Internal Controls (2014M-46)
… Background The Conesus No. 1 Fire District is located in Livingston County and is governed by the Board of Fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/05/16/conesus-no-1-fire-district-internal-controls-2014m-46Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition Management (2017M-196)
… The Quogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southampton in Suffolk County. The District, which is governed by a Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/12/01/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-management-2017mProvisions for an Accidental Death Benefit – World Trade Center Presumption
… beneficiaries of certain retirees who participated in the World Trade Center rescue, recovery or cleanup. Your … to Accidental Death Benefit for Victims of the 2001 World Trade Center Disaster (RS6418-W) if: You, or your … in the event of your death, filed an Application for World Trade Center Notice (RS6047-N) by September 11, 2026; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/provisions-accidental-death-benefitRetiring with an Outstanding Loan – Special 20- and 25-Year Plans
… The amount of your annuity reduction will be based on your age, your loan balance at retirement and the type of … The amount of your pension reduction will be based on your age, your loan balance at retirement, and the type of … year 2024. The amount of the reduction changes annually. Age at Retirement Outstanding Loan Balance Annual Pension …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1517/retiring-outstanding-loanWestchester County – Budget Review (B18-6-2)
… and expenditure projections in the County’s adopted budget for the 2018 fiscal year are reasonable. Background … adopted a total budget of approximately $2.1 billion for fiscal year 2018. Key Findings Significant revenue and … While the County budgeted $544.5 million in revenue for sales tax collections, we estimate total collections to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/03/30/westchester-county-budget-review-b18-6-2Hamlin Fire Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-13)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Board provided adequate oversight of the Department’s financial operations to ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/05/29/hamlin-fire-department-internal-controls-over-financialWhat is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… With some exceptions, the State’s Property Tax Cap limits the amount local governments and most school districts can increase the tax levy (the total amount of property taxes billed) to the … two percent or the rate of inflation. (Individual property tax bills are based on various factors, and they may increase …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capLivonia Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Inc. – Financial Controls (2014M-001)
… audit was to examine the Company’s internal controls over financial operations for the period of January 1, 2012 … Board has not adopted written policies and procedures for financial operations. The Company’s financial duties are not adequately segregated and lack …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/livonia-hook-and-ladder-company-no-1-inc-financial-controls-2014m-001Raquette Lake Fire District No. 3 –Internal Controls (2013M-379)
… deposits were not recorded in the checkbook register and a running cash balance was not maintained. The Treasurer has …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/12/raquette-lake-fire-district-no-3-internal-controls-2013m-379Amherst Central School District –Financial Condition (2016M-167)
… Background The Amherst Central School District is located in the Towns of Amherst and Cheektowaga in Erie County. The District, which operates four schools … maintained at reasonable levels; take appropriate action, in accordance with statute, to reduce reserves with excess …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/02/amherst-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-167Commack Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Fuel Inventory (2015M-90)
… the District’s financial condition and controls over fuel inventory for the period July 1, 2013 through November … District officials did not maintain complete and adequate fuel inventory records. Key Recommendations Develop … written policies and procedures to ensure that the fuel supply is periodically measured and that adequate fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/07/31/commack-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-fuel-inventorySewanhaka Central High School District – Student Fees (2016M-296)
… 8,600 students, is governed by an appointed eight-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 … million. Key Findings The Board does not have a policy on cash receipts. None of the finance clerks issued … and used to reconcile payments to deposited amounts by someone independent of the collection process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/11/04/sewanhaka-central-high-school-district-student-fees-2016m-296Union Springs Central School District – Retiree Health Insurance Contributions (2016M-75)
… obituaries and if a retiree is identified as deceased, the secretary contacts any dependents. However, if the spouse of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/10/union-springs-central-school-district-retiree-health-insuranceVan Hornesville-Owen D. Young Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-63)
… of Stark, Columbia, Danube, German Flats, Little Falls and Warren in Herkimer County, the Town of Minden in Montgomery …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/van-hornesville-owen-d-young-central-school-district-financial-conditionPleasantville Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2015M-311)
… July 1, 2014 through September 10, 2015. Background The Pleasantville Union Free School District is located in the Village of Pleasantville in Westchester County. The District, which … Pleasantville Union Free School District Financial Condition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/03/04/pleasantville-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-311Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District – Leave Accruals (2016M-236)
… Patchogue-Medford Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, … and reviewing leave accruals. Award personal days in accordance with individual contracts and CBAs. Develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/08/26/patchogue-medford-union-free-school-district-leave-accruals-2016m-236Oxford Academy and Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-6)
… District is located in the Towns of Coventry, McDonough, Norwich, Oxford, Pharsalia, Preston and Smithville in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/06/17/oxford-academy-and-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-6Morris Central School District – Financial Operations (2015M-251)
… million. Key Findings The auditor from the Otsego Northern Catskills Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/morris-central-school-district-financial-operations-2015m-251