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Local Sales Tax Collections Grew Over 12 Percent in the Second Quarter of 2022
Local government sales tax collections in New York State totaled over $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of 12.2 percent, or nearly $604 million, compared to the same quarter last year. April and May collections grew by 15.7 percent and 16.7 percent, respectively, while June inc
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-grew-over-12-percent-in-second-quarter-of-2022.pdfGranville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company – Financial Operations (2017M-105)
Granville Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company Financial Operations 2017M105
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2018/01/26/granville-hook-and-ladder-volunteer-fire-company-financialTown of Nanticoke – Financial Condition Management (2017M-186)
… The Town of Nanticoke is located in Broome County and has a population of approximately 1,600. The Town is … that include realistic estimates for expenditures. Develop and adopt a fund balance policy that establishes the level of fund balance to be maintained. Develop and adopt a comprehensive multiyear financial and capital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/01/05/town-nanticoke-financial-condition-management-2017m-186Orange-Ulster Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Fixed Assets (2016M-268)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review controls over fixed assets for the period July 1, 2014 through January 13, 2016. … Ensure that fixed asset records are accurate and up to date and that all fixed assets can be located. Ensure that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2016/11/04/orange-ulster-board-cooperative-educational-services-fixed-assets-2016m-268Lansing Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-256)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the District’s financial management practices for … 9, 2015. Background The Lansing Central School District is located in the Towns of Dryden, Groton and Lansing in … operates three schools with approximately 1,200 students, is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Education. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/15/lansing-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-256Town of Colchester – Financial Condition (2016M-376)
… The Town of Colchester is located in Delaware County and has a population of approximately 2,100. The Town is … Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for the general and highway funds in 2016 totaled approximately $2.8 million. … 2015, the Board underestimated revenues by 7 percent and overestimated expenditures by 18 percent, on average, in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-colchester-financial-condition-2016m-376East Moriches Union Free School District -- Budget Review (B17-7-4)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2017-18 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/05/east-moriches-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b17-7-4IX.7.J Final Reports – IX. Federal Grants
… either programmatic, financial, or both. Since the SFS is New York State’s official book of records, the amounts … listed in any final financial report should be traceable to SFS records. State agencies are required to reconcile … records to federal award records before the final report is prepared and filed with the federal awarding agency. At …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix7j-final-reportsDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Arrested for Theft of Nearly $24,000
… County Sherriff Ronald Spike announced the arrest of Julie Brown, former clerk of the Town of Potter. Brown, 49, was arrested Friday for allegedly stealing nearly … took place between January 1, 2018, and May 21, 2019. “Ms. Brown violated the trust of her community by allegedly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-arrested-theft-nearly-24000Town of Thurman – Capital Projects (2016M-431)
… oversight and management of the Town's Internet and salt shed projects. The contractor provided over $16,000 in additional services not included in the original salt shed contract, without change orders. The Board's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/22/town-thurman-capital-projects-2016m-431State Agencies Bulletin No. 1886
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions on how to update a Tier 6 employee’s Retirement Plan page due to the two-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1886-two-year-look-back-tier-6-voluntary-defined-contribution-program-vdcEssex County – Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Payroll (2013M-177)
Essex County Financial Condition and Internal Controls Over Payroll 2013M177
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/11/15/essex-county-financial-condition-and-internal-controls-over-payroll-2013m-177Government-Wide Financial Data – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… This statement reports: Assets; Deferred outflows of resources (the consumption of net assets applicable to a … future reporting period); Liabilities; Deferred inflows of resources (the acquisition of net assets applicable to a … and The difference between assets and deferred outflows of resources, and liabilities and deferred inflows of resources …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/government-wide-financial-dataTown of Ellenburg – Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial Operations and Wind Power Revenues (2013M-190)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial operations … cash shortage, or the lack of bank reconciliations. The Clerk did not establish adequate controls over her financial … Town of Ellenburg Justice Court and Town Clerk Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/15/town-ellenburg-justice-court-and-town-clerk-financial-operations-and-wind-powerVillage of Cuba – Sewer Fund Financial Condition and Records and Reports (2013M-15)
… budgets with reasonable estimates for revenues, based on historical information. Periodically review and adjust … accounting records are complete and accurate and are based on adequate supporting information. Require the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/03/29/village-cuba-sewer-fund-financial-condition-and-records-and-reports-2013m-15DiNapoli: Former Treasurer Charged in $11,000 Theft of Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department Funds
… The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was … began working at the fire department in 2014 and served as treasurer from January through September 2016, when she … The former treasurer of the Bolivar Volunteer Fire Department was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/dinapoli-former-treasurer-charged-11000-theft-bolivar-volunteer-fire-department-fundsIII.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
There are many State and Federal laws governing the access and dissemination of confidential personal and private information
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-informationComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… School District , Mineola Union Free School District and the Penn Yan Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, it’s critical that schools make … dollar count,” DiNapoli said. “By auditing school district and charter school finances and operations, my office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1DiNapoli: Former Chatham Rescue Squad Business Manager Charged With Stealing Over $17k From Squad
… She was arraigned today before Columbia County Court Judge Jonathan D. Nichols and is due back in court on July 24, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-former-chatham-rescue-squad-business-manager-charged-stealing-over-17k-squadChenango Valley Central School District -- Budget Review (B18-4-3)
… independent evaluation of the District’s proposed budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year. Background The Chenango Valley … or school district 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 Finding We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/04/06/chenango-valley-central-school-district-budget-review-b18-4-3