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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 7% in First Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.5 billion in the first quarter … as high inflation, continues to bolster statewide numbers. For the rest of the state, collections growth has generally … New York City’s collections totaled nearly $2.5 billion for the quarter, an increase of 11.3%, or $252 million, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… ). About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for operating and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, protect, and enhance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followOpinion 97-8
… Duties (requirement that claims be certified) CLAIMS -- Certification of (necessity for in city) LOCAL LAWS -- Claims (certification requirement) SECOND CLASS CITIES LAW, §64; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(l)(ii)(a)(5): A city is not required by general State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8Town of Prattsville – Justice Court (2012M-243)
… of our audit was to review internal controls over the Court’s financial activity for the period January 1, 2011, to … Justices, Robert Blain and Donald Olson, who shared a court clerk. For the audit period, the Justices collected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-prattsville-justice-court-2012m-243Town of Pulteney – Financial Management and Information Technology (2012M-177)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Town’s financial management … January 1, 2010, through May 30, 2012. Background The Town of Pulteney is located in Steuben County and has a population …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/04/26/town-pulteney-financial-management-and-information-technology-2012m-177XV.7 Budget Allocations – XV. End of Year
… State agencies will need to be proactive in working with the … back to the budget where possible. Prior to March 31, State agencies also need to ensure that any Budget Journals …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Brookhaven Fire District , Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Ira …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… procurement policy and that all claims were approved prior to payment. None of the 18 purchases of goods and services … $58,117 (11%), complied with the procurement policy. As a result, taxpayers do not have assurance that goods and … in the most economical manner. Seven claims and 44 debit card transactions totaling $8,346 were paid prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsXI.18.I Sexual Harassment Prevention Certification – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… to certify that they have a written policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provide annual sexual harassment training (that meets the Department of Labor’s model policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationTown of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… which comprises five elected members: the Town Supervisor and four Council Members. In February 2010, the Board … An inter-municipal agreement was entered into by the Town and the Village to address their respective involvement with … facility (Project) but the facility’s future operation and maintenance. While the inter-municipal agreement sets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/15/town-newstead-joint-highway-facility-project-2012m-260State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal … to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being spent appropriately and effectively." Dunkirk City … finance operations. When unused appropriated fund balance is added back, the district's recalculated unrestricted fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… that data would be available in the event of an emergency. Store Backups in an Offsite Location – Backups should be … control, fire prevention). It is important to maintain offline copies of backups in case a cyberattack renders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0College of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… by selected government employees complied with rules and regulations and is free from fraud, waste, and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expensesDiNapoli: Tax Revenues Through May $4 Billion Over Enacted Budget Projections
… State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2021-22 were $4 billion … P. DiNapoli. “The strong tax collections through the first two months of the state fiscal year is good news and gives … requested data. … State tax receipts through the first two months of State Fiscal Year SFY 202122 were $4 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-tax-revenues-through-may-4-billion-over-enacted-budget-projectionsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced … following school district audits have been issued. Byram Hills Central School District – Fixed Assets (Westchester …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Facility Structure, Safety, and Health Code Waivers
… Selected Operating and Administrative Practices of the Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement (2011-S-19) … To determine if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/06/18/facility-structure-safety-and-health-code-waiversDisposition of Farm Assets
… and livestock on hand at the time of the farm closures in 2009, we did identify more than 3,300 farm equipment items …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/09/04/disposition-farm-assetsState Agencies Bulletin No. 2303
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of their inability to submit a change to the Direct Deposit panel while accounting reconciliation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2303-payserv-request-direct-deposit-panel-and-new-york-state-payroll-onlineXII.10.E Reporting the Theft, Loss or Misuse of State Assets – XII. Expenditures
… Policy References: To enable the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) to carry out its fiscal responsibility under Article 2, Section 8 of the State Finance Law, State agencies must inform OSC of any suspected and/or known theft, loss, misuse or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii10e-reporting-theft-loss-or-misuse-state-assetsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal and School Audits
… one inkjet printer with an unknown cost were not recorded in the IT inventory list. Hammond Fire District – Board … audit of the secretary-treasurer’s financial records. In addition, one board member has not yet completed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-and-school-audits-0