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DiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… of $4,303. “Day after day, Ms. Sheppard watched her friends and neighbors pay their taxes. Yet she decided she … a blatant violation of her public duty,” DiNapoli said. “I thank District Attorney Mary Rain and the St. Lawrence … it’s important to maintain the public’s confidence that it will be detected and prosecuted.” Sheppard, 43, was charged …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsDiNapoli Releases January State Cash Report
… New York state collected $126.6 billion in receipts from April through January, which was $582.3 … continue to be higher than expected and spending is well below projections,” said DiNapoli. “There is rising … Tax (PIT) collections. The General Fund ended January with a balance of $13.8 billion, which was nearly $1.6 billion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/dinapoli-releases-january-state-cash-reportComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… and effectively.” Canandaigua City School District – Procurement of Professional Services (Ontario County ) The district did not properly seek competition for … supporting documentation. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, visit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… but collections were not deposited within the required time frame. The clerks did not perform bank reconciliations … usage was not routinely monitored. Also, the authority does not provide adequate cybersecurity training to … meters. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, the state's …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCity of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… to ensure the Center is an active venue that attracts visitors to the City. Key Recommendations Closely monitor the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… office completed audits of the Bayport-Blue Point Union Free School District , Chappaqua Central School District , … board president, district clerk or district treasurer to sign checks, whereas state Education Law requires the … best price for goods and services. For access to state and local government spending and nearly 50,000 state contracts, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Tax Collections Stronger Than Anticipated
… immediate risks,” DiNapoli said. “Although trade tensions or some unforeseen development could trigger an economic … could be used to narrow the gaps. Read the report , or go to: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/osdc/report-3-2020.pdf …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-nyc-tax-collections-stronger-anticipatedDiNapoli: 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 of 2023, an increase of 7.1%, or nearly … basis, statewide sales tax collections increased by 9.2% in January and 14.1% in February, but the growth slowed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-7-percent-first-quarterOversight of Construction Management Contracts (Follow-Up)
… included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Construction Management Contracts (Report 2020-S-43 ). About the Program The Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is responsible for … and maintaining the State park, recreation, and historic site system to conserve, protect, and enhance the natural, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/09/08/oversight-construction-management-contracts-followOpinion 97-8
… CLASS CITIES LAW, §64; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(l)(ii)(a)(5): A city is not required by general State statute to accept only … to cities generally which requires certification or verification of claims against a city (see 12 Opns St Comp, …
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 … account that could not be traced to any open or closed case files, fines or fees, or bail moneys; and Justice Olson …
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)
… through May 30, 2012. Background The Town of Pulteney is located in Steuben County and has a population of 1,285. The Town is governed by an elected …
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 Division of Budget as early as possible in the allocation of funds to ensure that: There is sufficient segregation authority available in SFS so all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv7-budget-allocationsComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… completed audits of the Brookhaven Fire District , Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department , Town of Ira and the Lake View Fire District . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits were issued. Downsville Fire District – Procurement and Claims Audit (Delaware County) The board did not ensure that goods and services were …
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
… policy addressing sexual harassment prevention in the workplace and provide annual sexual harassment training (that meets the Department of Labor’s model policy and training standards) to all its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi18i-sexual-harassment-prevention-certificationTown of Newstead – Joint Highway Facility Project (2012M-260)
… respective involvement with not only the construction phase of a joint highway facility (Project) but the … respect to financing the Project during the early planning phase. As a result of Town officials’ poor planning and …
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
… School District and the Sachem Central School District . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and accountability for our local communities is a top priority," said DiNapoli. "By auditing municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Best Practices – Information Technology Contingency Planning
… There are several steps entities can take to improve their ability to quickly restore electronic … transporting data offsite). The policy should also address how the organization will periodically verify that the data … Data Has Been Backed Up and Can Be Restored – While many organizations perform some type of backup procedure(s), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-contingency-planning/best-practices-0College of Fredonia – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected government employees complied with … spend between $100 million and $150 million each year on travel expenses. These expenses, which are discretionary and … analysis, including three employees with outliers in air and train fares that totaled $148,505. In total, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/02/28/college-fredonia-selected-employee-travel-expenses