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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 16% in April
… totaled $1.7 billion, up $232 million from April of last year. “While local sales tax collections in April were strong throughout most of the state, the continued rise in the price of goods and services has increased the cost of doing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-16-percent-aprilWappingers Central School District – Fuel Accountability (2015M-135)
… are secured each night. Review fuel transaction activity on a monthly basis to identify unusual transactions. Maintain … Provide fuel transaction reports to all department heads on a monthly basis so they can review fuel transaction …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/08/28/wappingers-central-school-district-fuel-accountability-2015m-135DiNapoli Finds Slow Property Tax Growth for Local Governments
… 7.7 percent in 2003 to a 2 percent increase in the fiscal year ending (FYE) in 2013. Much of this occurred even before … 2016 and to school districts, again, for school year 2015-16. DiNapoli’s report also found that total local sales tax … assets that were misappropriated through fraud in 16 communities; Found nearly $15 million in cost savings or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-finds-slow-property-tax-growth-local-governmentsState Agencies Bulletin No. 897
… Certain seasonal hourly employees in the Department of Environmental Conservation (09180) and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (49xxx) who … by CSEA and PEF Background Chapter 10 and Chapter 114 of the Laws of 2008 provide for $500.00 Longevity Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/897-april-2009-50000-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonal-employeesUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-145
… in payments for services and goods to support them in the performance of their judicial responsibilities. The Unified …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-145-2009-judicial-supplemental-support-allowanceState Agencies Bulletin No. 976
… Certain seasonal hourly employees in the Department of Environmental Conservation (09180) and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (49xxx) who … by CSEA and PEF Background Chapter 10 and Chapter 114 of the Laws of 2008 provide for $500.00 Longevity Payments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/976-april-2010-50000-longevity-payments-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… Auditors identified 181 accounts for students no longer in the district, six accounts for two former employees, two … (Nassau County) The treasurer did not perform his duties in accordance with statutes. Instead, the village clerk … clerk and board members, despite there being no authority in village law for them to sign checks. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsAll-Agency Contract Evaluation System
… is monitoring and evaluating its contractors/consultants in compliance with its All-Agency Contract Evaluation (ACE) … where performance ratings are less than satisfactory. In addition, we sought to determine whether MTA officials are … was conducted until March 13, 2020. About the Program In 1997, the MTA implemented the ACE system, a performance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/03/04/all-agency-contract-evaluation-systemState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… manner. Because of this, there was an increased risk for money to be lost or used for inappropriate purposes. The longer collections remain unremitted, the longer they are not available for town operations. The audit determined the clerk did not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 807
… of 2006 which implements the Arbitration Award between New York State and the New York State Correctional Officers and Police …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/807-april-2008-performance-advances-and-pre-shift-briefing-updates-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1941
… not processed automatically. Affected Employees Employees in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Unit … will be based on the 2018 Salary Schedule (currently in effect). Note: For the Institution paycheck dated … code on the employee’s Job Data page is 1004 and the FIS Amount field is blank; FIS At or Below Current – if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1941-october-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-performance-advancesGreene County Industrial Development Agency – Management Practices (2013M-95)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Greene County Industrial … former GCIDA Board members had prohibited conflicts of interest. Members of the Board served conflicting roles …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/03/04/greene-county-industrial-development-agency-managementRensselaer City School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-153)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the internal controls over extra-classroom activity funds for … for the activity fund, but is not adequate because it does not provide detailed procedures for the financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/09/06/rensselaer-city-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomPerformance Based Bus Safety Program
… on poor performing carriers and operators. Background The State’s Transportation Law (Law) requires the Department to … conduct a safety inspection of each bus every six months. In October 2013, the Department began to implement the … on poorer performing carriers by conducting two full in-depth inspections on each bus, as well as additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/17/performance-based-bus-safety-programOpinion 97-8
… on the issues discussed in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (requirement that claims be certified) CLAIMS -- …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-8State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… the following local government audits were issued. Town of Centerville – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Allegany County) … all tax collections, she did not always record dates of receipts or deposit or remit payments timely. Auditors … also found that the clerk did not properly record dates of collections for clerk fees on 21 of 29 daily collections …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits have been issued. … were seven old cases recorded in the accounting system dating back to the 1990s, with outstanding held bail and … reports was inadequate. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2013M-322)
… Mattituck-Cutchogue Union Free School District is located in the Town of Southold in Suffolk County. The District is governed by the Board of … budgeting practices generated more than $5 million in budget surpluses. To reduce fund balance and stay within …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/01/24/mattituck-cutchogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2013mLewis County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-3)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether counties are properly maintaining their bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January … for other bridges in the County. Key Findings The County does not have a written plan for bridge maintenance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/lewis-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-3Cayuga County – County Bridge Maintenance (S9-13-4)
… bridges to ensure the safety of those who travel on them for the period January 1, 2007, to December 31, 2011. … in 2012. The County Highway Department is responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of bridges. This … The Department’s operating budget was $10.3 million for the 2012 fiscal year. The Department is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2013/07/19/cayuga-county-county-bridge-maintenance-s9-13-4