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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… Local sales tax collections in New York state totaled more than $5.5 billion in the second quarter of 2022 (April-June), an increase of … continue to show positive results, but the lower growth in June bears watching,” DiNapoli said. “The slowdown …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022New NY Broadband Program
… from January 2016 through November 2021. About the Program In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY … Program requirements, using external entities to assist in identifying eligible census blocks, reviewing project … to 98.95% of the State is overstated as it’s based, in part, on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Form 477 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… supported by an employee’s time and attendance records. In addition, 33 hours of comp time and eight hours of … nor did it monitor budgetary results during the year. In addition, unrestricted fund balances as of December 31, 2019 in the general and highway funds and water district were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Newburgh Fire Chief Charged in White Plains Federal Court with Fraudulently Obtaining Retirement Benefits
… State Comptroller, Preet Bharara, United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Diego Rodriguez, … employment before their pension benefits are cut off for that year. According to the allegations contained in the … Thomas P. DiNapoli. "I thank U.S. Attorney Bharara for his continued partnership and commitment to combatting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/newburgh-fire-chief-charged-white-plains-federal-court-fraudulently-obtaining-retirement-benefitsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget & Financial Plan
… “A year after the city budgeted for its largest ever drop in property tax collections, a remarkable turnaround in property values emerged. The tentative property tax rolls … The city cautiously projects an additional $848 million in property tax revenue annually, given the state of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budget-financial-planDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to spend the gift cards they received this holiday season in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… Objective To assess the extent of implementation of the eight recommendations included in our initial audit … and Saratoga Race Course. In September 2008, upon renewal of its exclusive Franchise Agreement (Agreement), NYRA …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/01/18/purchasing-and-procurement-practices-followExecutive Order 111 – Requirements to Purchase Renewable Energy Summary of Implementation of Recommendations at 15 Audited Entities (Follow-Up)
… assessed compliance with Executive Order 111 requirements for State agencies and public authorities to purchase … (NYSERDA) was designated as the lead agency responsible for coordinating implementation and assisting other State … Order 88 and NYSERDA is no longer directly responsible for implementation, our follow up observation that better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationVolunteer Firemen’s Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-208)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Association’s use and reporting of foreign fire insurance tax moneys for the period January …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/10/31/volunteer-firemens-benevolent-association-north-tonawanda-foreign-fire-insurance-taxCopenhagen Fire Department – Controls Over Financial Activities (2015M-270)
… recorded and reported and that money was safeguarded for the period January 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. … by an elected 13-member Board of Directors. Expenditures for 2014 totaled $171,620. Key Findings The Board has not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/12/18/copenhagen-fire-department-controls-over-financial-activitiesAwarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants Report 2016S90
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/awarding-and-oversight-statewide-interoperable-communications-grants-followMedgar Evers College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial report, Medgar … in the proximity of the college found an additional two accounts that were not on the list. These findings point … the issues identified in our initial report. Both of the two prior audit recommendations were partially implemented. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/11/29/medgar-evers-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followDepartment of Labor Examination of Unemployment Insurance Benefit Payments January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017
… $204,464 in UI benefit payments against penalties assessed for overpayments we identified, recover $426,637 in … to help detect and prevent erroneous UI benefit payments. For a complete copy of Report 2018-UI-01, click here . … The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/19/department-labor-examination-unemployment-insurance-benefit-payments-january-1-2017Overview – Divorce and Your Benefits
… that retirement benefits may be considered marital property and can be divided between the Participant (NYSLRS … Rev. 2/23 … NYSLRS pensions are considered marital property and may be divided when a marriage ends …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewOrdinary Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… Workers’ Compensation or other employer-funded benefits, for up to two years (which may be extended for an additional two years) following the last date you were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-death-benefitHelping Hands School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… year ended June 30, 2014. Key Finding Based on a review of a sample of transactions for the year ended June 30, 2014, we … with SED’s requirements. Other Related Audits/Reports of Interest State Education Department: The Arc of Orange …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/helping-hands-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Administration of Fellowship Leaves (Report … of New York (CUNY) instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with all applicable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followConnetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… the types and amounts of expenditures that can be made with petty cash and reduce the petty cash account to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125Sagaponack Common School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-53)
… (Board) appropriately managed the Sagaponack Common School District’s (District’s) fund balance. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/sagaponack-common-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-53State Agency Small-Dollar Purchases (Follow-Up)
… 2008-09 were consolidated or closed by 2011-12, while some new entities had been created. Of 315 entities that existed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/21/state-agency-small-dollar-purchases-follow