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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… issued by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. April and May collections grew by 15.7% and 16.7%, respectively, while June increased 6.5%, marking … return to more typical growth rates after the dips and rebounds caused by the COVID pandemic.” DiNapoli noted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022New NY Broadband Program
… (ESD) has effectively monitored and managed the New NY Broadband Program and whether the Program has achieved its … In 2015, New York State established the $500 million New NY Broadband Program (Program). The goal of the Program was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/07/01/new-ny-broadband-programState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following local government audits has been issued. … did not establish comprehensive leave benefit policies and procedures. Officials also did not accurately maintain … valued at approximately $900, were used but not deducted from employee leave records. Town of Locke – Financial …
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
… States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Diego Rodriguez, the Assistant Director-in-Charge of the … return to work in the public sector to the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System. Under New York State law, a …
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
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli released the following statement on Mayor Adams’ preliminary budget proposal: “Mayor Adams put … recovery. The city’s outlook has improved, a result of some good fortune and more proactive planning, but it can …
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
… this holiday season in a timely fashion. If not, the money could eventually get turned over to the Office of … fees or having the money turned over to my office as lost funds.” After five years of dormancy, money from unused … balance remaining on the card; and Replacement fees for lost or stolen gift cards. DiNapoli’s office is currently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsPurchasing and Procurement Practices (Follow-Up)
… corporation that holds the exclusive franchise rights to operate New York State’s three major thoroughbred … into a bankruptcy settlement agreement conveying all rights, titles, and interests in its racetracks to the State. …
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)
… more energy efficient and environmentally proactive. The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority … Ultimately, only about half of the entities met the Order's goal of increasing renewable energy purchases to 20 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/08/13/executive-order-111-requirements-purchase-renewable-energy-summary-implementationDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… to take advantage of all the financial tools and guidance my office has to offer to help them strengthen their finances …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearVolunteer Firemen’s Benevolent Association of North Tonawanda – Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Moneys (2014M-208)
… fire insurance tax moneys and spent $53,322 of these funds on membership benefits and administrative costs. Key Finding …
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)
… checks, monthly bank reconciliations and other financial records, including those of the Drill Team. Ensure that an … Treasurer’s and the Drill Team’s chief financial officer’s records is performed by the Department’s audit committee. …
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 … also found that of 54 payments (totaling $810,608) paid from six judgmentally selected bank accounts, 26 payments … are given 30 days after the issuance of the follow-up review to provide information on any actions that are …
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
… on the overpayments identified, DOL assessed $1,852,169 in penalties to claimants who made false statements or … not entitled. We also worked with DOL to offset $204,464 in UI benefit payments against penalties assessed for overpayments we identified, recover $426,637 in overpayments owed by State employees and identify an …
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
… The New York State Court of Appeals has determined that retirement … this presentation is not intended to be a substitute for New York law or the rules and regulations governing NYSLRS, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/divorce/overviewOrdinary Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… System and your death occurs: While you are on the payroll; While you are on an authorized medical leave of … two years) following the last date you were paid on the payroll, provided your employment has not been terminated by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/ordinary-death-benefitHelping Hands School – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… June 30, 2014, we determined Helping Hands reported $26 in non-personal service costs on its CFR that did not comply …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/13/helping-hands-school-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualAdministration of Fellowship Leaves (Follow-Up)
… instructional staff were awarded for authorized purposes and in compliance with all applicable requirements. We found … improvements were needed to protect taxpayer dollars and the integrity of CUNY’s fellowship leave program. For … listing all fellowships granted during our audit period, and we found instances where fellowships were granted to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/02/17/administration-fellowship-leaves-followConnetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… 2016. Background The Connetquot Public Library is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County. The Library is governed by an elected … amount. Ensure that POs are prepared and approved in advance of any purchase and limit the use of confirming …
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 … in the District’s response letter. … Sagaponack Common School District Fund Balance Management 2018M53 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/13/sagaponack-common-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-53