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DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… days. "My auditors are committed to safeguarding the funds of honest New Yorkers," DiNapoli said. "We'll stay one step ahead of the schemes used by tax cheats, and look to ensure only … auditors work cooperatively with the Department of Taxation and Finance to stop questionable refunds and to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, John F. Kennedy Educational … DoE and John F. Kennedy officials have made progress in addressing the issues identified in our initial report. Of the nine prior recommendations, six …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/management-general-school-funds-followOrdinary Death Benefit – Non-Contributory Plan with Guaranteed Benefits
… at least one year of service since last joining the Retirement System and your death occurs: While you are on the … on an authorized medical leave of absence (with or without pay); While you are receiving Workers’ Compensation or other … has not been terminated by resignation, employer action, retirement or any other means while receiving those benefits; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1513/ordinary-death-benefitOrdinary Death Benefit – Basic Plan with Increased-Take-Home-Pay (ITHP)
… 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 … or Within 12 months of the last date you were receiving salary, on an authorized medical leave of absence or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1511/ordinary-death-benefitYorkshire-Pioneer Central School District – Financial Management (2015M-352)
… is located in the Towns of Arcade, Eagle, Java, Sheldon and Wethersfield in Wyoming County; Farmersville, Freedom, Machias and Yorkshire in Cattaraugus County; Holland and Sardinia in … plan to reduce unrestricted fund balance in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. Develop a written reserve fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/yorkshire-pioneer-central-school-district-financial-management-2015m-352Town of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Court officials properly collected, reported and remitted … During the audit period, the Court operated with one Justice, James Fox, and two part-time Court clerks. According … and insufficient automated controls. … Town of Norwich Justice Court S9143 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… Tools Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York NYC's Shifting Population: The Latest Statistics Residential Real Estate in NYC: Rising Tax Bills During COVID Fuel Disparities New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-addressDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.3% in January compared to the same … inflation was more than twice as high and New York City’s taxable sales were surging,” DiNapoli said. “With overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to … was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearCity of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… payments were properly authorized, adequately supported and accurately calculated. Key Findings Separation payments … Officials did not independently review the accruals for accuracy, increasing the risk that an improper payment … entirety, review payments made to former City employees for accuracy and legitimacy, and consult with the City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared … million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth in July continued at a moderate pace, similar to … had the largest decline at 12.1%. These monthly sales tax collections are from the cash distributions made to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearTown of White Creek – Disbursements and Annual Financial Reports (2023M-41)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of White Creek (Town) Supervisor provided proper oversight of disbursements and filed the annual update documents (AUDs) … Findings The Supervisor did not provide proper oversight of disbursements or ensure the required AUDs were filed with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2023/08/04/town-white-creek-disbursements-and-annual-financial-reports-2023m-41Jericho Union Free School District – Acceptable Use Policy (2022M-194)
… and recommendations. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. … audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/21/jericho-union-free-school-district-acceptable-use-policy-2022m-194Hannibal Fire Company – Misappropriation of Funds (2023M-59)
… was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he … Recommendations Work to seek recovery of misappropriated funds from the Company’s insurance provider and consult with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/07/21/hannibal-fire-company-misappropriation-funds-2023m-59West Hempstead Union Free School District – Nonstudent Network User Account Controls (2023M-9)
… more than 10 years ago. These accounts include: 53 former employee network accounts, and 7 network service accounts …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… and shared network folders to help safeguard PPSI. As a result, there is an increased risk of unauthorized access … The majority of these accounts belonged to former employees and were last used to log into the network between … and indicated they planned to initiate corrective action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-and2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… In honor of Women’s History Month, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli pays tribute to one of New York’s great leaders: the Honorable Andrea Stewart-Cousins, Majority Leader of the New York State Senate. As the first woman—and African …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthTown of Butternuts – Highway Facility Capital Project (2021M-94)
… and could have improved its monitoring of the Project. As a result, total costs to complete the highway garage exceeded … estimated costs by $372,318. The Board did not: Prepare a budget or disclose all known Project costs and financing … Law (GML). Obtain an RFP and written/fax proposal for two other change orders totaling $43,115, which violated the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/01/07/town-butternuts-highway-facility-capital-project-2021m-94State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… (Tompkins County) While the board evaluated projects prior to their approval, board members should improve the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency’s efforts to monitor businesses’ job performance and tax exemptions. … Officials did not obtain required documentation to support project owners’ self-reported job performance. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsState Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… state's 180,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-audits