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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.8 Percent in August
… Local government sales tax revenue declined by 7.8 percent in August compared to the same period last year, according to … DiNapoli said. "Washington needs to stop playing political games and provide financial help to local governments to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-down-78-percent-augustState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. … costs will need to be monitored closely to ensure they do not exceed budgeted appropriations. Consequently, the … and board implement budget cuts in the 2020-21 budget. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-1Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Riverhead (S9-21-13)
… evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic (pandemic) … have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and … 2021 fiscal year budgets, our office conducted reviews of 20 adopted budgets of various counties, cities, towns and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-riverhead-s9-21-13Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - Town of Smithtown (S9-21-14)
… an independent evaluation of the Town’s adopted budget for the 2021 fiscal year. Background The COVID-19 pandemic … The pandemic has also created a difficult environment for officials to develop annual budgets given the unknowns of … future financial impacts. The pandemic increases the need for local officials to more closely monitor their budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2021/06/04/adequacy-2021-budgets-town-smithtown-s9-21-14DiNapoli Report Looks at Foreclosure Impact on Local Governments
… foreclosure has drawn out the process, increasing costs for individuals and municipalities. This is particularly … Government Perspective , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/foreclosure0416.pdf Read the … Predicament Persists , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/localgov/pubs/research/snapshot/foreclosure0815.pdf … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-report-looks-foreclosure-impact-local-governmentsAudit of the Tuition Assistance Program at Dowling College
… complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner of Education’s Rules and Regulations when certifying students … to the school for 2,152 students. We reviewed a sample of 125 randomly selected TAP awards paid to 123 students as … one student who had not declared a major by the beginning of her junior year. SED and HESC agree with the audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/11/05/audit-tuition-assistance-program-dowling-collegeReducing the Cost of Hospital Services Provided to County Inmates (2013-MS-4)
… [read complete report - pdf] We also released eight county reports: Chautauqua [pdf] , Clinton [pdf] , Erie [pdf] , Jefferson [pdf] , Orleans … Counties. Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if counties are controlling inmate hospital …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/09/19/reducing-cost-hospital-services-provided-county-inmates-2013-ms-4Selected Aspects of Bus Procurement
… buses have been in use for longer than 12 years. Several units participate in the bus procurement process, including … during the period of January 1, 2008 to June 2011. Federal money was not used for these purchases. Key Findings MTA did … and apply for all available funding sources to maximize money available to purchase buses. Establish pass/fail …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/03/selected-aspects-bus-procurementLow Income Home Energy Assistance Program – Federal Funding and New York
… (FFY) 2024, 1.8 million beneficiaries were authorized in New York State, totaling $398.2 million in benefits with an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/low-income-home-energy-assistance-programWhat to Expect from Us
… Timeframe If you submitted your claim online, you’ll receive an email from LostMoney within 24 … sure you didn’t miss an email from NYSUnclaimedFunds@osc.ny.gov Resources Forms and Publications Glossary Required Documentation Taxes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/claimants/what-expect-usTerryville Fire District – Treasurer’s Duties (2017M-136)
… District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Brookhaven and Suffolk County, in which it is located. The District, … Board of Fire Commissioners, provides fire protection and emergency rescue services to about 25,000 residents in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/09/08/terryville-fire-district-treasurers-duties-2017m-136Town of Carrollton – Justice Court Operations (2018M-21)
… Objective Determine whether Justice Court (Court) fines and fees were properly accounted for. Key Findings The … total of approximately $6,340 as of October 12, 2017, and Court officials were unable to determine the composition … Key Recommendations Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and accountabilities. Investigate and resolve any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/05/11/town-carrollton-justice-court-operations-2018m-21New Hyde Park-Garden City Park Union Free School District - Bank Reconciliations (2018M-80)
… District’s bank reconciliations were accurately prepared and independently reviewed. Key Findings The bank reconciliations we reviewed were timely and, with the exception of the payroll account, accurate. The … official who was not independent of recording cash and journal entry transactions. Key Recommendations The Board …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/20/new-hyde-park-garden-city-park-union-free-school-district-bankFinn Academy: An Elmira Charter School - Information Technology (2018M-141)
… action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the School’s response letter. … Finn Academy An Elmira …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2018/11/02/finn-academy-elmira-charter-school-information-technology-2018m-141Depew Union Free School District – Investment Program (2023M-77)
… (BA) and District officials did not invest available funds in financial institutions that offered higher interest rates, … for the District to realize approximately $487,000 in additional interest earnings. Had the District realized …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/10/20/depew-union-free-school-district-investment-program-2023m-77Valley Stream 24 Union Free School District – New Hire Paperwork (2022M-189)
… of Hempstead in Nassau County. The District is governed by a seven-member Board of Education that is responsible for … year, which included nine teachers, two administrators, 15 substitute teachers, nine monitors and two summer helpers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/03/17/valley-stream-24-union-free-school-district-new-hire-paperwork-2022m-189Town of Croghan – Financial Management (2014M-340)
… The Town of Croghan is located in Lewis County and has a population of approximately 3,100. The Town is governed by an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2015/02/20/town-croghan-financial-management-2014m-340Gloversville Public Library – Claims Processing (2014M-81)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Library’s internal controls over claims … fiscal year total $483,000. Key Finding The Board does not have policies or procedures to ensure that claims are adequately documented, audited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/06/27/gloversville-public-library-claims-processing-2014m-81Shenendehowa Central School District – Claims Processing (2016M-137)
… of Clifton Park, Halfmoon, Ballston, Malta, Stillwater and Waterford in Saratoga County. The District, which … function to ensure that claims were properly itemized and supported; the goods or services had been received and were for proper purposes; and the claims were audited and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/shenendehowa-central-school-district-claims-processing-2016m-137Johnson City Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-204)
… School District is located in the Village of Johnson City and the Towns of Union, Maine, Chenango and Dickinson in Broome County. The District, which operates … of fund balance. Key Recommendation Include the funding and use of reserves in the budget plan each year and develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/12/31/johnson-city-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-204