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DiNapoli: 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 an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 25 in October compared to the same month in 2022 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearKiryas Joel Village Union Free School District – Network User Account and Shared Network Folder Access (2023M-64)
… officials secured user account access to the network and shared network folders to help safeguard personal, private … adequately secure user account access to the network and shared network folders to help safeguard PPSI. As a result, … folders. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) weaknesses communicated confidentially to officials, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andSharon Springs Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-100)
… School District (District) Board of Education (Board) and officials effectively managed fund balance. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage fund balance, and need to improve their budgeting practices and be more … Central School District District Board of Education Board and officials effectively managed fund balance …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/sharon-springs-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-100DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… “Although 2024 was generally positive, markets fell in December. Investors will face continued uncertainty in the months ahead with the potential for tariffs and geopolitical issues raising concerns even as the U.S. … show strength,” DiNapoli said. “Fortunately, our diverse and well-managed portfolio is built to withstand market …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterConsumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… Nassau , Niagara , Orange , Seneca , Tompkins , Washington and Wyoming . Audit Objective Determine whether officials in 10 county (County) departments of weights and measures … weighing and measuring devices. Key Findings Officials in the 10 County Departments did not always adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… whether the Orange County (County) Department of Weights and Measures (Department) completed required testing of all weighing and measuring devices used to price goods and whether complete records were maintained. Key Findings … whether the Orange County County Department of Weights and Measures Department completed required testing of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B25-6-4)
… budget. Background The Village of Suffern is located in Orange County. Chapter 99 of the Laws of 2015 authorizes … deficits in the Village ’s general, water, sewer and capital projects funds as of May 31, 2015. New York State … government is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/11/village-suffern-budget-review-b25-6-4Town of Alden – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-106)
… Town Clerk (Clerk) properly recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections. Key Findings The Clerk did not … the funds from being productively used by Town officials and taxpayers. The Clerk also did not: Always date stamp real property tax receipts – 66 percent of Town and County and 47 percent of school real property tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106Electronic Reporting
… or other media, you will need to use a different method to send your report. To request accommodations for these expired … Holders of unclaimed funds can send the Office of the State Comptroller reports using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-reportingSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial report, Selected Management and Operations Practices ( 2015-S-20 ). Background On April … New York State jobs and agree to make capital investments in their businesses in accordance with legislative …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… (DSP) are complying with the requirements under the Enough is Enough Act (Act). The audit covers the period July 7, 2015 … compliance with Article 129-B on its website. DSP is charged with establishing a sexual assault victims unit to … college students. Key Recommendation To SED: As soon as is practicable: Collect aggregate incident data from covered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… evaluated the various Phases of the Trash Can Free Stations Pilot Program, intended to improve cleanliness of stations and reduce the rodent population. The audit covered … and refuse collection for Transit’s 468 subway stations throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… to year increase was primarily due to federal receipts (up $1.3 billion or 7.9 percent), miscellaneous receipts (up … $346.6 million below initial projections in the Enacted Budget. All Funds spending totaled $50.4 billion through July … $1.8 billion below initial projections from the Enacted Budget Financial Plan. The General Fund ended July with a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportState Agencies Bulletin No. 1156
… receiving this information should also share with SFS Agency Coordinators as well as IT, Fiscal Management and … staff. Effective Date(s) Data values were converted to SFS on March 23, 2012 for SFS Go-Live April 1, 2012. Division of Military and Naval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1156-changes-payserv-chart-accounts-related-implementation-statewidePurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… initial audit report Purchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Report 2017-N-5 ). … report, issued September 6, 2018, examined whether Linden Plaza was procuring goods, supplies, and services at … with approximately 47,000 total units (apartments). Linden Plaza, a Mitchell-Lama rental development in Brooklyn, is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-followDiNapoli: Central NY Village Official Stole More Than $100K
… Thomas P. DiNapoli announced today that an audit and investigation by his office revealed a former official of the now-dissolved village of Altmar in Oswego County stole more than $117,000 in public funds. … New York State Police yesterday arrested Margaret Bailey and charged her with felony counts of grand larceny and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-central-ny-village-official-stole-more-100kPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… did not provide adequate oversight of school districts’ compliance with the notification requirements for data … did not provide sufficient oversight of school districts’ compliance with other key requirements of Part 121. The … and implement controls to monitor school districts’ compliance with Part 121. Continue to work on completing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataNY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
… built strategic institutional relationships that improved brand recognition and enhanced returns for the largest and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorHenrietta Fire District – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-26)
… 2025 Understanding the Program In accordance with New York State Insurance Law (Insurance Law), FFI tax proceeds are … a tax, generally at a rate of 2 percent that is imposed on the premiums of fire insurance policies written by certain out-of-state insurers against loss or damage by fire on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/05/30/henrietta-fire-district-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceedsOpinion 99-15
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. LOCAL LAWS -- Taxes and Assessments (authorizing tax exemption) REAL PROPERTY TAXES AND ASSESSMENTS -- Exemptions (authority to provide solely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-15