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Wyandanch Union Free School District – Budget Review (B21-7-1)
… is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, their proposed budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings We found …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/04/09/wyandanch-union-free-school-district-budget-review-b21-7-12022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… to highlight this unfair pay disparity in the workforce. My analysis shows our country still has a long way to go in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/events/2022-womens-history-monthState 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-auditsConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… a diligent and thorough manner. When a local government or school district has a strong claims auditing process, the … that a careful review of claims will occur before public funds are disbursed. As the old saying goes, "the buck … confidence in the operations of their local government or school district. Allocating resources to improve the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… Yorkers by filing for refunds they are not entitled to. My office is stopping those suspicious refunds and ensuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsTown of Norwich – Justice Court (S9-14-3)
… collected 1,924 payments totaling approximately $155,600 in fines, surcharges and fees from January 1, 2012 through … tickets to the State’s Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) in a timely manner. Deposits are not being made within the … that tickets are properly reported, as paid or enforced, in a timely manner. Deposit all receipts collected within 72 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2014/08/15/town-norwich-justice-court-s9-14-3DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… outside the city experiencing year-over-year declines for the month. It is imperative that local government … reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. Table …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearOrange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… are at increased risk of paying more than necessary for goods and services. Specifically: 165 of 446 devices … the Director did not develop and implement procedures for periodic price accuracy testing; testing conducted by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Consumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… were at increased risk of not paying the correct price for goods and services. Nine Departments did not adopt price … Key Recommendations Develop and implement procedures for periodic price accuracy testing. Perform testing in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… we are among the nation’s strongest and best-funded public pension funds.” The Fund's third quarter value …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterVillage 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 … to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village ’s general, water, sewer and capital projects … that the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the proposed budget are reasonable. The Village’s proposed …
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)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Alden (Town) Town Clerk (Clerk) properly recorded, deposited, remitted and reported collections. Key Findings The Clerk did not … since 2021. Retaining the collections prevented the funds from being productively used by Town officials and taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/05/30/town-alden-town-clerktax-collector-2024m-106Electronic Reporting
… your report, do not mail a separate Verification and Checklist. Manual Online Reporting – live August 11, 2025 … Online Reporting, do not mail a separate Verification and Checklist Expired Formats and Reporting Methods Excel and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/electronic-reportingSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… 2015-S-20 ). Background On April 14, 2011, the Governor of New York signed into law the ReCharge New York (RNY) power … not-for-profits that commit to retain or increase New York State jobs and agree to make capital investments in their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… Institutions are also required to adopt an amnesty policy for alcohol and drug use; a students’ bill of rights; and comprehensive training requirements for administrators, staff, and students. Institutions must … State Education Department: Implementation of the Dignity for All Students Act ( 2016-S-28 ) … To determine if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-actState Agencies Bulletin No. 1156
… Purpose To inform agencies of data element changes in PayServ due to the implementation of the Statewide … these changes. Background The following changes were made in PayServ to accommodate the conversion to the new SFS Chart … . OSC Actions OSC will work with agencies to assist in changing any PayServ queries needed related to the Chart …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1156-changes-payserv-chart-accounts-related-implementation-statewideTrash Can Free Stations Pilot Program
… stations throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Manhattan and Queens. Trash collected is bagged and stored in refuse … 2012 (two in each of the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens) as Phase II; and an additional 29 locations, on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/09/22/trash-can-free-stations-pilot-programDiNapoli Releases July State Cash Report
… All Funds receipts were $118.9 million higher than the latest projections and $831.1 million lower than initial … easily accessible on his transparency website Open Book New York . … State income tax collections increased $882 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-releases-july-state-cash-reportNY State Comptroller Announces Appointment of Emerging Managers Director
… conference will be held on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024, in Albany. Prior to becoming the Program’s Interim Director, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/ny-state-comptroller-announces-appointment-emerging-managers-directorPurchasing Practices at the Linden Plaza Mitchell-Lama Housing Development (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the … The Mitchell-Lama Housing Program was created in 1955 to provide affordable rental and cooperative housing to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/06/23/purchasing-practices-linden-plaza-mitchell-lama-housing-development-follow