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DiNapoli's Auditors Halt $25 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… fraud is an ongoing battle as people find new ways to cheat the system,” DiNapoli said. “While most taxpayers are honest, there are some filers and preparers looking to cheat their fellow New Yorkers by filing for refunds they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-25-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $21.3 Million in Suspicious 2016 Tax Refunds
… $466 million are expected to be paid in the coming days. "My auditors are committed to safeguarding the funds of honest … returns. Other popular scams include using questionable social security numbers and intentionally misstating deductions. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-213-million-suspicious-2016-tax-refundsManagement of General School Funds (Follow-Up)
… and training and that school officials did not exercise due diligence and care over General School Fund (GSF) accounts. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/management-general-school-funds-followDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in their … York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer …
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 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… totaled $1.67 billion, up $26.8 million from the same time last year. “February’s local sales tax collections grew at a … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for January to March) will be available in April. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearCity of Salamanca – Employee Benefits (2023M-96)
… supported or accurately calculated. This resulted in unsupported and possibly improper payments being made. Of … Review the contents of the City Charter (Charter) in its entirety, review payments made to former City …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2023/11/22/city-salamanca-employee-benefits-2023m-96DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… $1.8 billion, up $43.5 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax collections in October … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for October to December) will be available in …
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)
… used to log into the network between June 2015 and August 2022. Adequately secure shared network folder access, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… $1.82 billion, up $53.3 million compared to the same time last year. “Local sales tax growth in July continued at a … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July to September) will be available in October. …
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)
… disbursements and filed the annual update documents (AUDs) in a timely manner. Key Findings The Supervisor did not … were filed with the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in a timely manner. Without adequate oversight, the … made as authorized . Further, the lack of filing AUDs in a timely manner impairs the Town Board (Board), Town …
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)
… or prompt the user to perform activities that may result in malware infection or PPSI exposure. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) … Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
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)
… former Treasurer was able to misappropriate over $850,000 in Company funds during an eight-and-a-half-year period. For example, he was able to: Disburse over $451,000 in unauthorized checks to himself from January 2014 through …
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)
… to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss. In addition to sensitive information technology (IT) control … of these accounts (37 percent) have not been used in more than five years, with the oldest being last used more … action. Appendix B includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response letter. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-account2022 Women’s History Month Celebration
… Month theme, “Women Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.” Watch a replay of the event. Select the Play icon below to … 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-monthTown of Butternuts – Highway Facility Capital Project (2021M-94)
… Key Findings The Board was not fully transparent in planning and could have improved its monitoring of the … change order, which should have been competitively bid in accordance with New York State General Municipal Law … action. Appendix C includes our comments on issues raised in the Town’s response letter. …
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
… information is accurate. The board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with PILOT agreements. As a result, a business … claims totaling $30,150 before board audit and approval. In addition, officials did not ensure sufficient …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… and exceeded its authority under New York State Town Law (Town Law) by authorizing the Supervisor to pay all expenditures … or audit any credit card charges totaling $8,308 before payment was made, or annually audit the records of all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77State Comptroller Releases Municipal Audits
… properly document donations it received totaling $117,300. In addition, 77 of the pool checks were improperly disbursed. … project debt payments. Village officials incurred $67,000 in additional expenses because they were unable to comply with certain grant funding requirements. In addition, project delays and project scope changes added …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-releases-municipal-auditsConclusion – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… employees that this oversight function is being exercised in a diligent and thorough manner. When a local government or … claims auditing process also builds taxpayer confidence in the operations of their local government or school … any questions you have regarding the information contained in this guide or any special circumstances with which you may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/conclusionSharon Springs Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-100)
… effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided for by statute and circumvents the statutory limit. Although … Adopt budgets that include reasonable estimates for appropriations and the amount of fund balance that will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/sharon-springs-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-100