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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 0.2% in July compared to July 2023, according to data released … from the same time last year. “There was little growth in local sales tax collections in July compared to last … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 02 in July compared to July …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Budget
… of the fiscal year and expect the city will include the full scope of these expenses in its Preliminary Budget for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-budgetPlattsburgh Public Library – Circulation Desk Cash Receipts (2015M-8)
… internal controls over circulation desk cash receipts for the period of January 1, 2013 through October 31, 2014. … were authorized to collect cash receipts or the processes for determining accountability over cash receipts recorded in … and on the cash register tapes with the amounts remitted for deposit and investigate and resolve any discrepancies. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/04/03/plattsburgh-public-library-circulation-desk-cash-receipts-2015m-8Red Flags – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… appears to be out of the ordinary. Even when all required documentation is submitted, remain skeptical, especially of … documents Recurring identical amounts from the same vendor Multiple remittance addresses for the same vendor Inconsistent, vague or implausible responses arising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/red-flagsAndes Central School District – Financial Management (2013M-250)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2011 to August 6, 2013. Background The Andes Central School … in 2011-12, their unreserved fund balance increased to almost 20 percent of the following year’s budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/20/andes-central-school-district-financial-management-2013m-250Contract Advisory No. 12
… grant contracts and related documents submitted to OSC for audit and approval from the New York State Grants Gateway system … the use of the Gateway System for contract development and submission, refer to the Grants Reform website . References: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/12-electronic-contracting-grants-gateway-transactionsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… been issued. City of Elmira – Audit Follow Up (Chemung County) A prior audit of the city found the council and city … and one recommendation was not implemented. Town of Greenville – Tax Collector (Orange County) Auditors found the tax collector did not properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsRipley Central School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2021M-53)
… and adopt comprehensive written policies and procedures to guide the payroll and leave accrual process. Properly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/13/ripley-central-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2021m-53Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2013M-364)
… The Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency is located in the City of Mount Vernon in Westchester County and is governed by a Board of Directors … Its purpose is to promote, develop, encourage and assist in acquiring, constructing, improving, maintaining or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/04/18/mount-vernon-industrial-development-agency-project-approvalRed Creek Protective Fire Company, Inc. – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-271)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate whether the Company’s internal … Company is a volunteer organization located in the Village of Red Creek, Wayne County. The Company provides fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/01/09/red-creek-protective-fire-company-inc-controls-over-financialClark Mills Fire District – Controls Over Financial Activities (2014M-315)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if District controls to ensure … (the Chair’s spouse) is employed as a part-time sales representative. The Treasurer has not filed the annual update …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/01/09/clark-mills-fire-district-controls-over-financial-activities-2014m-315Rhinebeck Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-135)
… 1, 2015 through April 30, 2017. Background The Rhinebeck Central School District is located in the Towns of Clinton, … student ledgers were maintained and reconciled with the central treasurer’s records. Key Recommendations Ensure that the central treasurer, faculty advisors and student treasurers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/09/22/rhinebeck-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-135Oneonta City School District –Financial Condition (2013M-165)
… Background The Oneonta City School District is located in the City of Oneonta, the Towns of Oneonta, Davenport, Laurens, Maryland, and Milford in Otsego County and the Town of Davenport in Delaware …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/08/30/oneonta-city-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-165Sweet Home Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-207)
… July 1, 2012 through March 18, 2016. Background The Sweet Home Central School District is located in the Towns of … Sweet Home Central School District Financial Management 2016M207 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/09/16/sweet-home-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-207South Huntington Union Free School District – Financial Condition (2016M-132)
… Based on projections made by the District’s actuary, the workers’ compensation reserve is overfunded by $1.4 million. Key … fund balance designated for this purpose. Ensure that the workers’ compensation reserve is funded in accordance with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/22/south-huntington-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-132XIX.2.B Project Information and Budget Control – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Project Type Project Types and Categories are intended to support the project and are not intended to define a funding source such as Federal … Project Types and Categories are intended to support the project and are not intended to define a funding source …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix2b-project-information-and-budget-controlContributing Toward Your Retirement – State University Police Plan
… are required to contribute 3 percent of your reportable earnings toward your retirement benefits until you retire or … applying your contribution rate to your current reportable earnings. These mandatory contributions are not annuity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1823/contributing-toward-your-retirementDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… ways to beat the system, but my auditors are staying one step ahead of them," DiNapoli said. "My office continues to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsDiNapoli: Former West Hurley Fire District Chief and Chairman Plead Guilty in Corruption Probe
… The West Hurley Fire District’s former chief and a fire commissioner pleaded guilty Tuesday evening to … resources to support the former chief wife’s Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating business. Former chief David Gutierrez and Michael “Bucky” VanValkenburgh, a current fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeAttica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… the District’s financial management practices and reserves for the period July 1, 2012 through March 18, 2016. … to the debt service fund from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013 to reduce the general fund’s unrestricted fund … for using the excess reserve fund balances identified in this report in a manner that benefits District residents and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127