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DiNapoli: Small Businesses Generate $950 Billion in New York
… (those with 100 to 499 employees) had the highest average payroll per employee, nearly $56,000 per year. Over the past … unchanged nationally but rose 5 percent in New York. Total payroll amounts at small businesses rose 29.7 percent in New … The small businesses sector generating the highest overall payroll in New York is financial activities. Just over 44,000 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/03/dinapoli-small-businesses-generate-950-billion-new-yorkLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 19% in 2021
… by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This was the highest annual increase on record after a historic low in … declined by 10%. Annual growth in 2019 was 4.7%. “The pandemic substantially changed consumer spending for … “While local sales tax collections were robust in 2021 as the economy rebounded from the pandemic, some of that growth …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/local-sales-tax-collections-19-percent-2021Local Sales Tax Collections Up
… Overall growth in local sales tax collections statewide in 2019 was relatively strong, according to report released … Collections across the state, totaling $18.3 billion in 2019, grew by $815 million or 4.7 percent, from the … Overall growth in local sales tax collections statewide in 2019 was …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/local-sales-tax-collectionsBorough of Manhattan Community College – Controls Over Bank Accounts (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three … recommendations included in our initial report, Borough of Manhattan Community College: Controls Over Bank Accounts ( … control weaknesses that CUNY and BMCC officials need to improve related to the use of bank accounts. As of July 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/03/06/borough-manhattan-community-college-controls-over-bank-accounts-followCaton Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Activities (2013M-237)
… and reported and that Company moneys are safeguarded for the period January 1, 2012, through July 12, 2013. … and five Directors. The Company’s revenue and expenditures for 2012 totaled approximately $6,100 and $9,500, … the Board is not certain of the Company’s status as a not-for-profit organization. Key Recommendations Revise the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2013/11/01/caton-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-over-financialCircleville Fire District – Board Oversight (2013M-343)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Board’s oversight of selected financial activities for the period January 1, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/03/07/circleville-fire-district-board-oversight-2013m-343Security and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services' Core Systems (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the eight … systems were secure, operating effectively, and available to continue critical processing in the event of a disaster or … access of Division systems and software and changes made to these operating systems. The eight recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/04/07/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systems-followNew York Psychiatric Center – Controls Over State Resources (Follow-Up)
… Psychiatric Institute (Institute), established in 1895, is one of two clinical research facilities administered by … relating to the treatment of mental illness. The Institute is funded by a combination of State appropriations and … the Institute was not receiving the ownership and royalty rights for certain patented technologies developed on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/21/new-york-psychiatric-center-controls-over-state-resources-followAmsterdam Housing Authority – Claims Processing and Related Not-for-Profit Corporations (2013M-126)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over selected Authority … financial operations for the period January 1, 2011, to November 30, 2012. Background The Amsterdam Housing … Montgomery County. The Authority was established pursuant to Section 428 of the Public Housing Law to provide low-rent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/23/amsterdam-housing-authority-claims-processing-and-related-not-profit-corporationsOversight of Resident Care-Related Medical Equipment in Nursing Homes (Follow-Up)
… The Division assesses and certifies nursing home compliance through Certification surveys. We found the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/11/18/oversight-resident-care-related-medical-equipment-nursing-homes-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… benefits that he otherwise would not have been eligible for based on the collective bargaining agreement. Wyoming … providers a total of $189,000 without using requests for proposals as required by the district’s procurement … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsUniversity at Buffalo – Selected Employee Travel Expenses
… Purpose To determine whether the use of travel monies by selected … waste and abuse. The audit covers the period April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2011. Background New York State’s executive … and travel agency fees. As part of a statewide initiative to determine whether the use of travel money by selected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/04/10/university-buffalo-selected-employee-travel-expensesTown of Seneca Falls - Financial Management (2018M-266)
… Town officials effectively managed and provided oversight of the Town’s financial operations. Key Findings In 2017, … representing 55 percent, 92 percent and 136 percent of 2018 appropriations for each respective fund. The Board … Establish written policies governing the amount of unexpended surplus funds that the Town should maintain. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/04/05/town-seneca-falls-financial-management-2018m-266New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Edward Regan
… "Edward Regan was a giant among men of public finance. He was a quiet, deliberate man who vehemently fought for the taxpayer and passionately argued against poor fiscal … his friendship and the good counsel that he provided to me. I offer my condolences to Ned's family and commit to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passing-edward-reganOnondaga County Probation Department - Financial Operations (2018M-147)
… Department's (Department) collection, disbursement and enforcement of restitution, fees and surcharges were adequately designed and operating … and disbursement procedures. Disburse more than $60,000 in restitution payments to crime victims. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2018/11/16/onondaga-county-probation-department-financial-operations-2018m-147Town of Frankfort – Supervisor’s Fiscal Responsibilities (2017M-192)
… adequately fulfilled his fiscal responsibilities for the period January 1, 2016 through July 31, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $4.2 million. Key Findings The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-frankfort-supervisors-fiscal-responsibilities-2017m-192Berlin Central School District - Vehicle Fuel Inventory (2018M-02)
… if the District adequately accounts for and safeguards its vehicle fuel. Key Findings Vehicle fuel inventory records are not maintained. Vehicle mileage records are not compared to fuel consumption. … Berlin Central School District Vehicle Fuel Inventory 2018M02 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/01/berlin-central-school-district-vehicle-fuel-inventory-2018m-02Central Valley School District - Separation Payments (2018M-153)
… made to eligible employees during the audit period and found that, except for minor discrepancies, the payments were accurately paid in accordance with Board-approved contracts and agreements. District officials did not ensure an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/09/14/central-valley-school-district-separation-payments-2018m-153Windsor Central School District – Cafeteria Operations (2016M-130)
… to examine District officials’ management of the school lunch fund for the period July 1, 2014 through February 23, 2016. … District officials have taken actions to reduce the school lunch fund’s dependence on the general fund to support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/01/windsor-central-school-district-cafeteria-operations-2016m-130Unadilla Valley Central School District – Special Education Services (2016M-47)
… special education services in a cost-effective manner for the period July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2015. Background … seven-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $18.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/unadilla-valley-central-school-district-special-education-services-2016m