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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.8% in August
… being flat in July,” DiNapoli said. “While this growth is certainly encouraging, local officials must keep in mind … and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each … reflects reported sales by vendors. The next quarterly numbers (for July-September) will be available in October. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-point-8-percent-augustDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Nearly Flat in July
… Overall, local collections totaled $1.82 billion for the month, up $3.1 million from the same time last year. “There was little growth in local sales tax … and Finance. The amounts are based on estimates of what each municipality is due. In the third month of each …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-flat-julyCUNY Bulletin No. CU-726
… Actions - Promotions Effective Institution Pay Period 21C REM and RRI Titles Agencies must review employees in Additional Remuneration (REM) Titles (HEO/Assistant Admin – Job Code 016855 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-726-january-2022-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-695
… a Salary Administration Plan of C01 and Job Code 015937 (Dist Prof), 016042 (University Professor) or 016094 (Vistng …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-695-january-2021-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsDiNapoli Announces State Contract and Payment Actions for April 2017
… million with Public Consulting Group Inc. for professional assistance with New York state Medicaid programs. $54.8 … painting services at SUNY Purchase. $381,000 with Common Application Inc. for on-line student application processing … benefits to assist 30,000 low-income New Yorkers with home heating or heat-related emergencies. Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-announces-state-contract-and-payment-actions-april-2017Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… ensure that receipts were properly recorded and deposited in the bank and that disbursements were properly supported … The Assistant Treasurer admitted to stealing $4,100 in County funds from 2012 to 2017 and resigned from her … written cash receipts and disbursements policies. Town of Guilford – Justice Court Accountability (Chenango County) The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsMedicaid Program – Medicaid Payments to Medicare Advantage Plan Providers
… whether Medicaid inappropriately paid for recipients’ Medicare Part C cost-sharing liabilities. The audit covered … Background Many Medicaid recipients are also enrolled in Medicare. Such recipients are commonly referred to as “dual-eligibles.” In 1997, Congress established Medicare Part C, the Medicare managed care program also known …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/10/medicaid-program-medicaid-payments-medicare-advantage-plan-providersDiNapoli's Auditors Halt $24.2 Million in Suspicious Tax Refunds
… DiNapoli announced today his office stopped $24.2 million in questionable or fraudulent personal income tax refunds payments so far in 2018. "Tax cheats are continuously looking for new ways to … out 4.9 million state tax refunds totaling $4.8 billion in 2018. Another 140,000 refunds totaling $160.1 million are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapolis-auditors-halt-242-million-suspicious-tax-refundsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… announced the following school audits have been issued. Bay Shore Union Free School District – Procurement (Nassau … may result in obtaining services on unfavorable terms and conditions, and give the appearance that professional service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsDiNapoli: 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 official misconduct following their March arrests for using fire district resources to support the former chief … The West Hurley Fire Districts former chief and a fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-former-west-hurley-fire-district-chief-and-chairman-plead-guilty-corruption-probeHoags Corners Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls (2014M-09)
… The Board established a "best practices" policy for use of debit cards. However, the term "best practices" is … Company official is required before someone uses the debit card. Key Recommendations Revise the by-laws to define the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/04/04/hoags-corners-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-2014m-09Security Over Electronic Protected Health Information
… Purpose To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute (Institute) is properly safeguarding its … March 6, 2015. Background The Institute is a comprehensive cancer treatment and research complex located in Buffalo, New … To determine whether the Roswell Park Cancer Institute Institute is properly safeguarding its ePHI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/07/06/security-over-electronic-protected-health-informationSaugerties Central School District – Extra-Classroom Activities (2017M-77)
… always use duplicate receipts to document money received. Sales tax was not collected or remitted to the central treasurers … on applicable sales; and ensure that central treasurers file annual sales tax returns with the State. Require student …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/07/14/saugerties-central-school-district-extra-classroom-activities-2017m-77Attica Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-127)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the District’s financial … The Attica Central School District is located in the Towns of Attica, Bennington, Java, Middlebury, Orangeville, Sheldon …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/attica-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-127Lackawanna City School District – Financial Condition (2014M-119)
… $1.4 million at the end of the 2012-13 fiscal year due to operating deficits over multiple years. Because the District … unexpended surplus funds, a slight timing difference in cash inflows and outflows could result in cash constraints … the District is prepared for unexpected expenditures or revenue shortfalls. Prepare cash flow statements to ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/lackawanna-city-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-119Hamburg Central School District – Capital Project (2014M-129)
… not sufficiently detailed for the taxpayer to know exactly what work was to be performed and what furnishings and equipment were going to be purchased. The District has set aside over $6.6 million for general construction and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/hamburg-central-school-district-capital-project-2014m-129Quogue Union Free School District – Financial Condition and Cash Receipts (2013M-274)
… limit during the 2011-12 and 2012-13 fiscal years and tax levies may have been higher than necessary. The District … District taxpayers. Develop a formal plan indicating how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved and when reserves will be used. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/quogue-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-and-cash-receiptsKing Center Charter School – Purchasing (2013M-215)
… our audit was to examine the School’s purchasing process for the period July 1, 2011, through July 12, 2013. … provide appropriate guidance as to when written or verbal price quotes should be obtained and when items must be … Board approval. Although the policy requires the use of purchase orders, School officials are not routinely using …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/10/25/king-center-charter-school-purchasing-2013m-215Shelter Island Union Free School District –Financial Condition (2014M-132)
… maximum. The District’s reserve policy does not define how reserve funds should be used. In addition, we found that … greater than the District’s average annual unemployment cost during the past four fiscal years. Key Recommendations … a formal plan to define how reserves will be funded, how much will be reserved, and when reserves will be used. Review …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/08/08/shelter-island-union-free-school-district-financial-condition-2014m-132Albany County Probation Department – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-340)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if the Department has adequate … is located in eastern New York State and has a population of approximately 303,000. The County Legislature serves as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2014/02/07/albany-county-probation-department-internal-controls-over-financial-operations