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State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… is accurate. The board did not ensure payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) were billed and paid in accordance with … $18,900 and another business was overbilled $873. Town of Attica – Payments to Not-for-Profit Organizations (Wyoming … DiNapoli’s open data initiative, search millions of state and local government financial records, track state …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsTown of Berne – Board Oversight (2021M-77)
… B includes our comment on an issue that was raised in the Town’s response letter. … Determine whether the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/09/17/town-berne-board-oversight-2021m-77Town 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-s9-14-3State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2024 State of the City Address
… statement on the New York City Mayor’s 2024 State of the City address: “Public safety, affordability, and … sizable budget gaps exist in the outyears. Finding new ways to reduce spending that avoid hurting city services and … will be necessary.” Reports & Fiscal Tracking Tools Review of the Financial Plan of the City of New York NYC's Shifting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2024-state-city-addressDiNapoli: 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-yearLocal Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state grew by 3% in July compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State …
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)
… to ensure the disbursements were accurate and made for appropriate purposes and did not authorize the 44 … Stop the practice of using a signature stamp for the Supervisor’s signature, and have Town checks properly …
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)
… office staff who utilize computers are adequately informed of the regulations. District officials disagreed with certain aspects of our findings and recommendations. Appendix B includes our …
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)
… receive written financial reports or review bank and investment statements and canceled check images. The Board …
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)
… addressing key network user access controls, such as user account management, password security and user account controls. Disable 60 of the District’s enabled … Key Recommendations Adopt comprehensive network user account policies and procedures addressing securing user …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/07/14/west-hempstead-union-free-school-district-nonstudent-network-user-accountDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… what each municipality is due. In the third month of each calendar year quarter, these distributions are adjusted …
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)
… (District) officials secured user account access to the network and shared network folders to help safeguard personal, private and … did not adequately secure user account access to the network and shared network folders to help safeguard PPSI. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/01/kiryas-joel-village-union-free-school-district-network-user-account-andSharon Springs Central School District – Fund Balance Management (2022M-100)
… appropriations and appropriating fund balance that is not needed to finance operations is, in effect, a reservation of fund balance that is not provided for by statute and circumvents the statutory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/30/sharon-springs-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2022m-100DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Valued at $273.4 Billion at End of Third Quarter
… issues raising concerns even as the U.S. economy continues to show strength,” DiNapoli said. “Fortunately, our diverse and well-managed portfolio is built to withstand market fluctuations and remains one of … at 8.39%. The Fund’s long-term expected rate of return is 5.9%. DiNapoli initiated quarterly performance reporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-valued-2734-billion-end-third-quarterConsumer Protection: Testing of Retail Prices and Weighing and Measuring Devices (2024-MS-1)
… report – pdf] We also issued 10 individual reports to the following Counties: Greene , Jefferson , Madison , … adequately provided consumer protections by helping to ensure the accuracy of retail prices and weighing and … always adequately provide consumer protections by helping to ensure the accuracy of retail prices and weighing and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/consumer-protection-testing-retail-prices-and-weighing-and-measuring-devices-2024Orange County – Consumer Protection: Accuracy of Weights and Measures (S9-24-5)
… the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law (AML). As a result, consumers are at increased risk of paying more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/09/03/orange-county-consumer-protection-accuracy-weights-and-measures-s9-24-5Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B25-6-4)
… operating deficits to submit to the State Comptroller each year, starting with the fiscal year during which the local government is authorized to issue … the deficit obligations, and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit obligations are outstanding, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/11/village-suffern-budget-review-b25-6-4Understanding Your NYSLRS Membership
… Whether you’ve just joined NYSLRS or have been a member for years, it’s important to understand how your membership …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/understanding-your-nyslrs-membershipSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial report, Selected Management and Operations … New York State jobs and agree to make capital investments in their businesses in accordance with legislative … but were in pending status because they did not sign a contract. In some cases, these businesses later …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followCompliance With the Enough is Enough Act
… requires colleges and universities that maintain campuses in New York to implement sexual assault, dating violence, … must receive a copy of relevant rules and policies adopted by institutions and their annual certifications of … communities; and giving unit staff advanced training in responding to sexual assaults and related crimes. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/01/24/compliance-enough-enough-act