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The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors

… in compensation. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) generated by outdoor … more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state. As outdoor activities continue to recover and evolve … to the beaches and shores of Long Island. According to the State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, …

Town of Carroll – Town Clerk (2022M-20)

… The Clerks did not remit water rents and Clerk fees to the Town Supervisor (Supervisor) or to the appropriate State agencies by the 15th of each month. … a former Clerk held water rents totaling $94,200 for up to two months before remitting them to the Supervisor. Key …

XIV.3 Investment of State Funds/Interest Earnings Distribution – XIV. Special Procedures

Town of Putnam Valley – Purchasing (2013M-193)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the … January 1, 2012 to March 6, 2013. Background The Town of Putnam Valley is located in Putnam County and has a … Town of Putnam Valley Purchasing 2013M193 …

XIV.4.B Establishment and Closing of Bank Accounts – XIV. Special Procedures

… agency must obtain authorization from the OSC Bureau of State Accounting Operations Cash Management Unit (BSAO CMU) … initial balance; Estimated maximum balance anticipated on both a short-term and a long-term basis; A description of … until disbursed", or "the cash will be transferred to the State Treasury"; Address of the office making deposits and …

Village of Hagaman – Claims Auditing (2022M-11)

… did not: Date their signatures on claims upon review and approval. Ensure claims had department head approval. Pass resolutions approving claims. Key … the monthly abstract and paying such claims without Board approval. Ensure no claim is paid before audit and approval …

City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-6)

… which impact the City of Yonkers' financial condition in the current and future years. Background The Office of the … year 2022-23 and the related justification documents are in compliance with the requirements of the Fiscal Agent Act … to borrow up to $15 million for tax certiorari settlements in the 2022-23 fiscal year. Tax certiorari is the legal …

City of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)

… with the fiscal year during which the municipality is authorized to issue the deficit obligations, and for each … proposed budget includes a tax levy of $6,219,084, which is within the limit. Key Recommendations Develop a plan to …

Village of Suffern – Budget Review (B22-6-2)

… fiscal year. Background The Village of Suffern, located in Rockland County, is authorized to issue debt not to exceed $5 million to liquidate the accumulated deficits in the Village’s general, water, sewer and capital projects … Key Findings Significant revenue and expenditure estimates in the tentative budget are reasonable. The Village’s …

Oversight of Mental Health Education in Schools

… Objectives To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure … August 2021. About the Program As the steward of New York State’s education program, the Department is charged with the general management and supervision of the State’s school districts and the education of approximately …

City of Yonkers – Budget Review (B22-6-5)

… New York Office of the State Comptroller City of Yonkers Budget Review …

Department of Transportation Bulletin No. DOT-40

… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide the Department of Transportation instructions for processing the 2022 … Call-Out Response Payment. Affected Employees: Employees of the Department of Transportation in the Operational … Department of Transportation Bulletin No DOT40 …

Village of Perry – Water Accountability (2014M-31)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s water operations for the period of … for reconciling the water produced with the water billed to customers. Village officials believe that unmetered water … for various Village functions are the major contributors to unaccounted-for water, which was 34 percent of the water …

Village of Voorheesville – Claims Processing (2014M-135)

… 2014. Background The Village of Voorheesville is located in Albany County and has a population of approximately 2,800. …

Village of Suffern – Financial Condition (2013M-273)

… by an elected five-member Board of Trustees, is located in Rockland County and has approximately 11,000 residents. … for preparing, adopting or amending budgets, resulting in unrealistic budgets that caused large deficits in unexpended surplus funds in recent years. The Board has …

Village of Speculator – Financial Condition (2013M-381)

… The Village of Speculator is located in the Town of Lake Pleasant in Hamilton County and has approximately 320 …

Oversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (Follow-Up)

… on a given night. Counties with approved RHY programs can opt in to receive RHY funding from OCFS. Twenty-five counties and the municipality of New York City opt to receive funding; the other counties do not, and … possible mold. Additionally, for counties that did not opt in to receive RHY funding and did not operate certified …

Oversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program

… for the Aging (DFTA) effectively oversees the provision of home delivered meals. The audit covered the period from … Council on September 20, 2021, the Executive Director of Hunter College’s Food Policy Center stated that hunger, … public policy and service issues for the aging. As of 2019, there were over 1.76 million seniors residing in the …

Village of Rhinebeck – Water Fees (2013M-311)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over water fees for the period … over billing, collecting and enforcing water fees need to be improved. The Clerk’s duties were inadequately … system. The Board did not annually audit, or cause to be audited, the Treasurer’s records. Key Recommendations …

Village of Waverly – Financial Condition (2014M-137)

… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Village’s budgeting practices … 1, 2012 through January 22, 2014. Background The Village of Waverly is located in the Town of Barton, in Tioga County. … Village of Waverly Financial Condition 2014M137 …