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The Role of Agriculture in the New York State Economy, February 2010
Agriculture is important to New York State’s economy, and takes place in almost every region of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-agriculture-nys.pdfPublic Safety – 2023 Financial Condition Report
… of the four violent crime categories declined (Murder and Rape) while instances of Robbery and Aggravated Assault rose. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2023-fcr/public-safetyState Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… in charge of doling out millions of dollars in tax credits to companies that pledge to expand in New York state, could not verify that many of … $358,329 in tax credits to which they would otherwise not have been entitled. For two of the revisions, ESD could not …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: After-School Provider Misused $194,320 in Public Funds
The SCO Family of Services SCO a provider of extended school day programs for the State Education Department SED submitted $194320 in reimbursement claims for expenses that were unnecessary not allowable or unrelated to its programs
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-after-school-provider-misused-194320-public-fundsDiNapoli Announces Oil Spill Fund Agreement With St. Lawrence County
… to convert the site of an abandoned auto repair garage in the Village of Canton into a community green space with … can collaborate to restore contaminated land to public use." The Oil Spill Fund, which is administered by … combined effort will ensure that the property is a safe place for residents to enjoy. The agreement is part of a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-announces-oil-spill-fund-agreement-st-lawrence-countyOperational Advisory No. 28
… Subject : Guidance for Processing SFS Transactions in Production after Fiscal Year End (FYE) Processes are … down for FYE processing are entered and posted correctly in SFS. To ensure that these transactions process accurately … agencies should verify that the following is in place: SFS funds should have sufficient cash balance to make …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/operational-advisory/28-guidance-processing-sfs-transactions-production-after-fiscal-year-end-fyeHomeless Outreach Services in the New York City Subway System
… and monitoring controls over homeless outreach services in the New York City subway system and whether they have met … day, 7 days a week, and as such have increasingly become a place of refuge for homeless individuals – and a growing … not only actual placements in a shelter – as the general public would expect it to mean – but also potential …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/16/homeless-outreach-services-new-york-city-subway-systemWage Subsidy and Transitional Employment Programs
… to ensure payments are used as intended and whether program contractors accurately report performance outcomes, … The federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program provides assistance and work opportunities to needy … or canceled checks, to support program milestones, goal achievement, and wage subsidies. Other Related …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/03/29/wage-subsidy-and-transitional-employment-programsDiNapoli: Tax Breaks From IDAs Continue to Climb
… Development Agencies (IDAs) provided $695 million in net tax exemptions in 2015, an increase of 10 percent from … cost and impact of economic development activities taking place in their own backyards." DiNapoli's report found the … how well these procedural improvements have strengthened public accountability and transparency of IDAs. To read " …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/dinapoli-tax-breaks-idas-continue-climbWilton Water and Sewer Authority – Water and Sewer Charges (2016M-329)
… the Authority’s process over water and sewer charges for the period January 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016. … in the Town of Wilton. The Authority’s recorded revenue for water and sewer charges were approximately $2.1 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2017/01/06/wilton-water-and-sewer-authority-water-and-sewer-charges-2016m-329State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… financial records, reports and unrealistic budgeting. As a result, the board was not transparent with taxpayers and fund … for legitimate purposes and approved before payment. As a result, the town paid $1,322 for inappropriate personal … monitor and safeguard fuel and E-ZPass tags. As a result, officials cannot accurately account for fuel …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsMiller Place Union Free School District – Check Signing (2017M-76)
… 1, 2015 through November 30, 2016. Background The Miller Place Union Free School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County. The District, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/06/09/miller-place-union-free-school-district-check-signing-2017m-76Adequacy of 2021 Budgets - City of Saratoga Springs (S9-21-10)
… and temporarily or permanently reduce staff positions. In addition, some local officials have decided to delay capital projects, which could result in future delays to other projects to maintain and improve … for Aid and Incentives for Municipalities (AIM) and Video Lottery Terminal (VLT) aid which may not be realized. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2021/05/14/adequacy-2021-budgets-city-saratoga-springs-s9-21-10Oversight of Casino Revenues and Regulatory Oversight Reimbursement Collections
… Objectives To determine whether the Gaming Commission (Commission) adequately monitors casinos to … About the Program The Commission regulates all aspects of gaming activity in New York and is responsible for overseeing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/01/10/oversight-casino-revenues-and-regulatory-oversight-reimbursement-collectionsExamination of Official Station Designation
… designated the official station of a Department employee in calendar years 2013 and 2014. Background According to the … official station will normally be the employee’s main place of business (i.e., the place where the employee works … than any other work location). Such designation is to be in the best interest of the State and not for the convenience …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/examination-official-station-designationForfeiture of Benefits for Convicted Felons
… Act”) govern the potential reduction and revocation of pensions of public officials and public officers in New York … officials” who are members of the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System (ERS) with a date of … court system; or A legislative, executive, or judicial employee who directly assists in the formulation of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/forfeiture-benefits-convicted-felonsDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Paid Consultant's Questionable Hotel and Dining Tabs
… Associates, Inc. (PMA), charged Downstate $83,156 in questionable travel and lodging expenses, exceeding the … included cocktails, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “My auditors exposed … in monthly hotel costs and expensive dinners on the public’s dime at a time when Downstate was supposed to be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-suny-downstate-paid-consultants-questionable-hotel-and-dining-tabsEquine Health and Safety
… Racing and Wagering Board with the Division of Lottery to form a single State agency. The Commission supervises four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/11/13/equine-health-and-safetyMiller Place Fire District – Credit Cards (2024M-58)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Miller Place Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners … initiate corrective action. … Determine whether the Miller Place Fire District District Board of Fire Commissioners …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2024/09/13/miller-place-fire-district-credit-cards-2024m-58Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… Treatment Plant , Copenhagen Fire Department , Dansville Public Library , Greenlawn Water District , Lake George Fire … Rock Public Library District and the City of Utica. “In today’s fiscal climate, budget transparency and … as required by law and no written procedures were in place to provide guidance to library staff when procuring …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0