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DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. This is the third consecutive month in 2023 of less than 2% … balance,” DiNapoli said. “Being prepared for a slowdown is especially important in this uncertain economy.” For May … 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/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayOpinion 88-69
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion … service in contravention of article VIII, §1 of the State Constitution. March 22, 1988 Lawrence D. Hasseler, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-69X.6.A Requesting a Special Use Vendor ID – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Vendor Management Unit (VMU) for a new Special Use Vendor ID to use in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Only the VMU can establish a Special Use Vendor ID Number. When a Business Unit determines a need for a Special Use Vendor ID, it should: Complete the New York State Special Use Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6a-requesting-special-use-vendor-idAppendix A – Auditing Authority – Legal References – Improving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
… of Locality Designated Claims Auditing Body Other Options School District Board of Education / Trustees. Education Law … County Law Sections 575, 577 and 600 Town or Special District Town Board, or for improvement districts with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/claims-auditing-process/appendix-auditing-authority-legal-referencesFinger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… reported by Finger Lakes United Cerebral Palsy (Happiness House) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly … ended June 30, 2013. Background Happiness House, a not-for-profit organization located in the Finger Lakes region of … and Waterloo, NY. Happiness House is reimbursed for preschool special education services through rates set by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/05/finger-lakes-united-cerebral-palsy-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualMedicaid Overpayments for Inpatient Care Involving Mechanical Ventilation Services (Follow-Up)
… To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Health to implement the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/15/medicaid-overpayments-inpatient-care-involving-mechanical-ventilation-services-followIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… approximately 62,000 IT assets were not recorded in the IT asset inventory records Districts maintained. About 4,400 … audit schools statewide IT asset management …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2City of Newburgh -- Budget Review (B18-6-12)
… the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2019 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The City of Newburgh, located in Orange County, is authorized by … 2010. During the time that Chapter 223 is in effect, the City’s proposed annual budgets must be submitted to the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/16/city-newburgh-budget-review-b18-6-12City of Long Beach – Budget Review (B18-7-5)
… revenue estimates of $41.6 million. The refuse and garbage charges of $9.6 million include an increase of $20 … modify the adopted budget to reflect existing refuse and garbage rates, in the absence of City approval of the … Recommendations Authorize the proposed increases in refuse/garbage rates prior to adopting the budget. Alternatively, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/05/08/city-long-beach-budget-review-b18-7-5School Tax Relief (STAR) Program (2012-MS-6)
… audit was to review local assessors’ administration of the STAR Program for the period January 1, 2010, through July 31, 2011. Background The STAR exemption in the Real Property Tax Law provides a … assessors accept and process residents’ applications for STAR exemptions. The STAR program lowers the school real …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2013/02/28/school-tax-relief-star-program-2012-ms-6Helping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… Helping Students Get Course Credit Credit Recovery Programs in School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolCity of Newburgh – Budget Review (B6-13-21)
… fund as of December 31, 2010. Local Finance Law requires all local governments that have been authorized to issue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/11/20/city-newburgh-budget-review-b6-13-21DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3% in Second Quarter
… Local government sales tax collections in New York state totaled $5.7 billion in the second quarter of … by a more modest 1.5% and 1.1%. Modest Increase for NYC: New York City’s collections moderated in the second quarter … the second quarter, totaling 2.4% statewide. Some of New York’s largest counties had slow growth or even declines. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-3-percent-second-quarterOpinion 2007-4
… be used to finance appropriations for the current fiscal year (Village Law §§5-508[4], 5-520[1]-[4], 5-522 3 ). Fund … estimated to be on hand at the close of the current fiscal year must be appropriated for the ensuing fiscal year’s budget, except for amounts “ reserved for stated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-4DiNapoli Announces $114 Million of G.O. Bonds Awarded
… interest cost bid of 1.668079 percent in the competitive sale. The bonds are scheduled to be delivered on March 21, … 2019A Bonds can be viewed at General Obligation Bond sale . The Series 2019A Bonds are rated AA+ by S&P Global … interest cost bid of 1668079 percent in the competitive sale …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/dinapoli-announces-114-million-go-bonds-awardedXII.8 Overview – XII. Expenditures
… the form of a check, Automated Clearing House payment, or wire transfer. Sections A and B will provide guidance to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii-overviewTown of Wolcott – Information Technology (2020M-126)
… and Justice Court software had the necessary controls to maintain data integrity. Sensitive IT control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt IT policies and a … agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/06/11/town-wolcott-information-technology-2020m-126Belleville-Henderson Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-23)
… required. Such training should address recognition of the warning signs, whom to turn to for assistance, and how to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/belleville-henderson-central-school-district-mental-health-trainingCity of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
… unauthorized access or disruption. Key Findings Network and local user accounts were not properly managed. Officials … officials. Key Recommendations Properly manage network and local user accounts, including disabling unneeded … City officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they plan to initiate corrective action. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2020/06/26/city-syracuse-water-system-cybersecurity-2019m-173Three Village Central School District – Fuel Inventories (2015M-271)
… audit was to determine if the District properly accounted for fuel inventories for the period July 1, 2014 through July 31, 2015. Background … Village Central School District is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The District, which operates …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/01/08/three-village-central-school-district-fuel-inventories-2015m-271