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DiNapoli: Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Down 7.1 Percent in November
… collections declined by 7.1 percent in November compared to the same month last year, according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. November’s sales tax … - November) are down $1.7 billion (10.1 percent) compared to the same period in 2019. “Sales tax collections are a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-down-71-percent-novemberState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued. Akron Central School District – … P DiNapoli today announced the following school district audits have been issued …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0Chautauqua County – Investments and Payroll (2016M-147)
… program and salaries and fringe benefit payments for the period January 1, 2013 through January 15, 2016. … by a 19-member County Legislature. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled approximately $229 million. Key Findings The … Three elected officials should not have been paid for unused vacation leave totaling $14,875 during 2013 and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2015/12/23/chautauqua-county-investments-and-payroll-2016m-147North Country Community College – Internal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2013M-354)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess the internal … College is located in Essex County and is governed by the Board of Trustees, which comprises nine appointed members and a student trustee. The College’s expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2014/03/28/north-country-community-college-internal-controls-over-selectedCUNY Bulletin No. CU-113
… Purpose To inform agencies that the Salary Withholding Program has been ended for non-represented employees Affected Employees Employees … Background Pursuant to a recent legal determination, the Salary Withholding Program has been discontinued for … This bulletin inform agencies that the Salary Withholding Program has been ended for nonrepresented …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-113-ending-salary-withholding-program-non-represented-cunyApplying for Previous or Military Service Credit – Article 14 Benefits
… as you can about the period of employment for which you are seeking credit. We will determine your eligibility and any cost involved. Requesting credit for your previous public … as early in your career as possible ensures that: If there is a cost, it will be less expensive than if you wait …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/applying-previous-or-military-service-creditGorham-Middlesex Central School District – Online Banking Access (2022M-179)
… officials limited online banking access and permissions to Board-authorized users. Key Findings District officials did not ensure online banking access was limited to Board-authorized users because no one reviewed online … banking users, six users were not authorized by the Board to conduct online banking but were inappropriately provided …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/02/17/gorham-middlesex-central-school-district-online-banking-access-2022m-179DiNapoli: Tax Cap Remains at 2% for 2025
… Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2% for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendar-based … with state law, DiNapoli’s office calculated the 2025 inflation factor at 3.30% for those local governments … Property tax levy growth will be capped at 2 for 2025 for local governments that operate on a calendarbased …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-tax-cap-remains-2-percent-2025Niagara Falls Water Board – Financial Management (2015M-141)
… of our audit was to determine if the Board is managing the Water Board’s finances in accordance with the governing … 2013 through April 30, 2015. Background The Niagara Falls Water Board and the Niagara Falls Public Water Authority are public benefit corporations which were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/public-authority/2016/03/18/niagara-falls-water-board-financial-management-2015m-141New York State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Former Orange County IDA Officials Guilty Plea
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement on three former Orange County Industrial Development … , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State Comptroller, Division of Investigations, 8th Floor, 110 … New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli issued the following …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-former-orange-county-ida-officials-guilty-pleaCommack Public Library District – Selected Financial Operations (2015M-132)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess District operations for the period July 1, 2013 … as required by GML. The Board did not solicit quotes to obtain goods and services that are not required to be … that the Treasurer’s position is a public officer and have the Treasurer take and file an oath of office. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2015/08/28/commack-public-library-district-selected-financial-operations-2015m-132Southern Cayuga Central School District – Financial Condition (2020M-77)
… complete report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the District’s financial condition. Key Findings The Board and District officials did not effectively manage … Determine whether the Board and District officials effectively managed the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/southern-cayuga-central-school-district-financial-condition-2020m-77West Albany Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2017M-15)
… to determine whether credit card purchases were approved in advance and related claims included adequate supporting … the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Colonie in Albany County. The District is governed by an elected … purchases (58 percent) totaling $22,224 were not approved in advance by either Board approval or purchase order. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2017/03/31/west-albany-fire-district-credit-card-purchases-2017m-15Keene Central School District – Transportation State Aid (2021M-63)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Keene Central School District (District) officials applied for all applicable transportation aid for new bus acquisitions in a timely manner. Key Findings District … a timely manner and were at risk of losing $20,513 for new bus acquisitions. The District did not properly file for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/07/30/keene-central-school-district-transportation-state-aid-2021m-63Jamison Road Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2015M-95)
… Treasurer did not obtain Board and membership approval for all bills before paying them and did not retain adequate supporting documentation to demonstrate that all purchases were for valid Company purposes. The Company … Properly approve bills prior to payment and ensure that all bills have adequate supporting documentation. Adopt …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/11/06/jamison-road-volunteer-fire-company-inc-internal-controls-overClyde Fire Company – Controls Over Financial Activity (2015M-072)
… Company is a not-for-profit volunteer organization located in the Village of Clyde in Wayne County. The Company is affiliated with the Galen-Clyde Joint Fire District. In 2014, the Company’s revenues were approximately $110,500 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2015/08/14/clyde-fire-company-controls-over-financial-activity-2015m-072Real Property Tax Cap - School Districts Guidance
… property owned by LIPA. In these instances, the first line of the 2016-2017 tax cap form (prior year levy: Tax Levy … Public Authorities Law § 1020-q [1]) should be included on the fifth line: PILOTs receivable FYE 6/30/2016. As we … year (PILOTs receivable FYE 6/30/2017), the amount entered on the form should be based on a good faith estimate of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/real-property-tax-cap-school-districts-guidancePennellville Volunteer Fireman’s Association, Inc. – Financial Operations (2015M-144)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate internal controls over the Association’s … Schroeppel, Oswego County. The District, which contracts to provide fire protection services to the Town, is governed by a five-member Board. Budgeted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/11/16/pennellville-volunteer-firemans-association-inc-financial-operations-2015mLake Ronkonkoma Fire District – Bidding and Treasurer’s Office (2015M-9)
… ambiguity as to whether the District intended to consider products that were reasonably equivalent. District officials … cash receipts. Segregate the Treasurer’s duties or, when this is not feasible, implement effective oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2015/06/05/lake-ronkonkoma-fire-district-bidding-and-treasurers-office-2015m-9Investment Advisory Committee
… Committee advises the Comptroller on general investment issues. The Investment Advisory Committee reviews the … Comptroller advises the Comptroller on general investment issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/investment-advisory-committee