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Local Sales Tax Collections Decline by 10 Percent in 2020, With Major Shifts in Consumer Spending
New York State local sales tax collections declined by 10 percent (or $1.8 billion) in 2020 compared to 2019, due to the economic impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-decline-by-10-percent-in-2020.pdfThe Concerning Growth of Hate Crime in New York State
… attacks against Jewish, Black and Gay Male New Yorkers. Recent efforts recognize the severity of this issue, but more … law enforcement in implementing such measures. The most recent statewide data show less than half of reported hate … 23, 2024; Governor Kathy Hochul Press Release, “Following Recent Bomb Threats Against Houses of Worship, Governor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/concerning-growth-hate-crime-new-york-stateDetermination of Residency for Tuition Purposes (2019-S-58)
To determine whether SUNY has adequate assurance that campuses are making accurate residency determinations for students and thus charging the correct tuition rates.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s58.pdfVillage of Sherman – Treasurer’s Cash Receipts (2019M-39)
Determine whether the Village of Sherman (Village) Treasurer recorded and deposited all collections received in an accurate manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/sherman-2019-39.pdfCopiague Fire District – Credit Card Purchases (2019M-98)
Determine whether the Board ensured that credit card purchases were necessary, adequately supported and for legitimate District purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/copiague-fire-district-2019-98.pdfTown of Saranac – Town Clerk Operations (2019M-33)
Determine whether the Town Clerk (Clerk) recorded, deposited, remitted and reported all collections received in a timely and accurate manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/saranac-2019-33.pdfCareer and Technical Education (2019-N-4) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the high school level with high-demand, high-growth occupations; ensuring students have reasonable access to CTE programs; and accurately collecting and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n4-response.pdfImplementation of the Security Guard Act (2019-S-42)
To determine whether the Department of State is adequately monitoring and enforcing the requirements for security guards under the Security Guard Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s42.pdfStreet and Sidewalk Cleanliness (2019-N-1) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) effectively monitors the cleanliness of New York City’s (NYC) streets and sidewalks. We also assessed the methodology used by the Mayor’s Office of Operations to rate street and sidewalk cleanliness.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19n1-response.pdfVillage of Poquott – Justice Court Operations (2019M-214)
Determine if the Justice Court properly accounted for court funds.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/poquott-justice-court-2019-214.pdfLicensing and Monitoring of Proprietary Schools (2019-S-68)
To determine whether the State Education Department’s Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision is verifying that schools have sufficient resources prior to initial licensing; and whether the Bureau is adequately monitoring schools and utilizing its database to look for warning flags of future ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s68.pdfPoughkeepsie City School District – Information Technology (2019M-166)
Determine whether District officials ensured IT systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/poughkeepsie-2019-166.pdfCity of Syracuse – Water System Cybersecurity (2019M-173)
Determine whether City officials properly implemented IT security controls to safeguard water system operations against unauthorized access or disruption.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/syracuse-2019-173.pdfInternal Controls Over Selected Financial Operations (2019-S-69)
To determine whether the Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control/State Liquor Authority has adequate controls over selected financial operations to provide ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s69.pdfOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (2019-S-47)
To determine if the Office for Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s47.pdfEfficiency of Warehouse Space (2019-S-1) 180-Day Response
The audit objective was to determine if the Office of General Services has reviewed the warehouse space used by State agencies for cost-savings ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s1-response.pdfNot-For-Profit Prompt Contracting Annual Report - 2019 Calendar Year
Not-for-profit organizations provide a variety of services to New Yorkers including child care, healthcare education, social services, the arts and more.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/contracts/pdf/prompt-contracting-report-2019.pdfHermon-DeKalb Central School District - Claims Auditing (2019M-211)
Determine whether claims were adequately documented, were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and approved before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/hermon-dekalb-2019-211.pdfLGAC - Meeting Minutes - Audit Committee - June 20, 2019
NY LGAC Minutes of Audit Committee Meeting
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/lgac-minutes-audit-committee-06-20-19.pdfUrban Choice Charter School - Information Technology (2019M-240)
Determine whether the Board and School officials ensured information technology (IT) assets were safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/urban-choice-charter-2019-240.pdf