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County Tax Cap Recap: Fewer Counties Exceeding Levy Limits
County Tax Cap Recap: Fewer Counties Exceeding Levy Limits
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/countytaxcap0615.pdfLocal Adult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenues Distributed and Operational Dispensaries
Local Adult-Use Cannabis Tax Revenues Distributed and Operational Dispensaries
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/data/excel/local-auc-distributions-and-dispensaries.xlsxChenango County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-10)
… and document its evaluation and approval process. In addition, the Board did not properly monitor the … to ensure they were not exceeded. Track payments in lieu of taxes (PILOTs) to ensure they were billed and paid in accordance with the PILOT agreements. Key Recommendations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/04/22/chenango-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoringDiNapoli: Remember to Read Fine Print on Gift Cards This Holiday Season
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for details … should use their gift cards within a year of purchase to avoid inactivity fees and register cards with the … State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli is urging New Yorkers to read the fine print on gift cards this holiday season for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/dinapoli-remember-read-fine-print-gift-cards-holiday-seasonSelected Management and Operations Practices (Follow-Up)
… of New York signed into law the ReCharge New York (RNY) power program as part of Chapter 60 (part CC) of the Laws of … facilities in 1991, Long Island public schools in 1992, community colleges statewide in 1993, and to county and … by 29,795, or 7.7 percent. NYPA sold scrap metal and plant equipment without appropriate controls and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/11/selected-management-and-operations-practices-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… , Town of Athens , Baldwin Fire District , Beaver Dams Volunteer Fire Company , Clinton County , Town of Frankfort … district policies and the credit card policy Beaver Dams Volunteer Fire Company, Inc. – Financial Activities (Chemung … District Town of Athens Baldwin Fire District Beaver Dams Volunteer Fire Company Clinton County Town of Frankfort and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsRotterdam-Mohonasen Central School District – Claims Processing (2013M-19)
… approximately $44 million, and were funded primarily with real property taxes and State aid. Key Finding District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/03/22/rotterdam-mohonasen-central-school-district-claims-processing-2013m-19City of Mechanicville – Audit Follow-Up (2012M-162-F)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the City’s progress, as of January 2015, in implementing our recommendations in the … City of Mechanicville Audit FollowUp 2012M162F …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/07/03/city-mechanicville-audit-follow-2012m-162-fVillage of Belle Terre – Audit of Claims (2013M-87)
… The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the Village Board adequately audited claims. Background The Village of Belle Terre is located in the Town of Brookhaven in Suffolk County. The Village is governed by a Board of Trustees, which comprises … Village of Belle Terre Audit of Claims 2013M87 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/06/07/village-belle-terre-audit-claims-2013m-87Fort Ann Central School District - Fund Balance Management (2018M-119)
… Recommendations Ensure that the District’s fund balance is in compliance with statutory limits and use surplus funds as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/10/05/fort-ann-central-school-district-fund-balance-management-2018m-119LaFayette Central School District - Fixed Assets (2018M-073)
… Determine whether fixed assets were recorded and accounted for properly. Key Findings The District did not have a comprehensive policy for identifying and recording fixed assets. Eighteen fixed … a comprehensive policy that establishes threshold amounts for controlling inventory and procedures for maintaining …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/06/15/lafayette-central-school-district-fixed-assets-2018m-073New York's Tax Check-Off Funds - Good Intentions on Hold, January 2014
Tax “check-off” programs provide a means for taxpayers to make voluntary contributions for various causes as part of their federal and State income tax filings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-tax-check-off-funds-2014.pdfSelected Aspects of Leasing Practices for Real Estate Services Department and Port Commerce
… and whether it has followed required procedures in the leasing of its properties. This audit covered the period … The PANYNJ does not have written procedures describing the leasing process. Moreover, based on the lease files we … and that files include complete documentation of the leasing process. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/05/16/selected-aspects-leasing-practices-real-estate-services-department-and-port-commerceTown of Lockport – Building Permit Fee Collections (2025M-56)
… Audit Objective Did the Town of Lockport (Town) Building Inspector (Inspector) properly manage building permit fee collections? … modifications planned for the property. A board-appointed inspector oversees, administers and enforces building codes, … The Inspector did not properly manage permit fee collections The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-building-permit-fee-collections-2025m-56Determination of Residency for Tuition Purposes
… are processed directly through the campus where the student is applying. As stated in SUNY Policy 7810: … a State resident and receive in-state tuition, a student must show proof of domicile – defined as a fixed, … status should be based on information provided by the student during the admissions process. All application forms …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/determination-residency-tuition-purposesDivision of Housing and Community Renewal: Physical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments in New York City
… agents to manage the developments (managing agents). It is the responsibility of the owner to provide safe and … Office Visit Report), of any deficiencies or improvements where warranted. Title 9 of the New York Codes, Rules and … located in New York City: 753 Classon Avenue Housing Company (Brooklyn), Cathedral Parkway Towers (Manhattan), …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/15/division-housing-and-community-renewal-physical-and-financial-conditions-selected-mitchellCapital Asset Management
… inventory data, BCA conducts periodic physical inventory site visits (site visits) to State agencies. New York State has a … not established adequate policies and procedures for its site visit process, as our site visits to 17 sites (at 12 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/12/capital-asset-managementLong Island Experienced Gains in Farms and Farmland
… of our food supply system. This is especially true on Long Island. It was the only region in the state to see the … of farming across upstate New York along with Long Island and New York City. The report includes an analysis of … for farmers. Some of the important findings for Long Island include: There were 607 farms on Long Island in 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-long-islandTown of Hartwick – Water District Operations (2017M-250)
Town of Hartwick Water District Operations 2017M250
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/04/town-hartwick-water-district-operations-2017m-250Cassadaga Valley Central School District - Financial Management (2018M-110)
… exceeded the statutory limit by more than $950,000, or five percentage points, as of June 30, 2017. Three … funds to fund onetime expenditures and needed reserves or reduce property taxes. Adopt a more comprehensive reserve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/08/31/cassadaga-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2018m-110