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Village of Pittsford – Audit Follow-Up (2017M-51-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Village’s progress, as of August 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in July 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/pittsford-follow-up-2017-51-f.pdfHorseheads Central School District – Audit Follow-Up Letter (2016M-138-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the District’s progress, as of June 2021, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2016.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/horseheads-follow-up-2016-138-f.pdfCity of Elmira – Audit Follow Up (2017M-90-F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the City’s progress, as of May 2020, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in August 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2020/pdf/elmira-2017-90-f.pdfTown of Carroll - Audit Follow Up (2013M-221F)
The purpose of our review was to assess the Town’s progress, as of October 2019, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in March 2014.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/carroll-follow-up-2013-221f.pdfOpinion 88-42
Concerning a situation where a county distributed sales tax revenues to towns and villages in the county in a manner which did not comply with the provisions of Tax Law 1262
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-42Opinion 91-46
… the State and local governments ( Olmsted v. Meahl , 219 NY 270, 114 N.E. 393). As a clerk of the courts, the County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-46Town of Islip Industrial Development Agency – Controls Over Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILOTs) (2014M-249)
… Agency properly billed, collected and distributed payments in lieu of taxes (PILOT) in a timely manner for the period January 1, 2013 through … recreation facilities. The Agency, which was established in 1974, is located in the Town of Islip and is governed by a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/10/31/town-islip-industrial-development-agency-controls-overDiNapoli: Former Potter Town Clerk Sentenced to Jail Time and Full Restitution of Nearly $27,000
… Clerk Julie Brown was sentenced to six months in Yates County jail today for stealing nearly $27,000 in public funds … Fraud Hotline at 1-888-672-4555, by filing a complaint online at, [email protected] , or by mailing a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-former-potter-town-clerk-sentenced-jail-time-and-full-restitution-nearly-27000DiNapoli: 2020-21 Tax Revenues $3 Billion Over Projections
… the Amended Executive Budget Financial Plan in February (latest projections), and $6.8 billion higher than forecast in … $1.3 billion or 2.4 percent. PIT collections exceeded the latest projections by $1.9 billion and initial projections by … percent. Collections were $116.4 million higher than the latest projections and $643.4 higher than initial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/dinapoli-2020-21-tax-revenues-3-billion-over-projectionsAid and Incentives for Municipalities: New York State’s Local Revenue Sharing Program
This report provides an overview of revenue sharing; a discussion of AIM’s impact on cities, towns, and villages; and an analysis of changes to the program and their effects on inflation-adjusted growth in AIM funding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/revenue-sharing-aim-2022.pdfFocus on Identity Theft
Identity theft is skyrocketing. The consequences are real.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/focus-on-identity-theft.pdfOpinion 97-9
… impact on board member's business) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§801, 806: A village board member who has a financial … the two board members. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .) contains the provisions of law which relate to conflicts of interest of municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-97-9Statewide Local Sales Tax Collections Up More Than 21 Percent
… tax performance reflects this year’s strengthening economy and positive jobs numbers,” DiNapoli said. “Overall … must continue to monitor changing economic conditions and maintain vigilance when it comes to their finances.” … of each calendar quarter, the state Department of Taxation and Finance reconciles quarterly distributions against what …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/statewide-local-sales-tax-collections-more-21-percentDiNapoli Expands State Spending Transparency on OpenBookNewYork.com
… more information at their fingertips to help follow the money," said DiNapoli. “New Yorkers in every corner of the … how their state and local governments are spending their money. I am committed to using the full power of this office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/dinapoli-expands-state-spending-transparency-openbooknewyorkcomComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… 260,000 improper payments (totaling about $26.8 million) for people enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. In a … and improper Medicaid payments continue to be paid for people enrolled in the Medicare buy-in program. … Medicaid Payments to Federally Qualified Health Centers for Group Therapy Services (2013-S-51) With approval from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsTown of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities Audit Follow-Up (2021M-121-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Shelby’s (Town’s) progress, as of May 2024, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report released in December 2021. Background The Town, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/09/13/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-audit-follow-2021m-121XI-A.9 Receiving – XI-A. Purchasing
… process. Agencies should use the receiving module in SFS to store documentation supporting receipt of goods or … the act of acceptance, receivers must enter receipts in SFS for purchases from preferred sources, centralized … categories do not require agencies to enter a receipt in SFS: Procurement Card purchases where the mandatory use of PO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a9-receivingDivision of Housing and Community Renewal Bulletin No. DH-12
… Codes and Anniversary Dates and to explain their use in payroll processing. Affected Employees Graded employees in … of less than full work status. For graded employees, the Payroll System now requires Anniversary Dates and Increment … of Increment Codes and Anniversary Dates is essential to payroll processing. The Payroll System uses both the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/housing-and-community-renewal/dh-12-performance-advance-payments-rent-regulations-servicesOther Bulletin No. 13
… Purpose To provide instructions for processing of the LLS payment for … employees in Bargaining Unit 97 Background Pursuant to the SUNY Construction Fund’s Board Resolution a new LLS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-13-october-2010-suny-construction-fund-longevity-lump-sumComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Arrest and Indictment of Defendant Accused of Theft of Over $50,000 in New York State Pension Benefits
… T. Schneiderman today announced the arrest and unsealing of a one-count indictment charging Graycelia Cizik, 64, a … in the Second Degree, a class C felony, in Albany County Court. Cizik is alleged to have stolen over $50,000 in … the charge. She was arraigned on the indictment before Supreme Court Justice Roger McDonough in Albany County Court …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-arrest-and-indictment-defendant-accused-theft-over