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Local Sales Tax Collections Increased by 3% in July Compared to Last Year
… than some local officials anticipated after two years of more robust growth, making careful cash flow monitoring … York City’s collections totaled $777 million, an increase of 0.2%, or $1.4 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $935 million, an increase of 5%. Nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/local-sales-tax-collections-increased-3-july-compared-last-yearDiNapoli Identifies Problems With Low-Cost Power Program
… applicant scores when it distributed low-cost power to companies, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … reporting. Auditors were also critical of NYPA’s efforts to monitor whether customers met job targets. It allowed 12 … applicant scores when it distributed lowcost power to companies according to an audit released today by State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-identifies-problems-low-cost-power-programSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… Purpose To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority's discretionary spending … Authority was created in 1950 by Article 2, Title 9 of the New York State Public Authorities Law for the purpose of … To determine whether the New York State Thruway Authority discretionary spending …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/29/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-0Efficiency of Warehouse Space (Follow-Up)
… central source for this information. Our initial report, covering the period January 1, 2014 through March 29, 2019, … could not determine the Initiative’s overall success, as an inventory of all State warehouses – leased and State owned …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/efficiency-warehouse-space-followOversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Juvenile Justice Facilities (Report 2022-S-13 ). About the … To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/02/12/oversight-juvenile-justice-facilities-followPrivacy and Security of Student Data
… Objectives To determine if the State Education Department (Department) … data and is monitoring New York State school districts to ensure they are complying with the legislation and … To determine if the State Education Department consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/05/16/privacy-and-security-student-dataState Pension Fund Adds $30 Million for Investments in New York Companies
… will be made through the pension fund’s In-State Private Equity Investment Program, designed to make … will help grow the pension fund and expand businesses and jobs across New York state," said DiNapoli. "With $293 … Vnomics, a fleet management software company located near Rochester and FieldLens, a construction industry mobile …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/03/state-pension-fund-adds-30-million-investments-new-york-companiesDiNapoli: Audit Details Double-Dipping by Buffalo City School District Technician
… 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/2015/06/dinapoli-audit-details-double-dipping-buffalo-city-school-district-technicianTown of Angelica – Justice Court Operations (2018M-11)
… collected, recorded, deposited, disbursed and reported all fines and fees in a timely and accurate manner for the period January 1, 2016 through October 31, 2017. Background The Town of Angelica is located in Allegany County and has a population of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2018/04/27/town-angelica-justice-court-operations-2018m-11Town of Otselic – Records and Reports and Conflict of Interest Audit Follow-Up (2021M-36-F)
… report – pdf] [read complete 2021 report – pdf] Purpose of Audit The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Otselic’s (Town’s) progress, as of May 2024, in … The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Otselics Towns progress as of May 2024 in implementing our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/08/16/town-otselic-records-and-reports-and-conflict-interest-audit-follow-2021m-36-fXVI.3.D Basis of Accounting/Measurement Focus – XVI. Financial Reporting
… in GASB Statement 63, the basis of accounting refers to when revenues, expenditures, expenses, and transfers - and … measures those transactions and events of the period that have increased or decreased the resources available for … statements omit recognition of assets and liabilities not arising from cash transactions. Therefore, they rarely …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi3d-basis-accountingmeasurement-focusCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-14-13)
… water and sewer rents may not be achievable. The budget does not include an appropriation for textbooks and the … for recurring expenditures. The City’s proposed budget does not include an appropriation for contingencies. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2014/05/20/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-14-13Town of Salina – Information Technology (2013M-256)
… established policies and procedures related to personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) and sanitizing … physical security over the unlocked room containing the server and any other rooms with network access. Establish a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/11/22/town-salina-information-technology-2013m-256Town of Schuyler – Financial Management (2014M-182)
… the Town’s financial management for the period January 1 through December 31, 2013. Background The Town of Schuyler is … the Towns financial management for the period January 1 through December 31 2013 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/08/29/town-schuyler-financial-management-2014m-182Town of Friendship – Water Accountability (2013M-281)
… 12, 2013. Background The Town of Friendship is located in Allegany County. The Town is governed by an elected Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/01/17/town-friendship-water-accountability-2013m-281Village of Canaseraga – Claims Audit (2023M-48)
… 64 claims totaling approximately $114,000 were paid prior to scheduled monthly Board meetings and were not audited prior to payment. 27 claims totaling approximately $24,000 did not … audit responsibilities were, nor did they take training to learn what their claims audit responsibilities were. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/07/28/village-canaseraga-claims-audit-2023m-48DiNAPOLI: Unadilla Valley schools save more than $300,000 on special education
… special education costs over a two-year period, according to an audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas … district officials developed a more cost-effective way to provide special education services to students that eliminates tuition and avoids transportation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/04/dinapoli-unadilla-valley-schools-save-more-300000-special-educationTown of Wawayanda – Financial Operations (2024M-160)
… and the Board-appointed budget officer. The Supervisor is responsible for ensuring that day-to-day financial … and/or capital investments. The Board did not request and is not receiving up-to-date financial reports or a detailed … information necessary to make informed decisions. The Town is using accounting codes other than those prescribed by the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/04/25/town-wawayanda-financial-operations-2024m-160New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… state faces many challenges ahead. While personal income tax collections were strong in December, the future is clouded with uncertainty. The federal tax bill’s impact on New York’s budget is yet to be fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalVillage of Franklin – Fund Balance Management (2018M-13)
… level of fund balance to be maintained. Adopt budgets that include realistic estimates for revenues and expenditures. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/05/04/village-franklin-fund-balance-management-2018m-13