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DiNapoli: Erie Community College Audit Reveals Lax Oversight by Board
… without board approval. According to State University of New York regulations governing community colleges, the ECC … financial decisions such as the creation and funding of new positions are conducted in an open and transparent … and information on 50,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/dinapoli-erie-community-college-audit-reveals-lax-oversight-boardTown of Edmeston – Supervisor's Records and Reports (2017M-13)
… and reports for the period January 1, 2015 through October 13, 2016. Background The Town of Edmeston is located in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/11/21/town-edmeston-supervisors-records-and-reports-2017m-13Town of East Greenbush – Justice Court Operations (2016M-60)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine the Court’s financial operations … January 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background The Town of East Greenbush is located in Rensselaer County and has a … The purpose of our audit was to examine the Courts financial operations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2016/05/06/town-east-greenbush-justice-court-operations-2016m-60DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses Rose Sharply in 2009
… Wall Street bonuses paid to New York City securities industry employees rose by 17 … lost a record $42.6 billion. “Wall Street is vital to New York’s economy, and the dollars generated by the industry … them out, and now they’re back making money while many New York families are still struggling to make ends meet. “We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2010/02/dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-rose-sharply-2009DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 2.5% in October compared to the same month in 2022, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 25 in October compared to the same month in 2022 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Audit Finds False Elevator Inspections, Safety Hazards Overlooked
… made in our audit report, the agency needs to ensure that all inspections are complete and thorough so that New Yorkers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-audit-finds-false-elevator-inspections-safety-hazards-overlookedDiNapoli: Investment in Upstate Company Returns $33.8 Million to State Pension Fund
… from its investment in Autotask, an IT company located near Albany, according to New York State Comptroller Thomas … from its investment in Autotask an IT company located near Albany according to New York State Comptroller Thomas P …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-investment-upstate-company-returns-338-million-state-pension-fundDiNapoli: NYS Common Retirement Fund Rises to Estimated $180.7 Billion
… The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) value grew to an estimated $180.7 billion in the first … to New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The Fund had ended the state’s Fiscal Year 2014 on March 31 with … The New York State Common Retirement Funds Fund value grew to an estimated $1807 billion in the first …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/dinapoli-nys-common-retirement-fund-rises-estimated-1807-billionDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Nearly 12% in July
… Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 11.9% in July compared to the same month in 2021, according to an analysis released today by State … Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 119 in July compared to the same month in 2021 according to an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-nearly-12-percent-julyDiNapoli: Renewable Energy Projects Taking Years To Become Operational in NYS
… but there is no requirement for ORES to track or account for how long it takes to complete an application. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-renewable-energy-projects-taking-years-become-operational-nysDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Slightly in May
… P. DiNapoli. This is the third consecutive month in 2023 of less than 2% growth. Overall, local collections totaled … York City’s collections totaled $744 million, an increase of 3.3%, or $23.5 million. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $862 million, a decrease of 1.8%. Most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-slightly-mayTown of Hillsdale – Justice Court Operations (2014M-312)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to examine internal controls over the Court’s financial … and review the accuracy of the Court’s accounting records to ensure that cash balances can be compared to the reconciled bank balances each month. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2015/02/13/town-hillsdale-justice-court-operations-2014m-312Town of Westfield - Real Property Acquisition (2019M-119)
… of purchase, the property had an estimated full market value of $243,000. Key Recommendations Use a thorough process …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/11/22/town-westfield-real-property-acquisition-2019m-119Selected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… The State University Construction Fund (Fund) was created in 1962 to expedite the completion of the $700 million master … of $4.6 million of Fund spending, which was discretionary in nature. Each public authority should have formal policies … are appropriate and the dollar thresholds for each. In addition, the policies should state what type of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/19/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… complied with its prescribed procedures and such expenses were reasonable, adequately supported, and properly approved. … sharing. According to Authority officials, the Authority is committed to public service and strives to be a model of … are appropriate and dollar thresholds, as appropriate, for such items. In addition, the policies should prescribe …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/30/selected-aspects-discretionary-spending-2Oversight of Construction Management Contracts
… Objective To determine if the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic … is adequately monitoring construction management contracts to ensure they meet contract terms and requirements. The … To determine if the Office of Parks Recreation and Historic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/06/24/oversight-construction-management-contractsRegulation for Scheduling, Adjourning and Conduct of Administrative Hearings
… Retirement and Social Security Law; and Whereas, All such hearings should be conducted in such manner as to protect … a significant increase in the number of demands for such hearings, and as a result many hearings are held each week throughout the State; and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/regulation-for-hearingsCity of Yonkers – Budget Review (B6-16-11)
… Purpose of Budget Review The purpose of our budget review was to identify issues which impact the City of Yonkers’ financial condition in the current and future … City of Yonkers Budget Review B61611 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/06/22/city-yonkers-budget-review-b6-16-11Village of Endicott -- Budget Review (B17-4-7)
… independent evaluation of the Village's tentative budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. Background The Village of … local government is authorized to issue obligations and for each subsequent fiscal year during which the deficit … obligations are outstanding, their tentative budget for the next succeeding fiscal year. Key Findings Based on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2017/04/14/village-endicott-budget-review-b17-4-7Village of Forestville – Water Fund (2012M-207)
… fund and the adequacy of the Village’s controls over the billing and collection process for the period June 1, 2010, … The Board did not establish policies or procedures for the billing and collection of water charges, and failed to … expenditures. Establish policies and procedures for the billing and collection of water charges. Segregate the water …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/15/village-forestville-water-fund-2012m-207