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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
The COVID19 pandemic prompted many changes in the ways New Yorkers conducted daily activities with remote learning and remote work becoming common in New York and across the country The pandemic also spurred a change in how people sought and received medical care
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021DiNapoli: DEC Needs to Improve Efforts to Control Invasive Species
… of Invasive Species Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-dec-needs-improve-efforts-control-invasive-speciesState Agencies Bulletin No. 648
… between New York State and the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association (NYSCOPBA) and provides for salary increases and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/648-cash-advance-payment-eligible-employees-represented-nyscopba-bu01-0Quality of Internal Control Certification
… Control Certification to the Division of Budget (DOB) by April 30, 2012. Background In 1987, the Legislature passed … education requirements are met by the Director and staff of the Internal Affairs unit, which is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/09/quality-internal-control-certificationState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… audits were issued. Town of Groton – Highway Department Asset Accountability (Tompkins County) Town officials did not … of department assets in accordance with the town’s capital asset policy. Sixteen assets with costs totaling $35,701 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/12/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Lead Contamination of State Armories (Follow-Up)
… issued a new acceptable level for surface lead dust. It required that all facilities be tested, and if lead surface … compliance, public access could resume. The guidance also required the implementation of safety measures such as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/12/16/lead-contamination-state-armories-followState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… local government audits have been issued. Village of Dering Harbor – Payroll (Suffolk County) The board did not establish adequate controls over … formal, written employment contracts to document terms of employment; job descriptions and responsibilities; work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0Ethics Oversight (2020-MS-1)
… For the 20 local governments we examined: 95 percent of local governments did not ensure their Ethics Boards … and 75 percent did not provide ethics training to all officers and employees. 90 percent did not comply with all of … ethics training is provided for all Ethics Board members, officers and employees. Ensure all required disclosure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2020/12/30/ethics-oversight-2020-ms-1State Agencies Bulletin No. 1302
… federal levies. Tax Information The LLS payment is taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and is subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. If the employee has any additional tax amount …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1302-april-2013-management-and-confidential-mc-longevity-lump-sum-llsMotor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program (2022-M-2)
To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has complied with Article 36-A of the State Executive Law for revenues received by and expenditures made from the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Fund and from any other source for purposes of the Motor ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22m2.pdfSecurity and Effectiveness of Department of Motor Vehicles’ Licensing and Registration Systems (Follow-Up)
… management and user access, patching, and a succession plan for dated programming languages. Key Finding Department …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/14/security-and-effectiveness-department-motor-vehicles-licensing-and-registration-systemsNorth Amityville Fire Company, Inc. – Cash Disbursements (2022M-163)
… the North Amityville Fire Company, Inc. (Company) Board of Governors (Board) ensured that cash disbursements were for … were for appropriate Company purposes or supported. Of the $3.6 million in disbursements made during the two-year … for inappropriate purchases and/or not supported. Examples of inappropriate purchases and unsupported disbursements: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/04/28/north-amityville-fire-company-inc-cash-disbursements-2022m-163Town of Owego – Shared Services Facility Capital Project (2022M-42)
… made interfund advances of approximately $2.5 million to pay Project expenditures without Board approval. As of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/09/30/town-owego-shared-services-facility-capital-project-2022m-42City of Salamanca – Selected Financial Activities (2015M-284)
… the Council with cash flow analyses and did not submit casino revenue claims in a timely manner to the Seneca … monthly cash flow statements for the Council and apply for casino revenues in a timely manner. Ensure that City Charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2016/03/04/city-salamanca-selected-financial-activities-2015m-284Town of Riverhead – Allocation of Administrative Costs (2012M-247)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s … Background The Town of Riverhead is located in Suffolk County and has a population of approximately 33,500. The Town … certain administrative charges – such as payroll, Justice Court, and municipal garage – in allocations to departments …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/03/01/town-riverhead-allocation-administrative-costs-2012m-247Town of Marion – Misappropriation of Justice Court Cash Collections (2023M-149)
… to ensure that all collections were accurately accounted for and to promptly identify discrepancies. The Justices also …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2024/01/26/town-marion-misappropriation-justice-court-cash-collections-2023m-149Wallkill Central School District – Claims Auditing (2023M-52)
… for valid purposes and properly reported to the Board of Education (Board). Key Findings The claims auditor did not … a claim that is not valid and legal. 11 warrants (lists of claims) totaling $464,801 were not included in the claims … reports to the Board. As a result, the Board was not aware of all claims paid. The claims auditor’s deficiencies with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2023/09/29/wallkill-central-school-district-claims-auditing-2023m-52Rapids Fire Company – Credit Cards (2023M-86)
… (Company) credit card purchases were made by authorized users, supported and for appropriate Company purposes. Key … Credit card purchases were not always made by authorized users, and 762 purchases totaling $110,938 (97 percent of the … Ensure Company credit cards are only used by authorized users. Ensure credit card purchases are supported and conduct …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2023/09/22/rapids-fire-company-credit-cards-2023m-86New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Executive Budget Proposal
… “Governor Hochul introduced her executive budget while many New Yorkers continue to struggle to make ends meet and … “I remain concerned about New York’s high debt burden and how it hinders our future, which is why I proposed a roadmap …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-executive-budget-proposalState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on New York City Mayor's 2023 State of the City Address
… for a city that keeps New Yorkers safe and prioritizes the economy, affordable housing and essential services. I commend … for a city that keeps New Yorkers safe and prioritizes the economy affordable housing and essential services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-new-york-city-mayors-2023-state-city-address