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New York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… As AI has been growing and benefiting business, it is also giving rise to a host of unintended consequences. … Additionally, AI systems are frequently complex making it oftentimes difficult to detect and respond to failures … in identifying errors, misuse, and bias. Therefore, it is essential to establish governance structures over AI to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… it vulnerable to misguided, inaccurate or biased outcomes in several programs that can directly impact New Yorkers’ … (OTI) was created by the Mayor’s Executive Order 3 in January 2022, with responsibility for the oversight and governance of AI, which in the previous administration had been under an Algorithm …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsArtificial Intelligence Governance
… Objective To assess New York City’s progress in establishing an appropriate governance structure over the … Program AI-powered tools have an increasingly vital role in industry operations, including agriculture, health care … children who are most likely to experience future harm in order to prioritize cases for quality assurance review. To …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceDiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… the very New Yorkers they are meant to help could be put in harm’s way. That is why my office has called on New York’s … technologies are used safely, fairly and responsibly. In a recent audit that examined the state’s use of AI, my … This means having rules, guidelines and practices in place that promote transparency from the start, address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… problem with the AI Policy is that it leaves agencies free to determine what is, or is not, responsible use of AI. … systems to determine if they are accurate, reliable, and free of biases. Only DMV has a policy requiring such a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksOvertime Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… Security Law limits the amount of overtime pay included in the calculation of pension benefits. Overtime limits … year, reset your employees' overtime earnings to $0.00 in your payroll system and begin tracking year-to-date totals if the automatic capping feature is not in effect yet. Report overtime above and below the limit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-limitsDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts
… Division of Consumer Protection (Division) is responsible for enforcing the Law, which took effect in 2001. Initially, New York consumers registered their phone … statistics shows that the number of cases referred for enforcement actions has declined in recent years. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/28/do-not-call-enforcement-effortsDiNapoli Op-Ed: The Double-Edged Sword of Pandemic-Driven Technological Acceleration
… of generative AI tools that can create new content such as text and images, it appears that further changes are on the … irresponsibly. For instance, a faulty automated fraud detection system in Michigan erroneously accused thousands of unemployment insurance recipients of fraud, causing financial ruin for many. Similar issues have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/06/dinapoli-op-ed-double-edged-sword-pandemic-driven-technological-accelerationDo Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Follow-Up)
… of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Do Not Call Enforcement Efforts (Report 2017-S-55 ). About the Program The New York State Do …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/02/19/do-not-call-enforcement-efforts-followDiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… eligible to receive contributions saw a slight decline in total donations, as well as in the number of contributions, in the 2019-20 state fiscal year (SFY), according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsXI-A.2 Purchase Requisitions – XI-A. Purchasing
… to streamline and standardize the purchasing process. In the Statewide Financial System (SFS), agencies use the … and applicable masked PCard number from the drop down list on the requisition. As a reminder, agencies may not use … of items that provides buyers with a standardized list of items for purchase. This alleviates the need for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a2-purchase-requisitions-section-overview-and-policiesPower of Attorney
… You may choose to designate a power of attorney in case of emergency, hospitalization or unexpected illness, but keep in mind that it is not necessary to wait until an emergency … we can discuss your information with the agent you name in your POA. For example, your agent could ask for details …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/power-attorneyOpinion 92-39
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. ELECTIONS -- Improvement Districts … Establishment (eligibility of non-property owners to vote in election on establishment) -- Referendum (eligibility to … Establishment (eligibility of non-property owners to vote in election on establishment) -- Referendum (eligibility to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-39Am I Required to Have an Audit?
… that expends $750,000 or more in federally awarded funds in its fiscal year is also required to have an audit, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/am-i-required-have-auditOpinion 92-25
… by the Association of Fire Districts of the State of New York). As to the particular nature of interference which … to the Governor by the Department of Audit and Control, New York State Fire Chiefs Association, Firemen's Association of the State of New York). Based on this legislative history, we believe that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-25Comptrollers DiNapoli, Lander Urge Fellow Netflix Investors to Support Workers' Rights
… reflect issues that would appropriately be addressed by a comprehensive human rights policy. Netflix should have a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/05/comptrollers-dinapoli-lander-urge-fellow-netflix-investors-support-workers-rightsNYC Finances Remain Strong But Out-Year Budget Gaps Have Grown
… City's economy is on pace to add more than 72,000 jobs in 2018 and the unemployment rate has fallen to 4.2 percent, the lowest level in 42 years, but financial risks for the city persist, … The city's most recent four-year financial plan, released in June, projects a surplus of nearly $4.6 billion in FY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/07/nyc-finances-remain-strong-out-year-budget-gaps-have-grownOpinion 2006-1
… bargaining agreement, could constitute a gift or loan of town monies in contravention of article VIII, §1 of … on the last payroll day would contravene the gift and loan prohibition of article VIII, §1 of the State … would not be violative of the constitutional gift and loan prohibition. With respect to such payment under a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2006-1CUNY Bulletin No. CU-752
… effective 01/01/2023. Tax Information These monies are taxable income and are subject to all employment taxes and … taxes. These monies will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and will be reported on the employee’s Form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-752-january-2023-city-university-new-york-cuny-incrementsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-776
… of the January 2024 Increments and provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees: Employees in Bargaining Units CB, T8, TC, PC and GA who meet the … Law, yearly increments are to be paid in January and July for all eligible Professional Staff Congress (PSC) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-776-january-2024-city-university-new-york-cuny-increments