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DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Hinders Home Meal Delivery Program for Vulnerable Seniors
… the meals it provides to homebound seniors are prepared in sanitary conditions and are nutritious, high-quality … and food insecurity. “There are nearly 2 million seniors in the city and many have trouble preparing their own meals. … to senior citizens who rely on this critical service.” In fiscal year 2020, DFTA reported delivering more than 4.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/01/dinapoli-lack-oversight-hinders-home-meal-delivery-program-vulnerable-seniorsDiNapoli: State Faces $34.3 Billion Cumulative Budget Gap Through State Fiscal Year 2029
… The state’s Financial Plan shows a growing structural budget deficit with a cumulative three-year budget gap of $34.3 billion, as forecasted by the Division of … The states Financial Plan shows a growing structural budget deficit with a cumulative threeyear budget gap of $343 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/08/dinapoli-state-faces-343-billion-cumulative-budget-gap-through-state-fiscal-year-2029Fraud Prevention and Detection
This session will identify steps local officials can take to help detect and prevent fraud and abuse. Participants will learn about the fraud triangle, which consists of common red flags, organizational vulnerabilities to fraud and how to minimize risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fraud-prevention-detection-080724.pdfArea #7 – Access Controls – Information Technology Governance
… IT access controls prescribe who or what computer process may have access to a specific IT … their job duties and responsibilities. Furthermore, you should establish and follow a process for revoking access … Are different from passwords used for other systems; Do not match lists of common, expected, previously used or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-7-access-controls“Nation’s Report Card” Underscores New York’s Need for Academic Recovery
… in the past 20 years. The results underscore the need for school districts to swiftly invest significant resources … in helping students that are most in need to make up for learning loss, while pandemic relief funds for education … spent. The second round (ESSER II) was passed in December 2020, as part of the Coronavirus Response and Relief …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/nations-report-card-underscores-new-yorks-need-academic-recoveryOpinion 91-2
… §5 of the State Constitution vests in the Comptroller the power to supervise the accounts of most public corporations, … "the Constitution does not grant to the Legislature the power to define the Comptroller's powers and duties with … in Ronan also stated, with respect to the Comptroller's power to subpoena certain records of a public authority, that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-2X.6 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… York State agencies of established Special Use Vendor IDs used in the Statewide Financial System (SFS). Vendor … for a specific agency’s need. These Vendor IDs are to be used by the agency that requested the Single Payment Vendor … are authorized by OSC’s VMU. These Vendor IDs cannot be used when creating a contract on the SFS. Use the Single …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x6-overviewSome NY Schools Not Reporting Bullying or Harassment
… Education Department agrees with our recommendations and is taking steps to help school officials improve their … to safeguard students.” "The Dignity for All Students Act is an effective vehicle in creating a safe and productive environment for students when it is well implemented and when schools are in compliance,” said …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/10/some-ny-schools-not-reporting-bullying-or-harassmentDiNapoli: Corporate America Must Show Progress on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
… “Corporate America must foster and protect racial and gender equity in the workplace, in company policies and in … diversity inclusive of sex, race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation in … Trust Funds at Vicor Corp . EEO-1 Reporting The federal government collects information from companies detailing the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-corporate-america-must-show-progress-diversity-equity-inclusionDiNapoli Report Assesses MTA's Capital Needs and Funding Scenarios
… facing the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) as it prepares to submit its 2025-2029 Capital Program. The MTA … is key for all stakeholders and riders in particular. It’s my hope that this report will help underscore the … over its capital funding needs by choosing which project it prioritizes, but significantly less control over its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/dinapoli-report-assesses-mtas-capital-needs-and-funding-scenariosCUNY Bulletin No. CU-346
… Purpose To inform agencies of raise eligibility and automatic processing and to provide agencies with the procedures for reporting certain salary increases and retroactive adjustments. Affected Employees CUNY … This bulletin inform agencies of raise eligibility and automatic processing and to provide agencies with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-346-salary-increases-employees-represented-professional-staffImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
This session will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-effectiveness-claims-processing-020724.pdfImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
This session will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-effectiveness-claims-processing-2-8-23.pdfUsing Open Book New York
Join us for a demonstration of Open Book New York and learn how to access public municipal financial data for your own analysis. We will highlight the various reports available in Open Book New York and discuss potential uses of the data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/using-open-book-new-york-12-14-22.pdfMultiyear Financial Planning Webinar Presentation
This session will help local governments create an effective multiyear financial planning process that helps identify and manage potential fiscal difficulties before crises emerge. We will discuss suggestions on how to make good long-term revenue and expenditure projections; measure expected benefit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/multiyear-financial-planning-07-27-22.pdfImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process Webinar Presentation
This webinar will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-the-effectiveness-of-your-claims-auditing-process-02-16-2022.pdfImproving the Effectiveness of Your Claims Auditing Process
This session will assist local officials in learning how to establish an effective and efficient claims processing system. A well-designed system ensures proper use of municipal resources, provides local officials with useful information and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/improving-effectiveness-claims-processing-020525.pdfManaging Cash Flow
This webinar will help local officials understand various procedures to control and account for cash. We will include key information on cash control and reporting, collection and disbursement procedures and cash flow forecasting and how these activities affect cash flow models.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/managing-cash-flow-022625.pdfDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… DiNapoli said. "As 2018 unfolds, local officials would be well advised to be cautious with respect to local budgets. As … for the year. Other upstate regions that performed well were Central New York, Southern Tier and Mohawk Valley, … ended the year on a strong note. Read the report , or go to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013Oversight of School Fire Safety Compliance
… including: electrical hazards such as overloaded power strips and extension cords; missing or outdated fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/oversight-school-fire-safety-compliance