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Getting Started with the New Annual Financial Report
Your local government will soon have access to the new Annual Financial Report (AFR), which is replacing the Annual Update Document (AUD). This webinar presentation will provide an overview of how to access and complete filings in the AFR, including a demonstration of new application features.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/getting-started-with-afr-may-2023.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now?
This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-2-10-12-2021.pdfWords ‘N Motion Special Education Programs – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… included all expenses claimed on Words ‘N Motion’s CFR for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2013 and certain expenses claimed on Words ‘N Motion’s CFRs for the two fiscal years ended June 30, 2012. Background … Words ‘N Motion is a Staten Island, New York-based for-profit organization that is authorized by SED to operate, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/30/words-n-motion-special-education-programs-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 1230
… The enactment of Section 203 of the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) increased the monthly transit benefit … as a result of ATRA, the IRS released additional annual inflation adjustments for the monthly limit for transit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1230-retroactive-pre-tax-transit-adjustmentDiNapoli: Former Town of Minerva Clerk Pleads Guilty
… Green was responsible for processing payroll, calculating employee benefits and collecting payments to the town. The … also found that Green, who is a member of the state's retirement system, used town funds to pay back loans she took from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/08/dinapoli-former-town-minerva-clerk-pleads-guiltyStep Up Therapy Services, PLLC – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Objective To determine whether the costs reported by Step Up Therapy … (CFRs) were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education program, and sufficiently documented … To determine whether the costs reported by Step Up Therapy Services PLLC on its Consolidated Fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/07/20/step-therapy-services-pllc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualDiNapoli: Syracuse Man Pleads Guilty to Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks Sent to His Deceased Mother
… A Syracuse man pleaded guilty yesterday to stealing nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother, State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, … an investigation by DiNapoli’s office. “Mr. Glinski tried to hide his mother’s death to cash her pension checks. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-syracuse-man-pleads-guilty-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checks-sent-his-deceased-motherComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… compensated more than $16,000 over a three-year period for hours worked that were unsupported by time records. … require the solicitation of competition before awarding professional service contracts. ### For access to state and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsCaucus 2025: Important Information for New Yorkers
… (December 2024) Education & Higher Education "Nation's Report Card" Underscores New York's Need for Academic … Lingering Challenges in the Child Care Sector (February 2025) Health & Mental Health Continuing Crisis: Drug Overdose … Asset Management and Financial Institution Strategy Report 2022-2023 (May 2023) About the Office (July 2024) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/caucus2025DiNapoli: New York City Projects Surplus in 2017 Despite Slower Tax Collections
… million in the 2017 fiscal year, which is likely to grow as the year progresses even though job growth and tax collections are slowing, according to a … and tax collections in the near future are unlikely to be as robust as they have been in recent years," DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/dinapoli-new-york-city-projects-surplus-2017-despite-slower-tax-collectionsNew York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… force is critically important for employers to succeed and grow in New York, and it matters for the fiscal health of the State and local governments. New York’s strength has long been that … declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksCity of Mount Vernon – Payroll (2014M-347)
… 1, 2013 through April 21, 2014. Background The City of Mount Vernon is located in Westchester County and has a … City of Mount Vernon Payroll 2014M347 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/02/13/city-mount-vernon-payroll-2014m-347State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… County and Greene County) Extra-classroom activity and event admission funds were not adequately safeguarded or … oversight of extra-classroom activity and admission event collections. Club collections and disbursements and sporting event admission records lacked adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0Opinion 90-5
… to increase the number of trustees and, if so, by what procedure and for what term the new trustees would be appointed. For purposes … authority to increase the number of trustees and if so by what procedure and for what term the new trustees would be appointed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-5Candor Central School District – School Lunch Operations (2015M-173)
… Central School District is located in the Towns of Candor, Spencer and Tioga and the Village of Candor in Tioga County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2015/11/27/candor-central-school-district-school-lunch-operations-2015m-173Hoosic Valley Central School District – Financial Management (2014M-6)
… School District is located in the Towns of Schaghticoke and Pittstown in Rensselaer County and the Towns of Cambridge and Easton in Washington County. … the use of unexpended surplus funds in a manner that benefits District taxpayers. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/06/06/hoosic-valley-central-school-district-financial-management-2014m-6Greater Amsterdam School District – Financial Condition (2016M-110)
… 1, 2012 through December 31, 2015. Background The Greater Amsterdam School District is located in the City of Amsterdam, the Town of Amsterdam and portions of the Towns of Florida and Mohawk in … Greater Amsterdam School District Financial Condition 2016M110 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/07/08/greater-amsterdam-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-110Alden Central School District – Financial Management (2016M-372)
… per year, or 15.8 percent. The employee benefit accrued liability reserve, the unemployment insurance reserve and the insurance reserve are overfunded. Key Recommendations Develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/02/24/alden-central-school-district-financial-management-2016m-372Hannibal Central School District – Financial Condition (2017M-23)
… unrestricted fund balance in the general and debt service funds will be used. Key Recommendations Develop realistic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/07/hannibal-central-school-district-financial-condition-2017m-23Baldwin Public Library – Payroll (2013M-335)
… Manager ensured that individuals reported and paid on the payrolls were bona fide employees and, as such, were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/01/31/baldwin-public-library-payroll-2013m-335