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Investing and Protecting Public Funds Webinar Presentation
This session is designed to help local officials understand procedures and policies used to control and account for cash. Presenters will discuss the following: principles and statutes, depositing public funds, securing deposits, investment policies, cash controls and reporting, and cash flow foreca
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/investing-and-protecting-public-funds-01-19-2022.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Leases as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin provides accounting and financial reporting guidance related to those contracts that meet the definition of a lease, and illustrates how local governments, and school districts will need to account and report these leases in their annual update document (AUD) and the ST-3.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-and-financial-reporting-for-leases-required-by-gasb-87.pdfImports and Exports in the New York City Metropolitan Area
The New York portion of the New York City Metropolitan Area accounted for more than $103 billion, or 69% of the value of goods imported to New York State in 2023, and Europe provided the largest share of goods to the area.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/imports-and-exports-in-nyc.pdfOversight of Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Centers (2022-N-3)
To determine whether the New York City Administration for Children’s Services adequately operates Horizon and Crossroads Juvenile Detention Centers for court-placed youth to ensure they meet federal, State, and City standards and regulations for the health and safety of youth and staff and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-22n3.pdfHomes and Community Renewal: Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Rural Rental Assistance Program (2023-S-53)
To determine whether project owners are receiving Rural Rental Assistance Program payments only for eligible units and are properly maintaining the units for which they receive RRAP payments, and whether the Housing Trust Fund Corporation is engaging in adequate outreach activities to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23s53.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1269
… personal usage. These charges may include tolls paid with EZ Pass accounts or other credit cards issued by the State. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1269-new-earnings-code-and-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-useOpinion 95-24
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. CITIES -- Powers and Duties (deposit of State aid for education in mandatory reserve fund) … Whether this aid may be used to pay operating expenses of the school district or is required to be used to fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-24Opinion 91-25
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was … requires a city (other than New York City), town, village or fire district to pay to a paid firefighter who is … 282 App Div 1008, 125 NYS2d 672, affd 307 NY 770; Drahos v Village of Johnson City , 80 AD2d 106, 438 NYS2d 394; Matter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-25Protection of Managed Pollinators (Honey Bees)
… to meet the needs of beekeepers requiring certificates to ship honey bees out of State. It was able to conduct all the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/01/19/protection-managed-pollinators-honey-beesCUNY Bulletin No. CU-738
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify CUNY agencies of a new deduction code for a political action fund to be offered to employees represented by IUOE, Local 30. Affected … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify CUNY agencies of a new deduction code for a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-738-new-deduction-code-international-union-operating-engineersNew York State Comptroller DiNapoli: Wall Street Bonuses and Profits Up Slightly in 2019, but Facing Sharp Fall in 2020
… Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The securities industry had a good year in 2019, but the serious damage that COVID-19 is … New York City’s economies, as a source of tax revenue and job creator in other industries. The state and the city need … from 1990 to 2019 Annual Profits and Employment Chart Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/new-york-state-comptroller-dinapoli-wall-street-bonuses-and-profits-slightly-2019-facing-sharp-fallTown of Fishkill – Apparent Misappropriation of Senior Center Funds (2013M-246)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Center’s financial activity and to assess the Board’s oversight of the Center for the period of January 1, 2011, to March 31, 2013. … she did not properly account for funds associated with the Center’s operations. The day before the former Director …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/02/21/town-fishkill-apparent-misappropriation-senior-center-funds-2013m-246DiNapoli: Syracuse Man Sentenced for Stealing Nearly $22,000 in Pension Checks
… man who stole nearly $22,000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother was sentenced today to serve five years’ probation and ordered to pay full restitution, State Comptroller Thomas P. … man who stole nearly $22000 in pension payments sent to his deceased mother was sentenced today to serve five …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/09/dinapoli-syracuse-man-sentenced-stealing-nearly-22000-pension-checksMedicaid Program – Oversight of Managed Care Provider Networks
… Objective To determine if the Department of Health (DOH) has provided adequate oversight of Medicaid managed care provider networks to ensure cost … Program DOH administers New York’s Medicaid program. Most of the State’s Medicaid members receive their services …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/22/medicaid-program-oversight-managed-care-provider-networksDiNapoli: Report Warns of Growing State Debt
… debt is projected to reach $63.7 billion at the end of the current fiscal year and to increase over the following … once again called for reforms to New York's use of debt, including voter approval of borrowing and better capital planning for infrastructure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-report-warns-growing-state-debtDiNapoli Statement on the Election of John Flanagan as Leader of the New York State Senate
… The New York Legislature needs to get back to work and the Senate needs to move forward. As an experienced advocate for New Yorkers, … The New York Legislature needs to get back to work and the Senate needs to move forward As an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/dinapoli-statement-election-john-flanagan-leader-new-york-state-senateMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding
… York and Connecticut on its Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven Lines, and in New York’s Orange and Rockland counties on its Port Jervis and Pascack Valley Lines. In September 2007, the MTA established the Blue Ribbon … vulnerable to high winds due to trees and overhead power lines. Flooding from hurricanes and tropical storms can cause …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/02/06/mitigation-extreme-weather-conditions-and-floodingAccounts Payable Advisory No. 7
… Units must ensure there is a unique invoice number for each voucher. For information on how to process payments to Barnes and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/7-complex-entity-barnes-nobleAccounts Payable Advisory No. 9
… Subject: Making Payments to National Grid Guidance: This advisory has been updated to … entering a unique invoice number on vouchers payable to National Grid, as discussed below. Consistent with the Guide … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to National Grid may delay payment crediting and Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/9-complex-entity-national-gridVendor Responsibility
… Resources related to vendor responsiiblity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-vendors/vendrep/vendor-responsibility