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Information for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfCommon Reporting Errors: From AUD to AFR
In this session, you will learn about common reporting errors made by local governments when completing annual reports and our staff will explain how to correctly report the underlying transactions. The presenters will provide examples of these errors as made in the Annual Update Document (AUD) and
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/common-reporting-errors-aud-afr-12-7-22.pdfNew York State’s Cash Flow Crunch, November 2009
New York State has already been forced to take extraordinary measures to meet its existing obligations in State Fiscal Year 2009-10.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-cash-flow-crunch-2009.pdfComptroller's Preliminary Report on the State Fiscal Year 2013-14 Enacted Budget, April 2013
The Enacted Budget restrains spending growth after several years in which funding for many programs has been reduced or held flat.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-preliminary-2013-14.pdfPipeline Safety Oversight (Follow-Up) (2017-F-20) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Pipeline Safety Oversight (2015-S-31).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f20-response.pdfPipeline Safety Oversight (Follow-Up) (2017-F-20)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Pipeline Safety Oversight (2015-S-31).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2018-17f20.pdfPublic Authorities by the Numbers: Power Authority of the State of New York, August 2013
With more than $2.6 billion reported in annual revenue and expenditures, NYPA is among the largest of the State’s public authorities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/public-authorities-nypa-2013.pdfThe Proposed Framework for Federal Tax Changes, A New York Perspective, October 2017
New Yorkers have a big stake in all aspects of the debate over the federal tax revisions proposed by the Trump Administration.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/federal-tax-changes-2017.pdfEnterprise Fraud, Waste and Abuse Prevention and Detection, 2018
The techniques and tools utilized to detect fraud, waste and abuse in both public-sector and privatesect or organizations are continually evolving.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/data-analytics-2018.pdfSelected Wage Investigation Procedures (Follow-Up) (2023-F-19)
To determine the implementation status of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Selected Wage Investigation Procedures (2019-S-46).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f19.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. P-438
1985 Sal Increases, Changes in Loc Pay, Calc of Promotion Salary for M/C and Other Employees Excluded from Collective Bargaining Units
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/pdf/agencies-p-438.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - June 2006
New York City’s economy has remained strong in early calendar year 2006 despite higher energy prices and gradually rising interest rates.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-2-2007.pdfMetropolitan Transportation Authority: East Side Access Cost Overruns - March 2013
The MTA is constructing one of the largest and most complex public works projects in the country, East Side Access (ESA).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2013.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - February 2008
The City projects a surplus of $4.1 billion for FY 2008, but $2.5 billion of that amount was generated in prior years.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2008.pdfAn Economic Snapshot of Queens - May 2018
Queens is the largest in size of the five boroughs that make up New York City and the second most populous.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-1-2019.pdfStreet Construction-Related Permits (2024-F-20)
To determine the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, Street Construction-Related Permits (Report 2020-N-6).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f20.pdfOversight of Child Protective Services (Follow-Up) (2024-F-6)
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Oversight of Child Protective Services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f6.pdfTown of Exeter – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2024M-15)
Determine whether the Town of Exeter (Town) Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Clerk) recorded, deposited and remitted collections accurately and in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/exeter-town-2024-15.pdfControls Over Equipment (Follow-Up) (2022-F-19)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Controls Over Equipment (Report 2017-N-9).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f19.pdfPenfield Central School District – Procurement (2022M-76)
Determine whether Penfield Central School District (District) officials made procurements in accordance with District policies, statutory requirements and good business practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/penfield-central-school-district-2022-76.pdf