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Street and Sidewalk Cleanliness
… effectively monitors the cleanliness of New York City’s (NYC) streets and sidewalks. We also assessed the methodology … used by the Mayor’s Office of Operations to rate street and sidewalk cleanliness. Our audit covered the period …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/16/street-and-sidewalk-cleanlinessDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… and how AI was used at four state agencies: the Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), the Department of Corrections and … the state has moved to implement AI systems, guardrails for these technologies have not kept pace. Without adequate … that are meant to help expedite and expand services can, for example, expose data to unintended sources and create …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksTuckahoe Common School District - Extra-Classroom Activity (ECA) Funds (2018M-229)
… supported and for legitimate ECA purposes. Key Findings The Board did not appoint a faculty counselor, faculty … receipts for three clubs totaling $37,911. However, none of these clubs maintained sufficient documentation to determine how much was collected or that receipts were accounted for. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/01/25/tuckahoe-common-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-eca-funds-2018mAccounts Payable Advisory No. 48
… efficiencies for the State. Also, in the event of unclaimed funds, a standard name format increases the likelihood of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/48-paying-single-payment-vendorSelected Aspects of Discretionary Spending
… accomplish this mission, the Authority incurs direct costs for specific program purposes, and it incurs indirect or … of at least $1,639,710 that was discretionary in nature for the two years ended October 2011. Each public authority … and formal approvals that are necessary to be accountable for such costs. In November 2012, the Public Authority Budget …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/selected-aspects-discretionary-spendingOpen Book New York
… Search Millions of State and Local Government Financial Records As the State's … Chief Financial Officer, Comptroller DiNapoli believes New Yorkers deserve to know how their tax dollars are spent. … spending priorities using the Comptroller's Open Book New York. Also see Additional Financial Information . State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/open-book-new-yorkEmployer Billing
… November for your share of the cost of your employees’ retirement benefits. The amount of your annual invoice is based on the retirement plans and options you offer, the contribution … reported to NYSLRS for members employed during the last State fiscal year. Your annual invoice is only one piece of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-billingXVI.4.A Cash and Investments – XVI. Financial Reporting
… description of deposit and investment policies related to credit risk, concentration of credit risk, interest rate risk, and foreign currency risk … a government’s allowable deposits and investments. Credit Risk - Credit quality ratings on investments, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvi/xvi4a-cash-and-investmentsEmployer Education Seminars
… Payroll and Personnel Contacts are). (Return to Top) For More Information If you would like more information about … 7 /25 … NYSLRS employers can schedule training seminars for benefit and reporting staff who work with NYSLRS as well as preretirement presentations for their members …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/employer-education-seminarsCost-Saving Ideas: Reviewing Your Revenue Collection Process
… is the cost per transaction? How convenient is the process for residents? By becoming more efficient, your local … up a contract with a bank to receive and process payments for your local government. (Payments can include real … Credit Card Payments Providing residents the option to pay for fees, fines, taxes or other charges by credit or debit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-reviewing-your-revenue-collection-processVillage of Head of the Harbor – Justice Court Operations (2020M-110)
… - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village of Head of the Harbor (Village) Justices provided adequate oversight … Findings The Justices did not provide adequate oversight of cash receipts, deposits and accounting records during the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/justice-court/2021/04/01/village-head-harbor-justice-court-operations-2020m-110Oswego County – Court and Trust Funds (2022-C&T-5)
… established appropriate controls to safeguard and account for court and trust funds for the period January 1, 2019 through September 7, 2022. … and then delivered to the County Treasurer (Treasurer) for safekeeping. Payments made pursuant to court orders …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2022/11/23/oswego-county-court-and-trust-funds-2022-ct-5DiNapoli: Lack of Oversight Delayed Access to Emergency Home Repairs for Elderly New Yorkers
… program contributed to delays in urgent home repairs for seniors. The audit found the agency needs to do more to … program. “The RESTORE program has been a vital resource for seniors across our state whose homes may be at risk if … receiving no service through the program. LPAs (not-for-profit organizations and municipalities) apply to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-lack-oversight-delayed-access-emergency-home-repairs-elderly-new-yorkersComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… audits of the Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls , Charter School for Applied Technologies , Eugenio Maria de Hostos Charter … and effectively.” Albany Leadership Charter High School for Girls – Professional Services (Albany County) The charter …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0OUF FTP (UFILE) Instructions
Holders of unclaimed funds can send us reports using this method.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/ouf-ftp-instructions.pdfOUF Excel FTP (UFILE) Instructions
Holders of unclaimed funds can send us reports using this method.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/ftp-excel-instructions.pdfJust Elected - What Do You Do Now?
Print out slideshow presentation to follow along with the webinar and take notes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/just-elected-webinar-12-12-19.pdfDiNapoli: January Local Sales Tax Collections Down 5.9 Percent
… being distributed and infection rates are declining from all-time highs,” DiNapoli said. “Congress must pass a COVID … the state that experienced growth in sales tax collections for January, at 1.7 percent. Declines in the remaining … 2021. Table Monthly Local Sales Tax Collections by Region (for detailed monthly breakdown) Find out how your government …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/02/dinapoli-january-local-sales-tax-collections-down-5-point-9-percentState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Anniversary of the September 11 Terrorist Attacks
… State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued a statement on the anniversary of the terrorist attacks: "On September 11, New Yorkers come … in New York and across the country, because we know we find comfort and strength by being united. We thank …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/09/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-anniversary-september-11-terrorist-attacksAnnual letter to Court Funds
The Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) reminds you to check for monies held by your company that may be considered abandoned property
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/annual-courts-letter.pdf