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Awarding and Oversight of Statewide Interoperable Communications Grants (Follow-Up) (2018-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Awarding and Oversight of Statewide...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f27.pdfAccounting for Retained Percentages (Retainage)
This bulletin provides updated guidance related to accounting for retained percentages for governmental and proprietary funds in fund level financial records.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-for-retained-percentages.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.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Results for Municipalities: Common Themes for Fiscal Year 2018
This report summarizes the fiscal and environmental results of all 1,586 New York counties, cities, towns and villages in FY 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/fsms-results-for-munis-common-themes-fiscal-year-2018.pdfProcessing of Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits (2019-S-44)
To determine if the Division of State Police’s (Division) Crime Laboratory System (CLS) processed Sexual Offense Evidence Collection Kits in compliance ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s44_0.pdfThe Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s Rising Debt Burden
Inadequate capital funding and poor management practices have contributed to a marked deterioration in the mass transit system operated by the MTA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/mta-debt-rpt-13-2020.pdfMedina Central School District - Tax Collection (2019M-151)
Determine whether the Tax Collector (Collector) received, recorded, deposited and reported real property tax collections in an accurate and timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/medina-2019-151.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2019-S-39)
To determine whether the Office of General Services is complying with Executive Order 95, including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s39.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.pdfFirst Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2022/pdf/2022-sales-taxes-first-quarter.pdfFirst Quarter 2022 Local Sales Tax Collections Up 21 Percent
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 21.1 percent, or $901 million, compared to the same quarter the previous year. This growth was at least partially driven by inflation, which hit a 40-year-high in March, most notably for g
AFR Modernization – Uploading Financial Data with Bulk Load
This webinar is one in a series preparing local officials for the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) currently being developed by our staff at the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC). In this session, attendees will learn how to upload Financial Statement data into the AFR using a newly developed b
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-modernization-bulk-load-09-22-22.pdfAnnual Report on Local Governments for FYE 2021
This report provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2021. Year two of the COVID-19 pandemic continued to present local officials with financial and operational challenges. In this report, we summarize these
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/annual-report-on-local-governments-for-fye-2021.pdfDiNapoli: State Faces Potential Budget Gaps
… an analysis of the state’s Financial Plan released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The budget gaps … spending is expected to rise 2.4 percent this year, then by an average 4.5 percent the following three years. Spending … Plan projects tax receipts this year will increase by 3.3 percent, down from the previous year’s 5.1 percent. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-faces-potential-budget-gapsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-632
… Actions OSC will process the minimum wage increases if the employee meets the eligibility criteria and has a Payroll … on 12/31/2018. OSC will automatically insert a row on the employee’s Job Data page effective 12/31/2018 with an … overpayment will occur if this action is not taken, as the system will adjust all earnings based on the salary rate in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-632-minimum-wage-increases-certain-hourly-city-university-newDiNapoli Audit Highlights Need for Better Compliance with School Violence Reporting Law
… The State Education Department (SED) has agreed to improve its enforcement of the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) … The State Education Department SED has agreed to improve its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-audit-highlights-need-better-compliance-school-violence-reporting-lawCompliance With Payment Card Industry Standards (Follow-Up)
… card payments for E-ZPass tags at its administrative headquarters in Albany and at an outreach center in Nyack, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/09/27/compliance-payment-card-industry-standards-followTown of Sidney – Budget Review (B4-16-13)
… are reasonable. The Town’s preliminary budget complies with the property tax levy limit. Key Recommendations There …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/10/25/town-sidney-budget-review-b4-16-13Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the seven … in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments to Eye Care Providers (Report 2015-S-6 ). Background Under … To determine the extent of implementation of the seven …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/12/27/improper-medicaid-payments-eye-care-providers-followTown of East Hampton – Budget Review (B7-16-14)
… 2017 fiscal year are reasonable. Background The Town of East Hampton, located in Suffolk County, issued debt totaling $30 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/11/02/town-east-hampton-budget-review-b7-16-14