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Opinion 95-15
… discussed in the opinion. LIBRARIES -- Taxes (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate … AND ASSESSMENTS -- Refunds and Chargebacks (authority of school district to charge public library with proportionate share of tax refund) SCHOOL DISTRICTS -- Library appropriation (authority to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-15DiNapoli: Municipalities Facing Slow Growth in Sales Tax Collections
… "Sales tax collections are a crucial, yet unstable source of revenue for local governments," said DiNapoli. "The impact of little to no growth is felt in several regions across the … than 50,000 state contracts, visit www.openbooknewyork.com . The easy-to-use website was created by DiNapoli to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/dinapoli-municipalities-facing-slow-growth-sales-tax-collectionsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
… and provide financial help to states and local governments hit hard by this virus to avoid severe cuts to critical …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-drop-over-32-percent-mayComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… were not provided with IT security awareness training. Mount Sinai Fire District – Financial Condition and Price …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-1Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use of Electronic Benefit Cards at Prohibited Locations ( … To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/09/05/use-electronic-benefit-cards-prohibited-locations-followOswego County Board of Cooperative Educational Services – Claims Auditing (2022M-29)
… Services’ (BOCES) claims were audited and approved prior to payment and were for appropriate BOCES purposes. Key … However, all claims were not audited or approved prior to payment. As a result, BOCES has a higher risk of … We reviewed 1,790 claims, totaling $16.5 million, to determine whether they were audited and approved prior to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2022/07/01/oswego-county-board-cooperative-educational-services-claims-auditing-2022m-29New York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… operations. For example, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) uses AI to power its facial recognition technology, … four State agencies: Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), DOCCS, DMV, and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Based on our … the agencies required or developed specific procedures to test AI systems in order to evaluate whether outputs were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceAppropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Follow-Up)
… Purpose To determine the implementation status of the 14 recommendations made in our initial audit report, Appropriateness of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by the New York State of Health System (Report 2014-S-4 ). Background The … To determine the implementation status of the 14 recommendations made in our initial audit report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/12/07/appropriateness-medicaid-eligibility-determined-new-york-state-health-system-followOpinion 98-16
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … Certiorari Proceedings (timing for return to general fund of excess moneys in school district reserve fund for tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-16Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… at the first regular meeting held after a record of activities (ROA) is submitted, or whenever a new elected … office. The publicly posted copy must not reveal any part of an official’s Social Security number or NYSLRS ID . The … posting ends. A Resolution must be filed with the Office of the State Comptroller within 15 days after the posting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/standard-work-day-and-reporting-resolutionOpinion 93-5
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … issues discussed in the opinion. TOWNS -- Budget (effect of late publication of notice of hearing) TOWN LAW, §108; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-5State Agencies Bulletin No. 1223
… increase to $113,700 for 2013. The temporary reduction in Social Security payroll tax rate (4.2%) for employees … social security tax employees and employers will each pay in 2013 is $7,049.40. Medicare Tax The Medicare tax rate for … Tax Beginning January 2013, employees receiving income in excess of $200,000 will be subject to an additional …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1223-summary-tax-related-withholding-requirements-2013XVII.3 Lapsing Transaction Deadlines – XVII. Lapsing Appropriations
… any appropriation lapse date discrepancies to your Bureau of State Accounting Operations – Budgets and Spending … NYKK0004 Appropriations Due To and Not Due To Lapse Report of this Chapter for more information. Vouchers Online Entry of Vouchers by Business Units Online certification must be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xvii/xvii3-lapsing-transaction-deadlinesImproper Payments Related to the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program (2024-S-7)
To determine whether sufficient controls are in place to prevent multiple payments for the same services related to the Center of Excellence for Cancer Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-24s7.pdfFederal funds to New York City: Child Care and Development Block Grant
The Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) (Assistance Listing Number 93.575) is the primary federal program that provides child care assistance to low-income working families.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/federal-funds-to-nyc-child-care-and-development-block-grant.pdfMedicaid Program: Managed Care Payments to Unenrolled Providers (2021-S-6) 180-Day Response
To determine whether Medicaid managed care organizations violated federal and State regulations by making payments to unenrolled providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21s6-response.pdfRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions (2023-S-4)
To determine whether the Metropolitan Transportation Authority—Bridges & Tunnels, MTA Bus Company, and New York City Transit-Department of Buses—identified the potential damage to its transportation systems and developed plans to mitigate the effect of extreme weather conditions and flooding ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s4.pdfAdministration and Monitoring of Financial Assistance to New York City Businesses (2021-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Industrial Development Agency (NYCIDA) has policies and procedures in place to approve, monitor, and measure project performance and whether they were followed. We also determined whether NYCIDA recaptured public benefits in accordance with the project ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-21n6.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 4 – Ransomware – How to Avoid Being the Next Victim
This session will focus on one of the most prolific and expensive malwares in cyber history, Ransomware.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-4-10-25-2021.pdfTown of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
Town of Porter – Sewer Billings to Fort Niagara State Park (2017M-162)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-town-2017-porter.pdf