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Port Jervis City School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-152-F)
… operations and exceeded the 4 percent statutory limit by 26 percentage points. In addition, District officials made … developing and monitoring the District’s annual budget. Results of Review The District has made some progress …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/port-jervis-city-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-152-fTiconderoga Joint Town/Village Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2023M-182-F)
… 1 During our audit, and at the time of the audit report’s release, the AFR was known as the Annual Update Document, or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/31/ticonderoga-joint-townvillage-fire-district-audit-follow-2023m-182-fRidge Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2021M-165-F)
… of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Ridge Fire District’s (District) progress, as of September 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Ridge Fire District – Board Oversight of Treasurer’s Fiscal … The purpose of our review was to assess the Ridge Fire Districts District progress as of September 2025 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/12/24/ridge-fire-district-audit-follow-2021m-165-fFederal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… Historic relief funds from the federal government, provided in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, boosted New York’s per capita balance of payments from Washington from second-to-last in federal fiscal year … Historic relief funds from the federal government provided in response to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backDiNapoli: New Law Makes It Easier for the Comptroller To Return Your Lost Money
… By simplifying the process, my office will be able to return lost money even faster while still ensuring the funds … and thanks to their efforts, it will be even easier to connect New Yorkers with their lost money.” The average claim …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-new-law-makes-it-easier-comptroller-return-your-lost-moneyRetirees Contribute - Statewide
Workers who have retired from service in State and local government play an important role in New York State's economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/retirees-contribute-all-counties.pdfDiNapoli: Federal Data Shows New York's Losses in Fourth Grade Math and Reading Scores Are Double National Average
… for eighth grade reading but declined in eighth grade math (down 6 points). Over this time, New York’s losses in fourth grade math and reading scores were double the national average and exceeded 45 other states in math and 38 other states in reading. The average drop for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/03/dinapoli-federal-data-shows-new-yorks-losses-fourth-grade-math-and-reading-scores-are-double-nationalVendor File Advisory No. 2
… individual who has authority to make financial decisions for the vendor. Vendor Email Address: This must be a valid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/2-regarding-consistency-adding-vendor-informationDiNapoli: School District and Big City Tax Levy Cap at 2% for Second Straight Year
… Property tax levy growth for school districts and the state’s biggest cities will be … The tax cap, which first applied to local governments and school districts in 2012, limits annual tax levy increases to … with certain exceptions, including a provision that allows school districts to override the cap with 60% voter approval …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-school-district-and-big-city-tax-levy-cap-2-percent-second-straight-yearOpinion 95-4
… with respect to possible criminal conduct relating to two matters: certain travel vouchers submitted to the county …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-4Oversight of Direct Placement of Children
… in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of relatives or a suitable person via Family Court Act … that could result in the placement of a child in foster care. One alternative to foster care is direct placement, where a child is placed in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/03/02/oversight-direct-placement-childrenOversight of the Early Intervention Program (2021-S-25)
To determine whether the Department of Health was effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s25.pdfThe New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-from-an-osc-audit-04082026.pdfAgencies Travel Manual
The purpose of the Travel Manual is to help agencies, employees and certain public officials understand and apply the State’s travel rules and regulations and to provide instructions regarding reimbursement for expenses while in travel status.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/travel/pdf/agencies-travel-manual-attachment.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1799.1
… York State tax levy are affected. Background The Federal Consumer Credit Protection Act (Title III) (CPPA) places …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/17991-update-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-stateComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… reports did not provide users of the highway and canal systems with complete and accurate information about …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1799
… in some instances, the garnishment may no longer be taken. If an employee’s garnishment is no longer taken, it does not necessarily mean the employee’s garnishment has been …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1799-update-general-deduction-rules-writs-garnishments-and-new-york-stateRetirement Online Security Administrator Authorization Form for State Employers (RS5547)
This form is for State employers to authorize a Security Administrator for Retirement Online, who will be responsible for submitting their location’s security authorization requests and monitoring individuals’ security access.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5547.pdfRetirement Online Security Administrator Authorization Form for Local Employers (RS5546)
This form is for local employers to authorize a Security Administrator for Retirement Online, who will be responsible for submitting their location’s security authorization requests and monitoring individuals’ security access.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5546.pdf