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Common 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.pdfPublic Housing Modernization Program – Administration of Selected Projects Outside of New York City
… of Housing and Community Renewal (DHCR) is responsible for the supervision, maintenance, and development of … revitalization, and preservation of affordable housing for low-income individuals and families. The Public Housing … to public housing authorities (authorities) to be used for major repairs, such as replacing or repairing roofs; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/05/12/public-housing-modernization-program-administration-selected-projects-outside-new-york-cityReview of the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens (LDC)
… Purpose The objective of our examination was to determine whether payments made to the Local Development Corporation of Laurelton, Rosedale and … was for expenses not previously paid from another funding source. Key Findings The LDC was able to substantiate only …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/08/24/review-local-development-corporation-laurelton-rosedale-and-springfield-gardens-ldcVendRep System Guide for Office of the State Comptroller Bureau of Contracts Users
… to the New York State VendRep System The VendRep System is a web-based application for the creation, completion, … that have been electronically certified and submitted by vendors using the VendRep System Set yourself up for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/vendrep-system-guide-office-state-comptroller-bureau-contracts-usersTier 6 Defined Contribution Plan Option
… plan for their retirement benefits, if: They are not represented by a union and Their salary at the time they …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/tier-6-defined-contribution-plan-optionVillage of Brightwaters – Financial Operations, Conflict of Interest and Information Technology (2012M-190)
… 2012. Background The Village of Brightwaters is located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County and has approximately 3,300 residents. The … that have contributed to ongoing fund balance deficits in the general fund. During this period, the Village received …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/02/22/village-brightwaters-financial-operations-conflict-interest-and-informationXIV.5 Employee Award Programs – XIV. Special Procedures
… Business Unit personnel should be aware of in planning for employee award programs and the requirements of the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) for approving payment for these types of programs. This section addresses Cash and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv5-employee-award-programsContract Advisory No. 6
… Subject: The Vendor ID associated to a contract record in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) can … only be changed when the original contract (sequence 0) is in the Open status. The Vendor ID cannot be changed once … with the incorrect Vendor ID. Use the attached chart: “ What To Do When An Incorrect Vendor ID Has Been Used For A …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/6-correcting-vendor-id-contractDirect Deposit Program
… With direct deposit, your pension payment is deposited directly into your … your monthly pension benefit. If anything changes, please update your information with NYSLRS as soon as possible. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programVillage of Village of the Branch – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2013M-43)
… is located in the Town of Smithtown, Suffolk County, and has a population of approximately 1,800. The Village is … a Board of Trustees, which comprises four elected Trustees and an elected Mayor. The Village’s operating expenditures for the fiscal years ended May 31, 2011 and May 31, 2012 totaled $829,784 and $736,394. Key Finding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2013/04/19/village-village-branch-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2013m-43DiNapoli: Fewer School Districts Overriding Tax Cap
… fiscal years, dropping from 44 school districts in 2012-13 to only 19 in 2014-15, according to a report issued today by … Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The report also found low- and average-need districts were twice as likely to override … it becomes increasingly difficult to stay under the levy limit while also dealing with increased costs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-fewer-school-districts-overriding-tax-capOpinion 91-53
… opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-53DiNapoli: Audit Questions Payments Made to Supportive Housing Provider
… An audit issued today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli has identified $32,271 … and $489,616 in questionable costs that were paid by the state Office of Mental Health (OMH) to an Altamont, N.Y. … multiple nights of lodging. The company also spent $14,000 on a holiday party, coffee and food unrelated to providing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-audit-questions-payments-made-supportive-housing-providerDiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report on New York City’s securities industry. “The last two … DiNapoli said. “The securities sector was a buffer for state and city revenues during the pandemic. As the … impact state and city coffers. Continued support for other sectors that have been slow to recover is needed to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The analysis is based on data from his office’s Agency Services Monitoring Tool , … for performance indicators, including 311 services, based on whether they measure service demand, workload capacity or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyAvoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… procurement policies and procedures. When officials do not solicit competition during the procurement of goods … procurement policies and procedures When officials do not solicit competition during the procurement of goods …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29Otisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… to the Board? Audit Period January 1, 2023 – February 4, 2025 Understanding the Program The Board is responsible for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Bayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… and provided to our office within 90 days, pursuant to Section 35 of the New York State General Municipal Law, Section 2116-a (3)(c) of the New York State Education Law and Section 170.12 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2021
… of administering the Acts and assessing these expenses on insurance carriers that issue policies or contracts of … for the three State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2021. On average, $23.7 million in expenses were incurred to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/25/assessable-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-security-act-and-motor-vehicleJoint Statement on Corporate Disability Inclusion
As investors representing over $1 trillion in assets under management, we believe companies must do more to include people with disabilities in the workforce.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/disability-inclusion-investor-statement.pdf