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Audits of State Agencies and Public Authorities Five-Year Listing October 1, 2015 - September 30, 2020
This listing includes all final audit reports related to State agency and public authority operations issued during the five-year period from October 1, 2015 through September 30, 2020, and is a companion to the 2020 – 2021 Annual Report on Audits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/fylist15-20.pdfEast Syracuse Minoa Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-174)
Determine whether East Syracuse Minoa Central School District (District) officials established adequate information technology (IT) controls to ensure employees’ personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI) on the financial server was adequately protected from unauthorized access, use and loss
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/east-syracuse-minoa-2020-174.pdfNew York City Restaurant, Retail and Recreation Sectors Still Face Uphill Recovery
This report examines the damage the pandemic has inflicted on the RRR sectors, and considers the distribution of federal funds for businesses in the City, particularly for businesses in low- and moderate-income communities and in historically underutilized business zones.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2022.pdfDiNapoli: Tax Revenues in February $758 Million Over Budget Projections
… Although year-to-date collections continue to lag prior year results, tax collections through February … in the most recent Division of the Budget (DOB) update to the State Financial Plan, according to the monthly State … Although yeartodate collections continue to lag prior year results tax collections through February …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-tax-revenues-february-758-million-over-budget-projectionsXV.11 Journal/Revenue Transfers – XV. End of Year
… To facilitate OSC review of General Ledger Journal Entries and AP Journal Vouchers prior to the end of the fiscal year, OSC strongly recommends that … To facilitate OSC review of General Ledger Journal Entries …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv11-journalrevenue-transfersDiNapoli: Chatham Police Chief Sentenced for Pension Double-Dipping
… investigation by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli, Columbia County District Attorney Paul Czajka, and the New … to commend our members and the Comptroller’s Office and Columbia County District Attorney’s Office for their partnership to ensure that justice was served.” Columbia Court Judge Richard Koweek also sentenced Volkmann …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/07/dinapoli-chatham-police-chief-sentenced-pension-double-dippingNew York City Bike Share Program – Oversight of Revenue Collection and Monitoring
… whether the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) collects selected revenues from the New York City Bike … by the terms of the agreement. We also determined whether DOT monitors the vendor for compliance with the contract … from July 2019 to October 2024. About the Program In 2013, DOT launched the New York City Bike Share program, which is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/24/new-york-city-bike-share-program-oversight-revenue-collection-and-monitoringDiNapoli: New Yorkers Deserve a Transparent Hiring Process When Artificial Intelligence Is Used To Vet Their Job Applications
… which regulates the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in employment decisions, according to an audit released … with the law, particularly when employers did not disclose AI use or post bias audits. As a result, job applicants are often unaware when AI tools are used to screen them. Additionally, DCWP’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-new-yorkers-deserve-transparent-hiring-process-when-artificial-intelligence-used-vet-theirState Agencies Bulletin No. 414
… the new certification process resulting from the Payroll System upgrade. Affected Employees Employees who require … leaves, and promotions, that are entered into the payroll system each payroll period, require certification by OCA … that had certifiable transactions entered into the payroll system. A public query will be used each pay period by OCA to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/414-employee-certification-process-unified-court-system-ucsRenewable Electricity in New York State
To carry out the goals and directives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York is pursuing an aggressive campaign to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to levels identified by climate scientists as necessary to limit the most dangerous impacts of climate change.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/renewable-electricity-in-nys.pdfThe Importance of Responsible Debt Management: Poor State Bond Structuring Choices Lead to Greater Costs for Taxpayers
In the throes of the economic uncertainty and fiscal turbulence caused by the COVID crisis, legislation was enacted as part of the SFY 2021-22 budget authorizing the use of State-supported bonding with final maturities up to 50 years for capital purposes for the MTA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/importance-of-responsible-debt-management.pdfMental Health Education, Supports, and Services in Schools (2020-N-7)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Education is providing mental health instruction to students as required by law. In addition, we also sought to determine the extent to which DOE proactively ensures schools have the mental health supports and services they need.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n7.pdf2020 Census: Municipal Population Shifts in New York State
This report highlights the results of the 2020 Census for local governments in New York State and accompanies a new online interactive map that provides census population statistics by age, race and ethnicity, along with housing trends, for each city, county, town and village statewide.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2020-census-municipal-population-shifts-in-new-york-state.pdfDOHMH Language Services - Chinese – (traditional Hong Kong)
An audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found that the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) does not consistently provide or track required language services across its public health clinics and other public-facing programs for patients and clients wh
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/dohmh-langagues-services-hk.pdfDOHMH Language Services - Chinese- simplified
An audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found that the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) does not consistently provide or track required language services across its public health clinics and other public-facing programs for patients and clients wh
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/dohmh-langagues-services-cn.pdfDOHMH Language Services - Spanish
An audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli found that the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) does not consistently provide or track required language services across its public health clinics and other public-facing programs for patients and clients wh
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/dohmh-langagues-services-es.pdfNon-Revenue Service Vehicles and On-Rail Equipment (2020-S-29) 180-Day Response
To determine whether LIRR maintains an inventory and consistently retires/disposes of its non-revenue service Highway Fleet Vehicles, and whether LIRR performs preventive maintenance on these vehicles and on-rail equipment and maintains an accurate inventory of parts required to repair the ....
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s29-response.pdfManaging Cash Flow
This webinar will help local officials understand various procedures to control and account for cash. We will include key information on cash control and reporting, collection and disbursement procedures and cash flow forecasting and how these activities affect cash flow models.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/managing-cash-flow-022625.pdfXII.5.F Payment Dates and Terms Overview – XII. Expenditures
… a change to the default Basis Date must contact the VMU at [email protected] with such request and reasons in support of … Agencies should not override these terms. Payment Terms ID Pay Term from Payments Tab Drop Down Box Pay Term Description .0130 .01/30 Net30 0.01% Disc in 30 days, Net 30 .0315 .03/15 Net30 0.03% Disc in 15 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii5f-payment-dates-and-terms-overviewII.3.A Planning – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… from the agencies and hold informal hearings or meetings with agency management to clarify requests and seek … carry out these recommendations. Concurrently, DOB Fiscal Planning is reassessing economic projections, investigating … Budget recommendations are formulated in a series of meetings between Division of the Budget staff and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii3a-planning