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New York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… its agencies have been using AI to aid their operations. For example, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) uses AI … to centralize IT services and develop technology services for State government. ITS provides statewide direction, … policy (AI Policy), providing guidelines and requirements for the acceptable use of AI technologies by State Entities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceDiNapoli: Special Education Providers Shortchanging Special Needs Children
… possible fraud that have been referred to law enforcement for further investigation. “Special education providers … costs and blatant abuse of taxpayer money. It is time for this to stop, and my office will do everything we can to … services in New York are predominantly provided by for-profit and not-for-profit private contractors rather than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-special-education-providers-shortchanging-special-needs-childrenOpinion 88-41
Whether the town may purchase instructional equipment to be used by a private nonprofit organization in presenting fire prevention programs to town residents
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-41XII.6.A Paying Another State Agency – XII. Expenditures
… General Rules for Paying Another State Agency SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section informs New York State Business Units how to process vouchers to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6a-paying-another-state-agencyX.4.A Identifying Information – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… Section 4.A - Vendor Classifications of this Chapter) Open for Ordering – If this box is checked, purchase orders can be created for the vendor. ( Chapter XI-A, Section 3 - Purchase Orders … Chapter) Certifications – Reflects government programs for which the vendor qualifies. ( Section 4.A - Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x4a-identifying-informationState Agencies Bulletin No. 1845
… the New York Employee’s Withholding Allowance Certificate for New York State and Local taxation of employees. Payroll … queries. Subsequently, OSC will provide tools to agencies for identifying employees requiring corrections in order to … Insert a row on the Federal Tax Data page ( Payroll for North America\Employee Pay Data USA\ Tax …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1845-correction-employee-addresses-and-local-tax-dataState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… products (e.g., milk, apples, squash) to populations in need through the state’s network of food relief … people experiencing food insecurity. A prior audit, issued in September 2023, found that both AGM and DOH needed to … products and expenses are funded by Nourish NY. Gaps in oversight create a risk that funding from Nourish NY may …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsRefunding Local Debt
… Simplified Procedures for Local Governments Seeking the Comptroller's Approval of … following procedures. I. COVER LETTER . An application for approval of a present value savings certificate should … should include each of the documents listed below (except for item f, which should be filed in accordance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/refunding-local-debtOpinion 2007-2
… remains with the county. You ask whether amendments made to the Election Law by chapter 180 of the Laws of 2005 … York State Assembly Memorandum in Support of Legislation re: A. 8931/S. 5822). Similarly, the Senate sponsor of that … (Bill Jacket, L 2005, ch 180, Budget Report on Bills re: S. 5822). Therefore, since prior to chapter 180, cities …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2007-2Carthage Central School District - Financial Condition (2018M-93)
… report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Board and District officials adequately managed the District’s … limit. Adopt budgets with realistic revenue estimates and discontinue the practice of appropriating fund balance … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and indicated they planned to take corrective action. … …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2018/07/27/carthage-central-school-district-financial-condition-2018m-93Suffolk County Community College - Information Technology (2018M-130)
… complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether College officials adequately safeguarded the College website, financial and student information system and … from unauthorized access and misuse. Key Findings The College has: 824 network user accounts (15 percent) that have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2018/11/30/suffolk-county-community-college-information-technology-2018m-130Town of Junius – Supervisor’s Records and Reports (2017M-168)
… Supervisor’s maintenance of financial records and reports for the period January 1, 2016 through July 21, 2017. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2017 total approximately $1.26 million. Key Findings The … disbursements, cash balances and budget-to-actual results for each fund. Submit accurate and timely financial reports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2017/09/22/town-junius-supervisors-records-and-reports-2017m-168Town of Batavia – Water and Sewer Operations (2018M-12)
… Objective Determine whether the Town properly accounted for water and sewer operations. Key Findings The Board did … Supervisor did not maintain separate accounting records for each special district. The Supervisor did not account for … and expenditures associated with improvement areas in the general fund as required by New York State Town Law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/05/11/town-batavia-water-and-sewer-operations-2018m-12Accounts Payable Advisory No. 44
… or later contain Appendix B , which requires Agencies to pay vendors electronically (ePayments). In addition, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/44-contracts-requiring-electronic-paymentsBradford Central School District – Online Banking (2022M-102)
… Central School District (District) officials ensured online banking transactions were appropriate and secure. Key Findings While we found online banking transactions were appropriate, District officials did not secure access to online banking. In addition to sensitive information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/12/02/bradford-central-school-district-online-banking-2022m-102South Country Central School District – Procurement (2013M-91)
… was to examine the District’s controls over procurement for the period July 1, 2011, to January 31, 2013. Background … Country Central School District (District) is located in Suffolk County in the Town of Brookhaven. The District is … nine elected members. The District’s budgeted expenditures for the 2012-13 fiscal year totaled $114.9 million, funded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/06/28/south-country-central-school-district-procurement-2013m-91Madrid-Waddington Central School District – Financial Condition (2015M-347)
… our audit was to assess the District’s financial condition for the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. Background … The Madrid-Waddington Central School District is located in the Towns of Lisbon, Louisville, Madrid, Potsdam and … nine-member Board of Education. Budgeted appropriations for the 2015-16 fiscal year total approximately $14.8 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/04/15/madrid-waddington-central-school-district-financial-condition-2015m-347Lyme Central School District – Financial Condition (2016M-383)
… Background The Lyme Central School District is located in the Towns of Brownville, Cape Vincent, Clayton and Lyme in Jefferson County. The District, which operates one school … million. District officials did not maintain fund balance in accordance with statutory requirements. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2016/12/23/lyme-central-school-district-financial-condition-2016m-383Greenlawn Water District – Accounting Records (2015M-231)
… our audit was to examine the District’s accounting records and reports for the period January 1, 2014 through February … The Business Manager did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date accounting records. The Business Manager did … the District’s accounting records in a timely, accurate and complete manner. More effectively monitor the account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/district/2015/12/18/greenlawn-water-district-accounting-records-2015m-231Town of Ulysses - Information Technology (2021M-190)
… and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. The Board did not adopt adequate written IT policies or a … Officials did not adequately manage local user accounts. The Board did not enter into a written service level agreement with the Town’s IT service provider. Sensitive IT control …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/04/01/town-ulysses-information-technology-2021m-190