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New York Local Government and School Cybersecurity: A Cyber Profile
From 2019 through July 31, 2023, DiNapoli’s Local Government and School Accountability division released more than 190 information technology (IT) audits, finding more than 2,400 cybersecurity-related issues. The audits focused on breakdowns or gaps in fundamental cybersecurity components.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/nys-local-gov-school-cyber-profile.pdfSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (2020-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has taken steps to ensure that persons who are required to register as sales tax vendors, including those with no physical presence in the State, have done so.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s40-response.pdfGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
Determine whether the Grand Gorge Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts and whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and audited and approved prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/grand-gorge-district-2020-151.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up) (2021-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3.pdf2022 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2022.pdfA Comparative Assessment of New York City’s Federal Pandemic Education Aid
The COVID-19 pandemic placed many State and local governments in a precarious position, both financially and operationally. Continuing to provide services during the pandemic increased costs at the same time revenue stability came into question, straining municipal budgets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-12-2023.pdf2021 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2021.pdfOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15.pdfOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15-response.pdfDiNapoli: State Tax Collections Dip
… totaling $19.8 billion fell short of projections for New York state in the first quarter of the state’s fiscal … of $38.4 billion were $831.1 million below projections for the period, primarily because personal income tax … that was paid later during SFY 2015-16. Other significant increases include spending for public health programs (up …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-state-tax-collections-dipNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Third Quarter Results
… of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2018-19 was -7.17 percent for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2018, with an … billion in assets (as of March 31, 2018) held in trust for the retirement security of the more than one million … of the State Fiscal Year SFY 201819 was 717 percent for the threemonth period ending Dec 31 2018 with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-third-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports First Quarter Results
… of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2019-20 was 3.38 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, 2019, raising its … percent target rate of return to determine if it is due for an adjustment as a matter of prudent fiscal management. … state and municipal employees with retirement security for generations to come." The Fund's estimated value reflects …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-first-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… York State Common Retirement Fund’s (Fund) overall return in the third quarter of the state fiscal year 2015 was 1.91 … 31, 2014. The Fund has 39.5 percent of its assets invested in publicly traded domestic equities and 13.2 percent in international public equities. The remaining Fund assets …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces Third Quarter Results
… of the state fiscal year 2017-2018 was 4.12 percent for the three-month period ending Dec. 31, 2017, with an … returns that will continue to provide retirement security for the pension fund's more than one million members, … payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid protest decisions and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-third-quarter-resultsNYS Common Retirement Fund Reports Second Quarter Results
… of the State Fiscal Year 2018-2019 was 3.47 percent for the three-month period ending September 30, 2018, with an … focused on recent volatility that tempers our expectations for future returns. Fortunately, the state pension fund is … billion in assets (as of March 31, 2018) held in trust for the retirement security of the more than one million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/11/nys-common-retirement-fund-reports-second-quarter-resultsDiNapoli, Stringer Lead Investors Calling on Olympic Sponsors to End Their Silence, Defend Russian LGBT Rights
… by and let that happen. Corporate sponsors should stand up for human rights and the respect and equality symbolized in … their reputations and shareholder value. There’s no excuse for being silent on these issues.” The letters cite the … rights of LGBT people are not acceptable. The obligation for these companies to strive toward responsible and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/02/dinapoli-stringer-lead-investors-calling-olympic-sponsors-end-their-silence-defend-russian-lgbtNYS Common Retirement Fund Announces First Quarter Results
… of the state fiscal year 2015-2016 was 0.52 percent for the three-month period ending June 30, 2015, with an … New York's pension fund remains strong and well-positioned for the future with a smart, long-term investment strategy." … quarter of the state fiscal year 20152016 was 052 percent for the threemonth period ending June 30 2015 with an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/08/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-first-quarter-resultsDiNapoli: Calls to Investigate Violations of Do Not Call Law Going Unanswered
… than 450,000 annually, but only two cases were referred for enforcement action in 2016 and 2017 combined, according … of State's Division of Consumer Protection is responsible for enforcing the 2001 law. Initially, New York consumers … the division referred only two cases to legal counsel for further enforcement, versus 29 in 2015 and 2014 combined. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-calls-investigate-violations-do-not-call-law-going-unansweredDiNapoli: State Must Make Progress on Monitoring Drinking Water Contaminants
… to improve how it informs the public of potential hazards in public drinking water systems and ensure proper actions … "Safe drinking water is a basic need and, as we learned in the wake of widespread problems in Hoosick Falls and Newburgh, the state must step up its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/09/dinapoli-state-must-make-progress-monitoring-drinking-water-contaminantsDiNapoli Launches Audits on School Safety
… district in New York and across the country has to plan for the unthinkable," DiNapoli said. "My auditors are going … Development. "I applaud State Comptroller DiNapoli for launching these audits and recognizing the importance of … our top priority from here on out as we lead the charge for safety in our schools." The audits announced today will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-launches-audits-school-safety