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State Agencies Bulletin No. 2172
… is to inform the New York State Senate and New York State Assembly payroll offices of OSC’s automatic processing of the … are affected: 04210 NYS Senate Members 04220 NYS Assembly Members 04320 NYS Assembly Special Allowance Background: Pursuant to Article 2, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2172-2023-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureXII.2 Expenditure Policies – XII. Expenditures
… Finance Law requires that the State Comptroller audit all payments and refunds made by the State and its … Finance Law requires that the State Comptroller audit all payments and refunds made by the State and its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii2-expenditure-policiesDiNapoli Releases Industry Sector Dashboards to Track NYC Economic Recovery
… on a regular basis, providing policy makers and the public with a look at how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the … provides information on how each of the sectors compares with the private sector overall as well as the rest of the … Employment levels will be updated monthly for most sectors with other information updated as new data becomes available. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-releases-industry-sector-dashboards-track-nyc-economic-recoveryDiNapoli: State Tax Revenues $3 Billion Below Last Year
… in DOB’s State Fiscal Year 2021 Mid-Year Update, issued Oct. 30. Tax receipts from the start of the state’s fiscal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/12/dinapoli-state-tax-revenues-3-billion-below-last-yearDiNapoli: Rising Costs Hitting Homeowners & Renters Statewide
… homeowners paying at least 30 percent of their 2012 income for a place to live, according to a report released today by … costs,” DiNapoli said. “When half your income goes to pay for a place to live, you are going to be stretched thin on … This unfortunate trend has troubling implications for our economic growth and for New Yorkers’ quality of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/03/dinapoli-rising-costs-hitting-homeowners-renters-statewideState Agencies Bulletin No. 2081
… These monies are taxable income, will be included in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Payroll Register and Employee’s Paycheck/Advice The Earnings Code RGS and the … Register. The Earnings Description Regular Pay Salary Employee and the amount paid will appear on the employee’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2081-2022-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureState Agencies Bulletin No. 2285
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees: Members … the NYS Legislature who are paid using Comp Rate Code LEG in the following departments are affected: 04210 NYS Senate … based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2285-2024-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureVillage of Hudson Falls – Information Technology (2025M-10)
… computers to access websites for personal use, such as shopping, social media, streaming platforms, entertainment, personal email and finances, food, and personal health and fitness. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/04/25/village-hudson-falls-information-technology-2025m-10DiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… 2023. IDAs reported 215 new projects, of which the Finger Lakes had the most of any region at 44 projects, followed by … of any region with $2.4 billion, followed by the Finger Lakes ($1.8 billion), Long Island ($1.4 billion), and Western …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportIndian Lake Central School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-16)
… report and implement needed remediation to reduce lead exposure in potable water outlets? Audit Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in plumbing and has … identified as toxic to people, especially young children. Lead poisoning can cause neurological issues such as slowing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/25/indian-lake-central-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-16Johnstown City School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-15)
… Period July 1, 2019 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Program Lead is a metal that was commonly used in … to test potable (i.e., consumable) water for lead, report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and … to December 31, 2020 (extended to June 30, 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic). Cycle Three: January 1, 2023 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/johnstown-city-school-district-lead-testing-and-reporting-s9-25-15Holtsville Fire District – Financial Management (2025M-4)
… board of fire commissioners (board) is responsible for managing the district’s fiscal activities and … Reserve funds are established to provide resources for an intended future use with a clear purpose or intent … in this report must be prepared and forwarded to our office within 90 days. To the extent practicable, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/09/19/holtsville-fire-district-financial-management-2025m-4New Windsor Couple Charged With Stealing Over $2 Million From New York By Submitting False Medicaid Provider Claims
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Orange County District Attorney David M. Hoovler announced that on Thursday, October 30, 2025, Rohail Raja, age 45, and his wife, Sharma Alam, age 45, both of the Town … schemes. A joint investigation was conducted by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the Office of the New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/new-windsor-couple-charged-stealing-over-2-million-new-york-submitting-false-medicaid-provider-claimsWest Irondequoit Central School District – Emergency Drills (2025M-85)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did West Irondequoit Central School District (District) … evacuation routes and evacuation sites. Evacuation is used in response to various building emergencies such as fire, gas … A’s Profile section. Audit Summary District officials did not conduct all required drills or conduct all drills …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/07/west-irondequoit-central-school-district-emergency-drills-2025m-85EPI- Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
People living with disabilities face unique daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/disabilities-employment-recovery.pdfUnderstanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development. It will also address the options for amending the budget and monitoring the budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-the-budget-process-060723.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Subscription-Based Information Technology Arrangements (SBITAs) as Required by GASB Statement No. 96
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide accounting and financial reporting guidance for subscription-based information technology arrangements (SBITAs) and illustrate how local governments and school districts will need to account for and report these SBITAs in the Annual Financial Report (AFR)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-bulletin-gasb-96.pdfUpdate on New York City Staffing Trends
New York City employs the largest municipal workforce in the United States. Prior to the pandemic, the City government (which, unlike many local governments, includes its schools), employed about 300,400 full-time employees, an increase of 33,023 employees since City fiscal year (FY) 2012.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2023.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2020-S-11) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily usable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s11-response.pdfPhysical and Financial Conditions at Selected Mitchell-Lama Developments (2023-N-2)
To determine whether Mitchell-Lama developments supervised by the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development are being maintained in a manner that protects the health and safety of residents, and whether funds at these developments are being used for intended purposes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23n2.pdf