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A Profile of Agriculture in New York State
According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2022 farming contributed $2.7 billion to the State’s gross domestic product, and research from Cornell University found that farming and related businesses directly supported 163,148 jobs in New York in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/profile-of-agriculture-in-nys.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34-response.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2023 (2023-M-1)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23m1.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2023-F-30) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by Beacon Health Options for Mental Health and Substance Use Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2021-S-18).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f30-response.pdfReport of Title V Operating Permit Program Revenues, Expenditures, and Changes in Fund Balance for the Eight Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2017 (2017-S-81) 90-day response
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation has adequate procedures in place to accurately capture the Title V Operating Permit ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-17s81-response.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2022 (2022-M-1)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22m1.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the Four State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2018 (2019-M-1)
To ascertain the total expenses that the Department incurs in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the four State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-19m1.pdfAssessable Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act for the State Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2024 (2024-M-2)
To ascertain the total expenses incurred in administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (collectively, Acts) for the State Fiscal Year ended March 31, 2024.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m2.pdfXI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section provides agencies with policy and guidance on purchasing and paying with a Procurement Card (PCard) and requirements …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useOpinion 90-21
… one from the town clerk concerning the proper procedures for the preparation of claims for audit and for retention of audited claims in a town of the second class …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… today thanked Gov. Cuomo and the State Legislature for enacting legislation authored by state Sen. Martin Golden … of taxpayer dollars," DiNapoli said. "The new law provides for faster and earlier access to data relied on by state … sincere thanks go to Assemblyman Hevesi and Senator Golden for their commitment to understanding the issues and their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteComplaint Processing
… has an appropriate and sufficiently documented basis for the complaints referred to the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and other agencies and for truncated complaints, 1 and if CCRB is conducting … could jeopardize its ability to hold officers accountable for misconduct. However, CCRB did not revise this time frame …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… havoc in the lives of many New Yorkers, including those vulnerable to addiction,” said DiNapoli. “Skyrocketing … and treatment at even greater risk. We can never abandon vulnerable New Yorkers. I expect the agency to take swift …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
The State Comptroller shall be required to audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts to audit the accrual and collection of all revenues and receipts and to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesII.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… to prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties. The State … Law provides more detailed general fiscal provisions for accounting for appropriations, state funds, and financial reporting. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesMaternal Health
… unexpected outcomes of pregnancy, labor, or delivery that result in short- or long-term consequences to a person’s … cesarean section rate improved slightly from 34.1% in 2021 to 33.9% in 2022, but it is still higher than the … rate of 32.1% for both these years. According to a June 2023 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… Program Town employees and officials use the IT systems for Internet access, email, receiving online payments and to … such as financial and personnel records and evidence files for the Police Department. The Town’s Management of … Senior Network and Systems Technician, who is responsible for setting up the police systems. The MIS Department is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Child Care Stabilization Grants
… of the child care system. Child care is essential for our communities to thrive but, according to the New York … high-quality care, and the workforce is largely underpaid for skilled and valuable work. In response to the urgent need … Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) included approximately $24 billion for child care stabilization grants. The Office of Children …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsAccounts Payable Advisory No. 25
… Personal and Private Information Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind Business Units that confidential … invoice number, invoice description, and comments fields of a voucher. Examples of confidential information include: Social Security numbers; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-information