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Cybersecurity Month Cybersecurity Foundations
Cybersecurity Awareness Month is an annual effort which aims to highlight emerging challenges that exist in the world of cybersecurity today and provide straightforward, actionable guidance to help create a safe and secure digital world. Learn about this year’s themes and other foundational IT contr
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-month-cybersecurity-foundations-10-3-22.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these programs could be achieved; and whether it's EVolve NY program met its initial goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38-response.pdfMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities (2021-S-26)
To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has ensured that State agencies and employment service providers are taking full advantage of the New York Employment Service System and the Ticket to Work program to promote and place individuals with a disability in competitive employment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21s26.pdfCybersecurity Web Series Week 2 – IT Contingency Planning – Oops! What now?
This session will expand on one of the key areas within a comprehensive cybersecurity program: IT Contingency Planning. We will define IT Contingency Planning as a means to avoid costly delays in getting your government or school operations back up and running as quickly as possible.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/cybersecurity-week-2-10-12-2021.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2021-F-3) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3-response.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2019-S-65) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (Parks) is complying with Executive Order 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 useful.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s65-response.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (2019-S-10)
To determine if the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (Research Foundation) has taken the appropriate steps to protect the State University of New York’s (SUNY) interest in the transfer of technology and royalties received for intellectual property developed at SUNY campuses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s10.pdf2026 Corporate Governance Stewardship Priorities
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2026-stewardship-priorities.pdf2025 Corporate Governance Stewardship Report
Our Corporate Governance Program works to help protect the New York State Common Retirement Fund’s long-term value by exercising prudent stewardship of our portfolio by engaging with the public companies we invest in on key environmental, social, and governance issues that have a financial impact.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/2025-corporate-governance-stewardship-report.pdfFacilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses (2022-N-4)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) provided available services under programs to small businesses to assist them in obtaining funding for opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. The audit covered the period from July 2019 to November 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-22n4.pdfOversight of the Practice of Funeral Directing (2022-S-47) 180-Day Response - DOH
To determine if the Department of Health is effectively overseeing the practice of funeral directing in accordance with relevant law and regulation and if the New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene is effectively overseeing selected aspects of the practice of funeral directing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-22s47-doh-response.pdfSelected Management and Operations Practices (2020-S-38)
To determine whether the New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) electric vehicle initiatives and programs placed the Charge NY and Charge NY 2.0 charging stations in locations where the intent of these initiatives could be achieved. We also determined whether NYPA’s EVolve NY program met its initial ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s38.pdf30% New York State Initiative (2024-S-13) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately administering the 30% New York State Initiative to ensure that New York State food products are provided to children as part of their lunch meal in school, while also supporting local farmers and the local economy.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-24s13-response.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 2124
… impact to paychecks if the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023. … signs the 2023-24 State budget or a budget extender bill to provide for the continuing operation of State … and advices in the event the NYS budget or an extender bill is not passed by 12 pm on Monday April …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2124-paycheck-distribution-april-12-2023-administration-cycle-paychecksPenn Entertainment and MGM Resorts Letters
I write as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund), one of the largest public pension funds in the United States, which holds and invests the assets of the New York State and Local Retirement System on behalf of its 1.2 million members, retirees, and beneficiaries.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/penn-entertainment-mgm-resorts-letters.pdfLocal Sales Tax Data, Reports and Resources
… increase was higher than the year-over-year growth rates for the same quarter in both 2024 (1.6 percent) and 2025 (3.2 … taxes grew by 6.2 percent, while aggregate collections for the counties and cities in the rest of the state … 2025 Over Prior Year February 2026 Sales tax collections for local governments and other local taxing entities in New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/resources/local-sales-tax-data-reports-and-resourcesEconomic and Demographic Trends – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… employment levels. New York Ranked 47th Nationwide for Personal Income Growth in 2021 Personal income in 2021 … in 2021, ranking third nationwide. New York ranked 25th for economic growth in 2021 (5.0 percent). Tennessee had the … and business services and information—together make up 26.9 percent. New York’s Population Declined in 2021 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/economic-and-demographic-trendsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… the centerpiece of BuildSmart NY — the Executive’s program for pursuing energy efficiency in certain state government … and Assistance Programs (2019-S-4) While OCA has processes for ensuring its facility aid and assistance programs are … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsDiNapoli: NYC Tourism Approaches Full Recovery, Still Top Major U.S. Tourist Destination
… focus on keeping New York a desirable and safe destination for individuals and families from around the world.” In 2023, … billion in sales and other tourism-related tax revenue for the city in fiscal year (FY) 2024, a 16% jump since FY … travelers. Las Vegas and Los Angeles followed with over 26 million and 21 million overnight visitors respectively. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-nyc-tourism-approaches-full-recovery-still-top-major-us-tourist-destinationDiNapoli: Small Business Owners Are Backbone of New York's Economy
… and local governments should continue to look for ways to support small businesses by easing their entry into markets … onset of the pandemic, applications in New York fell to near 2015 levels, but then surged through the subsequent … several programs available in New York offering financial support to small businesses. In 2022, the state launched over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-small-business-owners-are-backbone-new-yorks-economy