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DiNapoli Releases Analysis of State Financial Plan
… in SFY 2022-23, increasing to $115.8 billion by SFY 2026-27, for an average annual growth of 4.8%. General Fund … billion in SFY 2022-23, growing to $113.2 billion by SFY 2026-27, reflecting average annual growth of 6.4%. While …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-releases-analysis-state-financial-planPension Fund Makes Progress on Board Diversity
… Group Inc. 2015 eBay Inc. Garmin Ltd. Monster Beverage Corp. Standard Pacific Corp. Urban Outfitters 2014 NVR Inc. Meritage Homes 2013 Leucadia National Corp. QEP Resources Inc. Teradyne Inc. T-Mobile USA Inc. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/pension-fund-makes-progress-board-diversityDiNapoli: Oil Spill Fund Reaches New Agreements With St. Lawrence County
… and the Office of the Attorney General (OAG), pays for the cleanup of petroleum contamination when the parties … partner with DEC, OAG, and local communities to accelerate cleanup activities and return properties to beneficial use. … environment and public health by ensuring the expeditious cleanup of petroleum spills. The fund is also used to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-oil-spill-fund-reaches-new-agreements-st-lawrence-countyState Pension Employer Contribution Rates Announced for 2020-21, Assumed Rate of Return Lowered
… our assumed rate of return now so we can better weather market volatility.” The estimated average employer … billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract FOIL requests, bid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/state-pension-employer-contribution-rates-announced-2020-21-assumed-rate-return-loweredTown of Cohocton – Oversight of Ambulance Service (2025M-49)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Town of Cohocton (Town) Town Board (Board) adequately oversee and … The Board did not adequately oversee or manage the Towns ambulance service The Boards general lack of oversight of and policy development for the District …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/09/26/town-cohocton-oversight-ambulance-service-2025m-49Montrose Fire District – Claims Auditing (2025M-53)
… documentation indicating that the services outlined in the rental agreement were rendered. A claim totaling … an automatic defibrillator (AED) without obtaining quotes in accordance with the District’s purchasing policy or … C includes our comments on issues raised in the District’s response. We conducted this audit pursuant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/10/17/montrose-fire-district-claims-auditing-2025m-53Churchville-Chili Central School District – Procurement (2025M-18)
… in GML Section 103(16). Competitively bid for moving and storage services totaling $35,535. The report includes four …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/20/churchville-chili-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-18Vertus Charter School – Information Technology Asset Management (2025M-9)
… inventory records. Audit Summary School officials did not appropriately track, inventory and safeguard IT assets … acquired or in use during the audit period. Officials did not maintain complete, accurate and up-to-date inventory … records were maintained to safeguard all assets, it did not provide detailed guidance for maintaining inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2025/06/27/vertus-charter-school-information-technology-asset-management-2025m-9Village of Herkimer – Payroll (2025M-37)
… Furthermore, employees were paid for overtime that, in some instances, was not adequately documented or consistent with language in their applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). … 1 that were paid a total of $260,030 for six pay periods. In general, salaries and wages were paid as authorized and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2025/07/11/village-herkimer-payroll-2025m-37Remsenburg-Speonk Union Free School District – Financial Management (2025M-33)
… annually overestimated appropriations by an average of $13 million 9 percent per year or a cumulative total of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/remsenburg-speonk-union-free-school-district-financial-management-2025mReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
New York City’s finances continue to benefit from better-than-projected revenues and savings generated through initiatives launched in response to its financial challenges. Budgetary flexibility, including reserves and contingencies, remains at near-record levels as a share of spending.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-19-2024.pdfRecovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Follow-Up) (2023-F-27)
To determine the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Recovering Managed Care Overpayments for Pharmacy Services on Behalf of Recipients With Third-Party Health Insurance (Report 2020-S-39).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f27.pdfRoadmap for State Debt Reform
State debt levels and processes have been debated in New York for many years. New York’s high and growing debt burden and its impact on taxpayers have been points of concern for the State’s budget practices.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/roadmap-for-state-debt-reform.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18-response.pdfOversight of the Early Intervention Program (2021-S-25)
To determine whether the Department of Health was effectively administering the Early Intervention Program (Program) in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and ensuring equitable and timely access to services for children across the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s25.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation – Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Follow-Up) (2022-F-18)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Oversight of the Residential Emergency Services to Offer Home Repairs to the Elderly Program (Report 2020-S-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f18.pdfDespite Progress, Pay Gap for Women Persists, March 2022
In 2020, women earned 83 cents to every dollar earned by men, a wage gap of more than $10,435 based on median earnings for men and women who worked full-time, as reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/despite-progress-pay-gap-for-women-persists.pdfThe New York State Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund: At a Crossroads
The creation of the Dedicated Highway and Bridge Trust Fund in 1991 reflected a recognition that critical transportation infrastructure should be funded on a consistent, reliable basis by investing resources today for the long-term good of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-state-dedicated-highway-and-bridge-trust-fund-crossroads.pdfReport on the Joint Investigation of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency
A joint investigation by the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, the New York State Comptroller’s Office, and the New Windsor Police Department revealed institutionalized corruption in the administration of the Orange County Industrial Development Agency’s Accelerator Program.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/joint-investigation-orange-co-ida.pdfWhat to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-from-an-osc-audit-04082026.pdf