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West Genesee Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-40)
Determine whether the West Genesee Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/west-genesee-s9-21-40.pdfUnadilla Valley Central School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-37)
Determine whether the Unadilla Valley Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/unadilla-valley-s9-21-37.pdfAFR Modernization – Employee and Retiree Benefits Schedule Webinar Presentation
In this session, attendees will learn how to complete the Employee and Retiree Benefits Schedule. Our staff will provide a live demonstration of how to complete this schedule and how to resolve any triggered validation rules.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-modernization-employee-and-retiree-benefits-presentation-07-20-22.pdfControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding (2020-S-48)
To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately ensures the Weatherization Assistance Program meets federal reimbursement documentation requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s48-response.pdfSlate Hill Fire District – Procurement and Claims Processing (2021M-105)
Determine whether the Slate Hill Fire District’s (District) Board ensured that goods and services were procured in accordance with the District’s procurement policy and whether claims were adequately supported, and for a valid purpose before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/slate-hill-fire-district-2021-105.pdfOversight of Telemental Health Services (2020-S-16) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and performance of telemental health services and ensuring that related telemental health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s16-response.pdfNYC Department of Education Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
During the pandemic, the City had to develop and implement novel remote-learning protocols to continue educating students, and was later among the first major city districts in the nation to offer a return to in-person schooling.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2022.pdfImproving Government Efficiency and Effectiveness - Lessons Learned from Past OSC Audits
This report summarizes select audits that highlight SGA’s efforts to promote fiscal responsibility and brings renewed attention to ideas that could result in cost savings or revenue enhancements for the State and New York City.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/improving-government-efficiency-and-effectiveness.pdfControls Over Federally Funded Programs and Maximization of Federal Funding (2020-S-48)
To determine whether the Division of Housing and Community Renewal is obtaining federal reimbursements on time and in a manner that recovers all costs and adequately ensures the Weatherization Assistance Program meets federal reimbursement documentation requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s48.pdfOversight of Telemental Health Services (2020-S-16)
To determine if the Office of Mental Health is adequately monitoring the delivery and performance of telemental health services and ensuring that related telemental health activities are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s16.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) 2020-S-36
To determine whether the Olympic Regional Development Authority (ORDA) is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services under EO 95.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s36.pdfCVS Health - Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Follow-Up) (2020-F-24)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of CVS Health to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, CVS Health – Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f24.pdfTechnology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments (Follow-Up) (2020-F-32)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Technology Transfer Program and Royalty Payments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f32.pdfAccess Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Follow-Up) (2020-F-11)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office of Children and Family Services to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Access Controls Over Selected Critical Systems (Report 2017-S-56).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f11.pdfNew York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (Follow-Up) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the nine recommendations included in our initial audit report, New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Institute for Community Living, Inc. (Report 2020-N-4).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-25f16-response.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System Briefing for Local Governments
Presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller will provide you with the critical information regarding your fiscal score release in September. Please note that this score release is for 12/31 fiscal year-end local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/fiscal-stress-monitoring-system-091223.pdfDiNapoli: SUNY Downstate Failed to Get Its Money's Worth From Cost-Cutting Consultant
… The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble, but a report released … The State University of New York SUNY Downstate Medical Center paid a consultant $34 million for a plan to help the hospital out of financial trouble but a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/02/dinapoli-suny-downstate-failed-get-its-moneys-worth-cost-cutting-consultantDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Highest Since 2013
… to local budgets. As we know, collections are dependent on consumer spending, and the impact of new federal tax changes … by technical adjustments, which can significantly impact rates of change, especially in smaller counties. Albany, … the recent increase in collections include improved consumer confidence and stronger, though still modest, wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collection-growth-highest-2013DiNapoli Releases Report on Tax Check-Off Donations
… New York state's personal income tax (PIT) check-off funds are not … enacted in 2015, according to a report released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. His office found more … than $15.7 million remained in the funds as of the end of state fiscal year 2016-17. "Each year, thousands of New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/dinapoli-releases-report-tax-check-off-donationsStatement from New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli on the Passing of Former Governor Mario Cuomo
… "New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the … Governor Mario Cuomo. I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor, and I admired his … New York has lost one of its greatest leaders with the … Governor Mario Cuomo I had the privilege to serve in the State Legislature while he was Governor and I admired his …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/statement-new-york-state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-passing-former-governor-mario-cuomo