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Real Property Portfolio
… Objectives To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) fully and accurately accounted for … disposed of real property in a manner beneficial to the State. The audit covered the period from April 2019 through … Program ESD’s mission is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy; encourage business investment and job …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/08/21/real-property-portfolioDiNapoli: Recent Federal Actions Will Have Significant Impact on Higher Education in NY
… the importance of the federal government’s historic partnership with America’s higher education institutions as a … students with restricted access, higher debt burdens and limited educational choices—hampering both individual … graduate students for whom loan options will become more limited. International Students In academic year 2023-24, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/10/dinapoli-recent-federal-actions-will-have-significant-impact-higher-education-nyAvoca Central School District – Payroll (2025M-14)
… of $13 million during the period July 1, 2022 through October 10, 2024. Audit Summary District officials generally … wages accurately during the period July 1, 2022 through October 10, 2024. We reviewed 35 employees’ salaries and wage … and wages accurately during the period July 1 2022 through October 10 2024 We reviewed 35 employees salaries and wage …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-payroll-2025m-14IX.11.B Federal Program Information Act of 1977 (As Amended) – IX. Federal Grants
… Act provides for the efficient and regular distribution of information of federal domestic assistance programs and directs the General Services Administration (GSA) and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to collect and … This Act provides for the distribution of information of federal domestic assistance programs and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix11b-federal-program-information-act-1977-amendedState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Death of Robert Slaughter
… Slaughter and her family as they mourn the death of Robert Slaughter. Louise and Robert shared a lifetime together and were an example to us … Slaughter and her family as they mourn the death of Robert Slaughter Louise and Robert shared a lifetime together and were an example to us …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-death-robert-slaughterOverview of Governmental Accounting
This session will familiarize local officials with the accounting process for municipalities and some of the unique elements of governmental accounting. It will include an overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Uniform Accounting System, measurement focus and encumbrances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-governmental-accounting-022824.pdfAbilities First, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2022-S-23) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by Abilities First, Inc. (AFI) on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s (SED) guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual (RCM) and the Consolidated Fis
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s23-responseSED.pdfNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: Foreign-Born in the Workforce
The foreign-born or immigrant population has long been a critical contributor to New York City’s economic growth, both as part of the workforce and as a source of entrepreneurialism, enhancing the productivity of existing businesses and creating jobs by forming new businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-20-2024.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.pdfA 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.pdfAccounting for LOSAP
This session will discuss accounting principles and work through journal entry examples to ensure the proper recordkeeping for length of service award programs (LOSAP). Participants will also learn about the establishment of the programs, applicable GASB criteria and reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-losap-120424.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.pdfUsing Open Book New York
Join us for a demonstration of Open Book New York and learn how to access public municipal financial data for your own analysis. We will highlight the various reports available in Open Book New York and discuss potential uses of the data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/using-open-book-new-york-12-14-22.pdfMultiyear Financial Planning Webinar Presentation
This session will help local governments create an effective multiyear financial planning process that helps identify and manage potential fiscal difficulties before crises emerge. We will discuss suggestions on how to make good long-term revenue and expenditure projections; measure expected benefit
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/multiyear-financial-planning-07-27-22.pdfOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (2020-S-64) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet their ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s64-response.pdfNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
This report aims to understand the main differences in labor force participation among New York City’s workers and discusses discusses some of the reasons for the City’s uneven recovery when compared to the rest of New York State and the nation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2023.pdfThese Our Treasures, Inc.: Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-60)
To determine whether the costs reported by These Our Treasures, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education programs, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s Reimbursable Cost Manual and the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s60-response.pdfOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (2020-S-64)
To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet their...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s64.pdfThese Our Treasures, Inc. - Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
To determine whether the costs reported by These Our Treasures, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Reports were reasonable, necessary, directly related to the special education programs, and sufficiently documented pursuant to the State Education Department’s Reimbursable Cost Manual and the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s60.pdfNYC Health + Hospitals Check-Up: The Impact of COVID-19
NYC Health + Hospitals (H+H) is the largest municipal public health system in the country and New York City’s largest provider of care to Medicaid patients, mental health patients, and uninsured patients, serving more than 1 million New Yorkers within the five boroughs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-9-2022.pdf