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DiNapoli: Audit Recommends Stronger Oversight of NYC’s Artificial Intelligence Programs
… use of artificial intelligence (AI), leaving it vulnerable to misguided, inaccurate or biased outcomes in several … found. “Government’s use of artificial intelligence to improve public services is not new. But there needs to be formal guidelines governing its use, a clear inventory …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-audit-recommends-stronger-oversight-nycs-artificial-intelligence-programsArtificial Intelligence Governance
… and sometimes serious, consequences. New York City (NYC or City) and some of its agencies have been using AI to … are not always visible. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) noted that a lack of transparency reduces … tools, which include AI, were not fully met. The Mayor’s Office of Operation’s Algorithms Management and Policy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/02/16/artificial-intelligence-governanceDiNapoli Op-Ed in the NY Daily News Explains His Audit of the Former Governor's COVID Performance
… representatives to support this initiative. These funds could significantly help DOH improve its data systems …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/dinapoli-op-ed-ny-daily-news-explains-his-audit-former-governors-covid-performanceArea #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… A well-informed workforce is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. Local governments … procedures and their roles and responsibilities related to IT security. While the IT policies provide guidance to computer users as to what the governing board expects them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessAudit of ESDC Finds Few Measurable Results for $211 Million State Advertising Contract
… The Empire State Development Corporation (ESDC) spent $211 million on an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/05/audit-esdc-finds-few-measurable-results-211-million-state-advertising-contractState Agencies Bulletin No. 1945.1
… code to be used (Refer to Payroll Bulletin No. 1366 for a list of Workers’ Compensation Action/Reason codes) Detailed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/19451-process-changes-workers-compensation-leave-payservDiNapoli: NYC Department of Education is Not Doing Enough to Prepare Students for Higher Education
… The NYC Department of Education (DOE) needs to step up its … DiNapoli said. “The DOE must make sure students are ready for their next steps after high school and should … not graduate high school.” DOE considers students college ready if they meet its criteria for graduating high school, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-nyc-department-education-not-doing-enough-prepare-students-higher-educationDiNapoli: Audit Recommends Improvements in Services for Survivors of Human Trafficking
… Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) can take steps to improve its efforts to ensure survivors of human trafficking receive the services and assistance available to them, according to an audit released today by New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/03/dinapoli-audit-recommends-improvements-services-survivors-human-traffickingState Agencies Bulletin No. 1097
… revise the procedures governing OSC’s review and approval of retroactive transactions. Affected Employees Agencies that … by law, the agency should submit the appropriate pay change(s) on the Job Action Request page. An explanation of … is not granted, OSC staff will contact the agency to address each situation on a case-by-case basis. For …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1097-retroactive-transactions-executive-branch-agenciesVII.2 Miscellaneous Receipts / Accounts Receivable Receipts Overview – VII. State Revenues and Appropriated Loan Receivables
… after a deposit is made to the State’s General Checking Account (GCA). The following types of cash receipts should be … restricted to receiving certain types of revenue. Revenue account codes are used on AR deposits to denote the … revenue type. In some instances, a revenue account code requires a product code that is used to further define …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/chapter-vii/vii2-miscellaneous-receipts-accounts-receivable-receipts-overviewCity of Glens Falls – Financial Condition (2013M-150)
… representing each of the City wards, and one councilman-at-large. The City’s budgeted general fund appropriations for … we do not consider the City to be in fiscal stress at this time, the low levels of unexpended surplus funds in … declining balances in the water and sewer make the City at risk of becoming susceptible to fiscal stress if the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2013/08/02/city-glens-falls-financial-condition-2013m-150Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… accurately and properly supported, but the school relied on staff at its accounting firm to calculate tuition. School … employee benefits) to be reasonably funded. However, based on the highest rate at which the school district has paid out …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsDiNapoli: Tax Collector Faked Her Personal Tax Payments
… the arrest today of DePeyster Town Clerk and Tax Collector Michelle Sheppard, who admitted she falsified her personal … by filing a complaint online at [email protected].ny.us , or by mailing a complaint to: Office of the State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-tax-collector-faked-her-personal-tax-paymentsComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… district and charter school finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that … compensated and deductions made from the employees’ pay are authorized and correct. Nanuet Union Free School …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsErie Community College – Board Oversight and Management of College Resources (2015M-212)
… ASC and the Foundation. However, the Board has provided little oversight over these contracts and has allowed College …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/community-college/2016/01/13/erie-community-college-board-oversight-and-management-college-resourcesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1629
… Purpose To inform agencies of the content information for the 2017 Form W-2. Background According to IRS Publication 15, Circular for 2017, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), employers are required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1629-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2017State Agencies Bulletin No. 1541
… Purpose To inform agencies of the content information for the 2016 Form W-2. Background According to IRS Publication 15, Circular for 2016, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), employers are required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1541-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2016State Agencies Bulletin No. 1454
… Purpose To inform agencies of the content information for the 2015 Form W-2. Background According to IRS Publication 15, Circular for 2015, and the Instructions for Form W-2 (Wage and Tax Statement), employers are required …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1454-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-calendar-year-2015Genesee County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2014M-66)
… require the businesses to separately report existing and new employees and the related compensation. There is no data …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2014/05/14/genesee-county-industrial-development-agency-projectAccidental Death Benefit – Police and Fire Plan
… Eligibility Regardless of your years of service credit, if you die as the natural and … The Benefit The accidental death benefit is a lifetime pension if paid to a surviving spouse or dependent parent. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1512/accidental-death-benefit