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Introduction to IT Governance – Information Technology Governance
… we limited the number of questions. In many cases, there are more questions you could and possibly should ask to … on its own can adequately safeguard your IT investments there are a number of internal controls that if appropriately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/introduction-it-governanceX. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xGuide to Financial Operations
… The New York State Guide to Financial Operations (GFO) acts as a reference source for … financial management systems where applicable. Subscribe to GFO Updates … The New York State Guide to Financial Operations GFO acts as a reference source for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfoResponse to Human Trafficking
… 2024, utilizing only $254,722 (25%) of $1 million awarded by OTDA despite being halfway through its contract. For the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingNew York State Rent Relief Funding: Spotlight on New York City
… pending for 15,022 of nearly 94,000 applicants, a success rate of about 16 percent. The DHCR noted nearly 61 percent of … the Bronx (35,490), Brooklyn (34,519), Queens (22,661) and Manhattan (18,619). Erie County had the largest number of … approximately one-fifth each in Queens (21 percent) and Manhattan (19 percent). Low-income households in Manhattan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-state-rent-relief-funding-spotlight-new-york-cityResponsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction Projects (Follow-Up) (2019-F-37) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the recommendations in our initial audit report, Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to Construction...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19f37-response.pdfAccounting Changes related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Changes to Medicaid for Counties
Accounting Changes related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Changes to Medicaid for Counties
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/AffordableCareActCountyMedicaidChanges.pdfConflicts of Interest of Municipal Officers and Employees
… This brochure is intended to help you better understand New York State law as it pertains to conflicts of interest, … The phrase can apply in a variety of situations which all have one thing in common: an individual with divided … a matter that affects his or her personal interests. Not all conflicts of interest, however, are prohibited by law. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/conflicts-interest-municipal-officers-and-employeesOpinion 96-6
… to procurement of insurance) GENERAL MUNICIPAL LAW, §§104-b, 800(3): A town supervisor who places insurance … insurance contracts. Article 18 of the General Municipal Law (§800 et seq .) contains the provisions of law which … is deemed to have an "interest" in the contracts of a firm, partnership or association of which he or she is a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-6Responsiveness to Noise Complaints Related to New York City Nightlife Establishments
… with a focus on calendar years 2014 and 2015. Background For the period January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2015, a … According to the World Health Organization Guidelines for Community Noise, the general population is increasingly … exposed to community noise, creating the potential for a significant public health concern. The Centers for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/06/09/responsiveness-noise-complaints-related-new-york-city-nightlife-establishmentsDiNapoli Urges NYC to Continue to Prepare for Shifting Fiscal Landscape
… Total revenue for New York City’s budget is expected to drop by 9.4% to … risks means the city should continue to identify areas for savings, track how its services are delivered amid … additional extraordinary federal aid, a record year for pension returns in FY 2021 and savings from …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/08/dinapoli-urges-nyc-continue-prepare-shifting-fiscal-landscapeDiNapoli: NYC Needs to Develop Comprehensive Plan to Manage Pandemic-Battered Finances
… New York City, facing significant uncertainty in its economic and financial outlook, should develop a comprehensive plan to lay out its … New York City facing significant uncertainty in its economic and financial outlook should develop a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/10/dinapoli-nyc-needs-develop-comprehensive-plan-manage-pandemic-battered-financesDiNapoli: State Needs to Supercharge Efforts to Meet Renewable Electricity Goals
… York would need to produce an additional 78,073-gigawatt hours above 2022 levels, an increase of over 200%, to reach … New York Ranks In 2020, New York produced 124,912 gigawatt hours of renewable energy, ranking 6th in the nation. This …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/08/dinapoli-state-needs-supercharge-efforts-meet-renewable-electricity-goalsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1269
… is the most restrictive and cannot be used if the fair market value exceeds set amounts in the year the vehicle was … use of chauffeur services is usually based on the fair market value of obtaining such services in the market place. … Amount Agencies are encouraged to notify employees of transactions. The Earnings Code PEV will appear on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1269-new-earnings-code-and-procedures-reporting-taxable-value-personal-useTown of Alexander – Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2025M-72)
… records, forgery and corrupting the government. In January 2025, the former Clerk pleaded guilty to petit larceny, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/04/17/town-alexander-town-clerktax-collector-2025m-72State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… with the district. New Lebanon Central School District – Network User Accounts (Columbia County) Officials did not establish adequate controls over the district’s network user accounts to protect against unauthorized use, … not disable 26 unneeded generic accounts of the 48 generic network accounts examined. They did not ensure acceptable use …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-audits-0State Agencies Bulletin No. 1435
… This continues the partnership and collaborative efforts of agency Personnel/Payroll Officers and the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in reconciling employees’ … with SSA. Internal Revenue Code §6721 imposes a penalty of $250 per infraction for every information return that is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1435-verification-employees-social-security-number-ssn-and-name-be-reportedOpinion 89-33
… opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (necessity to pre-audit claims for compensation of village officers and employees) VILLAGE … compensation of appointive village officers and employees for services may be paid without prior audit by the board of trustees, upon certification of the officer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-33State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli today announced the following local government and school audits were issued
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… could not determine whether deposits were generally made in a timely manner. Auditors reviewed 29 deposits totaling … precluded them from determining whether deposits were made in a timely manner. Another 34 entries totaling approximately … have the correct form of payment (cash or check) listed in the collection records and 26 entries totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-1