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Renewable Electricity in New York State
To carry out the goals and directives of the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, New York is pursuing an aggressive campaign to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to levels identified by climate scientists as necessary to limit the most dangerous impacts of climate change.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/renewable-electricity-in-nys.pdfNew York City Agency Services Update
New York City has the largest municipal budget and public workforce in the nation, with a citywide budget of over $115 billion (FY 2025) and more than 300,000 employees (June 2024) tasked with providing a vast array of services to its more than eight million residents.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-19-2025.pdfOpinion 90-21
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. CLAIMS -- Audit (procedure in town) LOCAL LAWS -- Transfer of Function (town clerk's function in connection with preparation and custody of claims) TOWN …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-21XI-A.4 Procurement Card Use – XI-A. Purchasing
… April 1, 2018. All Agencies Agencies are required to use PCards to purchase goods and services less than $500.00 when a … a cost effective method of procurement and a direct way to obtain rebates. However, agencies may not use the PCard to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xia/xi-a4-procurement-card-useState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Joins Lawmakers in Applauding New Law to Fight Government Waste
… and prevent fraud, waste and abuse. The new law (A.5056/S.3757) enables the Office of the State Comptroller to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/12/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-joins-lawmakers-applauding-new-law-fight-government-wasteDiNapoli: As Drug Overdoses Climbed the State Failed to Inspect Residential Drug Treatment Programs
… New Yorkers in residential drug treatment programs have been poorly served by the failure of the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) to inspect and certify that the programs are safe and give … both before and during the COVID pandemic, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/12/dinapoli-drug-overdoses-climbed-state-failed-inspect-residential-drug-treatment-programsIII.2 SFS Policies – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… shall be required: To audit all vouchers before payment and all official accounts; To audit the accrual and … revenues and receipts; and To prescribe such methods of accounting as are necessary for the performance of the foregoing duties.” Guide to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii2-sfs-policiesComplaint Processing
… complaints, 1 and if CCRB is conducting investigations in compliance with New York City regulations and CCRB’s … 3,872 and 1,749 complaints within its jurisdiction in 2020 and the first half of 2021, respectively. Key Findings CCRB does not complete investigations in a timely manner and does not have performance measures in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/10/05/complaint-processingII.2 New York State Accounting Policies – II. New York State Financial Accounting
… The Constitution of the State of New York, Article V – The State Comptroller shall be required: … the performance of the foregoing duties. The State Finance Law provides more detailed general fiscal provisions for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ii/ii2-new-york-state-accounting-policiesMaternal Health
… a maternal mortality review board (Board). In 2019, Public Health Law Section 2509 officially established the … and best practices to DOH’s Commissioner; and issue a public report at least every 2 years. The report, released in … The recommendations required a collaboration between both public and private entities, with DOH being a main player in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/07/30/maternal-healthTown of Bethlehem – Information Technology (2025M-25)
… Information Service Specialist and Help Desk Technician. In addition, the Police Department has a Senior Network and … and loss. Officials also have minimal assurance that in the event of a disruption or disaster (e.g., a ransomware … help resume, restore or repair critical IT systems or data in a timely manner. Officials also did not monitor employee …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/06/13/town-bethlehem-information-technology-2025m-25Child Care Stabilization Grants
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services has established and … child care stabilization grantees to ensure proper use of child care stabilization grant funds; and to determine … the economy as a whole. It also highlighted the fragility of the child care system. Child care is essential for our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/11/07/child-care-stabilization-grantsProposed Regulations
… amended to read as follows: (a) the annual reports of the public authority , in accordance with section 2800 of the Public Authorities Law; (b) a transmittal letter from the public authority's chairperson or chief executive officer, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/proposed-regulationsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1905
… is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2021 Security Performance Advances and provide instructions … Effective Date Current Salary Maximum 001X Job Rate (Step 7) 004X Long Step 1 (Step 8) 005X Long Step 2 (Step 9) 007X …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1905-april-2021-security-performance-advancesAccounts Payable Advisory No. 25
… Subject: Securing Confidential, Personal and Private Information Guidance: This advisory is intended to remind … Dates of birth; Medical information; and Other information protected by law. If a Business Unit has included in SFS any …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/25-confidential-personal-and-private-informationAccounts Payable Advisory No. 10
… Subject: Handling Code “A” and “Separate Payment” Box Guidance: This advisory is … to check the “Separate Payment” box. … Handling Code A and Separate Payment Box …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/10-handling-code-and-separate-payment-boxMadrid-Waddington Central School District - Claims Audit Process (2019M-1)
Determine whether claims were adequately documented were for appropriate purposes and were properly audited and approved prior to payment
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2019/03/08/madrid-waddington-central-school-district-claims-audit-process-2019m-1Town of Queensbury - Information Technology (2018M-224)
… technology (IT) systems were adequately secured and protected against unauthorized use, access and loss. Key Findings Town officials have not: Implemented … comprehensive procedures for managing, limiting, securing and monitoring user access. Monitored compliance with the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2019/03/22/town-queensbury-information-technology-2018m-224Elevator Safety
… Purpose To determine whether elevator inspections and tests are done … October 20, 2017. Background The New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) is responsible for regulating the safe and lawful use of more than 1 million buildings and construction sites in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2018/06/06/elevator-safetyBasic Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members – Basic Plan for ERS Tier 1 Members
… Basic Plan information for ERS Tier 1 members under Sections 70a 71a and 75 Covers …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1500