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Opinion 93-33
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-33Opinion 89-33
… to the effect that such services indicated on such payroll or claim were actually performed by the person or … the body or official vested with the auditing function (see Village Law, §4-412[10]; 5-524[9]; Tillinghast v Merrill , 151 NY 135; Byrd v McGoldrick , 277 NY 492; 4 McQuillin, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-33Opinion 88-47
… longer represent those views if, among other things, there have been subsequent court cases or statutory amendments that … (applicability of general statutes of limitations to lien enforcement) REAL PROPERTY TAX LAW, §§902, 1422: The … village tax enforcement was undertaken by the county. You have raised the question because of the conclusion reached in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-47Progress Report: The MTA Capital Security Program - January 2010
In the wake of the events of September 11, 2001, the MTA initiated intense planning efforts to determine how to best protect its customers and key assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-19-2010.pdfEPI - Making Strides on Broadband Affordability
The COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated that having access to high-speed internet is critically important – and that access is unavailable to many low-income families, often because of cost.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/making-strides-on-broadband-affordability.pdfOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (2020-S-9) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School Program to ensure funds are used as intended and program goals are achieved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s9-response.pdfTown of Watertown Fire District – Procurement (2022M-155)
Determine whether the Town of Watertown Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) used a competitive process to procure goods and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/watertown-fire-district-2022-155.pdfOversight of the Farm-to-School Program (2020-S-9)
To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately overseeing the Farm-to-School Program to ensure funds are used as intended and program goals are achieved.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s9.pdfMedicaid Program: Managed Care Payments for Services Not Coordinated Through Recipient Restriction Program Providers (2023-S-18)
To determine whether the Department of Health (DOH) provided adequate oversight to ensure managed care recipients in the Recipient Restriction Program received services from the appropriate providers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s18.pdfTransforming the Procurement Function (2023-S-6)
To determine whether the MTA took action to comply with the Board-approved Transformation Plan, resulting in improved service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and reduced costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s6.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1354
To inform agencies of new file layouts for inbound and outbound file interfaces to PayServ to reflect the conversion from legacy cost centers to the new account
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1354-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… and best practices. Hammondsport Central School District – Investment Program (Steuben County) The board and district … officials did not develop and manage a comprehensive investment program. From July 1, 2022 through Feb. 29, 2024, … Had officials considered alternative legally permissible investment options, the district may have earned $738,137. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/09/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-auditsBrunswick Central School District - Online Banking (2020M-6)
… officials did not provide IT security awareness training to IT users. Sensitive information technology (IT) control weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. Key Recommendations Adopt a comprehensive … officials generally agreed with our recommendations and have initiated or indicated they planned to initiate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/05/01/brunswick-central-school-district-online-banking-2020m-6Medicaid Program: Improper Payments for Brand Name Drugs (2020-S-62)
To determine whether Medicaid made improper payments for brand name drugs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-20s62-response.pdfThe Annual Financial Report (AFR) Modernization Project Presentation
Please print out the presentation to follow along with the webinar.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/afr-modernization-project-07-29-21.pdfBuffalo Academy of Science Charter School - Procurement (2019M-250)
Determine whether a competitive process is used to procure goods and services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/buffalo-academy-science-charter-2019-250.pdfGreenville Fire District - Fixed Assets (2019M-223)
Determine if District officials had adequate controls to safeguard District assets.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/greenville-district-2019-223.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring: System Enhancements for Counties, Cities, Towns and Villages
The following tables summarize enhancements to the Fiscal Stress Monitoring System.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/system-enhancements-local-governments.pdfOfficial Check / Money Order Affidavit for Estates
Use this form to provide information about the lost check/money order.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/affidavit-estates.pdfOfficial Check / Money Order Affidavit for Individuals
Use this form to provide information about the lost check/money order.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/claimants/pdf/affidavit-individuals.pdf