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Protecting Sensitive Data and Other Local Government Assets: A Non-Technical Cybersecurity Guide for Local Leaders
The Office of the New York State Comptroller provides many resources to assist you in addressing cybersecurity risks.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/cyber-security-guide.pdfTown of Milan - Town Clerk/Tax Collector (2018M-257)
Determine whether the Town Clerk/Tax Collector maintained adequate records and properly deposited and remitted money in a timely manner.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/milan.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2014-15 Enacted Budget Financial Plan and the Capital Program and Financing Plan, July 2014
New York State ended State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14 in its strongest financial condition since the Great Recession.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2014-15.pdfResponsible Contractor Policy Annual Report for 2024
For 2024, there was a total of $342,734,464 in qualifying contracts, of which 100% were awarded to Responsible Contractors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/responsible-contractor-policy-annual-report-2024.pdfNewspapers Available for Notice Publications
A partial list of newspapers by county. Any newspaper distributed in the county where you must advertise is acceptable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/newspapers-notice-publications.pdfContract #C001193 – Enterprise Risk Management Software
… Discretionary Contract Issued by the Office of the State Comptroller Issued September 8, 2025 The Office of the State Comptroller (“OSC”) is seeking a … regarding this opportunity have been posted to the NYS Contract Reporter at http://www.nyscr.ny.gov (CR #2126329). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/contract-c001193Virgil Fire District – Internal Controls Over Financial Operations (2012M-329)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether District controls are … The Virgil Fire District is a district corporation of the State, distinct and separate from the Town of Virgil, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/02/17/virgil-fire-district-internal-controls-over-financial-operations-2012m-329V.3.H Category Code – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… module. All Category Codes are mapped to the appropriate Account Code. The Account Code will auto-populate when the Category Code is … order is copied into the voucher, the Category and Account, along with the other distribution line information, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3h-commodity-codeOswego School District Public Library – Selected Cash Receipts (2013M-397)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to assess internal controls over … 31, 2013. Background The Oswego School District Public Library is located in Oswego County, and is part of the North … does not have procedures in place to record all receipts at the time of collection and there are no procedures to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2014/03/21/oswego-school-district-public-library-selected-cash-receipts-2013m-397Rochester City School District – Payroll and Procurement (2016M-435)
… adequately supported payroll-related payments and payments for goods and services for the period July 1, 2014 through October 25, 2016. … approximately 29,700 students. Budgeted appropriations for the 2016-17 fiscal year total approximately $865 million. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2017/04/10/rochester-city-school-district-payroll-and-procurement-2016m-435Opinion 2008-6
… that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. POLICE AND POLICE PROTECTION -- Police Chief (calculation of the … in an increased amount because the daily rate divisor and, therefore, hourly rate divisor used to make that … to a corresponding benefit. The daily rate divisor and, consequently, hourly rate divisor used to calculate the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2008-6Comptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… and Safety Responsibility Acts: Assessable Expenses for the Fiscal Year Ended March 31, 2014 (2015-S-7) For the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014, net assessable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/04/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-audits-0Parking Structures (2017-MS-3)
… Background Municipalities face substantial challenges in properly maintaining parking structures to be safe and … Findings These local governments have varying processes in place to inspect and monitor their parking structures. … elevators. The lack of periodic inspections has resulted in three Buffalo, two White Plains and possibly two Ithaca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/29/parking-structures-2017-ms-3XII.9.B Liens Against Payments Processed Using a Joint Custody Account – XII. Expenditures
… (OSC) Offset Unit is responsible for determining if a lien, offset, or payment assignment against each vendor exists. In the event that a lien, offset, or payment assignment does exist, OSC will … Business Units on how to determine if OSC has redirected a payment. Process and Document Preparation: To determine if …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii9b-liens-against-payments-processed-using-joint-custody-accountSalem Central School District – Internal Controls Over Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2013M-394)
… 2012 through June 30, 2013. Background The Salem Central School District is located in Washington County and is … accounting records for all receipts. … Salem Central School District Internal Controls Over ExtraClassroom …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2014/03/28/salem-central-school-district-internal-controls-over-extra-classroomBaker Victory Services – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… located in Lackawanna, New York, provides a variety of services to the Erie County community, including preschool … $85,736 in personal service costs, which consisted of $46,526 in inappropriate bonuses; $24,820 in compensation … in other than personal service costs, which consisted of $53,053 in non-allowable public relations and advertising …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/10/07/baker-victory-services-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualState Agencies Bulletin No. 2165
… dated 06/06/2023 covering PEF employees at the NYS School for the Blind and NYS School for the Deaf provides additional payment information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2165-public-employees-federation-pef-2023-non-pensionable-lump-sum-paymentAlmond Volunteer Fire Department – Cash Shortage (2014M-113)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Department’s internal controls over its … and Treasurer. Key Findings The former Treasurer was able to misappropriate approximately $22,000 from January 2009 … of claims, recording of claims, and information required to be maintained and reported to the governing body. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2014/08/08/almond-volunteer-fire-department-cash-shortage-2014m-113State Police Bulletin No. SP-125
… To notify agencies of a change in dues and agency shop fee structure and the addition of two (2) new deduction codes. Affected Employees Employees in … by the Police Benevolent Association of the New York State Troopers, Inc. Effective Date(s) Paychecks dated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-125-police-benevolent-association-new-york-state-troopers-inc-dues-andUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-95
… Purpose To notify the Unified Court System of the change in eligibility for payroll Deduction Code 300, … Employees in Bargaining Unit SK represented by Local 1070 of District Council 37, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Background At the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-95-change-eligibility-metlife-whole-life-insurance-certain