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Controls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34-response.pdfHousing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (Follow-Up) (2024-F-21) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Housing Trust Fund Corporation: Internal Controls Over and Maximization of Federal Funding for Various Section 8 Housing Programs and the COVID Rent Relief Program (2022-S-28).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24f21-response.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2025-26 Executive Budget
The Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2026 has been released at a time of great uncertainty. Federal funding is the State’s largest source of revenue, and is estimated by the Division of Budget to total $93.1 billion in State Fiscal Year 2025-26.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/executive-budget-report-2025-26.pdfNYC Schools Underreporting Bullying and Harassment
… (DASA). “It’s been six years since DASA took effect, but in some ways providing a safe, supportive learning environment is still a work in progress,” DiNapoli said. “Even before school officials … state's 160,000 contracts, billions in state payments and public authority data. Visit the Reading Room for contract …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-schools-underreporting-bullying-and-harassmentResponding to an OSC Audit Report: Audit Responses and Corrective Action Plans
… focus on the findings and recommendations contained in audit reports and write thoughtful responses to these … our draft audit report and a corrective action plan (CAP) in response to the final audit report. These are two … is important because it sends a positive message to the public and employees about the “tone at the top” regarding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/responding-osc-audit-report-audit-responses-and-corrective-action-plansAudit Committee Charter Guidance and Template
… function and for the audit committee to assist the board in the oversight of that function. Pursuant to section 170.12 … audit committee, nor will all activities identified in this sample charter be relevant to every committee. Except … issues. Have the ability to communicate with auditors, public finance officers and the school board. Be …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/audit-committee-charter-guidance-and-templateState Agencies Bulletin No. 2081
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees Members … the NYS Legislature who are paid using Comp Rate Code LEG in the following departments are affected: 04210 NYS Senate … based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2081-2022-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureOpinion 92-17
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. SALES TAX -- Agreements (right of towns to … school district purposes shall be distributed to the towns in the county or whether such areas may be omitted entirely from the sales tax distribution scheme set forth in the agreement. Under subdivision (a) of Tax Law, §1262, a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-92-17State Agencies Bulletin No. 2172
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees: Members … the NYS Legislature who are paid using Comp Rate Code LEG in the following departments are affected: 04210 NYS Senate … based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2172-2023-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureXII.2 Expenditure Policies – XII. Expenditures
… made by the State and its departments prior to payment in order to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and improper … made by the State and its departments prior to payment in order to prevent and detect fraud waste and improper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii2-expenditure-policiesOpinion 95-13
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. BONDS AND NOTES -- Proceeds (use of excess) … may be used for any lawful school district purpose, in lieu of using the proceeds to pay principal and interest … from the sale of bonds must be deposited and secured in a special account, may not be commingled with other funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-13Opinion 89-58
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS -- Establishment … to provide the same improvements or services. This is in response to your letter concerning the establishment of a … district and, if so, whether the use of the facilities in the new district may be limited to the owners of property …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-58State Agencies Bulletin No. 2285
… and to provide instructions for reporting transactions in Administration Pay Period 19C. Affected Employees: Members … the NYS Legislature who are paid using Comp Rate Code LEG in the following departments are affected: 04210 NYS Senate … based on the number of calendar days actually served in the calendar year. In addition, if a Member on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2285-2024-year-end-adjustment-members-nys-legislatureOpinion 88-16
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. COUNTY SHERIFF -- Enforcement of Judgment … principal and interest collected. Poundage is collected in addition to principal and interest, and should be withheld … under the New York City Loan Guarantee Act of 1978, Public Law 95-339, and which the city has not paid, or made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-16Inspector General
… is guided by the highest ethical standards and principles in the conduct of its business. Comptroller Thomas P. … investigates and pursues any allegations of misconduct in accordance with the established Guidelines below. To … to receive calls from OSC officers and employees and the public; Powers The Inspector General shall have the power to: …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/common-retirement-fund/resources/inspector-generalEPI- Employment Recovery Is Slow for New Yorkers with Disabilities
People living with disabilities face unique daily challenges that can present barriers to employment. The COVID-19 pandemic led to soaring unemployment rates for people with disabilities, and these rates have not declined as quickly in New York as they have nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/disabilities-employment-recovery.pdfUnderstanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development. It will also address the options for amending the budget and monitoring the budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-the-budget-process-060723.pdfAccounting and Financial Reporting for Leases as Required by GASB Statement No. 87
This bulletin provides accounting and financial reporting guidance related to those contracts that meet the definition of a lease, and illustrates how local governments, and school districts will need to account and report these leases in their annual update document (AUD) and the ST-3.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/accounting-and-financial-reporting-for-leases-required-by-gasb-87.pdfLinkNYC Program Revenues and Monitoring (2019-N-5)
To determine whether New York City received all revenues specified in the contract terms and whether the Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications monitored the contract to ensure that Links were installed and maintained to ensure user privacy and Link availability according to ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n5.pdfCompliance With Executive Order 95 (Open Data) (2020-S-11)
To determine whether the Department of Environmental Conservation is complying with Executive Order 95 (EO 95), including providing, in a timely manner, publishable State data to the Office of Information Technology Services, and whether data posted under EO 95 is reliable and easily usable.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s11.pdf