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Port Washington Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-33)
… as required to all staff for the 2020-21 school year by September 15, 2020 per New York State Education Department … educators should know were not included in the District’s middle school training. The District officials did not … health training to all staff and ensure it is completed by September 15, as required. Such training should address …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/port-washington-union-free-school-district-mental-health-trainingRye Neck Union Free School District – Mental Health Training Component of the New York SAVE Act (S9-21-34)
… Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff. Key Findings The District did not provide mental health training to any staff for the 2020-21 school year by … educators should know were not included in the District’s training. District officials did not maintain documentation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/08/rye-neck-union-free-school-district-mental-health-training-component-newNY State Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Pew Charitable Trusts Ranking State Pension Fund One of Top in Nation
… According to Pew, only New York (91%), South Dakota (97%), Tennessee (94%) and Wisconsin (99%) were at least 90 percent …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/ny-state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-pew-charitable-trusts-ranking-state-pension-fund-one-topDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $11.9 Billion in First Half of 2025, Up 3.7% Over Prior Year
… during the first half of 2025 almost doubled that for the same period last year (1.9%) and was nearly the same … growth ranged from a low of 1.3% (Mohawk Valley) to a high of 4.6% (Southern Tier). Nearly 86% of counties … increase in first-half collections. Hamilton County saw the highest growth in the first half at 14.6%, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-11-point-9-billion-first-half-2025-3-point-7-percent-over-prior-yearState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… County , Town of Chester , Hadley-Luzerne Joint Youth Commission , Town of Ossian , Town of Plainfield , Town of … , Saratoga County Water Authority , Town of Seward and the Town of Walton . “In today’s fiscal climate, budget … that were not board approved. Hadley-Luzerne Joint Youth Commission – Governance and Cash Receipts (Saratoga County) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-auditsLocal Government Ethics
… Legislative Program Legislative Session 2021-2022: Local Government Ethics – A.8505 (Thiele) – Relates to … employees, codes of ethics and boards of ethics; permits local codes of ethics to prohibit activities expressly … and employees codes of ethics and boards of ethics permits local codes of ethics to prohibit activities expressly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/local-government-ethics-1Opinion 2004-4
… CONFLICTS OF INTEREST -- Employment Contracts (law partner of school board member as attorney for school … Municipal Law. In addition, in light of the board member's business relationship with the school district's attorney, … we further suggest that, in light of the board member's business relationship with the school district's attorney, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2004-4Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… P. DiNapoli today announced his office completed audits of the Addison Central School District , Cattaraugus-Little … School District, Williamson Central School District, and the Willsboro Central School District . State Comptroller … ensure money is being spent appropriately and effectively. The Comptroller’s audits are designed to help schools improve …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/06/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-1Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up) (2023-F-3) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Report 2019-S-2).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f4-response.pdfImproper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Follow-Up) (2023-F-4)
To assess the extent of implementation of the 12 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Medicaid Payments for Claims Not in Compliance With Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, and Attending Requirements (Report 2019-S-2).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-23f4.pdfAccounting for Capital Projects
Dealing with capital projects is often a source of confusion for local officials. In this session, we will review some of the important steps in planning a capital project and focus on proper accounting treatment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/accounting-capital-projects-071724.pdfCyber Incident Response Team (2020-S-58) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is achieving its mission of providing cybersecurity support to non-Executive agencies, local governments, and public authorities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s58-response.pdfCyber Incident Response Team (2020-S-58)
To determine whether the Cyber Incident Response Team at the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services is achieving its mission of providing cybersecurity support to non-Executive agencies, local governments, and public authorities.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s58.pdfInternal Controls for Tax Collection Webinar Presentation
Please join us as we discuss internal controls over the collecting and depositing of money, the disbursement of money, maintaining adequate accounting records and reporting responsibilities for tax collection in Towns and Villages.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/internal-controls-for-tax-collection-11-10-2021.pdfEcoNews Spring 2021
This edition of EcoNews provides more detail on our work at the Fund to address the investment risks posed by climate change and to take advantage of opportunities to invest in climate solutions.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-spring-2021.pdfAmbulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up) (2017-F-3) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the six recommendations made in our initial audit report, Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Report 2013-S-17).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f3-response.pdfAmbulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Follow-Up) (2017-F-3)
To determine the implementation status of the six recommendations made in our initial audit report, Ambulatory Patient Groups Payments for Duplicate Claims and Services in Excess of Medicaid Service Limits (Report 2013-S-17).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f3.pdfEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2026
The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund or CRF) is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $273.1 billion (as of March 31, 2025).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2026.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1897
… a Leave With Pay with an Action/Reason code of 19F (FEPSLA PD LV 100%) on 03/31/2021 receive an amount based on the … Paid Leave of Absence Action/Reason Codes PLA/19P (FEPSLA PD LV PARTIAL) and PLA/FMC (Paid Leave of Absence/EFMLA PD LV COVID 19). The full LLS payment amount based on the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1897-april-2021-civil-service-employees-association-csea-longevity-lump-sumState Agencies Bulletin No. 1898
… Status is Paid Leave of Absence Action/Reason Codes PLA/19P (FEPSLA PD LV PARTIAL) and PLA/FMC (Paid Leave of Absence/EFMLA PD LV COVID 19). The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1898-april-2021-public-employees-federation-pef-longevity-lump-sum-lls