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Malverne Union Free School District – Extra-Classroom Activity Funds (2024M-84)
… did not retain cash collection logs from the safes where club money was placed before deposit and club advisors did not ensure student treasurers maintained … forms totaling $159,461 had the required items such as club advisor signatures. The central treasurer improperly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2024/10/11/malverne-union-free-school-district-extra-classroom-activity-funds-2024mState Agencies Bulletin No. 2372
… Actions: Agencies are required to become familiar with IRS regulations on employer provided lodging, specifically … provides housing at no charge to an employee and the IRS nontaxable criteria for housing is not met, the value of … tax withholdings and must be reported on the employee’s Form W-2. State agencies, apart from SUNY, should notify …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2372-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsEnforcement of Local Law 144 – Automated Employment Decision Tools
… The audit covered the period from July 2023 through June 2025. About the Program Companies are increasingly using … AEDT complaint process is ineffective in ensuring that all complaints related to non-compliance with LL144 are routed to … as posting bias audits. Despite receiving only two AEDT complaints during the audit’s scope, DCWP did not investigate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/12/02/enforcement-local-law-144-automated-employment-decision-toolsTown of Lockport – Culvert Pipe Fee Collections (2025M-57)
… (Policy) requires all applicants to pay an application fee when submitting the application and the installation fee prior to the start of a project. Strong and effective … by the Town’s Policy and did not collect one installation fee totaling $400 and seven 1 application fees totaling …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/11/26/town-lockport-culvert-pipe-fee-collections-2025m-57Center Moriches Union Free School District – Payroll (2024M-155)
… Time sheets for 13 employees with 1,096 tutoring hours and 724 chaperone and sports scorekeeping events were … for miscellaneous activities. Provide supervisors with training to ensure time sheets are only approved if they are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/07/18/center-moriches-union-free-school-district-payroll-2024m-155New York State Artificial Intelligence Governance
… operations. For example, the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) uses AI to power its facial recognition technology, … four State agencies: Office for the Aging (NYSOFA), DOCCS, DMV, and the Department of Transportation (DOT). Based on our … are understood by appropriate staff. To NYSOFA, DOCCS, DMV, and DOT: Review ITS’ Acceptable Use of Artificial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/04/03/new-york-state-artificial-intelligence-governanceOpinion 89-48
… for Discharge of Mechanic's Lien". You ask (i) where and how the bonds are to be indexed on your records, … who physically holds the bonds and (iii) whether the bonds can be returned. Pursuant to section 37 of the Lien Law, a … Concerning i where and how the bonds are to be indexed on your records ii …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-89-48Town of Oxford – Financial Condition (2024M-135)
… since the previous audit, and forward to December 31, 2024 to review the Town’s Annual Financial Report (AFR) filings. Understanding the Program A key measure of a town’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2025/07/25/town-oxford-financial-condition-2024m-135State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Passage of Final State Budget
… includes increased spending and policy changes on issues of importance to New Yorkers, including housing, health care, … to be significant, reserves are to be maintained at 15% of spending, consistent with recommendations I have long … the final budget does not limit the Comptroller’s review of terms and conditions of backdoor debt by public …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-passage-final-state-budgetUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-328
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2022 and April 2023 Location Pay and Location … The purpose of this bulletin is to inform agencies of OSCs automatic processing of the April 2022 and April 2023 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-328-april-2022-and-april-2023-state-new-york-unified-court-systemIX.12 Cash Management Improvement Act (CMIA) – IX. Federal Grants
… (CMIA) to ensure efficiency, effectiveness, and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal Government and … of 1990 CMIA to ensure efficiency effectiveness and equity in the exchange of funds between the Federal Government and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-ix/ix12-cash-management-improvement-act-cmiaIV.3.B Miscellaneous Receipts – IV. Accounting Codes - Uses and Descriptions
… 31001 Abandoned Property OSC Use – To record transfers from the State’s Abandoned Property Fund pursuant to §95 of … business activities or professional licenses. 31302 Yes Alcoholic Beverage Control License and permit fees collected … and traffic law violations. 31406 Yes Fines/Penalties – Non Court Fines or penalties collected by State agencies that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iv/iv3b-miscellaneous-receiptsOversight of the Farm-to-School Program
… Objective 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. The audit covers the period January 1, 2016 through October … To determine if the Department of Agriculture and Markets is adequately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/04/19/oversight-farm-school-programCopiague Fire District– Mechanic Shop Operations (2021M-93)
… condition or safeguard District assets, resulting in a 36-month operational deficit totaling $676,389. As a … a 34-month period, the senior mechanic was paid $40,971 in overtime. The Board also provided the senior mechanic with … assets. District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on issues …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/09/02/copiague-fire-district-mechanic-shop-operations-2021m-93DiNapoli: State’s Paid Family Leave Program Helping Millions of New Yorkers
… Payments under New York’s Paid Family Leave (PFL) program rose steadily between 2018 and … by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state’s Paid Family Leave program has allowed New Yorkers to care for … bonding with a newborn or someone looking after a sick family member, without losing their income,” DiNapoli said. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-states-paid-family-leave-program-helping-millions-new-yorkersDryden Central School District – Information Technology (2020M-106)
… all IT service providers. In 2018, the District was the victim of a ransomware attack. The Director of Information …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/02/26/dryden-central-school-district-information-technology-2020m-106XIV.3.B Short Term Investment Pool (STIP) – XIV. Special Procedures
… the State Finance Law, the State Comptroller shall invest and keep invested all moneys belonging to any and all funds of the State. The Short Term Investment Pool … for separate accounting for individual fund receipts and disbursements AND the pooling of cash assets of the funds …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv3b-short-term-investment-pool-stipMount Pleasant Cottage Union Free School District – Procurement (2020M-86)
… Ensure purchases are made using a competitive process in accordance with the policy and procedures and adequate … District officials disagreed with certain findings in our report. Appendix B includes our comments on issues officials raised in their response. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2020/11/06/mount-pleasant-cottage-union-free-school-district-procurement-2020m-86Security Over Critical Systems
… cultural assets, and protect natural resources. On October 2, 2025, the Trust had 52 employees on its payroll, including …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2026/01/28/security-over-critical-systemsNYS Travel Information
… regulations on this web site are an unofficial version of the Official Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of New York. No representation or guarantee as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/travel