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DiNapoli: Expansion of Farm-to-School Programs Depends on Innovation and Collaboration
… and helping students learn about food production through farm-to-school programs, but the growth of these programs may … Elementary School garden in Poughkeepsie. “Interest in farm-to-school programs is widespread, but it’s not always … “We are honored to partner with the Poughkeepsie Farm-to-School Project in this mission-critical, equity …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/dinapoli-expansion-farm-school-programs-depends-innovation-and-collaborationVoluntary Compliance Program
… What is Voluntary Compliance? Voluntary compliance provides … NYS APL, including foreign corporations not authorized to do business in NYS (§1312). Unclaimed funds due to an … items that may be reportable as Abandoned Property. You can request an invitation by contacting VCU if you have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/unclaimed-funds/reporters/voluntary-compliance-programEffectiveness of the Information Technology Transformation
… process has been in ensuring that the resulting Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) clusters operate … January 22, 2015 to March 30, 2016. Background The Office of Information Technology Services (ITS) was established in November 2012 as part of a New York State Information Technology (IT) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/08/24/effectiveness-information-technology-transformationOversight of the Title Insurance Industry
… Objective To determine if the Department of Financial Services (DFS) adequately monitors the State’s title insurance industry (Industry). The audit … To determine if the Department of Financial Services adequately monitors the States title …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/03/21/oversight-title-insurance-industryCVS Caremark – Effectiveness of CVS Caremark Audits of the Empire Plan Prescription Drug Program
… program and remitted all recoveries owed to the Department of Civil Service (Civil Service). The audit covered the period from … Program (NYSHIP), administered by Civil Service, is one of the nation’s largest public sector health insurance … program and remitted all recoveries owed to the Department of Civil Service Civil Service …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/10/02/cvs-caremark-effectiveness-cvs-caremark-audits-empire-plan-prescription-drug-programReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up)
… further developing and enhancing community-based services (CBS) in the State. Under the Plan, OMH reinvests funds … State beds (about $110,000 per closed bed) into expanded CBS. To document its oversight of reinvestments and services … geographically and for what services. Examples of CBS supported via the reinvestment funds include supported …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/05/08/reporting-community-based-services-under-transformation-reinvestment-plan-followDiNapoli: ESD Falls Short in Evaluation of Nearly $2 Billion of Economic Development Programs
… Empire State Development (ESD), the public authority responsible for administering many of … most of its programs to determine if they are boosting the state’s economy and promoting promised job and business … and create jobs, especially now as we work to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the authority has not fully …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/10/dinapoli-esd-falls-short-evaluation-nearly-2-billion-economic-development-programsLife Changes: What if I Leave Public Employment?
NYSLRS members who leave public employment have specific rights depending on their tier and years of service credit.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/publications/pdf/1800-leaving-public-employment.pdfSexual Harassment Policy for the Office of the State Comptroller
… harassment. Sexual harassment is a form of workplace sex discrimination. All employees are required to work in a … which is either of a sexual nature, or which is directed at an individual because of that individual’s sex when: Such … Rights Law (HRL), codified as N.Y. Executive Law, art. 15, § 290 et seq., applies to employers in New York State …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/sexual-harassment-policyOvertime Temporarily Excluded from Tier 6 Contribution Rates
… in Retirement Online . The notification provided a link to the Summary Page, which listed the employees who were possibly impacted … Homepage, go to Notifications . Click View All link or search for the notification: Click Search Notifications link. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/overtime-temporarily-excluded-tier-6-contribution-ratesOpinion 93-10
… GENERAL CONSTRUCTION LAW, §24; MUNICIPAL HOME RULE LAW, §10(1)(ii)(a)(3): A non-charter county must keep its offices … enact a local law pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law, §10 providing for the closing of particular county offices on … adopt a local law pursuant to Municipal Home Rule Law, §10 authorizing the closing of a county office on that day, we …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-10Traffic Fatalities are Growing in New York State
Since 2019, motor vehicle fatalities in New York State have risen sharply, reversing the improvements made in the years prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/traffic-fatalities-are-growing-in-new-york-state.pdfJust Elected - What Do You Do Now?
Print out slideshow presentation to follow along with the webinar and take notes.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/just-elected-webinar-12-12-19.pdfLyndon Fire District – Disbursements (2022M-132)
… controls. Become familiar with the resources listed in Appendix C of this report for training opportunities. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2022/11/04/lyndon-fire-district-disbursements-2022m-132Eagle Mills Fire District No. 1 – Records and Reports (2025M-136)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Eagle Mills Fire District No. 1 (District) Board of Fire … We expanded our scope back to January 1, 2019 to review the Annual Financial Reports (AFR) filing status and required annual audits. Understanding the Audit Area A board of fire commissioners must monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/04/10/eagle-mills-fire-district-no-1-records-and-reports-2025m-136DiNapoli: Better Reporting and Monitoring of NYC Capital Projects Needed
… environment, the city should monitor its capital spending in a more uniform and comprehensive manner so it can review … information. DiNapoli’s analysis looked at projects listed in the October 2023 CPDD, which contains project schedules by … projects. This detail is not yet fully reflected in the dashboard. Also, many projects are excluded from the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/04/dinapoli-better-reporting-and-monitoring-nyc-capital-projects-neededXI.9 Intergovernmental Agreements – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… OVERVIEW This section provides information related to types of intergovernmental agreements and whether they are subject to the Office of State Comptroller (OSC) review and approval. Additionally, … public benefit corporation, political subdivision of the State, another state, etc.) is a contract and, as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi9-intergovernmental-agreementsTown of Berkshire – Town Clerk (2014M-230)
… was evaluate the Clerk’s financial and records management for the period January 1, 2013 through June 13, 2014. … Town Board. Budgeted general fund appropriations for the 2014 fiscal year total approximately $248,000. Key … to issue duplicate receipts or record the form of payment for any moneys collected. The Clerk did not consistently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/11/07/town-berkshire-town-clerk-2014m-230Life Changes: What If I Leave Public Employment?
… As a NYSLRS member, it’s important to know your options if you do leave public employment or go on an extended leave of absence. I encourage you to take the time to read this guide because … participates in NYSLRS. (Return to Top) What Happens to My NYSLRS Membership? Find Out if You Are Vested If you leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-what-if-i-leave-public-employmentReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2019
New York City’s economy continues to set records, although external risks are growing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-10-2019.pdf