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Responsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles
The New York State Common Retirement Fund believes that workforce management best practices prioritize the protection of health, safety, fair compensation, reasonable benefits and rights of companies'' workers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/responsible-workforce-management-policy.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Improve in 2015
Total local sales tax collections in New York State grew by $552 million, or 3.6 percent, from 2014 to 2015 This was stronger than the 3.0 percent increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/salestaxcollections0216.pdfOSC's Annual Financial Report (AFR)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) has replaced the AUD with the new Annual Financial Report (AFR) application to collect annual financial reports submitted by local governments.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-annual-financial-report-120623.pdfThe Growing Role of Counties in Emergency Medical Services
This report examines the local government role in emergency medical services (EMS) in New York State and particularly the growing role that counties are playing in EMS provision.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ems-report-2024.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Growth Improves in Third Quarter of 2019
Local sales tax collections in New York State totaled $4.8 billion in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 6.3 percent over the third quarter of 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-third-quarter-2019.pdfPrivacy and Security of Student Data (Follow-Up) (2024-F-11)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, State Education Department: Privacy and Security of Student Data (Report 2021-S-29).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f11.pdfMemorandum in Support of S.6809-A (Reichlin-Melnick) /A.7925-A (Zebrowski)
The Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) strongly supports the enactment of S.6809-A/A.7925-A, which would statutorily restore OSC’s pre-audit review and approval of certain contracts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/memorandum-in-support-s6809-a7925.pdfOversight of Industrial Hemp (Follow-Up) (2021-F-9)
To determine whether the Department of Agriculture and Markets (Department) is adequately administering the Industrial Hemp Agricultural Research Pilot Program (Program) in accordance with federal and State requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f9.pdfJustice Court Fund Monthly Reporting
Please join presenters from the Office of the State Comptroller Justice Court Fund to learn about common reporting issues that prevent or delay processing of a justice’s monthly report.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/justice-monthly-reporting-10-13-2021.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26-response.pdfOversight of Runaway and Homeless Youth (2019-S-47) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) is adequately overseeing runaway and homeless youth and facilities to ensure they meet State standards and regulations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s47-response.pdfOversight of Select High-Technology Projects (2017-S-60)
To determine if Empire State Development (ESD) adequately monitors selected high-technology economic development programs and projects it oversees and whether these projects are achieving the intended employment goals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s60-response.pdfAssessment of Costs to Administer the Workers’ Compensation Program for the Three State Fiscal Years Ended March 31, 2023 (2024-M-1) 180-Day Response
To ascertain the total expenses that the Workers’ Compensation Board (Board) incurred in administering the Workers’ Compensation Program (Program) for the 3 State Fiscal Years ended March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-24m1-response.pdfDiNapoli: New York City Projecting $3.4 Billion Surplus for 2016
… today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. “Mayor de Blasio and the city are right to approach fiscal year 2017 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-new-york-city-projecting-34-billion-surplus-2016United HealthCare – Empire Plan Drug Rebate Revenue
… To determine if United HealthCare (United) remitted all drug rebate revenue to the Department of Civil Service … with United to administer the Empire Plan’s prescription drug program from January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2013. … contract, United is required to negotiate agreements with drug manufacturers for rebates, discounts, and other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/11/01/united-healthcare-empire-plan-drug-rebate-revenueXIX.1.D Project Costing Terminology – XIX. Project Costing (PCIP)
… Project is group of activities that has a start and end date or covers a period of time (e.g., grant period) … Project is group of activities that has a start and end date or covers a period of time eg grant period designed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xix/xix1d-project-costing-terminologyCareer and Technical Education
… or City) Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the high school … ensuring students have reasonable access to CTE programs; and accurately collecting and reporting CTE placement data. The audit covered school …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/20/career-and-technical-educationIncorrect Payments by CVS Caremark for Medicare Rx Drug Claims That Were Improperly Paid Under the Commercial Plan (Follow-up)
… of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Incorrect Payments by CVS … Findings Civil Service and CVS Caremark made some progress in addressing the issues identified in the initial audit, including reprocessing over $5 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/06/18/incorrect-payments-cvs-caremark-medicare-rx-drug-claims-were-improperly-paid-underWest Henrietta Fire Department, Inc. – Treasurer (2025M-104)
… jeopardize a fire department’s funding and its mission. From January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2024, the … totaling $2,219 in a Department bank account within 10 days of receipt, as required by Department bylaws. Maintain … in this report and forward it to our office within 90 days. For more information on preparing and filing your …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2025/12/19/west-henrietta-fire-department-inc-treasurer-2025m-104Compliance With State Arts Education Requirements (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Outstanding Violations … New York City Deparment of Education (DoE) students (in the 2011 graduating class) completed an Arts Education … Consequently, students who did not receive Arts Education in compliance with SED Regulations might not readily develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/11/06/compliance-state-arts-education-requirements-follow