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OSC'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.pdfUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-85
… Affected Employees Eligible employees in Bargaining Units SY , SR , DR , F8 , 87 , S9 , G9 and 86 Effective Date(s) … Allowance Payments for employees in Bargaining Units SY , SR , S9 , DR , F8 , and 87 . Employees must be in an … the Time Entry page for all employees in Bargaining Units SY , SR and S9 who were Active or on paid leave of absence on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-85-june-2005-uniform-allowance-paymentComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… . Caledonia-Mumford Central School District – Online Banking (Genesee County) Although the district’s policy indicates that it has a written online banking agreement with its bank, district officials … with the bank. They also did not adequately segregate online banking duties and did not dedicate a separate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/10/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-auditsCost-Saving Ideas: A Guide to Justice Court Consolidation in Villages and Towns
… by one of the towns. Must call for the reduction of the number of justices in the town and in one or more towns that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/cost-saving-ideas-guide-justice-court-consolidation-villages-and-townsUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-70
… the Laws of 2000, which implement agreements between the State and various bargaining units in the Unified Court … be eligible, such employees must be in an eligible title on May 31, 2004 and active on the payroll (including Paid Leave of Absence), on Workers' …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-70-june-2004-uniform-allowance-paymentEthical Standards for State Agency Contractors Act
… (Skoufis) – Establishes ethical standards for certain state agency contractors performing inherently governmental … Text Status … Establishes ethical standards for certain state agency contractors performing inherently governmental …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ethical-standards-state-agency-contractors-act-0DiNapoli: Former City of Corning Clerk Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… receipts; water and sewer fees; and parking summons fees. “I‘m dismayed that we continue to uncover local officials who … governments need to make sure proper controls are in place to protect public funds. I commend the city of Corning … the public to help fight fraud and abuse. New Yorkers can report allegations of fraud involving taxpayer money by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-former-city-corning-clerk-arrested-stealing-public-fundsWithdrawing Your Contributions and/or Your Membership – State Police Plan
… no earlier than 15 days after you leave public employment. Sign in to your Retirement Online account , go to the ‘My Account … from PFRS. Any mandatory contributions you made must stay in your account. If you qualify for a retirement benefit and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1518/withdrawing-your-contributions-andor-your-membershipEthical Standards for State Agency Contractors Act
Establishes ethical standards for certain state agency contractors performing inherently governmental and missioncritical functions or rendering a service or s
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/ethical-standards-state-agency-contractors-actIII.8 Confidential, Personal, and Private Information – III. Statewide Financial System (SFS)
… sections of law may protect other specific information. For example, Executive Law, Article 22, Section 633 protects … Driver license numbers; Bank account numbers; Addresses for individuals; Non-business telephone numbers; Dates of … roles restrict access to the confidential information. For example, bank account information used to process ACH …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-iii/iii8-confidential-personal-and-private-information