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Services to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (2022-S-11)
To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is providing appropriate and timely services to workers affected by closings and layoffs that are covered under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act, and is effectively overseeing employer compliance with the Act.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22s11.pdfProperty Tax Cap Reporting - School Districts
This session will provide an overview of the Property Tax Cap Program for School Districts. Presenters will discuss the Property Tax Cap Legislation, highlight some common reporting errors, and review reporting requirements. We will also demonstrate the online reporting system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/tax-cap-school-districts-2-9-23.pdfPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9)
To determine whether the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) adequately addressed the needs of the vulnerable population it serves in its emergency plans and took appropriate actions to care for this vulnerable population during the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s-9.pdfNYSLRS Regulation 315.4 for Elected and Appointed Officials
This session will cover the reporting requirements under Regulation 315.4 for elected and appointed officials who are members of the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS). We will discuss what is required for elected and appointed officials, and employers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/nyslrs-regulation-reporting-030123.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34-response.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-34
To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance’s controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative are sufficient to ensure high-risk target populations’ needs are met and whether providers deliver the services as required in their contracts with OTDA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s34.pdfControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (2022-S-22) 180-Day Response
To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s22-response.pdfSelected Programs to Assist Businesses in New York City (2022-N-1)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services provided available services under the Energy Cost Savings Program and the Business Preparedness and Resiliency Program, and whether Small Business Advocates and Compliance Advisors provided services to assist businesses ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22n1.pdfStreet Construction-Related Permits (2020-N-6)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) ensures that all street construction permittees have complied with the application requirements and permit conditions, including completing the project by the scheduled permit expiration date. We also determined whether DOT...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n6.pdfCareer and Technical Education (2019-N-4) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the high school level with high-demand, high-growth occupations; ensuring students have reasonable access to CTE programs; and accurately collecting and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n4-response.pdfCareer and Technical Education (2019-N-4)
To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) is aligning Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at the high school level with high-demand, high-growth occupations; ensuring students have reasonable access to CTE programs; and accurately collecting and ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19n4.pdfAffirm Holdings Inc
As a shareholder, I am writing to learn more about how Affirm is managing and overseeing potential regulatory, operational, consumer, and financial risks related to its offering of short-term installment lending products and services, also known as Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/affirm-holdings.pdfAccounting and Reporting Update
This session will provide an overview of recent GASB statements as well as miscellaneous accounting updates implemented by OSC. The session will discuss how local governments will need to account for and report these changes in the Annual Financial Report (AFR).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/osc-accounting-and-reporting-update-042926.pdfTaxpayer Movement During the Pandemic: Comparing 2020 and 2021 to Pre-Pandemic Baseline
This report builds on the May 2022 report on pre-pandemic taxpayer migration trends by examining personal income tax filings for the COVID-19 pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, the most recent years for which finalized tax data are available.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/taxpayer-movement-during-the-pandemic.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… today announced his office completed audits of the Madison Central School District and the Starpoint Central … their money is being spent appropriately and effectively.” Madison Central School District – Procurement of Professional Services (Madison County) District officials did not seek competition …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits-0DiNapoli Announces Elliott Auerbach to Oversee Local Government Division
… Elliott Auerbach as deputy comptroller for the Division of Local Government and School Accountability. Auerbach will … head the division responsible for monitoring the finances of local governments and school districts. He will manage … He will direct seven regional offices and a staff of more than 300. “Having served four terms as Ulster County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/05/dinapoli-announces-elliott-auerbach-oversee-local-government-divisionHomeowners Association, Inc.
… with the New York State Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) in accordance with the terms and conditions … iTunes, the personal resume of the Homeowners President’s husband, and other personal files. We also found personal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/12/10/homeowners-association-incOpinion 91-3
… of highways, to display a town decal and identification number. You state that the superintendent of highways has … highway vehicles display a town decal and identification number would not, in our opinion, impair the performance of … superintendent, to display a town decal and identification number. February 11, 1991 Ira J. Cohen, Esq., Town Attorney …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-91-3DiNapoli Offers Proposal to Encourage Better Local Government Budgeting
… introduction of a legislative proposal aimed at helping local governments across New York improve their long-term … by the state’s Financial Restructuring Board for Local Governments for all or part of the costs associated … said these types of plans will allow residents and elected local officials to better understand the impact of their …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/04/dinapoli-offers-proposal-encourage-better-local-government-budgetingOpinion 90-51
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … in the opinion. COUNTIES -- Powers and Duties (use of surcharge revenues for establishment of an enhanced … to the countys proposed installation and implementation of an E911 system …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-51