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New York Local Government and School Cybersecurity: A Cyber Profile
From 2019 through July 31, 2023, DiNapoli’s Local Government and School Accountability division released more than 190 information technology (IT) audits, finding more than 2,400 cybersecurity-related issues. The audits focused on breakdowns or gaps in fundamental cybersecurity components.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/nys-local-gov-school-cyber-profile.pdf2022 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2022.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up) (2021-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York
While the FY 2024 budget remains balanced, the city-stated budget gap in FY 2025 is $7.1 billion, the highest level on record and the highest share of city-funded revenue since FY 2011, suggesting significant budgetary pressure to manage.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2024.pdfSingle/Sole Source Award - C001044, Amendment #3
On September 29, 2023, the Bureau of Contracts approved a request for exemption from giving notice in the New York State Contract Reporter for an amendment to Contract C001044 with Experis US LLC for Oracle Staff Augmentation services.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/procurement/pdf/c001044-3-single-sole-source-ad.pdfSales Tax Vendor Registration Practices (2020-S-40) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Department of Taxation and Finance (Department) has taken steps to ensure that persons who are required to register as sales tax vendors, including those with no physical presence in the State, have done so.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s40-response.pdf2021 New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund Annual Financial Report
The New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation Fund (Fund) was established in 1978 by Article 12 of the New York State Navigation Law, and administrative and operational responsibility for the Fund was assigned to the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/about/pdf/oil-spill-annual-report-2021.pdfGrand Gorge Fire District – Conflict of Interest and Claims Auditing (2020M-151)
Determine whether the Grand Gorge Fire District’s (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) ensured officials did not have prohibited interests in District contracts and whether claims were for appropriate District purposes and audited and approved prior to payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/grand-gorge-district-2020-151.pdfOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15.pdfOversight of Juvenile Detention Facilities (Outside New York City) (2023-S-15) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) adequately oversees juvenile justice facilities for youth placed in local detention facilities to ensure they meet State regulations for the health and safety of juveniles and staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s15-response.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… municipal finances and operations, my office continues to provide taxpayers the assurance that their money is being … at fund-raising activities before turning over the cash to the treasurer for deposit. Further, at least two board … for reasonableness of deposits and compare check images to supporting documentation. Village of Coxsackie – Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0State Police Bulletin No. SP-131
… Purpose To explain OSC’s automatic processing and to provide instructions for payments not processed automatically. Affected Employees … Police Investigators Association (NYSPIA) and provides for an annual Holiday Compensation (Bonus) payment for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-131-2010-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentState Police Bulletin No. SP-116
… Unit 62). Effective Date(s) Payment will be made in a separate check dated December 9, 2009 Payment Amount and Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who are on Active or Paid Leave status … this payment. Tax Information This payment is subject to all tax withholdings. If there is an additional tax amount in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-116-2009-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentState Police Bulletin No. SP-139
… criteria Effective Date(s) Payment will be made in a separate check dated December 7, 2011 Background … 62). Payment Amount and Eligibility Criteria Employees in Bargaining Unit 62 who are Active or on Paid Leave status … this payment. Tax Information This payment is subject to all tax withholdings. If there is an additional tax amount in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-139-2011-state-police-holiday-bonus-paymentState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal Audits
… and the Wayne County Water and Sewer Authority . "In today's fiscal climate, budget transparency and … were followed. The former director hired an employee in violation of Broome County Civil Service requirements at a … direct deposit listings or cancelled checks. In addition, all employees did not complete detailed time records and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/04/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-audits-0SUNY Bulletin No. SU-213
… the 2014 Discretionary Award. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Professional Services Negotiating … Date(s) The 2014 Discretionary Award should be processed in either Administration Pay Period 17L, paychecks dated … in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Payroll Register and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-213-2014-discretionary-award-psnu-employees-represented-unitedSUNY Bulletin No. SU-216
… Downstate Location Stipend. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Graduate Student Negotiating Unit … Downstate Location Fund based on the number of employees in BU28. Employees who are part time (less than 50%) receive … in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Payroll Register and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-216-2014-2015-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employeesSUNY Bulletin No. SU-232
… Downstate Location Stipend. Affected Employees Employees in the State University Graduate Student Negotiating Unit … Downstate Location Fund based on the number of employees in BU28. Employees who are part time (less than 50%) receive … in the employee’s taxable gross and are subject to all employment taxes and income taxes. Payroll Register and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-232-2015-2016-downstate-location-stipend-gsnu-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1377
… legacy cost centers to the new COA accounting structure in SFS will be available for testing Affected Employees The … . Changes to Control D report layouts will be provided in a separate bulletin expected to be released late February. … Please include the bulletin number in the Subject line of all emails pertaining to this bulletin. … To inform agencies …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1377-new-york-state-payroll-system-payserv-conversion-statewide-financialComptroller DiNapoli Releases School Audits
… District and the Westmoreland Central School District . “In an era of limited resources and increased accountability, … The district unnecessarily has online banking access for all of its bank accounts. In addition, district officials do not secure user names, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/12/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-audits