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Opinion 96-23
… has been interpreted by the Attorney General as applying only "to the county served by the county clerk in which the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-23About Filing the Resolution – Reporting Elected and Appointed Officials
… my data entry after I’ve certified it? Do I have to enter the information from the Standard Work Day and Reporting Resolution (Resolution) … I have signed in to Retirement Online , and I do not have the ‘Submit Resolution for Official’ link on my Retirement … Appointed Officials Get answers about Regulation 3154 from the New York Codes Rules and Regulations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/reporting-ea-officials/about-filing-resolutionOverview of Governmental Accounting
This session will familiarize local officials with the accounting process for municipalities and some of the unique elements of governmental accounting. It will include an overview of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), the Uniform Accounting System, measurement focus and encumbrances.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/overview-governmental-accounting-022824.pdfPandemic Planning and Care for Vulnerable Populations (2021-S-9) 180-Day Response
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-2023-21s9-response.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.pdfMitigation for Extreme Weather Conditions and Flooding (2023-S-5)
To determine whether the Metro-North Railroad performed a systemwide risk assessment to identify potential risks to its system from extreme weather conditions and flooding and developed plans to mitigate their effects; and whether it tested and updated the plans and inspected/maintained the ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s5.pdfState Comptroller Releases School District Audits
… Union Free School District – Information Technology (IT) Assets Inventory (Suffolk County) At the time of initial visits to nine district buildings, auditors were unable to locate … awareness training. Find out how your government money is spent at Open Book New York . Track municipal spending, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/06/state-comptroller-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Ontario - Information Technology, Financial Management and Procurement (2017M-137)
… Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the Town’s IT controls, financial condition and purchasing practices for … March 2, 2017. Key Findings The Board has not adopted IT policies to sufficiently protect its IT assets and did not ensure the adopted computer use and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/07/06/town-ontario-information-technology-financial-management-and-procurement-2017m-137New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2019
… and customs duties and fees, along with revenues from Puerto Rico and other outlying areas. New York generated 8.1 percent … disability; (3) educational and training services; and (4) hospital and medical care. 8 Programs included in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2019City of Hornell – Information Technology (2017M-293)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether the City adequately secured and safeguarded its computerized … The Council should adopt a disaster recovery plan to describe how City officials will manage potential disasters …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/03/23/city-hornell-information-technology-2017m-293City of Watertown – Information Technology (2017M-184)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine whether City officials … July 1, 2015 through April 5, 2017. Background The City of Watertown is located in Jefferson County and is governed … City of Watertown Information Technology 2017M184 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2017/12/01/city-watertown-information-technology-2017m-184Town of North East – Internal Controls Over Information Technology (2013M-31)
… 15, 2012. Background The Town of North East is located in Dutchess County and has a population of approximately …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/05/03/town-north-east-internal-controls-over-information-technology-2013m-31Town of Washington – Information Technology (2013M-164)
… 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Background The Town of Washington is located in Dutchess County and has a population … Town of Washington Information Technology 2013M164 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/08/16/town-washington-information-technology-2013m-164DiNapoli Op Ed in Times Union
… York strengthened its AI governance framework with a new law requiring state agencies to disclose the AI tools they … Services to keep a public inventory of AI systems. The law also includes protections for employees. The state has … ethically and transparently. Times Union Op Ed Commentary: New York Needs Better Oversight of Government AI …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-op-ed-times-unionHunter-Tannersville Central School District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-125-F)
… School District’s (District’s) progress, as of June 2025, in implementing our recommendations in the audit report Hunter- Tannersville Central School District – Network User Accounts and Information Technology Contingency … officials did not adequately manage or monitor non-student network user accounts or develop a written IT contingency …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/11/14/hunter-tannersville-central-school-district-audit-follow-2022m-125-fState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases School District Audits
… school district audits have been issued. Greenville Central School District – Network User Accounts (Greene … generic and former student and employee accounts. Lansing Central School District – Procurement (Tompkins County) … IT resources received periodic IT awareness training. South Seneca Central School District – Online Banking (Seneca …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-school-district-auditsTown of Perinton - Financial Management and Information Technology (2017M-232)
… Adopted unrealistic budgets and accumulated $24 million in unsubstantiated reserves. Has not developed comprehensive … or provide IT security awareness training to employees. In addition, we communicated sensitive information technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2018/06/29/town-perinton-financial-management-and-information-technology-2017m-232Real Estate Portfolio
… Transportation Authority has accounted for all of its real estate holdings, established a value for those holdings, … of Interest Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Real Estate Portfolio (2009-S-10) Metropolitan Transportation Authority: Real Estate Portfolio (Follow-Up) (2011-F-30) …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/03/27/real-estate-portfolioHorseheads Central School District – Network Access Controls (2021M-127)
… fiscal year for IT services but did not enter into a service level agreement (SLA) to clearly identify BOCES responsibilities and services … and disable those that are unnecessary. Develop an SLA to address the District’s specific needs and expectations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/11/12/horseheads-central-school-district-network-access-controls-2021m-127DiNapoli: MTA Needs To Do More To Increase Procurement Efficiencies and Save Money
… Transportation Authority (MTA) has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save money as was expected under its Transformation Plan, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … Transportation Authority MTA has not done enough to consolidate its procurements across its agencies to save …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-mta-needs-do-more-increase-procurement-efficiencies-and-save-money