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Getting Started with the New Annual Financial Report
Your local government will soon have access to the new Annual Financial Report (AFR), which is replacing the Annual Update Document (AUD). This webinar presentation will provide an overview of how to access and complete filings in the AFR, including a demonstration of new application features.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/getting-started-with-afr-may-2023.pdfTown of Fort Edward – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-119)
… – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Town of Fort Edward (Town) officials ensured that payroll payments and … Determine whether the Town of Fort Edward Town officials ensured that payroll payments and leave …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2022/11/23/town-fort-edward-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-119New York City Department of Homeless Services – Oversight of Contract Expenditures of Samaritan Daytop Village, Inc.
… not-for-profit organization, to provide temporary housing, case management, housing referrals, placement services, and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/06/new-york-city-department-homeless-services-oversight-contract-expenditures-samaritan-daytopTown of Andover – Audit of Claims (2013M-388)
… The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the audit of claims process for the period January 1, 2012 through September 30, 2013. Background The Town of Andover is located in Allegany County and is governed by … The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the audit of claims process for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2014/03/28/town-andover-audit-claims-2013m-388Opinion 2010-4
… or gratuity by a firefighter for services by an "emergency relief squad," now referred to in General Municipal Law § …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2010-4DiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $206.9 Billion
… March 31, 2018. The Fund ended the year with an estimated value of $206.9 billion, which is subject to change once returns are fully audited. The Fund’s value at the end of state fiscal year 2017 was $192.4 … billion. “The New York State Common Retirement Fund’s value rose with help from strong markets through most of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-2069-billionDiNapoli: School Bus Safety Needs Improvement
… resolution of complaints. The final report can be found online at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-school-bus-safety-needs-improvementDiNapoli: State Pension Fund Value $192 Billion
… that ended on March 31, 2017. The Fund has an estimated value of $192 billion. “Strong returns over the fiscal year, … said. “New York state’s pension fund is at a record value based on prudent long term asset allocation. We …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-state-pension-fund-value-192-billionDiNapoli: County Jail Inmates Received Improper Welfare and Unemployment Insurance Benefits
… An audit of five counties by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s … hundreds of county jail inmates received inappropriate payments totaling more than $236,000 from various social welfare programs and almost $325,000 in state unemployment insurance (UI). The inappropriate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/10/dinapoli-county-jail-inmates-received-improper-welfare-and-unemployment-insurance-benefitsDiNapoli: Needles, Birth Control Go Missing From NYC School Health Centers
… Centers,” DiNapoli said. “We found too many instances of medication and medical supplies that were missing and that … no record of their contact with parents regarding expired medication or arrangements to return medication at the end of the school year. In addition, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/01/dinapoli-needles-birth-control-go-missing-nyc-school-health-centersAudit Faults Justice Center Records, Raises Questions on Accountability
… the law and give his office explicit authority to review all records. "New York created a new agency to protect people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/03/audit-faults-justice-center-records-raises-questions-accountabilityDiNapoli Releases Annual IDA Report
… according to State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli’s annual report . “IDAs were created to help grow local economies, … villages (0.5%) and city-town IDAs (0.2%). DiNapoli’s report summarizes the most recent annual data, which is … improvements in IDA procedures and reporting. Annual Report Performance of Industrial Development Agencies in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-releases-annual-ida-reportDiNapoli, Wharton, Myrie Op-Ed: Putting the Public Back Into Campaign Finance
… and State Senator Zellnor Myrie, Chair of the Committee on Elections. The full op-ed is below: Putting the Public Back … For example, in New York City’s last City Council elections, representation of women more than doubled to 61% … voices while setting New York on a path towards more fair elections. Op-Ed Putting the Public Back Into Campaign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/02/dinapoli-wharton-myrie-op-ed-putting-public-back-campaign-financeDiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… Limited course offerings and lack of access to advisors may be keeping students at the City University of New York (CUNY) from graduating within four years, according to an audit … Limited course offerings and lack of access to advisors may be keeping students at the City University of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-ratesDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… New York state’s centralized guidance and oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could be used irresponsibly, according to an … New York states centralized guidance and oversight of agencies use of Artificial Intelligence AI is inadequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksOversight of Kendra’s Law
… 2023. About the Program On August 9, 1999, Kendra’s Law (Law) was enacted, creating a statutory framework for … severe mental illness who meet criteria outlined in the Law. The Law is reviewed periodically by the Legislature, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2024/02/08/oversight-kendras-lawV.3.B Departments and Agencies – V. Chart of Accounts (COA) Governance
… all agencies will be able to access the complete list of Department codes in the SFS. In general, Department is … values. The Department Naming Standard leaves a total of five ranges in a row for each non-Executive Constitutional … are arranged by Constitutional Department. A complete list of ranges by agency/entity can be found in Appendix A of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-v/v3b-departments-and-agenciesNewmeadow, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual
… Purpose To determine whether the costs reported by Newmeadow Inc. (Newmeadow) on its Consolidated Fiscal … for preschool special education services through rates set by SED. These reimbursement rates are based on financial … To SED: Review the disallowances identified by our audit and, if warranted, make the necessary …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/12/29/newmeadow-inc-compliance-reimbursable-cost-manualEnforcement of Article 19-A of the Vehicle and Traffic Law
… is responsible for overseeing the State’s Article 19-A Program (Program) and establishing and enforcing policies to … the Law’s requirements. The Law requires every motor carrier, as defined in the Law, to be instructed in and … the Department to review drivers’ records at each motor carrier at least once every three years to determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/02/07/enforcement-article-19-vehicle-and-traffic-lawCost-of-Living Adjustment
… A Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is a permanent annual increase to … monthly COLA amount. For example, a retiree receiving an annual pension benefit of $24,000 (a monthly pension … of a deceased retiree receiving a lifetime benefit under an option elected by the retiree at retirement (you’ll …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/cost-living-adjustment