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Disposal of Electronic Devices
… media (e.g., hard drives and other memory components) in these devices be securely overwritten or physically … This information was not personal, private or sensitive in nature. Because the Department utilizes OGS to surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2013/05/13/disposal-electronic-devicesOSC'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.pdfChautauqua County – Financial Condition (2023M-111)
Determine whether Chautauqua County (County) officials adopted realistic budgets, routinely monitored financial operations and took appropriate actions to maintain the North Chautauqua County Water District’s (District’s) fiscal stability.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/chautauqua-county-2023-111.pdfFiscal Stress Monitoring System – 2022-23 School Districts in Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 12/29/2023) from ST-3 reports submitted by school districts to the State Education Department.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/pdf/2023-schools-stressed.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.pdfReporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan (Follow-Up) (2024-F-5)
To assess the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Reporting of Community-Based Services Under the Transformation Reinvestment Plan Report (2021-S-15).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-24f5.pdfOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up) (30-Day Response)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Oversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Report 2020-S-52).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f29-response.pdfOversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Follow-Up) (2023-F-29)
To assess the extent of implementation of the four recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Oversight of Managed Long-Term Care Member Eligibility (Report 2020-S-52).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f29.pdfUnderstanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-budget-process-040324.pdfVoluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) Instructions
Use the new reduced reach back period on all VCAs signed after January 1, 2017. Reduce the reach back on any General Ledger type property, to property first rep
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/vca-instructions.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Improve in 2015
Total local sales tax collections in New York State grew by $552 million, or 3.6 percent, from 2014 to 2015 This was stronger than the 3.0 percent increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/salestaxcollections0216.pdfCollection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (Follow-Up) (2021-F-30)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Collection of Petroleum Business Tax and Motor Fuel Excise Tax (2018-S-28).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f30.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.pdfCornwall Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-83)
Determine whether Cornwall Central School District (District) officials established adequate internal controls over the District’s user accounts and software updates to help prevent unauthorized use, access and loss.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/cornwall-2021-83.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.pdfRoyalton-Hartland Central School District – Information Technology Contingency Planning (2021M-4)
Determine whether the Royalton-Hartland Central School District (District) has an information technology (IT) contingency plan that is periodically evaluated, updated as necessary, and disseminated to appropriate District personnel.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/royalton-hartland-2021-4.pdfEcoNews Summer 2020
Even as we grapple with the serious public health and economic challenges stemming from the Covid-19 pandemic, climate change continues to represent an urgent and growing threat.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/econews-summer-2020.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.pdfDanby Fire District – Claims Audit (2020M-149)
Determine whether the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) of the Danby Fire District (District) adequately audited claims to ensure purchases had supporting documentation and were proper District expenditures.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/danby-district-2020-149.pdfRegistration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (Follow-Up) (2018-F-25)
To determine the extent of implementation of the three recommendations included in our initial audit report, Registration and Enforcement of Automotive Service, Sales, and Salvage Facilities (2016-S-71).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2019-18f25.pdf