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Contact the Division of Local Government and School Accountability
… School Accountability 110 State Street, 12th Floor Albany, NY 12236 Email: localgov@osc.ny.gov Audits, Local Government Services and Professional … Clinton, Columbia, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/contact-division-local-government-and-school-accountabilityComptroller DiNapoli and A.G. Schneiderman Announce Conviction and Sentencing of Florida Man For Theft of Over $180,000 in NYS Pension Benefits
… New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli and Attorney General … conviction comes after a joint investigation by the Office of the Comptroller and the Attorney General’s … then routinely accessed the pension deposits and spent the money for his own benefit. All told, Schusteritsch stole …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/12/comptroller-dinapoli-and-ag-schneiderman-announce-conviction-and-sentencing-florida-man-theft-overCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements
… April 1, 2017 to February 27, 2020. About the Program New York State is rich in surface and ground water resources, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/10/19/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act
… reported premiums. Certain fees paid by self-insurers and for bonded vehicles reduce the assessable expenses. Key … to administering the Acts. However, we identified areas for improvement. For example, the Department could better ensure the accuracy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2019/12/13/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityEye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Follow-Up) (2017-F-11) 30-Day Response
To determine the implementation status of the eight recommendations in our initial audit report, Eye Care Provider and Family Inappropriately Enroll as Recipients and Overcharge for Vision Services (Report 2013-S-1) ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2017-17f11-response.pdfReport on the State Fiscal Year 2014-15 Enacted Budget Financial Plan and the Capital Program and Financing Plan, July 2014
New York State ended State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2013-14 in its strongest financial condition since the Great Recession.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-enacted-financial-plan-2014-15.pdfCompliance With the Sewage Pollution Right to Know Act and Monitoring and Enforcement of State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit Requirements (Follow-Up)
… waters, posing risks to the customers of public water systems that may draw from these waters. These events may … treatment works (POTWs) and publicly owned sewer systems (POSSs) to report untreated and partially treated …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/05/26/compliance-sewage-pollution-right-know-act-and-monitoring-and-enforcement-state-pollutantAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up)
… About the Program The Department of Motor Vehicles (Department) administers the Motor Vehicle … Act (collectively, “Acts”) pursuant to Articles VI and VII of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. These Acts help ensure that the operators of motor vehicles registered in New York possess adequate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2021/05/27/allocation-billing-and-collection-expenses-administering-motor-vehicle-financial-securityMotor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program (2022-M-2)
To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has complied with Article 36-A of the State Executive Law for revenues received by and expenditures made from the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Fund and from any other source for purposes of the Motor ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22m2.pdfBrewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
Brewster-Southeast Joint Fire District - Recordkeeping and Procurement (2018M-86)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-fire-2018-brewster-southeast-joint-district.pdfClimate Act Goals – Planning, Procurements, and Progress Tracking (2022-S-4)
To determine if the Public Service Commission (PSC) and the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) adequately planned to achieve the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) goals, followed proper procurement practices for projects designed to...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22s4.pdfUse, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data (Follow-Up)
To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Use, Collection, and Reporting of Infection Control Data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f13.pdfFairport Central School District - Payroll and Employee Benefits (2023-118)
Determine whether Fairport Central School District (District) officials accurately paid employees and properly calculated employees’ leave accruals
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/fairport-central-school-district-2023-118.pdfCattaraugus County - Onoville Marina and Probation Department (2018M-32)
Cattaraugus County - Onoville Marina and Probation Department (2018M-32)
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/lgsa-audit-counties-2018-cattaraugus.pdfTown of Glen - Water and Sewer Operations (2023M-167)
Determine whether the Town of Glen (Town) officials properly managed water and sewer fund financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/glen-town-2023-167.pdfVillage of Afton – Claims Auditing and Disbursements (2023M-177)
Determine whether the Village of Afton (Village) Board properly audited claims and monitored non-payroll disbursements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/afton-village-2023-177.pdfPayServ Chart of Account Conversion Question and Answer Sheet
PayServ Chart of Account Conversion Question and Answer Sheet
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/coa_qa.pdfNew 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.pdfProactive Cybersecurity Steps for Local Governments and Schools – Part 1
This webinar will walk through proactive steps that local government and school officials should take, and demonstrate how those steps can help thwart ransomware attacks at five key points during a typical ransomware attack.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/proactive-cybersecurity-steps-part1-101123.pdfEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2024
The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $249.5 billion in assets (as of March 31, 2023) held in trust for the more than one million members and beneficiaries of the New York State and Local Retirement System.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2024.pdf