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What to Expect from an OSC Audit
This session will familiarize you with the entire audit process: from its early stages to the final report. Learn what the auditors are looking for, the professional standards they follow, and your role in the process.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/what-to-expect-from-an-osc-audit-04082026.pdfRatio of Employee Compensation to Revenue NYC
Ratio of Employee Compensation to Revenue For the Seven Largest Financial Firms Headquartered in New York City
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/firm-compensation-to-revenue-nyc.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections, 2013 to 2014
Local Sales Tax Collections, 2013 to 2014
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollectionstable0215.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections 2010 to 2012
Local Sales Tax Collections 2010 to 2012
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollections.pdfFacilitated Programs to Assist Small Businesses (2022-N-4)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Small Business Services (SBS) provided available services under programs to small businesses to assist them in obtaining funding for opening, operating, and expanding their businesses. The audit covered the period from July 2019 to November 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2026-22n4.pdfReporting to the Justice Court Fund (JCF)
2008 Legislative Update and Reporting to the Justice Court Fund
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/required-reporting/pdf/013108.pdfHow to Use the Audit Search Tool
How to Use the Audit Search Tool
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/pdf/auditsearchtoolinstructions.pdfUnclaimed Property Relating to Brokers and Dealers
If the broker or dealer is incorporated in New York State, overpayment amounts and securities held for unknown owners are also subject to the statute.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/brokers-dealers.pdfUnclaimed Property Relating to Title Insurance Companies
Unclaimed property subject to Section 1317 of the Abandoned Property Law includes any amounts held or owing by a domestic or foreign title insurer or its agent
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/title-insurance-companies.pdfAudit Findings: Improvements Needed to Mitchell-Lama Program
The Office of the NYS Comptroller found 2.9 million New York households-38.9 percent-were housing cost-burdened in 2022, the highest rate among states.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/improvements-needed-to-mitchell-lama-program.pdfHow to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds
How to Create a Report of Unclaimed Funds
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/complete-report-handbook.pdfUnclaimed Property Relating to All Business Entities
Unclaimed property subject to Article V of the Abandoned Property Law includes amounts and securities due on a company’s own debt and equity issues, municipal d
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/general-corporations.pdfPublications
… Officers Optional 25-Year Plan under Sections 89-p and 603(l) (VO1832) Detective Investigators in the Office … Officers Special 25-Year Plan under Sections 89-t and 603(p) (VO1871) St. Lawrence County Sheriffs, Undersheriffs, … Explains your rights if you leave public employment before retiring. (VO1800) Why Should I Designate a Beneficiary? …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publicationsDiNapoli: State Failed to Block Payments to Providers Supplying Controlled Substances Beyond Legal Limits
… limits. In one instance, DiNapoli’s auditors found that a pharmacy filled two telephone orders for the anti-anxiety … to DOH, do not have system edits to prevent the payment of pharmacy claims for controlled substances that exceed supply … controls. DiNapoli recommended DOH: Review the improper pharmacy claims and make recoveries, as appropriate; …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/dinapoli-state-failed-block-payments-providers-supplying-controlled-substances-beyond-legal-limitsDiNapoli: MTA Needs to Improve Efforts to do Business with Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
… and did not give rationale for the lower target, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli. “New York’s MWBE program is vitally important to help level the playing field and give qualified companies a chance to do business with the state,” DiNapoli said. “The MTA needs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-mta-needs-improve-efforts-do-business-minority-and-women-owned-businessesDiNapoli: New York State is Home to 4.4 Million Immigrants, Second Only to California
… is in New York City, at 37 percent. Among upstate cities, Utica has the highest proportion of immigrants, at slightly … the American-born children of immigrants, their share of Utica’s population rises to approximately 24 percent. For … English.” Read the report , or go to: http://www.osc.state.ny.us/reports/immigration/immigration_2016.pdf For access to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-new-york-state-home-44-million-immigrants-second-only-californiaDiNapoli: Contractor Failed to Turn Over $1.5 Million in Prescription Drug Rebates to NYS
… A company that was supposed to collect rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the New York State Health Insurance Plan (NYSHIP) failed to turn over nearly $1.5 million in rebates to the state over a four-year period, according to an audit … A company that was supposed to collect rebates from drug manufacturers on behalf of the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-contractor-failed-turn-over-15-million-prescription-drug-rebates-nysDiNapoli Op-Ed in Newsday Urges Leaders to Seize This Chance to Improve NY’s Finances
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today urging New York's leaders to take steps that can help protect and strengthen the … The full op-ed is below: New York State continues to mount a steady recovery from the depths of the pandemic’s … and state leaders should think strategically about how to use this "surplus" – by dedicating it to rainy day fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/08/dinapoli-op-ed-newsday-urges-leaders-seize-chance-improve-nys-financesDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… the agency needs to be more proactive. As cybersecurity attacks continue to rise, I encourage the state’s Division of … public entities large and small, including reported attacks at state agencies; 911 systems; counties including … with an opportunity to implement solutions ahead of future attacks. Between May 2018 and December 2020, CIRT responded …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesDiNapoli: CUNY Students Need Better Access to Required Courses to Help Improve Graduation Rates
… longer to graduate, costing them time and exhausting their financial resources,” DiNapoli said. “CUNY has historically … to receive eight semesters (four years) of New York State financial aid to help pay tuition costs. The audit determined … Several students indicated they would like to talk to an advisor during registration but, based on the number of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/09/dinapoli-cuny-students-need-better-access-required-courses-help-improve-graduation-rates