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Selected Controls Over the Property Tax Assessment Process
… Purpose To determine if the New York City Department of Finance has sufficient controls to ensure the accurate determination of property tax valuations and … To determine if the New York City Department of Finance has sufficient controls to ensure the accurate …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/selected-controls-over-property-tax-assessment-processOversight of the Supported Housing Program – DePaul Group, Inc. and Affiliates
… who have a serious mental illness, but are able to live independently rather than in a facility. Eligible … toward their monthly rent to ensure they are able to live independently. The Program provides assistance in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/12/30/oversight-supported-housing-program-depaul-group-inc-and-affiliatesVillage of Asharoken – Claims Audit and Treasurer's Duties (2025M-82)
… this audit pursuant to Article V, Section 1 of the State Constitution and the State Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Our methodology and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/03/06/village-asharoken-claims-audit-and-treasurers-duties-2025m-82Town of Horseheads – Information Technology (2025M-109)
… IT security awareness training to staff. Although the Town Board (Board) paid $14,790 to an IT vendor for IT-related services, … to minimize potential damage and restore operations. The Board and Town officials did not: Adequately manage all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/02/27/town-horseheads-information-technology-2025m-109Monroe 2-Orleans Board of Cooperative Educational Services – MiFi Usage Billings (2025M-134)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Monroe 2-Orleans Board of Cooperative Educational Services (Monroe 2-Orleans … methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board has the responsibility to initiate corrective action. A … Did Monroe 2Orleans Board of Cooperative Educational Services Monroe 2Orleans …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/boces/2026/03/20/monroe-2-orleans-board-cooperative-educational-services-mifi-usage-billings-2025mCincinnatus Fire Department – Financial Management (2025M-91)
Did Cincinnatus Fire Department Department treasurers and membership ensure that financial activities were properly recorded and supported and that money was safeguarded
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-company-or-department/2026/03/20/cincinnatus-fire-department-financial-management-2025m-91Overtime Limits – Enhanced Reporting
… For members of Tiers 5 and 6, the New York State Retirement … calculation of pension benefits. Overtime limits differ for the Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) and the Police and … is its ability to automatically track year-to-date totals for overtime earnings and notify you when a Tier 5 or 6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/enhanced-reporting/overtime-limitsNew York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2020
… Message from the Comptroller March 2022 Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, New Yorkers have seen how the … balances of payments under $6,000 per capita. New Mexico, Virginia, Alaska and Maryland fared the best with balances of … 6.1 percent share of the national population. Maryland and Virginia ranked first and second among the states as the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2020Truxton Fire District – Audit Follow-Up (2022M-123-F)
… in the audit report Truxton Fire District – Board Oversight (2022M-123), released in November 2022. The audit determined that the Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) did not: Establish adequate controls over the work of … recommendations in the audit report Truxton Fire District Board Oversight 2022M123 released in November 2022 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2026/03/20/truxton-fire-district-audit-follow-2022m-123-fTown of Gorham – Distribution of Foreign Fire Insurance Tax Proceeds (2025M-106)
… 1 Moreover, neither the Supervisor nor the current Board reviewed the FFI tax proceeds allocation calculation … methodology and standards are included in Appendix C. The Board has the responsibility to initiate corrective action. A … you received with the draft audit report. We encourage the Board to make the CAP available for public review in the Town …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/03/06/town-gorham-distribution-foreign-fire-insurance-tax-proceeds-2025m-106DiNapoli Releases Analysis of Enacted State Budget
… health and human services programs. DiNapoli launched an online resource that provides greater detail on federal … termination of more than 1,200 federal workers who live in New York; and attempted termination of federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/dinapoli-releases-analysis-enacted-state-budgetDiNapoli Appoints Navyug Patel Deputy Chief Investment Officer of the New York State Common Retirement Fund
… and their beneficiaries.” “Nav is a valued partner to me in our investment process,” Anastasia Titarchuk, the Fund’s Chief Investment Officer said. “His experience and abilities have been key to our team as we … go to Comptroller DiNapoli for his trust in appointing me to this position.” Patel was born in Uganda and raised in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/08/dinapoli-appoints-navyug-patel-deputy-chief-investment-officer-new-york-state-common-retirement-fundOpinion 93-8
… new rate. You have asked whether a variable rate bond or note issued pursuant to Local Finance Law, §54.90 may provide … affects the yield received by the holder of the bond or note. Section 54.90 of the Local Finance Law authorizes a … §54.90 allows the interest rate payable under a bond or note issued in accordance with that section to vary according …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-93-8City of Mechanicville – Procurement (2025M-60)
… manner is to seek competition, which is often required by State law or by locally adopted policy. One of the goals of … Comptroller’s authority as set forth in Article 3 of the New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Our methodology and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-procurement-2025m-60Administration of the Article 8-A Loan Program
… Purpose To determine whether the loans awarded by New York City’s Department of Housing … recipients are complying with the requirements of their loans with respect to correcting violations and making other needed repairs. The audit covers loans awarded during the two fiscal years ended June 30, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2014/09/18/administration-article-8-loan-programControls Over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative
… Objectives To determine whether controls over the Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative (ESSHI) are sufficient to ensure the needs of high-risk target populations are being met, and whether providers deliver the services that are required in their contracts with State agencies. The audit covered the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/12/21/controls-over-empire-state-supportive-housing-initiativeVillage of Youngstown – Employee Benefits and Payroll (2025M-123)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Village of Youngstown (Village) officials maintain leave records and make payroll payments that were accurate, properly … separation from service, represent a significant portion of a village’s annual budget. To properly control and account …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/04/03/village-youngstown-employee-benefits-and-payroll-2025m-123City of Mechanicville – Separation Payments (2025M-59)
… separation payments were accurate? Audit Period January 1, 2022 – September 30, 2024 Understanding the Audit Area When … and limit financial losses for the City. From January 1, 2022, through September 30, 2024, the City employed 98 people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-separation-payments-2025m-59City of Mechanicville – Financial Oversight (2025M-78)
… City departments, including the Finance Department. The Commissioner of Finance (Commissioner) is responsible for keeping proper books of … occur and that public transparency could diminish. The Commissioner did not maintain current accounting records or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/04/03/city-mechanicville-financial-oversight-2025m-78City of Ithaca – Records and Reports (2025M-114)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did City of Ithaca (City) officials maintain complete, accurate and … for City officials tasked with overseeing the use of public funds. This critical function can help maintain … not submit Annual Financial Reports (AFRs) to the Office of the State Comptroller (OSC) in accordance with New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2026/03/27/city-ithaca-records-and-reports-2025m-114