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Security Over Critical Systems (Follow-Up) (2025-F-5)
To determine whether security over Hudson River–Black River Regulating District’s critical systems was sufficient to minimize the various risks associated with unauthorized access to systems and data.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-25f5.pdfTransforming the Procurement Function (2023-S-6)
To determine whether the MTA took action to comply with the Board-approved Transformation Plan, resulting in improved service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and reduced costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s6.pdfNew York’s Social Insurance Programs
This report examines four major social insurance programs available in New York State: unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, temporary disability insurance, and family leave insurance (paid family leave).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/social-insurance-programs.pdfAdirondack Central School District – Information Technology (2022M-61)
Determine whether Adirondack Central School District (District) officials implemented adequate information technology (IT) controls over the District’s network to help safeguard personal, private, and sensitive information (PPSI).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/adirondack-2022-61.pdfLynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
Determine whether the Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) purchasing agent ensured staff followed the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lynbrook-2022-17.pdfWesthill Central School District – Information Technology (2021M-32)
Determine whether Westhill Central School District (District) officials implemented adequate information technology (IT) controls over the District Office’s network to safeguard personal, private and sensitive information (PPSI).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/westhill-central-2021-32.pdfElectronic Debit Authorization Form (RS5542)
For NYSLRS employers to have payments automatically debited from their account. With direct debit, funds are transferred electronically and securely using the automated clearing house (ACH) system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5542.pdfLyons Central School District – Payroll 2022M-71
… in one employee receiving additional compensation of $4,940 and one employee being underpaid $731. Leave time was not always accrued in accordance with … which resulted in one employee accruing two additional sick days and one employee not being credited 9.5 hours of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/09/09/lyons-central-school-district-payroll-2022m-71Lewis County – Purchase Cards (2024M-41)
… quotes, 52 charges totaling $142,684 did not have evidence of verbal or written quotes. The County could have …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2024/07/26/lewis-county-purchase-cards-2024m-41DiNapoli: Financial Plan Outlook Has Improved; State Should Now Commit to Further Increasing Reserves
… up significantly, and our May Cash Report shows the state is $4 billion ahead of projections. It is essential that additional resources are used for critical … aid enacted before SFY 2021-22), of which $13.2 billion is federally funded. State-funded pandemic relief initiatives …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/06/dinapoli-financial-plan-outlook-has-improved-state-should-now-commit-further-increasing-reservesXII.6.J Paying a Refund – XII. Expenditures
… needing a type of refund not currently existing, must contact the Office of the State Comptroller’s Vendor … receiving the refund. T302-STR-ADDR-1 TVOH-STR-ADDR-1 Address Line 1 Enter the address of the individual receiving … Customer Service Help Desk at (518) 474-4868, or by email addressed to [email protected] . Guide to Financial …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6j-paying-refundState Agencies Bulletin No. 2011
… Date Annual Addl Earnings: $3,649 Earnings End Date: Leave Blank Goal Balance: Leave Blank Bargaining Unit 21 Earnings Code: LOC Effective Date: … Date Annual Addl Earnings: $1,827 Earnings End Date: Leave Blank Goal Balance: Leave Blank Location Pay Mid-Hudson …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2011-april-2022-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payState Agencies Bulletin No. 2182
… will increase from $22,500.00 to $23,000.00. An additional 50 and Over Catch-Up deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. Employees in this age bracket can defer up to … eligible to choose both the “Retirement Catch-Up” and the “50 and Over Catch-Up” in the same calendar year. Affected …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2182-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2024State Agencies Bulletin No. 2088
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the following maximum contribution … for Deferred Compensation will increase from $20,500.00 to $22,500.00. An additional 50 and Over Catch-Up deferment is available to employees age 50 and over. Employees in this age bracket …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2088-deferred-compensation-maximum-contributions-limits-calendar-year-2023State Agencies Bulletin No. 1105
… Purpose To provide agencies with instructions for processing taxable educational assistance benefits for 2011. Affected Employees Employees who receive employer … assistance benefits that exceed the $5,250 exclusion limit for calendar year 2011 Legal Reference Per IRS Publication …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1105-educational-assistance-benefitsConnetquot Public Library – Cash Disbursements (2017M-125)
… of our audit was to examine the Library’s controls over cash disbursements for the period July 1, 2015 through … appropriately. The Board did not establish a petty cash fund at the lowest practical amount and did not audit petty cash disbursements made by multiple check signers. Ten …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/library/2017/09/29/connetquot-public-library-cash-disbursements-2017m-125State Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Municipal & School Audits
… did not request proposals within the last five years for 43 professional service contracts (91% of contracts … documentation to demonstrate quotes were obtained for 48 purchase and public works contracts (100% of contracts … audit period by sharing personal identification numbers or vehicle fobs to fuel buses. Officials also did not develop …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-municipal-school-audits-0Schoharie Central School District – Financial Condition (2013M-263)
… average approximately $1.1 million of unexpended surplus funds each year –totaling more than $5.4 million over five … budgets with the appropriation of unexpended surplus funds that will not be used. Develop a plan to use surplus …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/12/13/schoharie-central-school-district-financial-condition-2013m-263X.3 Overview – X. Guide to Vendor/Customer Management
… be registered in the Statewide Vendor File. An agency must register a vendor at the time of contract award if the vendor … Statewide Vendor File. Registering a Vendor State agencies register vendors by either entering vendor information in the … Portal in the Statewide Financial System (SFS) to directly register individuals or entities in the Statewide Vendor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-x/x3-overviewAccounts Payable Advisory No. 9
… Subject: Making Payments to National Grid Guidance: This advisory has been updated to … entering a unique invoice number on vouchers payable to National Grid, as discussed below. Consistent with the Guide … to vendors. Improper preparation of vouchers payable to National Grid may delay payment crediting and Business Units …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/accounts-payable-advisory/9-complex-entity-national-grid