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Information Technology Governance
The following guidance is intended to make oversight less daunting by providing a path for understanding and strengthening IT internal controls.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/information-technology-governance.pdfDiNapoli: New York City's Tech Sector Is Booming
… residents and preparing students in the public school system for jobs in the sector," said DiNapoli. Other …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/09/dinapoli-new-york-citys-tech-sector-boomingNYC Budget Is Balanced but Risks Are Growing
… York City Mayor’s preliminary executive budget for FY 2020 is balanced, but there are risks, including proposed drops in … federal budget cuts and slower economic growth, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller … tourism revenue set a new record, consumer confidence is at an 18-year high and wages continue to rise, partly due …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/03/nyc-budget-balanced-risks-are-growingThe North Country Is Among the Top Regions in the State for Agricultural Sales
… for new farmers that include training programs. Report A profile of Agriculture in New York State Report A Profile of Agriculture in New York State … The critical role …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/11/dinapoli-agriculture-report-reveals-economic-growth-and-challenges-facing-new-york-farms-north-countryResponse to Human Trafficking
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance (OTDA) is overseeing contracted Providers (Providers) and Local … to engage and receive services from Providers. Nor does it consistently collect information on whether confirmed …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/17/response-human-traffickingDiNapoli: Improved Guidance Needed for State Agencies Using AI To Avoid Risks
… oversight of agencies’ use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is inadequate and creates a risk that the technology could be used irresponsibly, according to an audit released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … to safeguard against the well-known risks that come with it.” While the state has moved to implement AI systems, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-improved-guidance-needed-state-agencies-using-ai-avoid-risksDiNapoli: State Missed Out on Over $180 Million in Medicaid Drug Rebates
… his audits have identified over $1.6 billion in savings. Report Medicaid Program: Maximizing Drug Rebates Under the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-state-missed-out-over-180-million-medicaid-drug-rebatesArea #2 – IT Security Training and Awareness – Information Technology Governance
… A well-informed workforce is essential to securing electronic data and IT systems. Local governments and schools cannot protect the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/publications/it-governance/area-2-it-security-training-and-awarenessDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Spend Holiday Gift Cards
… balances can eventually be turned over to his Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF), which took in a record $48 million from them in … growing number of the accounts being held by our Office of Unclaimed Funds. My office is working to get these funds back …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-spend-holiday-gift-cardsServices to Workers Under the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act
… Objectives To determine whether the Department of Labor (Department) is providing appropriate and timely services to workers … provide Notice was not reasonably foreseeable at the time it would have been required. The Department received 2,752 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/06/21/services-workers-under-worker-adjustment-and-retraining-notification-actDiNapoli Finds State Needs to Do More to Address Nursing Home Pandemic Issues
… identified in a March 2022 audit of the state’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak in nursing homes, according to a … infection control for facilities prior to the pandemic, it could have helped facilities be better prepared. Auditors … data. DOH’s failure to act on this recommendation means it is likely still collecting, reporting and analyzing data that …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/12/dinapoli-finds-state-needs-do-more-address-nursing-home-pandemic-issuesReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York - March 2018
New York City’s economy is strong and continues to post solid job gains. It added 715,000 jobs between 2009 and 2017.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2018.pdfDiNapoli: New York Needs to Improve Cybersecurity Support to Local Governments and Public Authorities
… DiNapoli said. “There are a lack of forward-thinking strategies, widespread training, and specific and measurable … Help to 2800 Public Entities Responds to Attacks But Lacks Strategies for Preventing Them …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/11/dinapoli-new-york-needs-improve-cybersecurity-support-local-governments-and-public-authoritiesWhat is the Real Property Tax Cap?
… the New York State Comptroller (OSC) play important roles in the process. Local governments, libraries, schools (except New York City) and fire districts must report to OSC: the information necessary to calculate their … at least a 60 percent vote to override the Tax Cap. Voters in school districts can override the cap with a 60% vote. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/property-tax-cap/what-real-property-tax-capContracted Programs With Puerto Rican Organization to Motivate, Enlighten and Serve Addicts, Inc.
… Purpose To determine whether the Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) is effectively monitoring funding provided under its contract … the contract, OASAS reimburses PROMESA for the net costs it incurs to provide the services for each contracted …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/06/08/contracted-programs-puerto-rican-organization-motivate-enlighten-and-serve-addicts-incIT Asset Management (2022-MS-2)
… complete report – pdf] We also released 20 letter reports to the following School Districts: Brighton Central School … inventoried and safeguarded information technology (IT) assets acquired or in use during the audit period. Key …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/statewide-audit/2023/03/16/it-asset-management-2022-ms-2Investors Ask SEC to Reject Exxon's Attempt to Silence Questions on Climate Change
… State Common Retirement Fund, the third largest public pension plan in the United States. To protect the retirement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/investors-ask-sec-reject-exxons-attempt-silence-questions-climate-changeOpinion 94-18
… views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The opinion may no longer represent those … -- Powers and Duties (conveyance for nominal consideration to private not-for-profit corporation) CONSTITUTIONAL LAW -- … or for nominal consideration. You ask whether it is necessary for the members of a village volunteer fire …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-18Federal Relief Aid Temporarily Reverses Trend of NY Sending More to Washington Than It Gets Back
… Historic relief funds from the federal government, provided in response to … outcome for all Americans. “The influx of federal relief funds was critical to helping states manage through the … done to achieve a more equitable distribution of federal funds to New York.” For every tax dollar paid to Washington, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/03/federal-relief-aid-temporarily-reverses-trend-ny-sending-more-washington-it-gets-backMaximizing Incentives for Individuals With Disabilities
… Objective To determine whether the Office of Mental Health (OMH) has … The New York Employment Service System (NYESS), which is administered by OMH, was cited by New York’s 2015 … policies and procedures related to NYESS or TTW, nor does it monitor the TTW provider affiliates and their efforts to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/30/maximizing-incentives-individuals-disabilities