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DiNapoli: Neighborhood Banks Helping Stabilize, Revitalize City Communities
… outside the community to cash a check, open a savings account, or apply for a loan," DiNapoli said. "The state's … communities that need it the most. Having access to a bank account is key to establishing a financial foundation. There … face unprecedented challenges in securing a mortgage, bank account, or line of credit. The creation of Banking …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/12/dinapoli-neighborhood-banks-helping-stabilize-revitalize-city-communitiesTown of Shelby – Supervisor’s Financial Responsibilities Audit Follow-Up (2021M-121-F)
… – pdf] Purpose of Review The purpose of our review was to assess the Town of Shelby’s (Town’s) progress, as of May … and chief financial officer responsible for the day-to-day financial operations. Results of Review Town officials did not take meaningful actions to implement corrective action. Of the seven audit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/court-and-trust/2024/09/13/town-shelby-supervisors-financial-responsibilities-audit-follow-2021m-121State Agencies Bulletin No. 2276
… Deferred Annuity 414 – NYT Tax Deferred Annuity 432 – ED TDA Copeland Additionally, agencies should update the NY …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2276-retirement-plan-checkbox-form-w-2-wage-and-tax-statement-tax-year-2024DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.4% in Third Quarter
… sales tax collections totaled $5.98 billion in the third calendar quarter (July-September) of 2024, an increase of … sales tax collections totaled $598 billion in the third calendar quarter JulySeptember of 2024 an increase of 14 or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/10/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-1-point-4-percent-third-quarterState Agencies Bulletin No. 2340
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 Security Supervisors Unit Salary Increase and provide instructions for payments not … NYS Bargaining Unit: 61 91 Comp Rate Code: ANN HRY ANN HRY Grade: 101-125, 600, 800, 600 Equated to Grade 101-125 600, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2340-security-supervisors-unit-april-2025-3-salary-increaseUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-349
… inform agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April 2025 UCS Increments and Longevity Increments and provide … 2025 Increment or Longevity Increment as indicated below: Salary Plan: UCS NUC UCO UCC NYS Bargaining Unit: S9 DR, F8, … of twelve complete pay periods of service in their current grade during the fiscal year and have been rated at least …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-349-april-2025-state-new-york-unified-court-system-ucs-incrementsImproper Medicaid Payments for Outpatient Services Billed as Inpatient Claims (Follow-Up)
… of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Medicaid Program: Improper … inpatient and outpatient services. A recipient’s status in a hospital—inpatient versus outpatient—affects Medicaid’s … care generally requires recipients to stay overnight in the hospital and be monitored by the health care team at …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/03/12/improper-medicaid-payments-outpatient-services-billed-inpatient-claims-followState Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Report on Preschool Special Education
The State Education Department (SED) oversees special education programs in New York State that provide services to students with a disability between the ages of 3 and 21. While most school-age students with a disability in New York receive their educational services from public school ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2021-2022.pdfManagement's Responsibility for Internal Controls
Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and school districts. This webinar will explain the integrated internal control framework and discuss how a properly designed internal control system can reduce the likelihood that significant errors or fraud will occur.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/management-responsibility-internal-controls-080223.pdfUnderstanding the Budget Process
This session will explain the budget process, the procedures that should be used in preparing the budget and the resources and tools available to assist with budget development. It will also address the options for amending the budget and monitoring the budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/understanding-the-budget-process-060723.pdfBrentwood Union Free School District – Information Technology (2023M-83)
The purpose of this audit is to determine whether the Brentwood Union Free School District Board of Education and officials ensured computerized data was safeguarded by monitoring network user accounts, providing network users with IT security awareness training and IT contingency plan.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2023/pdf/brentwood-union-free-school-district-2023-83.pdfCustodial Service Contract Procurement and Oversight (2020-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the selected New York City Department of Education contracting practice was effective in procuring the custodial service contracts it has in effect for the 2017–2020 and 2021–2028 fiscal years at the lowest available price, while maintaining the quality of service.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20n8-response.pdfManagement's Responsibility for Internal Controls Presentation
Internal controls are essential to the effective operation of local governments and school districts. This webinar will explain the integrated internal control framework, and discuss how a properly designed internal control system can reduce the likelihood that significant errors or fraud will occur
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/academy/pdf/Managements-Responsibility-Internal-Contols-08-10-22.pdfIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2)
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2.pdfWayne County Chapter NYSARC, Inc. – Compliance With the Reimbursable Cost Manual (2020-S-30) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the costs reported by the Wayne County Chapter of NYSARC, Inc. on its Consolidated Fiscal Report (CFR) were properly calculated, adequately documented, and allowable under the State Education Department’s guidelines, including the Reimbursable Cost Manual and the CFR Manual.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20s30-response.pdfUpdate on New York City Staffing Trends
New York City employs the largest municipal workforce in the United States. Prior to the pandemic, the City government (which, unlike many local governments, includes its schools), employed about 300,400 full-time employees, an increase of 33,023 employees since City fiscal year (FY) 2012.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2023.pdfAssessment of New York State Thruway Authority Finances and Proposed Toll Increase
The New York State Thruway is a central element of the State’s transportation network, serving as a critical component of the State’s economy and as a resource for millions of commuters, visitors, and businesses that rely on it to traverse the State safely and efficiently.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/assessment-thruway-authority-finances-toll-increase.pdfNew York's Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
The COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on the State’s labor force was more severe than in other states: the size of the workforce declined more rapidly than the rest of the nation in 2020 and continued to shrink in 2021 when other states recovered.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/new-york-labor-force-2022.pdfIdentifying, Reporting, and Providing Services for Youth at Risk of Sexual Human Trafficking in New York City (2021-N-2) 180-Day Response
To determine if the New York City Administration for Children’s Services and the New York City Department of Youth and Community Development identify, report on, and provide services for victims of child sex trafficking and those at risk of child sex trafficking.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response1.pdfReview of the Financial Plan of the City of New York, December 2021
On November 30, 2021, the City released its seventh budgetary update since the COVID-19 pandemic began, its modified November 2021 financial plan. The City’s finances have experienced considerable fluctuation throughout this time, fueled by volatility in everything from employment to federal aid.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-16-2022.pdf