Audit and Control, Department of

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Agency Web Site: https://www.osc.state.ny.us/Link to External Website

Mission

The Department of Audit and Control (OSC) was created in 1926 and is headed by the State Comptroller, who is elected by the citizens of New York State. The Department is responsible for paying the State’s bills and payrolls; verifying all financial transactions of the State; reviewing the financial and management practices of State agencies; supervising the fiscal affairs of local governments; investing State funds and issuing bonds and notes; and administering the retirement program for State and most local government employees.

Organization and Staffing

OSC’s operations are organized into 11 programs, with its main office in Albany and regional offices in New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Binghamton, Glens Falls, Newburgh and Hauppauge. These regional offices function primarily as decentralized audit centers, providing financial review of the accounting of revenues collected and expenses incurred by counties, cities, towns and villages, school and fire districts and quasi-governmental entities.

Budget Highlights

The FY 2023 Executive Budget recommends $518.5 million in all funds appropriation for OSC, an increase of $72.9 million from the previous fiscal year attributed to general salary increases, operational growth and new capital requests to further upgrade IT infrastructure and modernize the Justice Court Fund System. The agency’s workforce totals 2,770 FTEs, an increase of 51 FTEs from the previous fiscal year for additional Employee Retirement System staff.

Program Highlights

The Executive Direction, Legal Services, Administration, and the Chief Information Office are responsible for the public information, internal audit, fiscal research, IT operations, financial administration, legal, office services, management analysis and human resource functions of the Department.

The Office of Operations supports the core financial functions of state government – payroll, accounting, and financial management. The Office protects the public’s money by ensuring contracts are fair, competitive, appropriate and in the best interest of the State, by reviewing and approving all State expenditures prior to payment. The program is central to ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of government operations.

The Office of State and Local Government Accountability Program provides oversight through audits of all State and local government agencies, authorities and special purpose entities. These audits are intended to enhance public accountability and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of State and local government operations, it collects and reviews local government financial data, provides training programs and support services for local financial officials, and publishes research and analysis on a variety of local government policy issues. The Office is comprised of the Divisions of State Government Accountability as well as Local Government and School Accountability.

The Office of the State Deputy Comptroller for the City of New York assists the New York State Financial Control Board in carrying out and exercising the responsibilities assigned, and powers granted, to the Board by the Financial Emergency Act for the City of New York. The Retirement Services program administers the State Retirement Systems, consisting of the Employees’ Retirement System, the Police and Fire Retirement System and the Public Employees’ Group Life Insurance Plan.

The Pension Investment and Public Finance program is comprised of the State Common Retirement Fund (CRF), the New York State and Local Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), the New York State and Local Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS) and the Public Employees Group Life Insurance Plan (GLIP). As fiduciary of the CRF, the Comptroller oversees a diverse investment portfolio designed to maximize returns within the structure of prudent policies.

The Office of Budget and Policy Analysis reports on matters including proposed and enacted State budgets, other fiscal issues affecting the State and a range of other major policy issues. The Office also manages the Public Authority Reporting Information System (PARIS) and performs a variety of functions related to debt issuance, debt administration and payment of debt for New York State General Obligation and New York Local Government Assistance Corporation (NYLGAC) bonds. The Office also manages daily operations of NYLGAC.

The Division of Investigations spearheads the Comptroller's ant-fraud/anti-corruption initiative and coordinates all fraud examinations conducted by the Office of the State Comptroller.

The New York State Environmental Protection and Oil Spill Compensation Fund is administered by the Comptroller under Chapter 845 of the Laws of 1977. Costs associated with cleaning up oil spills are paid from the fund upon certification of the Commissioner of Environmental Conservation. Moneys in this fund consist of receipts from a fee levied on each barrel of petroleum shipped into the State.

ALL FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Category Available
FY 2022
Appropriations
Recommended
FY 2023
Change From
FY 2022
Reappropriations
Recommended
FY 2023
State Operations 413,658,000 456,397,000 42,739,000 0
Aid To Localities 32,025,000 32,025,000 0 0
Capital Projects 0 30,112,000 30,112,000 10,100,000
Total 445,683,000 518,534,000 72,851,000 10,100,000

ALL FUND TYPES
PROJECTED LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROGRAM
FILLED ANNUAL SALARIED POSITIONS
Program FY 2022
Estimated FTEs
03/31/22
FY 2023
Estimated FTEs
03/31/23
FTE Change
Administration
General Fund 1,401 1,401 0
Chief Information Office
Internal Service Funds 151 151 0
Executive Direction
Internal Service Funds 25 25 0
New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation
Special Revenue Funds - Other 10 10 0
Office of the State Deputy Comptroller for New York City
Special Revenue Funds - Other 23 23 0
Retirement Services Program
Fiduciary 957 1,008 51
State and Local Accountability
Internal Service Funds 14 14 0
State Operations
Special Revenue Funds - Other 138 138 0
Total 2,719 2,770 51

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2022
Recommended
FY 2023
Change
Fiduciary 182,102,000 205,180,000 23,078,000
General Fund 150,510,000 153,081,000 2,571,000
Internal Service Funds 57,280,000 71,212,000 13,932,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 23,766,000 26,924,000 3,158,000
Total 413,658,000 456,397,000 42,739,000
Adjustments:
Transfer(s) From
Special Pay Bill
General Fund (18,875,000)
Appropriated FY 2022 394,783,000

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2022
Recommended
FY 2023
Change
Audit and Control
General Fund 150,510,000 153,081,000 2,571,000
Special Revenue Funds - Other 119,000 119,000 0
Chief Information Office
Internal Service Funds 48,645,000 61,039,000 12,394,000
College Choice Tuition Savings
Fiduciary 1,500,000 1,500,000 0
Executive Direction
Internal Service Funds 2,948,000 2,948,000 0
New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation
Special Revenue Funds - Other 1,230,000 1,175,000 (55,000)
Office of the State Deputy Comptroller for New York City
Special Revenue Funds - Other 5,334,000 4,848,000 (486,000)
Personnel Services and Development
Internal Service Funds 31,000 0 (31,000)
Retirement Services Program
Fiduciary 180,602,000 203,680,000 23,078,000
State Operations
Internal Service Funds 3,390,000 3,390,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 17,083,000 20,782,000 3,699,000
State and Local Accountability
Internal Service Funds 2,266,000 3,835,000 1,569,000
Total 413,658,000 456,397,000 42,739,000

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service Regular
(Annual Salaried)
Amount Change Amount Change
Audit and Control 123,112,000 1,983,000 122,035,000 1,983,000
Total 123,112,000 1,983,000 122,035,000 1,983,000
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Temporary Service
(Nonannual Salaried)
Holiday/Overtime Pay
Amount Change Amount Change
Audit and Control 922,000 0 155,000 0
Total 922,000 0 155,000 0

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Supplies and Materials
Amount Change Amount Change
Audit and Control 29,969,000 588,000 2,091,000 0
Total 29,969,000 588,000 2,091,000 0
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Travel Contractual Services
Amount Change Amount Change
Audit and Control 2,845,000 0 23,510,000 588,000
Total 2,845,000 0 23,510,000 588,000
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Equipment
Amount Change
Audit and Control 1,523,000 0
Total 1,523,000 0

STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service
Amount Change Amount Change
Audit and Control 119,000 0 0 0
Chief Information Office 61,039,000 12,394,000 13,261,000 427,000
College Choice Tuition Savings 1,500,000 0 662,000 0
Executive Direction 2,948,000 0 1,656,000 0
New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation 1,175,000 (55,000) 667,000 (33,000)
Office of the State Deputy Comptroller for New York City 4,848,000 (486,000) 2,877,000 0
Personnel Services and Development 0 (31,000) 0 (18,000)
Retirement Services Program 203,680,000 23,078,000 95,232,000 6,568,000
State Operations 24,172,000 3,699,000 13,611,000 624,000
State and Local Accountability 3,835,000 1,569,000 2,242,000 890,000
Total 303,316,000 40,168,000 130,208,000 8,458,000
STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2023 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Nonpersonal Service
Amount Change
Audit and Control 119,000 0
Chief Information Office 47,778,000 11,967,000
College Choice Tuition Savings 838,000 0
Executive Direction 1,292,000 0
New York Environmental Protection and Spill Compensation 508,000 (22,000)
Office of the State Deputy Comptroller for New York City 1,971,000 (486,000)
Personnel Services and Development 0 (13,000)
Retirement Services Program 108,448,000 16,510,000
State Operations 10,561,000 3,075,000
State and Local Accountability 1,593,000 679,000
Total 173,108,000 31,710,000

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2022
Recommended
FY 2023
Change
General Fund 32,025,000 32,025,000 0
Total 32,025,000 32,025,000 0

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2022
Recommended
FY 2023
Change
State Operations
General Fund 32,025,000 32,025,000 0
Total 32,025,000 32,025,000 0

CAPITAL PROJECTS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Comprehensive Construction Program Available
FY 2022
Recommended
FY 2023
Change Reappropriations
FY 2023
IT Initiative Program
Capital Projects Fund - Authority Bonds 0 30,112,000 30,112,000 10,100,000
Total 0 30,112,000 30,112,000 10,100,000

Note: Most recent estimates as of 05/11/2020