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DiNapoli: Despite Third Straight Year of State Workforce Expansion, OT Costs Increased by $1.6 Billion in 2025
… New York State agency overtime costs increased 22.7% in 2025 for a total of $1.6 billion, while the number of … agencies continued to climb with overtime as a share of payroll at its second highest rate since at least 2007,” … and March 10, 2025. Key Findings: In 2025, total state payroll costs were $22.4 billion, with overtime totaling $1.6 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/04/dinapoli-despite-third-straight-year-state-workforce-expansion-ot-costs-increased-16-billion-2025DiNapoli: NYC Transportation and Warehousing Sector Fares Better Than Other Sectors in Recovery Amid Shift to E-Commerce
… pandemic,” DiNapoli said. “Transportation and warehousing is crucial to keep New York City’s economy moving. As goods … that time. The sector recovered most jobs in 2021, and it is expected to fully recover its COVID-19 pandemic losses by … Air transportation is the largest subsector, employing 26,550 workers in 2021 (which is down 5,400 from 2019). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/dinapoli-nyc-transportation-and-warehousing-sector-fares-better-other-sectors-recovery-amid-shift-eDiNapoli: 33.55 Percent Annual Investment Return for New York State Pension Fund Is Largest in Its History
… rode the market rebound from the depths of the pandemic and enjoyed the largest one-year investment return in its … but it comes with a caution. Markets remain volatile and as unpredictable as ever. With our talented investment … to come.” The Fund's value reflects retirement and death benefits of $13.66 billion paid out during the fiscal year. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/05/dinapoli-33-point-55-percent-annual-investment-return-new-york-state-pension-fund-largest-its-historyDirect Deposit Program
… in the mail—direct deposit is fast, convenient and secure. Sign up for direct deposit now and get your money sooner. … generally be applied to your next month’s pension payment. Sign in to Retirement Online. From Account Homepage, click … Application (RS6370) and have your joint account holder sign the form. It’s best to do this in advance so you can …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/retirees/direct-deposit-programOpinion 98 - 22
… eliminated only by the adoption of another local law. This is in response to your letter in which you indicate that a … not exceeding $5,000 in a fiscal year". The village board is considering increasing that amount and you ask whether … , 221 AD2d 423, 633 NYS2d 798; 1984 Opns St Comp No. 84-26, p 33; 1982 Opns St Comp, No. 82-35, p 45). Accordingly, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-98-22Opinion 95-6
… imposed by town justice with respect to violations of traffic control signals and speed limits in suburban town) -- … in suburban town); (fines and penalties for violations of traffic control signals) -- Remission to State Comptroller … to violations of a suburban town's speed limits and traffic control signals) -- Vehicle and Traffic Violations …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-95-6State Agencies Bulletin No. 685
… Unit are eligible for binding arbitration, the award is limited to those eligible employees. In order to … a new payroll bargaining unit code, BU 81. This change is implemented purely for administrative purposes and there … Unit are eligible for binding arbitration, the award is limited to those eligible employees. In order to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/685-establishment-new-payroll-bargaining-unit-codes-non-arbitration-eligibleDiNapoli Urges New Yorkers to Fill Out 2020 Census Forms
… New York lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 Census, ranking 38th in the country, New York State Comptroller DiNapoli said today. Only 57.6 … New York lags behind most other states in responding to the 2020 Census ranking 38th in the country …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/07/dinapoli-urges-new-yorkers-fill-out-2020-census-formsDiNapoli: February Local Sales Tax Collections Down 4.2 Percent; Year Over Year Decline Narrows
… Overall sales tax collections for local governments declined by 4.2 percent in February compared to the same … Overall sales tax collections for local governments declined by 42 percent in February compared to the same month …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2021/03/dinapoli-february-local-sales-tax-collections-down-42-percent-year-over-year-decline-narrowsContract Advisory No. 6
… Subject: The Vendor ID associated to a contract record in the Statewide Financial … contract (sequence 0) is in the Open status. The Vendor ID cannot be changed once the transaction has been submitted … that a contract is associated with the incorrect Vendor ID. Use the attached chart: “ What To Do When An Incorrect …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/contract-advisory/6-correcting-vendor-id-contractMedian Income
… Yorkers, Incomes Not Keeping Pace with Inflation According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year … income in every county in New York increased from 2019 to 2024. This period, however, has also been marked by high inflation of 23.1 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Adjusting for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/median-incomeLife Changes: Applying for Disability Retirement
… available will provide you with a monthly payment for life. You can choose whether you want to receive the maximum … if you are a Tier 1 or 2 member, or Option 0 (Single Life Allowance) if you are in Tier 3, 4, 5 or 6. You may … affect your receipt of benefits. (Return to Top) Health Insurance Health insurance may be provided by your employer. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/life-changes-applying-disability-retirementMedicaid: Enrollment Growth, COVID-19 and the Future
Monthly enrollment in the Medicaid program has grown by about 5 percent per year since January 2007, and exceeded 7 million for the first time in February 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/medicaid-enrollment-growth-covid-19-and-the-future.pdfOversight of Direct Placement of Children (2017-S-30) (90-Day Response)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s30-response.pdfAssessment of the Thruway Authority's Finances and Proposed Toll Increase, August 2012
In 2012, the New York State Thruway Authority announced that it was in the process of imposing a 45 percent average toll increase for some commercial vehicles.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/thruway-policy-08142012.pdfOversight of Direct Placement of Children (2017-S-30)
To determine whether the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) has effective controls in place to ensure that children placed in the direct care of...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-17s30.pdfSales Tax Growth Strengthens for a Third Year: 2018 Collections Up 5.3 Percent
Local sales tax collections in New York State were $17.5 billion in 2018, a 5.3 percent increase over the previous calendar year and the third consecutive year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2018-local-sales-tax-collections.pdfAbandoned Property Report - Excel File Format Instructions
Use these instructions to complete your report in the approved Microsoft Excel file format. Do not alter the design of the Excel template in any way.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/abandoned-property-report-excel-file-format-instructions.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. The audit covered the period from Ja
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21n2-response2.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.pdf