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The Economic Impact of the Great Outdoors
Outdoor recreation in New York provided $21.1 billion in economic activity in 2020 and supported over 241,000 jobs. While New York ranks fourth in the nation on GDP generated by outdoor recreation, outdoor recreation represents a more significant part of the economy in nearly every other state.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/economic-impact-great-outdoors.pdfPublic Safety – 2022 Financial Condition Report
… dropped 2.2 percent. Property crimes include: Burglary (down 16.6 percent to its 2019 number following the same percentage jump in 2020); Larceny (down 1.3 percent); and Motor vehicle theft (rising for the … which include: 44 State correctional facilities (down from 50 following the closure of six State Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/finance/2022-fcr/public-safetyDiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… The CEF, authorized by the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) to promote the use and development … 46% of its 2025 natural gas efficiency goals and 33% of electric efficiency goals. Distributed solar has achieved … new homes. Stepping up performance of programs to achieve electric efficiency and electrification of buildings is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsState Comptroller DiNapoli Statement on Expansion of Geneva-Based RealEats into New Facility
… through its partners Armory Square Ventures and Hamilton Lane. The state pension fund has invested $1.6 billion in … through its partners Armory Square Ventures and Hamilton Lane …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-statement-expansion-geneva-based-realeats-new-facilityOther Bulletin No. 39
… Purpose To provide the State University Construction Fund instructions for new overtime earnings … the eligibility criteria Background The State University Construction Fund’s Board Resolution 2017-21 authorizes the Memorandum of Agreement between the State University Construction Fund and the Civil Service Employees Association …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/suny-construction-fund/other-39-new-overtime-earnings-codes-overtime-eligible-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1640
… the Earnings Code LPS . Earnings Code: LPS Effective Date: 03/29/18 (Deptid 49xxx) 04/05/18 (Deptid 09180) Or the date …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1640-april-2018-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 1726
… employees of the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, in the following bargaining units … in the 2016-2021 Agreements between the State of New York and the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) and the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1726-april-2019-longevity-payment-long-term-seasonal-employeesSubway Recovery Tracker
… were marked by great disparities between parts of the City where ridership returned more quickly and parts where it did … of closures for station track work. These include 181 Street (1) in 2021, Clark Street (2,3) in 2022 and Beach 25 … the major hubs in the City’s Central Business District — is also more dependent upon business, tourism, and commuters. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/osdc/subway-recovery-trackerVendor File Advisory No. 11
… Subject: Selecting the Correct Vendor Location in SFS Guidance: It is important that agencies select the correct vendor Location for each transaction in SFS. This will ensure the … payments to the correct bank account or address. The “Location” section of the Vendor Record contains business …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/advisories/vendor-file-advisory/11-vendor-locationDiNapoli: Farms Generated $5.7 Billion for New York Economy
… face challenges including fluctuating milk prices, threats from a changing climate and disrupted trade relations. We … workers in 2017, according to the latest available data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Farms are located in … and maple syrup, ranks third for grapes and eleventh for beer. New York is the third largest producer of wine, with …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/08/dinapoli-farms-generated-57-billion-new-york-economyUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-330
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of OSC’s automatic processing of the April … and Maintenance Allowance (Blazer payment) Increase and to provide agency instructions for manual processing. … Court Clerks (BU S9) Provide for a retroactive increase to either $1,520 or $1,230 to the April 2022 Uniform …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-330-april-2022-retroactive-ucs-uniform-and-equipment-allowance-andCUNY Bulletin No. CU-733
… for Elevator Mechanics. Affected Employees CUNY employees in the title of Elevator Mechanic are affected. Background A … of Teamsters regarding rate increases for employees in the title of Elevator Mechanic, Elevator Mechanic’s … 2020 through April 17, 2024. The agreement, as summarized in a memorandum from Carmelo Batista dated January 20, 2022, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-733-cuny-elevator-mechanic-rate-increasesArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… package provides $15 billion nationally for shuttered live venues and $284 billion in funds for more Paycheck … because of the health risks associated with attendance at live events. Arts, entertainment and recreation has been the most …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19State Falls Short in Verifying if Companies Qualify for Tax Breaks Under Excelsior Program
… gives away millions of dollars each year in tax breaks for companies that are supposed to create jobs and expand … in exchange for creating and maintaining specific numbers of new jobs or making significant capital … ESD adjusted the original annual job creation commitment numbers after the fact to align with the lower job creation …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/state-falls-short-verifying-if-companies-qualify-tax-breaks-under-excelsior-programDiNapoli: Former Le Roy Fire Department Treasurer Stole Nearly $50,000 in Public Funds
… Village of Le Roy (Genesee County) stole nearly $50,000 in public funds by pocketing cash, writing unauthorized … grand larceny (class D felony), 42 counts of forgery in the first degree (class C felony) and two counts of falsifying business records in the first degree (class E Felony). “This official …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/10/dinapoli-former-le-roy-fire-department-treasurer-stole-nearly-50000-public-fundsDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… of their plea agreement, they will pay full restitution. Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, of … checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid his father’s death and forged his deceased … secured felony convictions against Stephen B. Tuomey and Kelly Tuomey involving the theft of state pension funds,” …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Total $5.8 Billion, Up 3.2% in First Quarter
… sales tax collections totaled $5.8 billion in the first quarter (January-March) of 2025, an increase of 3.2% ($180 million) compared to the same quarter last year. Each of the 10 regions in the state, … sales tax collections totaled $58 billion in the first quarter JanuaryMarch of 2025 an increase of 32 $180 million …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-total-58-billion-32-first-quarterDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… G. James announced the arrest of a Tannersville couple, Kelly Tuomey, 56, and her husband, Stephen B. Tuomey, 60, … entitled to,” Stanzione said. “The arrest of Stephen and Kelly Tuomey sends a strong message of this commitment to … was initiated. The investigation revealed that Kelly allegedly forged her father-in-law’s name on the paper …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/04/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-arrested-allegedly-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Approves $4.7 Million DOT Bridge Contract After Integrity Monitor Put in Place
… he has approved a $4.7 million contract with Limnes Corp. of Whitestone, N.Y., to paint 13 state bridges in Nassau and Suffolk counties after the Department of Transportation (DOT) put an independent integrity monitor in place. “After our rejection of this contract in March, DOT has taken the right step by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/05/dinapoli-approves-47-million-dot-bridge-contract-after-integrity-monitor-put-placeDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up Over 12% in Second Quarter of 2022
… period last year, going from $2.7 billion to $2.8 billion. Only a handful of counties saw more than 5% year-over-year …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/07/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-over-12-second-quarter-2022