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DiNapoli Audit: Drivers for Disabled New Yorkers Drove with Suspended Licenses; Racked up Hundreds of Violations, Including Speeding Through School Zones
… of its clients." OPWDD provides significant long-term care and residential support services for New Yorkers. In New … or two vehicles assigned to each residence depending on how many clients it has. The agency uses the vehicles to … vehicles at least 33 times with suspended licenses. OPWDD does not analyze traffic violations and driving histories to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/10/dinapoli-audit-drivers-disabled-new-yorkers-drove-suspended-licenses-racked-hundreds-violationsThe Importance of Responsible Debt Management: Poor State Bond Structuring Choices Lead to Greater Costs for Taxpayers
In the throes of the economic uncertainty and fiscal turbulence caused by the COVID crisis, legislation was enacted as part of the SFY 2021-22 budget authorizing the use of State-supported bonding with final maturities up to 50 years for capital purposes for the MTA.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/importance-of-responsible-debt-management.pdfThe Prevalence and Cost of Asthma in New York State, April 2014
Asthma is a major public health problem in New York State and nationally.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/health-asthma-2014.pdfTrends in New York State Lottery Revenues and Gaming Expansions, May 2014
Since its inception in 1967, the modern New York State Lottery has become an important contributor to the State budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-lottery-2014.pdfThe Role of Small Business in New York State’s Economy, September 2010
By any measure, New York’s economy depends heavily on small businesses.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-small-business-2010.pdfThe Economic Impact of Higher Education in New York State, October 2010
In New York State, higher education is a major industry.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-economic-impact-2010.pdfThe Economic Impact of Small Business in New York State, March 2016
A business can be classified as a small business based upon its number of employees, its annual income, or both.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-small-business-2016.pdfThe Role of Immigrants in the New York City Economy - November 2013
Hindi version of The Role of Immigrants in the New York City Economy
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2014-hi.pdfThe Role of Immigrants in the New York City Economy - November 2015
New York City, like the nation, has been built by immigrants.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-7-2016.pdfCompliance With the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (2013-S-71)
To determine whether school districts outside of New York City are properly and accurately reporting statistics on crime and incidents to the State Education
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2015-13s71.pdfThe Role of Agriculture in the New York State Economy, February 2010
Agriculture is important to New York State’s economy, and takes place in almost every region of the State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-agriculture-nys.pdfThe Film and Television Production Industry in New York State, March 2010
The film and television production industry plays an important role in the economy of New York State, but states across the nation and certain Canadian province
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-film-tv-industry-nys-2010.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collection Growth Slows Significantly in First Half of 2015
Local Sales Tax Collection Growth Slows Significantly in First Half of 2015
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/localsalestaxcollection0715.pdfResidential Real Estate in NYC: Rising Tax Bills During COVID Fuel Disparities
New York City’s residential real estate market has proven resilient to the COVID-19 pandemic recession, with family homes seeing significant growth in value as people sought larger spaces amid limited supply.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/residential-real-estate-in-nyc.pdfSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53) 180-Day Response
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings. We also ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s53-response.DOS_.pdfSelected State Agencies’ Roles in Financial Literacy (2020-S-53) 180-Day Response
To determine selected State agencies’ roles in providing financial literacy offerings, including how they identify and reach out to the most critical and vulnerable consumer groups and how they measure gains in individuals’ knowledge after participating in financial literacy offerings.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s53-responseDFS.pdfArts and Cultural Organizations in the Greater Downtown Brooklyn Area - July 2012
The greater downtown Brooklyn area is home to world-class arts and cultural organizations, such as the Brooklyn Academy of Music (BAM).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/downtown-brooklyn-culture-2012.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Up 4.5 Percent in 2025 Over Prior Year
Local Sales Tax Collections Up 4.5 Percent in 2025 Over Prior Year
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/2025-sales-tax-annual-report.pdfOffice Real Estate in New York City: A Review of Market Valuation Shifts
The COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing shift to hybrid office work arrangements have raised questions about the health of office commercial real estate and its potential impact on the economy and the finances of governments reliant on its tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-11-2025.pdfOversight of Mental Health Education in Schools (2020-S-63) 180-Day Response
To determine what steps the State Education Department (Department) is taking to ensure that school districts have the necessary mental health education in place as required by law. We also sought to determine what mental health services are available at the school districts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s63-response.pdf