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DiNapoli: Wall St. Profits Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels
… jobs continues to decline. The city, which was once home to one-third of all industry jobs, now claims 17.6% of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/10/dinapoli-wall-st-profits-return-pre-pandemic-levelsFormer Treasurer of Patterson Volunteer Fire Department Pleads Guilty To Fraud and Tax Charges Arising From His Embezzlement of More Than $1.1 Million
… they take what they are supposed to protect. Melin took advantage of his position as treasurer of the Patterson Fire … behind bars, making sure he will no longer be able to take advantage of those who put their trust in him.” According to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/former-treasurer-patterson-volunteer-fire-department-pleads-guilty-fraud-and-tax-charges-arising-hisNew York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… sector grew in 2021 to reach new highs. In addition, farms contribute to food security in their communities, an … of Agriculture and Markets, there are over 33,000 farms in the State. 2 In addition, nearly 23 percent of the … high of 23,868 in 2021. 4 FIGURE 1: Employment on New York Farms Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics As shown in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesXIV.4.C Bank Account Reporting and Reconciliations – XIV. Special Procedures
… Monthly Reporting Requirement Pursuant to §107 of the State Finance Law, the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance is required to publish in the State Register, on or before … The Commissioner of Taxation and Finance is required to publish in the State Register on or before the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xiv/xiv4c-bank-account-reporting-and-reconciliationsXV.13 Federal Funds – Payments – XV. End of Year
… In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made … benefit payments must be paid by the date identified in the Office of Operations Events and Deadlines Calendar . … In order for the State to be reimbursed for payments made …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xv/xv13-federal-funds-paymentsCompliance With Special Education Regulations for the Provision of Services
… Objective To determine if the New York City Department of Education (DOE) arranged for … placed in special education services and programs within the required time frames, and provided all of the services and programs recommended in the students’ … To determine if the New York City Department of Education DOE arranged for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2020/09/30/compliance-special-education-regulations-provision-servicesSelected Management and Operations Practices – BuildSmart NY/Executive Order 88
… On April 1, 2020, New York introduced the BuildSmart 2025 program, which expands upon the original program and … 22 (EO 22) was issued to ensure that State agencies follow best practices in green purchasing and in their operations by … of 11 trillion BTUs of energy savings to be achieved by 2025 through the BuildSmart 2025 program. Each ASE shall work …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/28/selected-management-and-operations-practices-buildsmart-nyexecutive-order-88DiNapoli: State Clean Energy Fund Makes Progress on Developing Solar Capacity, But Energy Efficiency Lags
… areas that receive funding from ratepayers include: Market Development which consists of initiatives focused on … & Research which helps bring clean energy products to market. Through 2023, NYSERDA has reported that its … its goals and attracted $20 billion in private investment. Market Development Program (MDP) The MDP has contributed over …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/07/dinapoli-state-clean-energy-fund-makes-progress-developing-solar-capacity-energy-efficiency-lagsDiNapoli Tracks NYC Agency Performance, Recommends Greater Transparency
… Report, but also displays funding, staffing levels and service performance for 36 city agencies. This data is … Probation, Parks and Recreation and the Taxi and Limousine Commission. For example, the Department of Citywide Administrative Services is processing civil service exam results more quickly, from 323 days in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/12/dinapoli-tracks-nyc-agency-performance-recommends-greater-transparencyAs Racial Homeownership Disparities Persist, State's Mortgage Agency Increases Lending to Minority and Low-Income Borrowers
… The State of New York Mortgage Agency (SONYMA) has boosted lending and programs for … more affordable for New Yorkers. It offers low-interest mortgage programs, down payment assistance loans, loans and grants for home repairs, and mortgage insurance. In Calendar Year (CY) 2023, SONYMA’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/06/racial-homeownership-disparities-persist-states-mortgage-agency-increases-lending-minority-and-lowDiNapoli: Localities Spending More to Address Climate Change Hazards
… in actual and anticipated spending on capital projects over a 10-year period, with about 55% of the total in … to climate-related hazards such as increased flooding and storm damage, according to a report released today by State … survey asked respondents to assess their actual spending over the prior five years and anticipated spending over the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/04/dinapoli-localities-spending-more-address-climate-change-hazardsBayport Blue Point Union Free School District – Lead Testing and Reporting (S9-25-8)
… growth, causing learning and behavioral issues or causing hearing and speech problems which can lead to greater … report the results and implement necessary remediation. Testing and reporting for lead contamination began in 2016, and subsequent testing cycles have followed: Cycle One: September 6, 2016 to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/08/01/bayport-blue-point-union-free-school-district-lead-testing-and-reportingOtisco Fire District – Financial Activities (2025M-42)
… $130,435 were not approved by the Board prior to payment. 26 claims totaling $19,479 lacked adequate supporting …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2025/08/01/otisco-fire-district-financial-activities-2025m-42Avoca Central School District – Procurement (2025M-29)
… acquired in a cost-effective manner is to create as much competition as possible. Whether using formal competitive … policies and procedures. When officials do not solicit competition during the procurement of goods and services, … GML. As a result, District officials did not always seek competition and: Issue RFPs for payments to seven of the 10 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2025/06/13/avoca-central-school-district-procurement-2025m-29Oversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (2020-S-64) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet their ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s64-response.pdfOversight of the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (2020-S-64)
To determine if the Environmental Facilities Corporation is adequately overseeing the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) to ensure funds are being awarded, used, and collected in accordance with requirements and in support of CWSRF goals, including ensuring projects meet their...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-20s64.pdfCity of Long Beach – Budget Review (B21-7-6)
Determine whether the significant revenue and expenditure projections in the City’s proposed budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year are reasonable, and whether the City took appropriate action to implement or resolve recommendations from our budget review issued in May 2020.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/long-beach-budget-review-b21-7-6.pdf2020 Annual Report on Preschool Special Education
In 2020, OSC completed 10 audits of preschool special education providers' expenses submitted to SED. These audits cumulatively identified over $4.4 million in recommended disallowances, or more than 3 percent of the total claimed expenses of $139.3 million for the audit period.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/seit-annual-report-2020.pdfState Agencies Bulletin No. 1673
… funds will be sent to the NYS Office of Unclaimed Funds (OUF) on March 8, 2019. Employees can visit the Unclaimed Funds - Search for Lost Money website to search for money handed over to OUF and submit a claim to recover these funds. OSC Actions On …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1673-outreach-escheatment-2017-uncashed-payroll-checksAbout This Publication – World Trade Center Presumption
… Information about laws that may apply to those who participated in World Trade Center rescue …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/world-trade-center/about-publication