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New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… throughout New York State. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, in 2021, agriculture in New York … close to $1 billion in wages according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Farming is especially important to the economies of New York’s rural areas. The COVID-19 pandemic and economic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesCensus Response Rates
Census fact sheet for New York State response rates.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/pdf/2020-census.pdfCUNY Bulletin No. CU-441
… Purpose To inform agencies of two new deduction codes for a Pre-Tax Park-N-Ride plan administered through Wage Works. Affected Employees All CUNY employees Effective … paychecks dated March 22, 2012 Background At the request of the City University of New York, the Park–N-Ride Plan will …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-441-cuny-pre-tax-parking-programProtection of Child Performers
… Purpose To determine if the Department of Labor (Department) adequately ensured that … with the legal requirements that help protect the welfare of child performers. The audit covers the period April 1, 2014 through March 16, 2017. Background The Department of Labor (Department) is charged with protecting workers in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/27/protection-child-performersDiNapoli Releases Review of Executive Budget
… Although the state Division of the Budget (DOB) forecasts in the State Fiscal Year (SFY) … remain in balance for the next five years, the direction of the pandemic, inflation, and supply chain issues all … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The budget also proposes billions of dollars in spending that would bypass critical oversight …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-releases-review-executive-budgetVillage of Churchville – Electric Utility Services Billing and Collections (2026M-5)
… complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did the Village of Churchville (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) provide adequate oversight of electric utility services billing and collections? Audit … Did the Village of Churchville Village Board of Trustees Board provide …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2026/05/08/village-churchville-electric-utility-services-billing-and-collections-2026m-5DiNapoli Announces Decrease in Pension Contribution Rates for FY 2016-17; Lowers Assumed Rate of Return
… and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS) employer contribution rates will decrease for fiscal year 2016-17 and the assumed rate of return for NYSLRS will be lowered from 7.5 percent to 7 … in a row, there will be a decline in pension contribution rates as a result of solid investment returns," DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/09/dinapoli-announces-decrease-pension-contribution-rates-fy-2016-17-lowers-assumed-rate-returnState Agencies Bulletin No. 2375
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2025, year-end processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background: To … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2025 yearend processing schedule for AC230s Report of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2375-schedule-submitting-2025-year-end-returned-checksState Agencies Bulletin No. 2069
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2022 year end processing schedule for AC-230s (Report of Check Returned for Refund or Exchange). Background: To … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of the 2022 year end processing schedule for AC230s Report of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2069-schedule-submitting-2022-year-end-returned-checksVillage of Lisle - Board Oversight (2018M-124)
… Key Findings The Board did not provide adequate oversight of the Clerk-Treasurer’s duties and did not provide for an annual audit of the Clerk-Treasurer’s records. Employees were not always … rates. All nine hourly employees were underpaid by a total of $2,800. Key Recommendations Perform or provide for an …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2018/09/21/village-lisle-board-oversight-2018m-124DiNapoli: 26 School Districts in Fiscal Stress
… is the fifth year DiNapoli's office has assessed levels of fiscal stress in school districts. Using financial … balance, cash position, short-term borrowing and patterns of operating deficits, DiNapoli's monitoring system creates an overall fiscal stress score which drives the classification. This year, two school districts are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/01/dinapoli-26-school-districts-fiscal-stressTown of Black Brook – Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts (2012M-216)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to evaluate the financial condition of the Town’s sewer and water districts for the period … Town of Black Brook Financial Condition of Sewer and Water Districts 2012M216 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2013/02/01/town-black-brook-financial-condition-sewer-and-water-districts-2012m-216SUNY Bulletin No. SU-340
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to notify the State University of New York (SUNY) Hospitals of OSC’s automatic processing of title changes and … The purpose of this bulletin is to notify the State University of New York SUNY Hospitals of OSCs automatic processing of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-university-new-york/su-340-reallocation-suny-teaching-and-research-center-nurseDiNapoli: Better DEC Oversight of Dams Recommended To Prevent Failures and Safeguard Communities
… The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) should improve oversight and enforcement of compliance with the state’s dam safety regulations to … that way,” DiNapoli said. “The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation can take steps to improve its …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/02/dinapoli-better-dec-oversight-dams-recommended-prevent-failures-and-safeguard-communitiesDiNapoli: 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-placeOversight of Language Access Services
… + Hospitals Corporation is adequately serving the needs of individuals with Limited English Proficiency, complying … and local laws, and providing sufficient oversight of Language Access Services. The audit covered the period … New York City (NYC) Health and Hospitals Corporation Act of 1969, is the nation’s largest municipal public health care …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/11/25/oversight-language-access-servicesVillage of Red Hook – Information Technology (2020M-89)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Red Hook (Village) officials ensured information … Determine whether Village of Red Hook Village officials ensured information technology …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2021/02/12/village-red-hook-information-technology-2020m-89Cincinnatus Central School District – Procurement (2021M-111)
… been procured in a manner that ensured the economical use of public funds. Officials did not: Periodically seek competition for nine of 11 professional service providers paid $262,862 during the … 23 years, without seeking any competition to confirm the rates paid were reasonable. Seek competition for textbook …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/10/01/cincinnatus-central-school-district-procurement-2021m-111Village of Cambridge – Payroll (2015M-74)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if Village officials … 1, 2013 through December 31, 2014. Background The Village of Cambridge is located in the Town of Cambridge, Washington … Village of Cambridge Payroll 2015M74 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/07/03/village-cambridge-payroll-2015m-74Town of Paris – Water and Sewer User Charges (2025M-146)
… [read complete report – pdf] Audit Objective Did Town of Paris (Town) officials properly manage the billing, … $175,000 in water rents and penalties on behalf of the Sauquoit Water District (Water District), and … in sewer rents, surcharges and penalties on behalf of the Oneida County (County) sewer district (Sewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2026/06/26/town-paris-water-and-sewer-user-charges-2025m-146