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Smart Solutions Across the State: Advanced Technology in Local Governments
The City of Schenectady recently began installing energy saving LED street lights and expanding wireless connectivity to certain neighborhoods.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/smart-solutions-across-the-state.pdfPreventing and Reducing Childhood Obesity in New York, October 2008
Over one million young people in New York are considered obese, and many more are at risk of becoming obese as a result of poor eating and exercise habits.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/childhood-obesity-2008-10.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
Local Sales Tax Collections Drop Over 32 Percent in May
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/excel/local-sales-tax-chart-2020-monthly-collections-region-may-update.xlsxTAPping in: Is the Tuition Assistance Program Still Meeting Need?
In academic year (AY) 2024-25, about 295,000 undergraduate students benefited from TAP –more than one-fifth fewer than in 2008-09.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/tapping-in-is-the-tuition-assistance-program-still-meeting-need.pdfNYS Payroll Online - Add Trusted Sites in Internet Explorer 11
Step-by-step instructions on how to add trusted sites in Internet Explorer 11
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/payroll/pdf/ie11-trusted-site.pdfTown Special Districts in New York: Background, Trends and Issues
Town Special Districts in New York: Background, Trends and Issues
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/townspecialdistricts.pdfProfile of Nonprofit Organizations in New York State, December 2016
Nonprofit organizations provide a variety of services to New Yorkers in a wide range of areas including health care, social services, education, and the arts.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/economic-nonprofit-2016.pdfUnfinished Business: Fiscal Reform in New York State, May 2016
New York State has taken important steps to improve its budget practices and financial condition over the past decade, but much work remains to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/budget/pdf/budget-fiscal-reform-2016.pdfLocally Grown: Farm-to-School Programs in New York State, October 2016
Farm-to-school programs promote the use of fresh, locally sourced foods inschool meals.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/education-farm-to-school-2016.pdfLocal Government Sales Taxes in New York State: 2015 Update
Local Government Sales Taxes in New York State: 2015 Update
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/salestax2015.pdfBridges in Use With Safety Rating at or Below 3.375
Bridges in Use With Safety Rating at or Below 3.375
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/0110bridgesafetyrating.pdfTrouble Ahead: Managing Your Budget in Times of Fiscal Stress
managingbudget lgmg local government management guide Trouble Ahead: Managing Your Budget in Times of Fiscal Stress
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/managingbudget.pdfCurrent Trends in the New York City Economy - September 2004
Employment is increasing, commercial real estate markets are improving, and the residential real estate market is continuing to boom.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-6-2005.pdfLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfDiNapoli Calls for Reforms to State Fiscal Practices
… deserve credit for putting the state on stronger financial footing, but it is time to fix the persistent … would help put our state’s finances on a stronger path forward.” DiNapoli’s comprehensive package of reforms … hundreds of millions of dollars being spent annually with limited oversight. DiNapoli’s proposal would require …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/05/dinapoli-calls-reforms-state-fiscal-practicesSelected Aspects of the Pay for Success Program
… whether only randomized eligible participants are selected for the Pay for Success employment training and job placement program, … employment and recidivism rates are accurately monitored for both the treatment and control groups. We audited … whether only randomized eligible participants are selected for the Pay for Success employment training and job placement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/03/21/selected-aspects-pay-success-programXI.12.F Reassignment of Agency Responsibility for Contracts – XI. Procurement and Contract Management
… ID to another Business Unit / Department ID. The contracting agency must notify the vendor when reassigning a … payments made and to be made to the vendor by the original contracting agency. To reduce the Contract Amount in SFS, the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xi/xi12f-reassignment-agency-responsibility-contractsState Police Bulletin No. SP-193
… Purpose To notify agencies of an increase in dues for PBA of the NYS Troopers, Inc. Affected Employees Employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17 represented by the PBA of the … At the request of the PBA, OSC has implemented a change in dues for employees in Bargaining Units 07 and 17. The new …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-193-police-benevolent-association-pba-new-york-state-troopers-inc-duesOverview – Contribution Stabilization Program
… The Contribution Stabilization Program (CSP) is an optional program that allows you to pay a portion of your annual … of whether they choose to amortize in any year. The program was designed to help the State and municipalities … can participate in the Contribution Stabilization Program for more predictable pension costs …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/employers/csp/overviewOpinion 99-1
… or statutory amendments that bear on the issues discussed in the opinion. VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS -- Service Award Program (requirement … assets be held in trust); (provision of death benefits to volunteer firefighters who have not earned a nonforfeitable … Whether the assets of a service award program for volunteer firefighters must be held in trust …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-99-1