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New York’s Labor Force: Assessing 10-Year Trends and Pandemic Setbacks
… over the age of 65, suggesting that many may have put off retirement or decided to return to the workforce. While the … the state has a higher share of its population being of retirement age (aged 65 and over). FIGURE 10: Ten-Year … finished with their education and has yet to enter retirement. As shown in Figure 19, New York has a higher …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-labor-force-assessing-10-year-trends-and-pandemic-setbacksUtica Harbor Point Development Corporation – Budgeting and Board Oversight (2022M-43)
… Harbor Point Development Corporation (Corporation) Board of Directors (Board) and officials established realistic … and expense estimates, which caused funding gaps. As of December 9, 2021, the Corporation’s projected costs … grant funds for two projects, officials relied on lines of credit (LOCs) to provide cash flow for several years. The …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/local-development-corporation/2022/07/15/utica-harbor-point-development-corporation-budgeting-andContract #C001148 - Printing and Mailing of NYSLRS Member Annual Statements
… Local Retirement Systems (“NYSLRS”), intends to procure printing and mailing services (as detailed in the … approval. NYSLRS is seeking a contract to cover the printing and mailing of the 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 Statements. The printing and reviewing of test Statements will begin in March …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/procurement/c001148Somers Central School District – User Accounts and Software Updates (2021M-153)
… weaknesses were communicated confidentially to officials. In addition, officials did not: Periodically review all … prevent a serious interruption of services. Consequently, in the event of a system disruption due to a disaster, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/29/somers-central-school-district-user-accounts-and-software-updates-2021mTuxedo Union Free School District – Payroll and Leave Accruals (2022M-15)
… - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Tuxedo Union Free School District (District) officials ensured employees’ … corrective action. … Determine whether Tuxedo Union Free School District District officials ensured employees …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/08/26/tuxedo-union-free-school-district-payroll-and-leave-accruals-2022m-15New York’s Agriculture Industry: A Resilient Part of State and Local Economies
… of Employment and Wages ( QCEW ) provides information on farming, encompassing both crop and animal production. As … 2020, new State wage standards for farm workers went into effect. These standards required payment of overtime for … Workers and Communities While the data presented here do not represent a complete overview of the performance of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-agriculture-industry-resilient-part-state-and-local-economiesLife Changes: Getting Your Affairs in Order and A Guide for Survivors
… A Message from Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli It is surprising how many important papers and legal documents … important decisions should anything happen to you. But what information will they need, and what will be expected of … New York area; Write: NYSLRS 110 State Street Albany, NY 12244-00001. VO1874 (Rev. 5/20) © 2020, New York State and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/getting-your-affairs-order-and-guide-survivorsSecurity and Effectiveness of Division of Criminal Justice Services’ Core Systems
… selected core systems are secure, operating effectively, and available to continue processing in the event of a … amount of personal data stored in the Division’s systems, maintain compliance with applicable standards, and ensure … removing, tracking, and monitoring access privileges. Establish a comprehensive process to inventory and monitor …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/02/24/security-and-effectiveness-division-criminal-justice-services-core-systemsMonitoring of Not-for-Profit Cemeteries for Fiscal Stability and Adequate Facility Maintenance
… maintenance, and preservation of burial grounds for all not-for-profit cemetery corporations (cemeteries) in New … to broadly and routinely analyze the fiscal health of all 1,745 cemeteries under its jurisdiction. As a result, it … the amounts required depending on which analysis is used. All 71 cemeteries we visited appeared well maintained, but 38 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2017/07/11/monitoring-not-profit-cemeteries-fiscal-stability-and-adequate-facility-maintenanceCity of Lackawanna – Police and Fire Department Work Hours (2014M-298)
… 13, 2014. Background The City of Lackawanna is located in Erie County and has a population of approximately 18,000. … The current work schedule for patrol officers results in the officers working eight days less per year than the amount specified in the collective bargaining agreement. Fire Department time …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2015/04/10/city-lackawanna-police-and-fire-department-work-hours-2014m-298Lowville Academy and Central School District – In-School Internet Conntectivity (S9-22-3)
… resolution. Our audit focused on the Internet connectivity in school buildings and did not look at the surrounding …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/07/15/lowville-academy-and-central-school-district-school-internetHerkimer County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2022M-28)
… action. Appendix D includes our comment on an issue raised in HCIDA’s response. … Determine whether the Herkimer County …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/industrial-development-agency/2022/07/01/herkimer-county-industrial-development-agency-projectCato-Meridian Central School District – Salaries, Wages and Leave Benefits (2021M-173)
… unused leave was incorrectly calculated - resulting in over/underpayments of $7,430. Two administrators received … action. Appendix B includes our comment on an issue raised in the District’s response letter. … Determine whether …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2022/06/24/cato-meridian-central-school-district-salaries-wages-and-leave-benefitsRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… specifically related to climate adaptation to prepare for rising sea levels, storms, and severe weather events. … and another $34.2 billion in capital projects programmed for 2020 through 2024. This includes the major … and equipment is critical to ensure the system is prepared for future extreme weather events. Consequently, Transit is …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsState Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli Statement on Antisemitism and New York's Response
… campuses, on city streets, and online have no place in our society. Antisemitism, Islamophobia and hate directed at any community must be denounced in all their forms. We cannot and will not tolerate intimidation in any community or at any institution. "I fully support …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/10/state-comptroller-thomas-p-dinapoli-statement-antisemitism-and-new-yorks-responseDebt Approvals for Public Authorities, Municipalities, School Districts and District Corporations
… Form”). The Guidelines summarize the process and criteria for the State Comptroller's review of the terms and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/debt/approvalsVillage of Round Lake – Budgeting Practices and Financial Condition (2015M-26)
… Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to review the Village’s financial condition and budgeting practices for … that appropriated fund balance from the water and sewer funds. Consistent appropriation of fund balance and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2015/05/22/village-round-lake-budgeting-practices-and-financial-condition-2015m-26Village of Waverly – Parks and Recreation Department Financial Activities (2021M-12)
… report – pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether Village of Waverly (Village) officials established adequate controls … nine fundraisers. However, no money was deposited for 11 of the tournaments and two of the fundraisers. Registration forms for 26 of 36 sports …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-waverly-parks-and-recreation-department-financial-activities-2021m-12Village of Stamford – Pool Capital Project Planning and Monitoring (2022M-204)
… a result, total costs to complete the Project exceeded the grant revenues received by $256,302 and contributed to the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2023/04/07/village-stamford-pool-capital-project-planning-and-monitoring-2022m-204Discovery Charter School – Network and Financial Software Access Controls (2022M-156)
… or provide IT security awareness training. 18 percent of the School’s enabled nonstudent user accounts were not … to inappropriately access the School’s network. Two of the three financial software user accounts unnecessarily …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2023/02/17/discovery-charter-school-network-and-financial-software-access-controls