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New York City Economy Continues to Set Records
… New York City employment reached 4.55 million jobs in 2018, the highest level ever recorded, according to a report … experiencing its largest and longest job expansion since the end of World War II and the city has been the driving force behind the state’s … New York City employment reached 455 million jobs in 2018 the highest level ever recorded according to a report …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/new-york-city-economy-continues-set-recordsDiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College
… off," DiNapoli said. "Parents, friends and family members can use New York's 529 College Savings Program to start … through the program in 2016. Once an account is opened it can be used for higher education institutions in New York and nationwide. New Yorkers investing in the program can contribute and deduct up to $5,000 from their New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-collegeLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… offices in 20 cities, towns and a village found parking lots, building entrances, and bathrooms where accessibility …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/05/local-governments-should-improve-accessibility-new-yorkersLocal Sales Tax Sharing in New York State
… Most counties in New York State share a portion of their local sales tax … annual financial data submitted to the Office of the New York State Comptroller). Clicking on a county displays a … more detailed information on local sales tax sharing in New York State, including why counties may or may not share …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/local-sales-tax-sharing-new-york-stateXII.6.N Paying the New York Independent Systems Operator – XII. Expenditures
… advises Business Units how to process payments to the New York Independent Systems Operator (NYISO). NYISO provides electricity to Business Units throughout New York State and has historically billed Business Units on … advises Business Units how to process payments to the New York Independent Systems Operator NYISO …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6n-paying-new-york-independent-systems-operatorInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
… Statistics (BLS) released new data indicating consumer prices grew by 8.5 percent nationally and 6.1 percent in the … of a particular regional population. 5 NYC Metro Area Prices Rising More Slowly Prior to the pandemic, the last … in the NYC metro area generally tracked the nation, with prices rising slightly more nationally (22 percent) than in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-areaThe Academy for New York State's Local Officials
… The Academy for New York States Local Officials provides the most relevant …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academyResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… funding in support of Brownfields Opportunities Area (BOA) grants began to be appropriated in the EPF. Previously, … CSC activities were funded off-budget by NYSERDA, and BOA grants were funded from appropriations from the Hazardous …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingOversight of the Nourish New York Program (Follow-Up)
… Objective To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit … To determine the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-nourish-new-york-program-followNew York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act
… and the public authorities law, in relation to contents of the state budget and the capital financing and program plan; to repeal section 49 of the state finance law, relating to the segregation of lump sum appropriations; and to amend the state finance … law and the public authorities law in relation to contents of the st …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/new-york-state-fiscal-reform-and-accountability-actTuition Assistance Program – Metropolitan College of New York
… Purpose To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner … State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New York (Metropolitan) operates at two locations, Manhattan … To determine whether Metropolitan College of New York complied with the Education Law and the Commissioner …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/07/25/tuition-assistance-program-metropolitan-college-new-yorkFederal Impact: Travel and Tourism to New York – Federal Funding and New York
… international travel to the state and nationwide. For New York, these restrictions have led to a decline in visits from … Delaware Scenic & Recreational River 380.2 377.1 3.2 Fire Island National Seashore 305.5 303.7 1.8 Stonewall National … 2024 (on a seasonally adjusted annual basis). 14 In 2025, hotel occupancy decreased by 1.2 percent from 2024. For New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/budget/fed-funding-ny/federal-impact-travel-and-tourism-new-yorkOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… those properties through July 2021. About the Program New York State’s land area of 30.2 million acres comprises … both healthy forests and a stable forest economy, in 1974 New York enacted Real Property Tax Law 480a – a tax incentive … approval. The 480a Program is the second iteration of New York’s forest tax program. The 480 Program, also known as …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsNew Hartford Central School District – Payroll (2021M-149)
… District officials to strengthen internal controls over payroll. Officials did not: Adequately segregate the duties … of or establish adequate compensating controls over the payroll clerk who could add new employees to the financial … adding and changing salaries and pay rates, processing the payroll, and signing and distributing payroll checks. Ensure …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/12/10/new-hartford-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-149New Paltz Central School District – Payroll (2021M-45)
… accurately but did not establish adequate controls over payroll. Payroll was not always properly reviewed and certified before … the months reviewed. The District has not performed a payroll audit or payout test (e.g., requiring employees to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2021/08/06/new-paltz-central-school-district-payroll-2021m-45Town of New Windsor – Information Technology (2020M-137)
… training. Have a disaster recovery plan. Ensure online banking agreements comply with New York State General … of IT assets and data against loss or destruction. Ensure online banking agreements comply with GML, and that those who perform online banking transactions are familiar with its content. As …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2021/04/23/town-new-windsor-information-technology-2020m-137New Roots Charter School - Lunch Operations (2019M-73)
… meals-per-labor-hour (MPLH) or cost-per-meal equivalent (ME) analyses. Officials could have saved money if they … Recommendations Periodically complete MPLH and cost-per-ME analyses. Continue to increase revenues by increasing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/charter-school/2019/05/24/new-roots-charter-school-lunch-operations-2019m-73New Hyde Park Fire District - Payroll (2018M-165)
… District officials implemented a system to ensure that payroll was properly segregated and that payroll time was properly authorized and recorded. Key … did not document the reasons for adjustments of 151 of 158 payroll hours (96 percent) totaling $4,451. Commissioners or …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/fire-district/2018/10/26/new-hyde-park-fire-district-payroll-2018m-165City of New Rochelle - Elevator Inspections (2018M-62)
… ensured that elevators were inspected as required by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) or the City of New Rochelle’s (City) local law, as applicable. Key Findings …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/city/2018/11/30/city-new-rochelle-elevator-inspections-2018m-62Village of New Hempstead - Clerk-Treasurer's Duties (2018M-202)
… [read complete report - pdf] Audit Objective Determine whether the Village … statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged the services of a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to perform duties that … performs duties such as maintaining general ledger cash accounts as required. Village officials generally …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202