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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 … affect the pace of future growth.” The city added 820,400 jobs between 2009 and 2018, more than every state in the … Texas, Florida and New York. Still, most of the jobs added were in employment sectors, such as leisure and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2019/04/new-york-city-economy-continues-set-recordsDiNapoli Encourages New Yorkers to Save for College
… years to pay off," DiNapoli said. "Parents, friends and family members can use New York's 529 College Savings Program … cost programs in the country and enrollment is quick and easy." New York's 529 College Savings Program is an … on 130,000 state contracts, visit Open Book New York . The easy-to-use website was created to promote transparency in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2017/05/dinapoli-encourages-new-yorkers-save-collegeLocal Governments Should Improve Accessibility for New Yorkers
… should consider improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities, according to a report released by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Visits to selected public facilities including libraries, meeting … should consider improving physical accessibility to their facilities for people with disabilities according to …
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 … For more detailed information on local sales tax sharing in New York State, including why counties may or may not … Most counties in New York State share some portion of their local sales tax …
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
… SECTION OVERVIEW AND POLICIES This section advises Business Units how to process payments to the New York … Systems Operator (NYISO). NYISO provides electricity to Business Units throughout New York State and has historically billed Business Units on a monthly basis. This monthly billing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/gfo/chapter-xii/xii6n-paying-new-york-independent-systems-operatorInflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area
Last week the US Bureau of Labor Statistics BLS released new data indicating consumer prices grew by 85 percent nationally and 61 percent in the New York City Metropolitan Area NYC metro area in March 2022 compared to the same month a year ago
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 training on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/academyResources and Responsibilities: New York State’s Environmental Funding
… projects, as well as $25 million for proper management of road salt. $50 million for green infrastructure projects. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/resources-and-responsibilities-new-york-states-environmental-fundingOversight of the Nourish New York Program (Follow-Up)
… agricultural products (e.g., milk, apples, cheese, yogurt, squash) to populations who need them through the State’s …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2025/07/14/oversight-nourish-new-york-program-followNew York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability Act
… Session 2017-2018: A.10117 (Weinstein) – Enacts the New York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability act; to amend … the state finance law, in relation to establishing the New York state capital asset/infrastructure council (Part B); … Enacts the New York State Fiscal Reform and Accountability act to amend …
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 … students for State financial aid. Background Metropolitan College of New York (Metropolitan) operates at two locations, … Audit of the State Financial Aid Program at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology (2015-T-6) Higher …
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)
… report - pdf ] Audit Objective Determine whether Town of New Windsor (Town) officials ensured information technology … plan. Ensure online banking agreements comply with New York State General Municipal Law (GML). Sensitive … Determine whether Town of New Windsor Town officials ensured information technology IT …
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)
… effective manner. Key Findings Over the last two years, lunch operations have incurred operating deficits totaling …
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)
… by the New York State Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code (Code) or the City of New Rochelle’s (City) local law, as … ensured that elevators were inspected as required by code or local law as applicable …
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)
… cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes. Key Finding The Board engaged … cash receipts and disbursements and performed her duties in accordance with statutes …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/village/2019/01/18/village-new-hempstead-clerk-treasurers-duties-2018m-202