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New York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era
… Subscribe for Latest Updates The State Comptroller’s office is committed to keeping New Yorkers regularly updated on the … (PPP), according to Census Bureau survey data for the week ending June 27. $38.2 billion in PPP loans were approved … fund balance appears to indicate a strong cash position, it reflects factors including $4.5 billion in short-term …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/covid-19-august-5-2020The Cost of Living in New York City: Transportation
Fueled by inflation, transportation prices in the New York City metropolitan area rose by almost two times as much as overall costs between 2019 and 2022, growing by over 21 percent. Since then, prices have come down.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-16-2025.pdfImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up) (2023-F-24)
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Report 2019-S-72).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f24.pdfImproper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Follow-Up) (2023-F-24) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the six recommendations included in our initial audit report, Improper Payments for Services Related to Ordering, Prescribing, Referring, or Attending Providers No Longer Participating in the Medicaid Program (Report 2019-S-72).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-23f24-response.pdfNew York Local Government and School Cybersecurity: A Cyber Profile
From 2019 through July 31, 2023, DiNapoli’s Local Government and School Accountability division released more than 190 information technology (IT) audits, finding more than 2,400 cybersecurity-related issues. The audits focused on breakdowns or gaps in fundamental cybersecurity components.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/nys-local-gov-school-cyber-profile.pdfAllocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (Follow-Up) (2021-F-3)
To determine the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Allocation, Billing, and Collection of Expenses of Administering the Motor Vehicle Financial Security Act and the Motor Vehicle Safety Responsibility Act (2019-S-5).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f3.pdfPermanent COLA
… on the cost of living index, that permanently increases your retirement benefit. It is designed to address inflation … How is COLA calculated? COLA payments are based on the rate of inflation, as reflected in the consumer price index … payments be calculated based on 50 percent of the annual rate of inflation, measured at the end of the fiscal year (on …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/permanent-colaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… today the following audits have been issued. Department of Health: Medicaid Program – Improper Payments for Brand Name … were paid using brand name pricing methods. Department of Health: Medicaid Program – Claims Processing Activity October … Department of Civil Service: New York State Health Insurance Program – Payments by CVS Health for Pharmacy …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/01/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsRisk Assessment and Implementation of Measures to Address Extreme Weather Conditions
… the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) – New York City Transit (Transit) identified potential damage to its … and depth of storm surge will increase across New York City. With the sea level rise, future storms will flood more … stemming from Superstorm Sandy, which hit the New York City area in October 2012 causing significant coastal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2023/09/29/risk-assessment-and-implementation-measures-address-extreme-weather-conditionsState Agencies Bulletin No. 1910
… Pay Downstate Adjustment (LOC) and eligible employees in Orange, Dutchess and Putnam counties earning Location Pay … $3,577 21 $1,791 Location Pay Mid-Hudson Adjustment (LMH) Orange, Dutchess and Putnam 01 $1,332 21 $956 OSC Actions OSC … to $1,332 and BU 21 from $937 to $956 for the locations of Orange, Dutchess, and Putnam Counties. Bargaining Unit 01 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1910-april-2021-increase-location-pay-downstate-adjustment-and-location-payManagement of Indoor Air Quality for Individuals With Asthma
… asthma. The COVID-19 pandemic has had significant impacts on those living with chronic diseases such as asthma. … evaluate impacts in reducing the levels of asthma in the State. The Department has not conducted an overall evaluation … assess the impact of the HNP on the asthma burden in the State. Develop an evaluation to determine the overall …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/08/02/management-indoor-air-quality-individuals-asthmaState Comptroller DiNapoli Releases Audits
… Requirements Report (Follow-Up) (2022-F-1) An audit issued in October 2020 found DEC had established procedures to help … facilities or verified whether events were reported in a timely manner. In a follow up, auditors found DEC made progress in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/06/state-comptroller-dinapoli-releases-auditsOversight of New York State Forest Tax Programs
… provide many public benefits, including clean air and water, carbon storage, forest products (e.g., timber), jobs, … annual recommitment; each year a landowner receives a tax break, they must submit an annual commitment form …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/04/20/oversight-new-york-state-forest-tax-programsOversight of the Home Delivered Meals Program
… for the Aging (DFTA) effectively oversees the provision of home delivered meals. The audit covered the period from … Council on September 20, 2021, the Executive Director of Hunter College’s Food Policy Center stated that hunger, … public policy and service issues for the aging. As of 2019, there were over 1.76 million seniors residing in the …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2022/01/20/oversight-home-delivered-meals-programDiNapoli: New York Power Authority’s Installation of Electric Vehicle Chargers Years Behind Schedule
… nearly 50,000 registered EVs, leaving nearly half of the state’s counties without any NYPA-installed charging … ahead. NYPA needs to look at our recommendations, deliver on its commitments and get this program headed in the right … are invested judiciously, agencies involved in the roll-out should be better prepared with effective strategies for …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2022/02/dinapoli-new-york-power-authoritys-installation-electric-vehicle-chargers-years-behind-scheduleState Police Bulletin No. SP-196
… processing of the April 2016 and April 2017 Retroactive Lump Sum Payments. Affected Employees Employees of the … between New York State and NYSPIA, provides for two (2) lump sum payments in the amount of 0.5% of the members basic … period of 04/06/2017 to 04/04/2018 (Inclusive of the 0.5% lump sum for the period of 04/07/2016 to 04/05/2017). …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-police/sp-196-april-2016-and-april-2017-retroactive-lump-sum-payments-state-policeState Agencies Bulletin No. 1913
… Purpose The purpose of this bulletin is to provide agencies with instructions for processing the April 2021 2% Lifeguard Salary Increase. … be not be processed before the commencement of the 2021 season. These retroactive increases will be automatically …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1913-april-2021-lifeguard-2-salary-increase-state-university-professionalUnified Court System Bulletin No. UCS-288
… for manual payment of the April 2020 UCS Security and Law Enforcement Differential Payment (“SLED”). Affected … the Unified Court System of the State of New York (UCS) and the affected bargaining units (Bargaining Units DR, F8, SR, and SY), provides for an annual Security and Law Enforcement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/unified-court-system/ucs-288-april-2020-unified-court-system-ucs-security-and-lawState Agencies Bulletin No. 1834
… in the calculation of overtime compensation (refer to the Online Payroll Manual accessed from the PayServ Bulletin …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1834-april-2020-hazardous-duty-pay-increase-arbitration-eligible-bu01-andCUNY Bulletin No. CU-679
… hired before August 1, 2006 will be paid at the new salary rates. Any Auto Mechanics (CUNY) hired on or after August 1, … adjustment for all "miscellaneous earnings". The Time Entry Earnings Code AJR must be used to report the … will appear on the employee’s paycheck stub or direct deposit advice unless there are more than 13 earnings codes. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-679-cuny-skilled-trade-auto-mechanic-retroactive-raises