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New York State Common Retirement Fund - Responsible Contractor Policy
The New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF”or the Fund) has a deep interest in the condition of workers employed on behalf of the CRF and its advisors.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/resources/pdf/responsible-contractor-policy.pdfCompliance With the Clery Act (Follow-Up) (2016-F-4), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the State University of New York (SUNY) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report,
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16f4-response.pdfCompliance With the Clery Act Report (Follow-Up) (2016-F-4)
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the State University of New York (SUNY) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report,
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2016-16f4.pdfLicense Fee Revenues (Follow-Up) (2013-F-6), 30-Day Response
We have followed up on the actions taken by officials of the New York City Department of Consumer Affairs to implement the recommendations contained in our audi
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2013-13f6-response.pdfDiNapoli: State Tax Receipts and Spending Outpace Division of Budget's Projections Through December
… tax receipts totaled $85.8 billion through three quarters of the State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025-26, $2.3 billion higher than estimates released in the Division of Budget’s (DOB) Mid-Year Update to the Enacted Budget … Thomas P. DiNapoli. “The state enters the final quarter of the fiscal year in good financial condition,” DiNapoli …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/01/dinapoli-state-tax-receipts-and-spending-outpace-division-budgets-projections-through-decemberDiNapoli: State Agency Overtime Costs Decreased 11.6% in 2023, First Decline Since 2016
… New York State agency overtime costs in 2023 were $1.2 billion, down 11.6% from 2022, marking the first decrease in total overtime earnings since 2016, according to a report … Thomas P. DiNapoli. The decrease was led by declines in overtime hours at three of the five agencies that are …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-state-agency-overtime-costs-decreased-116-2023-first-decline-2016DiNapoli: Gen Z and Young Millennials in New York Struggle With Economic, Affordability Challenges
… education. In 2024, the unemployment rate in New York for Black or African Americans aged 20 to 24 was 18.2%, more than …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/12/dinapoli-gen-z-and-young-millennials-new-york-struggle-economic-affordability-challengesDiNapoli: Greene County Couple Pleads Guilty to Stealing Over $35,000 in Pension Payments
… Greene County couple today pleaded guilty to grand larceny for stealing over $35,000 in pension payments, New York State … in Greene County Court. In April, the couple were arrested for cashing pension checks meant for Stephen’s deceased father. “Stephen and Kelly Tuomey hid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2025/07/dinapoli-greene-county-couple-pleads-guilty-stealing-over-35000-pension-paymentsDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 2.5% in October Compared to Last Year
… collections, as was seen in the years before the pandemic, is a positive sign of stability and could help local officials better estimate this source of revenue.” For October 2023, compared with October 2022: New York City’s collections totaled $809 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-2-point-5-percent-october-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 3.9% in May Compared to Last Year
… in New York state increased by 3.9% in May compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. … DiNapoli said. “New York City collections continued to be the main driver of growth, although most counties also … in New York state increased by 39 in May compared to the same month in 2023 according to data released today by …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/06/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-up-39-percent-in-may-compared-last-yearDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.5% in April Compared to Last Year
… driven by New York City,” DiNapoli said. “Over two-fifths of counties experienced year-over-year declines for the … understand how sales tax is performing in their part of the state.” In April 2024: New York City’s collections totaled $786 million, an increase of 3.9%, or $29.5 million, compared to the same time last …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/05/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-15-april-compared-last-yearNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (March 30, 2021)
… to April 2020. New data released by the State Department of Labor show less than half of the jobs lost during that time have been recovered, and … employment in New York increased only slightly, by a net of 3,700 jobs, compared to a net 45,300 jobs added in …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-march-30-2021DiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Near Flat in January Compared to Last Year
… “With overall growth having moderated over the course of 2023, local officials should remain cautious in their … York City’s collections totaled $873 million, an increase of 3.5%, or $29 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $910 million, a decrease of -2.8%. Fewer …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/02/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-near-flat-january-compared-last-yearHelping Students Get Course Credit: Credit Recovery Programs in School Districts (2012MS-8)
… [pdf] , South Colonie [pdf] , and Utica [pdf] . Purpose of Audit The purpose of our audit was to determine if school districts ensured … can earn credit for the course by participating in one of the make-up credit programs. Two of these make-up credit …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/school-district/2013/04/05/helping-students-get-course-credit-credit-recovery-programs-schoolDiNapoli: Audits Find $70 Million in Dubious Claims, Persistent Medicaid Billing System Failures
… about a dozen providers that should have been kicked out of the system for wrongdoing. “New York’s Medicaid billing … costs, it needs to take a hard look at the failures of its billing system. State Health Department officials need … as soon as possible.” In the first audit , the Department of Health (DOH) made as much as $39.6 million in Medicaid …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/06/dinapoli-audits-find-70-million-dubious-claims-persistent-medicaid-billing-system-failuresState Pension Fund Commits Additional $50 Million to Invest in New York-Based Companies
… Partners, a new investment partner for the fund and one of 19 investment firms that manage In-State Private Equity … million to the state pension fund and supported thousands of jobs across the state,” said DiNapoli. “This $50 million … returns to the state pension fund consistent with the risk of private equity. The program invests in New York …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/11/state-pension-fund-commits-additional-50-million-invest-new-york-based-companiesDiNapoli: Local Sales Tax Collections Up 1.6% in February Compared to Last Year
… York City’s collections totaled $759 million, an increase of 5.7%, or $40.7 million, from a year earlier. County and city collections in the rest of the state totaled $805 million, a decrease of -2.2%. Nearly two-thirds (37 of 57) of counties …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2024/03/dinapoli-local-sales-tax-collections-16-february-compared-last-yearNew York’s Economy and Finances in the COVID-19 Era (June 24, 2021)
… in the ways New Yorkers conducted daily activities, with remote learning and remote work becoming common in New … Policy found that: “Evidence of cost savings associated with telehealth is mixed and depends on whether telehealth is … the emergency period. The audit recommended that OMH: work with providers to increase their ability to offer TMH as a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-economy-and-finances-covid-19-era-june-24-2021NYS Common Retirement Fund Announces $800 Million in Recent Climate-Related and Sustainable Investments
… and Climate Solutions program. “Climate change is one of the greatest risks facing investors, but the worldwide … pension fund will continue our leadership on the issue of climate change and take advantage of the opportunities created by the global transition to a …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/02/nys-common-retirement-fund-announces-800-million-recent-climate-related-and-sustainable-investmentsDiNapoli: Feds Must Step Up or NYC Metro Region Faces End of Public Transit As We Know It
… to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s release of its November budget and financial plan: “Our regional transit system is on the edge of a precipice. Without a significant infusion of federal funds, the region faces service cuts in 2021 that … to the Metropolitan Transportation Authoritys release of its November budget and financial plan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2020/11/dinapoli-feds-must-step-or-nyc-metro-region-faces-end-public-transit-we-know-it