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DiNapoli: Queens Economy Takes Off
… and job creation,” said Councilmember Francisco Moya (D-Jackson Heights) . But, as more and more people …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/05/dinapoli-queens-economy-takes-offOpinion 90-47
… and intent of such enactments must be determined, in the first instance, by the local officials responsible for their … of the superintendent's legal expenses, town officials first must determine whether the superintendent is an … governing board (see Seif v City of Long Beach , 286 NY 382; 1981 Opns St Comp No. 81-417, p 465; 1978 Opns St …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-47DiNapoli: Systemic Oversight Deficiencies Put Thousands of Mitchell-Lama Affordable Housing Units at Risk
… health and safety, and strengthen management practices in New York’s Mitchell-Lama housing developments. The report … at risk or unoccupied. “Too often, serious problems in Mitchell-Lama buildings were identified but not resolved,” … conditions at 26 Mitchell-Lama housing developments in New York City and statewide, which revealed systemic …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2026/03/dinapoli-systemic-oversight-deficiencies-put-thousands-mitchell-lama-affordable-housing-units-riskArts, Entertainment and Recreation in New York City: Recent Trends and Impact of COVID-19
… 1,199 1% 85% Concourse / Highbridge / Mt. Eden 879 1% 86% Brighton Beach / Coney Island 678 1% 87% Astoria / Long … York / Starrett City 597 0.5 15.6 26.6 0.0 27.0 30.8 4 0.2 Brighton Beach / Coney Island 58 0.0 100.0 100.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/arts-entertainment-and-recreation-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19Opinion 88-35
… This opinion represents the views of the Office of the State Comptroller at the time it was rendered. The … (computer software or programming services); (combination of purchase of commodity and professional services) -- Sole … a score sheet may be used to purchase software in lieu of advertising for competitive bids pursuant to General …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-35Loans: Applying and Repaying
… Online is the fastest and easiest way to apply for a loan with NYSLRS. You can see how much you are eligible to borrow, what the repayment amount would be and if your loan will be taxable. You can also find your current loan balance on any existing loans and manage your loan …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/members/loans-applying-and-repayingThe Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19
… open spaces. New York City is one of the world’s premier shopping destinations, topping “best of” lists and drawing … As people seek to avoid virus transmission, online shopping has expanded relative to purchases at … landlords to recoup some unpaid rent. To encourage shopping during the holiday season, Mayor de Blasio recently …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19DiNapoli: Brooklyn Economy Sets Records
… began. This was the fastest rate of growth among the five boroughs and almost double the citywide growth rate (17 … is among the borough’s highest-paying industries. While 5,500 fewer households were living in poverty in 2016 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/06/dinapoli-brooklyn-economy-sets-recordsOpinion 88-46
… LAW, §§11, 119-o: Pursuant to a cooperative investment agreement, school districts and municipalities may, on a … investing their moneys pursuant to a municipal cooperation agreement. In your letter, you have described the substance of the proposed agreement and ask our opinion as to whether such an agreement …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-88-46Proposed Regulations
… such borrowing, and for which the State is the obligated party required to make principle, interest or other … state authority is entering into a contract with a third party, but the primary role of the state authority is to act on behalf of the State or a state agency. Such third-party contracts are contracts for the State and are subject …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legislation/proposed-regulationsThe Increasing Threat of Identity Theft
… such data. Along with their widely popular services, Facebook, Twitter and other online platforms present risks to … many users post online. Birthdays, commonly available on Facebook and some other platforms, are often a central … for May 2, 2018, available at https://docs.dos.ny.gov/info/register/2018/may2/pdf/rulemaking.pdf . 24 See the New …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/increasing-threat-identity-theftState Agencies Bulletin No. 2052
… An employee’s first vesting period cannot begin after 03/31/2023. If an employee is hired, rehired, or … prior to or during the vesting period but implemented after completion of the vesting period must not be included … Care Bonus payments for State employees will be processed after completion of each vesting period. Since the NYS …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2052-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesNew York City’s Uneven Recovery: An Analysis of Labor Force Trends
… force participation rate of young workers (those aged 16 to 24) dropped 2.8 points between 2019 and 2021 to 41.6 … trend from the nation. As New York City enters the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City lags behind the rest … York City by Economic Sector, March 2022 Note: Figures are not seasonally adjusted. Sources: NYS Department of …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/new-york-citys-uneven-recovery-analysis-labor-force-trendsRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in Brooklyn
… Highlights Brooklyn has the largest population of the five boroughs with 2.7 million people in 2020 and was the fastest … the citywide rate of job loss (21.1 percent). Of the five boroughs, Brooklyn had the highest total COVID-19 cases, … COVID-19 case rate was second-lowest of the five boroughs. Cumulative hospitalization and death rates were …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-brooklynState Agencies Bulletin No. 2052.2
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information and processing instructions regarding the new health care and mental hygiene worker bonuses Health Care Bonus for eligible State employees of the Executive Branch the State University of New York SUNY and the City University of New York C
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20522-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesState Agencies Bulletin No. 2052.1
… Cap for additional information and examples. Average Hours Worked The employee must work a combined average of at least 20 hours per week during a single vesting period in all eligible positions. The average hours are determined by totaling all hours worked in all …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/20521-health-care-and-mental-hygiene-worker-bonuses-state-employeesNew Yorkers in Need: Food Insecurity and Nutritional Assistance Programs
… meals to eligible participants who are 60 years old or older. According to SOFA’s 2021 annual report, nearly …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorkers-need-food-insecurity-and-nutritional-assistance-programsRecent Trends and Impact of COVID-19 in the Bronx
… have the highest rate of COVID-19 cases among the City’s boroughs, outcomes in the Bronx were more severe, with the … in any other borough. Feeding America estimated that 17.5 percent of Bronx residents suffered food insecurity in … 7.4% -3.4% Manhattan 1,628,706 8.3% -2.2% Queens 2,253,858 5.8% -4.4% Staten Island 476,143 8.1% -0.7% NYC 8,336,817 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19-bronxOpinion 2024-1
… especially in pregnant women and children six years old and younger. 10 The EPA and the Centers for Disease …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-2024-1New York’s Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget: Federal Fiscal Year 2023
… Message from the Comptroller April 2025 The distribution of federal resources—and the fiscal … The distribution of federal resources and the fiscal relationship between states and the federal …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/new-yorks-balance-payments-federal-budget-federal-fiscal-year-2023