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Pandemic Impacts on NYC Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Priorities
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed priorities for governments across the country, including New York City’s. This report examines how the City’s spending priorities shifted during the pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-15-2023.pdfWaiting for Special Education - June 2008
Each year in New York City, more than 100,000 public and private school children between the ages of 5 and 21 are referred to the NYC Department of Education.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-3-2009.pdfThe Growing Role of Counties in Emergency Medical Services
This report examines the local government role in emergency medical services (EMS) in New York State and particularly the growing role that counties are playing in EMS provision.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/ems-report-2024.pdfResponsible Workforce Management Policy and Principles
The New York State Common Retirement Fund believes that workforce management best practices prioritize the protection of health, safety, fair compensation, reasonable benefits and rights of companies'' workers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/pdf/responsible-workforce-management-policy.pdfVoluntary Compliance Agreement (VCA) Instructions
Use the new reduced reach back period on all VCAs signed after January 1, 2017. Reduce the reach back on any General Ledger type property, to property first rep
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/vca-instructions.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Improve in 2015
Total local sales tax collections in New York State grew by $552 million, or 3.6 percent, from 2014 to 2015 This was stronger than the 3.0 percent increase
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/salestaxcollections0216.pdfAccuracy of Medicaid Eligibility Determined by NY State of Health (2019-S-43) 180-Day Response
To determine whether NY State of Health (NYSOH, New York’s online health plan marketplace) properly sent accurate, complete, and timely Medicaid eligibility and enrollment information to the Medicaid ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s43-response.pdfReport on Local Governments FYE 2019
This Report on Local Governments provides a summary analysis of the financial state of the local governments outside of New York City for local fiscal years ending in 2019.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/report-on-local-governments-fye-2019.pdfVillage of Castile – Water Billing for Letchworth State Park (2021M-1)
Determine whether Village of Castile (Village) officials accurately billed New York State Parks, Recreation, and Historic Preservation (State Parks) for water usage for Letchworth State Park (the Park).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/castile-2021-1.pdfManagement of Invasive Species (2019-S-26) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Department of Environmental Conservation was effectively managing invasive species to prevent and mitigate the harmful effects of invasive species populations in New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2020-19s26-response.pdfLocal Sales Tax Collections Growth Improves in Third Quarter of 2019
Local sales tax collections in New York State totaled $4.8 billion in the third quarter of 2019, an increase of 6.3 percent over the third quarter of 2018.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-tax-collections-third-quarter-2019.pdfNew York State Health Insurance Program: Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Follow-Up) (2021-F-17) DCS 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the five recommendations included in our initial audit report, Payments by Empire BlueCross for Hospital Services for Ineligible Members (Report 2019-S-32).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f17-response2.pdfLocal Sales Taxes in July-September 2021 Up 20 Percent Compared to Same Quarter in 2020 - New York City Collections Near 2019 Pre-Pandemic Levels
Local government sales tax collections totaled nearly $5.2 billion in the third quarter of 2021, up $861 million (20 percent) compared to the same period last year. Every region in the State, including New York City, experienced robust growth in sales tax revenue.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-up-20-percent-in-july-september-2021.pdfComptroller DiNapoli Statement on the Passing of Assemblywoman Barbara Clark
… “classmates,” who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986. She stood out from the start, for her devotion to her constituents in Queens County and for her tireless efforts to improve the … were classmates who were elected to the Assembly together in 1986 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/02/comptroller-dinapoli-statement-passing-assemblywoman-barbara-clarkExamples – Article 14 Benefits
… Example: A member joins at age 22 and has ten years of service credit when he or she leaves public employment. The member can apply for a vested retirement benefit at the … member could instead choose to begin receiving the benefit as early as age 55 with a reduction of 16.65 percent (3.33 …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications/1644/examplesDiNapoli: Fire Department Treasurer Arrested for Stealing Public Funds
… Thomas P. DiNapoli today announced the arrest of Dennis Snow, the treasurer of the LeRoy Fire Department in Genesee County. Snow was charged with two counts of grand larceny in the … accountable for his actions.” DiNapoli’s office found that Snow allegedly made unauthorized transfers, withdrawals and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/07/dinapoli-fire-department-treasurer-arrested-stealing-public-fundsContract Submission System (CSS)
… amendments for prior approval or filing (as required by the Public Authorities Law). If you already have an online account Login to CSS by entering your User ID and password If you need an online account To establish a Primary Authorizer account and/or manage application roles, …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/contracts/contract-submission-system-cssOpinion 90-13
… has authority, at the request and expense of a village, to install sewer pipe for a village sewer project in conjunction … approve such a request of a municipality, he shall make an estimate of the cost of the work which he is requested by … a statutory 10% supervision fee, the Commissioner of DOT can estimate the cost of the work which he is requested to …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-90-13Opinion 96-10
… a capital reserve fund established for the acquisition of new equipment into the general fund. General Municipal Law, … a capital reserve fund established for the acquisition of new equipment into the general fund …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-96-10About NYSLRS
… System (NYSLRS) is one of the largest retirement systems in the world, administering benefits for more than 1.2 … benefits to employees of participating public employers in non-teaching positions outside of New York City, including … head of NYSLRS. As fiduciary, the Comptroller acts in the best interests of NYSLRS members, retirees and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/about-nyslrs