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Update on New York City Staffing Trends
New York City employs the largest municipal workforce in the United States. Prior to the pandemic, the City government (which, unlike many local governments, includes its schools), employed about 300,400 full-time employees, an increase of 33,023 employees since City fiscal year (FY) 2012.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-13-2023.pdf“Unwinding” Continuous Enrollment in Medicaid Presents Coverage and Financial Risks
Increased enrollment in Medicaid is a key reason New York has one of the lowest rates of uninsured individuals in the nation (4.9 percent in 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/medicaid-unwinding-financial-plan-risk.pdfCVS Health: Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to Civil Service (Follow-Up) (2021-F-18) 30-Day Response
To assess the extent of implementation of the two recommendations included in our initial audit report, Accuracy of Drug Rebate Revenue Remitted to the Department of Civil Service (Report 2019-S-51).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2022-21f18-response.pdfEcoNews, Spring 2017
On the 47th Anniversary of Earth Day, now more than ever we should celebrate the progress we have made and recommit ourselves to the work that needs to be done.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/special-topics/pdf/environmental-econews-2017.pdfBroadband Availability, Access and Affordability in New York City
The shift to work and schooling from home during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted high-speed internet access as a household necessity countrywide, as well as across New York State.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/report-20-2025.pdfList of Villages and Cities in Fiscal Stress
The Fiscal Stress Monitoring System and resulting fiscal stress designations rely on data (as of 2/29/2024) from annual financial reports submitted by local governments to the Office of the State Comptroller.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/fiscal-monitoring/2023/pdf/2023-munis-stressed.pdfCity of Amsterdam – Budget Review (B24-5-5)
The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2024-25.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/amsterdam-city-b24-5-5.pdfTown of Dewit – Planning and Zoning and Recreation Departments' Collections (2024M-6)
Determine whether the Town of DeWitt (Town) officials effectively managed the Planning and Zoning, and Recreation Departments’ cash collections.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/dewitt-town-2024M-6.pdfCrown Point Fire District – Board Oversight (2024M-29)
Determine whether the Crown Point Fire District (District) Board of Fire Commissioners (Board) adequately oversaw the District’s financial operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2024/pdf/crown-point-fire-district-2024-29.pdfFare Evasion (Follow-Up) (2022-F-23) 30-Day Response
To determine the extent of implementation of the 19 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Fare Evasion (2019-S-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f23-response.pdfFare Evasion (Follow-Up) (2022-F-23)
To determine the extent of implementation of the 19 recommendations included in our initial audit report, Fare Evasion (2019-S-7).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-22f23.pdfCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B22-5-3)
The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2022-23.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/amsterdam-budget-review-b22-5-3.pdfTown of Stanford – Former Comptroller’s Records and Reports (2022M-33)
Determine whether the former Town Comptroller (Comptroller) adequately performed the financial recordkeeping and reporting duties required of this position.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/stanford-2022-33.pdfTrumansburg Central School District – Procurement (2022M-13)
Determine whether Trumansburg Central School District (District) officials procured goods and services in the best interest of the taxpayers.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/trumansburg-2022-13.pdfLGAC - Meeting Notice - Audit Committee - June 25, 2021
The New York Local Government Assistance Corporation will have a special meeting of the Audit Committee on June 25, 2021.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/lgac-notice-audit-committee-06-25-21.pdfTown of Wolcott – Information Technology (2020M-126)
Determine whether the Town Board (Board) ensured the Town of Wolcott’s (Town) information technology (IT) assets were adequately safeguarded.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/wolcott-2020-126.pdfCity of Amsterdam - Budget Review (B21-5-5)
The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2021-22.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/amsterdam-budget-review-b21-5-5.pdfA Comparison of Fiscal Recovery Funds Utilization: NYC and Peers
This report mainly focuses on the portion of obligated spending associated with the SLFRF program through March 31, 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-8-2023.pdfNew York State School Aid: Two Perspectives
This report examines the recent history of school aid, highlighting the opportunities and challenges presented by this year’s budget.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/schoolaid2016.pdfCity of Lockport – Budget Review (B21-1-9)
The purpose of our budget review was to provide an independent evaluation of the City’s proposed budget for 2022.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2021/pdf/lockport-budget-review-b21-1-9.pdf