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The Cost of Living in New York City: Housing
New York City has long been regarded as one of the most expensive cities to live in globally, fueled by housing, the largest cost for most households.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/osdc/pdf/report-17-2024.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8) 180-Day Response
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8-response.pdfReimbursement of Homeless Shelter Providers – Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse (2021-S-34) 180-Day Response
To determine if the Office of Temporary Disability Assistance (Office) adequately monitors and appropriately reimburses claims for homeless shelter providers, such as Rescue Mission Alliance of Syracuse.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21s34-response.pdfTransforming the Procurement Function (2023-S-6)
To determine whether the MTA took action to comply with the Board-approved Transformation Plan, resulting in improved service levels for the customer, process efficiencies, and reduced costs.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2025-23s6.pdfHazard Mitigation and Coordination (2021-N-8)
To determine if New York City Emergency Management (NYCEM) adequately monitors and coordinates with New York City agencies for natural hazard mitigation, evacuation, and continuity of operations.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n8.pdfVillage of Oyster Bay Cove – Claims Audit (2022M-114)
Determine if the Village of Oyster Bay Cove (Village) Board of Trustees (Board) ensured that claims were adequately supported, for appropriate Village purposes and audited before payment.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/oyster-bay-cove-village-2022-114.pdfCohoes City School District – Medicaid Reimbursements (2022M-107)
Determine whether the Cohoes City School District (District) maximized Medicaid reimbursements by submitting claims for all services provided to Medicaid eligible students with signed parental consent forms.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/cohoes-city-school-district-2022-107.pdfLynbrook Union Free School District – Purchasing (2022M-17)
Determine whether the Lynbrook Union Free School District (District) purchasing agent ensured staff followed the District’s purchasing policy for goods and services not subject to competitive bidding.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/lynbrook-2022-17.pdfElectronic Debit Authorization Form (RS5542)
For NYSLRS employers to have payments automatically debited from their account. With direct debit, funds are transferred electronically and securely using the automated clearing house (ACH) system.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/retirement/forms/pdf/rs5542.pdfUnclaimed Public Assistance
Sections 152-b and 360 of New York’s Social Services Law provide that any surplus funds remaining after the recovery of cost for public assistance and care shal
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/unclaimed-funds/reporters/pdf/public-assistance.pdfState Comptroller DiNapoli, Steuben County District Attorney Baker and the New York State Police Announce Arrest of Former Village of Addison Official for Theft of More Than $1.1 Million
… was charged with one count each of Grand Larceny in the 1st degree, Money Laundering in the 2nd degree, Corrupting the Government in the 1st degree, Public Corruption, Attempted Grand Larceny in the … and 185 counts of Falsifying Business Records in the 1st degree, all felonies. She was arraigned before Judge …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2023/11/state-comptroller-dinapoli-steuben-county-district-attorney-baker-and-new-york-state-police-announceEssex County Industrial Development Agency – Project Approval and Monitoring (2024M-146)
… research, renewable energy and recreational facilities).In return for financial assistance, many project owner … promise to create new jobs or retain existing jobs in the community and invest in constructing new buildings or renovating existing …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/county/2025/08/15/essex-county-industrial-development-agency-project-approval-and-monitoring-2024mComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… claims submitted by providers for services rendered to Medicaid-eligible recipients, and it generates payments to reimburse the providers for their claims. During the … also determined DOL does not have accurate records to show who is required to pay boiler inspection and …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/02/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsComptroller DiNapoli Releases State Audits
… found the Research Foundation's current methodology for charging SUNY campuses for the costs of central office operations and statewide initiatives the campuses is fair and equitable. In addition, the assessments were … Auditors found the Research Foundations current methodology for charging SUNY campuses for the costs of central office …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2014/01/comptroller-dinapoli-releases-state-auditsTown of Attica – Town Clerk (2015M-210)
… our audit was to determine if the Clerk properly accounted for all money received and disbursed in her official capacity for the period January 1, 2014 through June 10, 2015. … an elected five-member Town Board. Budgeted appropriations for 2015 totaled over $1.1 million. Key Findings The Clerk …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/local-government/audits/town/2016/12/07/town-attica-town-clerk-2015m-210CUNY Bulletin No. CU-802
… predecessor agreement to be continued except as modified in the MOA. In addition, a memorandum dated October 01, 2024, from … December 2024 Uniform Allowance Payments will be effective in Institution Pay Period 19C, paychecks dated 12/26/2024. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-802-cuny-december-2024-uniform-allowance-payment-securityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2306
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing … 18, 2022; Title 9 Executive Department, Subtitle G Office of General Services, Chapter VI Miscellaneous, Subchapter A, … is an effort to promote efficiency and reduce the costs of payroll processing on a statewide level. SEFA Campaign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2306-2025-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaignState Agencies Bulletin No. 2372
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to notify agencies of changes in maintenance rates for employee housing and meals and explain agency … to an employee and the IRS nontaxable criteria for housing is not met, the value of the housing is considered taxable …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2372-change-maintenance-rates-employee-housing-and-mealsCUNY Bulletin No. CU-850
… processing the City University of New York (CUNY) December 2025 Uniform Allowance Payment for Security Titles. Affected … the MOA. In addition, a memorandum dated September 30th, 2025, from Carmelo Batista Jr., University Executive Director … Classified Staff Labor Relations, authorizes the December 2025 Uniform Allowance payment for campus security titles. …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/city-university-new-york/cu-850-cuny-december-2025-uniform-allowance-payment-securityState Agencies Bulletin No. 2193
… Purpose: The purpose of this bulletin is to provide instructions for processing … 18, 2022; Title 9 Executive Department, Subtitle G Office of General Services, Chapter VI Miscellaneous, Subchapter A, … is an effort to promote efficiency and reduce the costs of payroll processing on a statewide level. SEFA Campaign …
https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/2193-2024-state-employees-federated-appeal-sefa-campaign