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An Analysis of Post-Pandemic Travel
The tourism industry’s post-pandemic recovery is uneven across the state, with Long Island nearly at full recovery of jobs lost while the North Country and Mohawk Valley are struggling to regain their footing.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/welcome-back-to-ny-an-analysis-of-post-pandemic-travel.pdfGreen and Growing: Employment Opportunities in New York's Sustainable Economy
In 2019, New York State enacted the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the State’s latest and most ambitious endeavor to reduce the negative environmental and public health impacts of energy use.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/green-jobs-in-new-york.pdfOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (2019-S-64) 180-Day Response
The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health is ensuring that the registration, licensing, and inspection of radioactive materials facilities and radiation equipment facilities are completed as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s64-response.pdfOversight of Registration, Licensing, and Inspection of Radioactive Materials Facilities and Radiation Equipment Facilities (2019-S-64)
The objectives of this audit were to determine if the Department of Health is ensuring that the registration, licensing, and inspection of radioactive materials facilities and radiation equipment facilities are completed as required.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-19s64.pdfAdministration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Follow-Up) (2020-F-19) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by the Division of Housing and Community Renewal to implement the recommendations contained in our prior audit report, Administration of Mitchell-Lama Waiting Lists (Report 2016-S-46).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f19-response.pdfEnvironmental, Social & Governance Principles and Proxy Voting Guidelines - 2026
The New York State Common Retirement Fund (Fund or CRF) is one of the largest public pension funds in the nation with invested assets valued at $273.1 billion (as of March 31, 2025).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/common-retirement-fund/corporate-governance/pdf/proxy-voting-guidelines-2026.pdfInformation for Town Officials
A review of the basic duties of a town supervisor with statutory references designed to assist the newly elected supervisor in becoming familiar with the structure of town government and the supervisor's role in it. This is also a publication useful to town board members and other town officials.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/2020/pdf/information-for-town-officials.pdfMotor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Program (2022-M-2)
To determine whether the Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) has complied with Article 36-A of the State Executive Law for revenues received by and expenditures made from the Motor Vehicle Theft and Insurance Fraud Prevention Fund and from any other source for purposes of the Motor ...
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2024-22m2.pdf2025ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2025
Under State law, the Bonds are legal investments for State-chartered banks and trust companies, savings banks, ins. comp., fiduciaries and investment companies and may be accepted by the State Comptroller and the State Superintendent of Fin. Serv. where the deposit of obligations is required by law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/nys-go-2025abc-os.pdf2025ABC State of New York General Obligation Bonds, March 2025 (POS)
Under State law, the Bonds are legal investments for State-chartered banks and trust companies, savings banks, ins. comp., fiduciaries and investment companies and may be accepted by the State Comptroller and the State Superintendent of Fin. Serv. where the deposit of obligations is required by law.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/debt/pdf/nys-go-2025abc-pos.pdfLocal Sales Taxes Surge 49.2 Percent in April-June 2021 Over Same Quarter in 2020: Statewide Collections Strong Even Compared to Pre-Pandemic Period
Local sales tax collections in New York State grew by 49.2 percent, or just over $1.6 billion, in the second quarter of 2021 compared to the same period last year, a dramatic increase from last year’s weak collections during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/local-sales-taxes-surge-in-april-june-2021.pdfNew York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development/New York City Housing Development Corporation – Housing for Seniors (2021-N-4) 180-Day Response
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Development Corporation effectively oversee the awarding of senior housing units and a program assisting senior homeowners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n4-response.pdfHousing for Seniors (2021-N-4)
To determine whether the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development and the New York City Housing Development Corporation effectively oversee the awarding of senior housing units and a program assisting senior homeowners.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2023-21n4-.pdfU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
I write as Trustee of the New York State Common Retirement Fund (CRF, or Fund), one of the largest public pension plans in the United States, valued at $248.5 billion as of March 31, 2023.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/press/pdf/u.s.-environmental-protection-agency-regan.pdfBelleville-Henderson Central School District – Mental Health Training Component (S9-21-23)
Determine whether the Belleville-Henderson Central School District (District) used District resources to provide the mental health component of the New York Safe Schools Against Violence in Education Act (SAVE Act) training requirement to staff.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/audits/2022/pdf/belleville-henderson-s9-21-23.pdfNew York State’s Aging Prison Population: Share of Older Adults Keeps Rising
This report provides updated information regarding the overall correctional system population, an analysis of policy changes that have contributed to changes in the population, and an overview of the costs of providing medical care.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/reports/pdf/aging-prison-population-2022.pdfAccountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (Follow-Up) (2021-F-1) 30-Day Response
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report Accountability and Surplussing of Vehicles (2018-S-42).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-21f1-response.pdfCompliance With Jonathan's Law (Follow-Up) (2020-F-26)
To follow up on the actions taken by officials of the Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to implement the recommendations contained in our audit report, Compliance With Jonathan’s Law (Report 2017-S-67).
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/audits/pdf/sga-2021-20f26.pdfReporting Tax Abatements as Required by GASB Statement No. 77
The purpose of this bulletin is to provide information to local governments and school districts on the financial statement reporting requirements.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/local-government/publications/pdf/tax-abatements.pdfFund Classification Manual
The Fund Classification Manual (FCM) is updated periodically throughout the year to reflect changes made to various funds pursuant to legislation.
https://www.osc.ny.gov/files/state-agencies/pdf/fund-classification-manual.pdf