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Inflation in the New York City Metropolitan Area

… April 21, 2022 PDF Version Last week, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new data … area. As consumer spending habits differ by geography, so does the basket of goods. For example, housing comprises the … Area Prices To Date Prior to the pandemic, annual growth rates in overall prices in the NYC metro area lagged behind …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/inflation-new-york-city-metropolitan-area

Publications

… the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS). Your system, tier and retirement plan determine your benefits. The best … from State and local governments and affiliated employers. Tier 6 is now the largest NYSLRS member group and accounts … special plans for miscellaneous titles. ERS Tier 3, 4, 5 and 6 Retirement Plans Tier 3 and 4 Members — …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/retirement/publications

Office of Operations: 2024 Virtual Fall Conference

… Thank you for your interest in the Office of Operations 2024 Virtual Fall Conference. By … by clicking the “unsubscribe from this list” link included in every email. Subscribe to Receive Annual Fall Conference … an overview of a typical procurement timeline and an in-depth review of key procurement events. Best practices for …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/outreach/office-operations-2024-virtual-fall-conference

The Retail Sector in New York City: Recent Trends and the Impact of COVID-19

… fewer than 500 employees. Sources: U.S. Small Business Administration; NYS Department of Labor; OSC analysis Many … Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) and the Small Business Administration’s Loan Forgiveness programs, while nonretail … with Fewer than 500 Employees Sources: U.S. Small Business Administration; U.S. Census Bureau County Business Patterns, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/osdc/retail-sector-new-york-city-recent-trends-and-impact-covid-19

Homeownership Rates in New York

… Message from the Comptroller Owning a home has long been described as … the mortgage of a home entails financial risk and does not always prove to be a solid investment for everyone, … housing stock that has 10 units or more is -0.7 and -0.8 when including the District of Columbia. Housing stock …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/reports/homeownership-rates-new-york

DiNapoli: Mid-Hudson Region Shows Economic Strength Following Recession

… the region needs to carefully manage its ongoing need for services and infrastructure improvements given the … A significant number of residents commute to New York City for work. Much of the Mid-Hudson Valley has … wealth, and also has a relatively high cost of living. For example, Westchester County‘s median home values are …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/07/dinapoli-mid-hudson-region-shows-economic-strength-following-recession

DiNapoli: Report Finds Persistent Problems at Long Island Power Authority

… not reduced costs for ratepayers and debt levels continue to rise. DiNapoli noted that concerns regarding the cost and … Group (PSEG). As a result, ratepayers do not benefit from regulatory oversight, access to information, and cost … are not well-founded. DPS expressed concern with how storm costs were being tracked by LIPA and PSEG and …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/07/dinapoli-report-finds-persistent-problems-long-island-power-authority

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1621

… row that is based on the first day of the pay period for payroll checks issued on 1/4/2018 and 1/10/2018. These … Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to Payroll Retirement Mailbox … To inform agencies of OSCs …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/1621-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tda

State Agencies Bulletin No. 1695.1

… who currently have any of the following deductions: Deduction Code Narrative Description 400 CUNY 403 Roth 403 … who currently have any of the following deductions: Deduction Code Narrative Description 404 SUNY 403(b) Plan 412 … employee’s current biweekly deferral election The regular maximum contribution amount of $19,000 for 2019 in the Goal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/16951-supplemental-retirement-annuity-sra-and-tax-deferred-annuity-tda

DiNapoli: New York State Gets 91 Cents for Every Dollar Sent to Washington

… back in federal spending – compared to a national average of nearly $1.22, according to a report released today by … New York ranked 46th in the nation in its balance of payments between the amount it generated in federal taxes and the amount of federal government spending it received. DiNapoli’s report …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2015/10/dinapoli-new-york-state-gets-91-cents-every-dollar-sent-washington

DiNapoli: $1 Million in License Plate Contributions Sit Unused by State

… state has failed to spend the money New Yorkers have given for worthy or lifesaving causes.” In 2014, DiNapoli released … in six check-off funds, with nearly 90 percent of that for health-related causes including breast cancer, prostate … Fund. Auditors revealed DOH has received $108,225 for the Autism Awareness Fund since 2005 and disbursed a …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/08/dinapoli-1-million-license-plate-contributions-sit-unused-state

State Agencies Bulletin No. 960

… Tier 5 members include, but are not limited to: Employee contributions of 3% of pay for all years of service with an … which are limited to 30 years of service. Employee contributions of 4% of pay for all years of service for … service vesting requirement Overtime compensation in excess of an annual ceiling is not considered pensionable …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/payroll-bulletins/state-agencies/960-new-tier-5-benefit-structure-new-york-state-employees-retirement-system

DiNapoli Recommends Ways For LIRR To Get Back On Track

The Long Island Rail Roads LIRR limited plans for handling unexpected incidents and poor communications to riders exacerbated the impact of train delays and cancelations this past winter according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P DiNapoli

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2018/08/dinapoli-recommends-ways-lirr-get-back-track

Marketing Service Performance Monitoring

… Purpose To determine whether Empire State Development (ESD) has established adequate internal … prevent economic stagnation, encourage the creation of new job opportunities, increase revenues to the State and its … factors such as the extent to which people perceive New York to be a good place for business development or to visit, …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2015/05/11/marketing-service-performance-monitoring

Selected Aspects of the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprises Program

… MWBE certifications and re-certifications were reviewed for the period May 1, 2008 to April 30, 2014. Background The … a statewide program to assist the development of MWBEs in accordance with Article 15-A of the New York State … the Governor and the Legislature actual MWBE participation in State contracts. Preparing and maintaining an updated …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/state-agencies/audits/2016/04/04/selected-aspects-minority-and-women-owned-business-enterprises-program

DiNapoli: Thruway Authority Needs Plan to Meet Future Costs

… “In addition to the Tappan Zee bridge replacement, many of the Thruway Authority’s aging roads and bridges require … system. Since 1992, the authority has also had control of the 524-mile New York State Canal System. During parts of the past decade, auditors note the Thruway’s fiscal …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2016/11/dinapoli-thruway-authority-needs-plan-meet-future-costs

DiNapoli: MTA Budget Outlook Improves

… plans to raise fares and tolls by 15 percent over a three-year period, according to an analysis of the MTA’s financial … the MTA has eliminated the 2014 budget gap and reduced out-year gaps to a cumulative total of $240 million from $638 … will likely exceed pre-recession levels in 2013. Last year, ridership on the city’s subways reached the highest …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/press/releases/2013/09/dinapoli-mta-budget-outlook-improves

Opinion 94-30

… COUNTY CLERK -- Fees (amount of index fees remitted to State) FEES -- Court Fees (amount of index fees remitted to State) CIVIL PRACTICE LAW AND RULES, §8018(a); JUDICIARY … County clerks outside of the City of New York are required to remit to the Commissioner of Taxation and Finance $160 of …

https://www.osc.ny.gov/legal-opinions/opinion-94-30